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Iran's Supreme Leader believed very ill, report says

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, 85, is seriously ill and concerns have arisen regarding his potential successor, The New York Times reports.

Iran's Supreme Leader believed very ill, report says

Report:

Damage to Iran missile factory will take two years to repair

IAF hits Russian-provided S-300 battery placed to protect Tehran, key factory for production of ballistic missiles used in October 1 attack.

Damage to Iran missile factory will take two years to repair

Iran: We reserve the right to respond to Israeli attack

Senior Iranian official says Iran reserves right to respond to Israeli 'aggression,' 'no doubt' Israel will receive appropriate response.

Iran: We reserve the right to respond to Israeli attack

IDF spokesman:

If Iran begins new round of escalations, we will respond

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari confirms successful Israeli strikes on Iran, warns Iranian regime against continuing escalations. 'We will be obligated to respond.'

If Iran begins new round of escalations, we will respond

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IAF planes take off for attack on Iran

IDF reveals footage of F-15 and F-16 fighter planes taking off for Iran on Friday night.

IAF planes take off for attack on Iran

Iran strike:

Israel targeted 'critical component' of missile manufacturing

New York Times reports that second wave of Israeli attacks in Iran included destruction of 'critical component' in long-range missile production.

Israel targeted 'critical component' of missile manufacturing

Operation Days of Repentance:

Historic Israeli attack on Iran

Israel strikes military targets in Iran, including missile manufacturing sites and surface-to-air missile arrays.

Historic Israeli attack on Iran

Indictment:

How espionage squad worked for Iran

The defendants carried out hundreds of tasks of photographing bases, including Nevatim, Ramat David, Tel Nof, and Palmachim Air Force bases, as well as Meron and Mitzpe Ramon.

How espionage squad worked for Iran

Report:

Iran preparing to launch 1,000 ballistic missiles at Israel

New York Times reports Iranian Supreme Leader has ordered his forces to prepare for war in the event Israel's retaliation for Iran's massive ballistic missile attack causes significant damage.

Iran preparing to launch 1,000 ballistic missiles at Israel

Saudi spokesman:

'We participated in military exercises with Iran'

Saudi defense ministry spokesman confirms Saudi Arabia recently participated in military exercises with Iran and other nations in the Sea of Oman, but says no other exercises are planned at this time.

'We participated in military exercises with Iran'

Iranian President:

'If Israel makes any mistake, Iran will respond strongly'

President Masoud Pezeshkian warns Israel that any potential act of aggression against Iran will be met with a “decisive and unbelievable” response.

'If Israel makes any mistake, Iran will respond strongly'

Gallant sends message to Iran from Air Force base

Minister of Defense Gallant at Air Force base: 'Everyone who dreamed a year ago of slaughtering and annihilating us, has paid a heavy price and is no longer part of that dream.'

Gallant sends message to Iran from Air Force base

Indictment:

Iranian agents bought weapons, were paid for vandalism

Seven individuals were indicted today for the planned assassination of an Israeli mayor and nuclear scientist.

Iranian agents bought weapons, were paid for vandalism

Trump:

US leak of Israeli plans shows 'enemy within'

Former President questions how a Pentagon employee could leak classified documents related to Israel's plans to retaliate for Iran's missile attack. 'That’s the enemy, I guess that maybe is the enemy from within.'

US leak of Israeli plans shows 'enemy within'

IRGC member charged in the US over plot to murder journalist

US brings new charges against IRGC officer Ruhollah Bazghandi, over plot to murder Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad. In the past he was linked to assassination plots against Israeli citizens.

IRGC member charged in the US over plot to murder journalist

In first:

Iran and Saudi Arabia preparing for joint military exercises

Commander of Iran's navy says Iran and Saudi Arabia are preparing for joint military exercises in the Red Sea. The report has not yet been confirmed by Saudi Arabia.

Iran and Saudi Arabia preparing for joint military exercises

Suspected of espionage:

'They didn't do it for the money - solely to harm Israel'

The seven suspects of espionage all admitted: 'They didn't do it for the money, the motive was solely to harm Israel's security.'

'They didn't do it for the money - solely to harm Israel'

Pentagon denies

Senior Pentagon employee behind leak of Israeli strike plans

A Pentagon official told Sky News Arabia that a director of one of the assistant secretary of defense's offices is suspected of leaking documents with Israel's plans to retaliate for the October 1st missile strike on the country by Iran.

Senior Pentagon employee behind leak of Israeli strike plans

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Cell sent by Iran arrested before assassination mission

ISA team arrests cell after discovering that assassination is imminent

Cell sent by Iran arrested before assassination mission

Cleared for publication:

Jerusalem residents recruited by Iran for assassination mission

A cell of 7 residents of eastern Jerusalem was arrested by the Jerusalem police unit and the ISA on suspicion of planning to eliminate a nuclear scientist and a mayor in central Israel on behalf of Iran.

Jerusalem residents recruited by Iran for assassination mission

Iran complains to IAEA:

'Israel threatened our nuclear facilities'

Iran lodges formal complaint with International Atomic Energy Agency, cites threats from Israel to target its atomic energy facilities: Threats to attack nuclear sites are against UN resolutions.

'Israel threatened our nuclear facilities'

Amid tensions:

Iran's Jewish community celebrates Sukkot

Moving footage from Tehran shows Jewish children dancing and singing in the Sukkah, celebrating Sukkot as other Jewish communities around the world do.

Iran's Jewish community celebrates Sukkot

White House:

'Biden deeply concerned about leak of Israel’s plans'

National security spokesperson John Kirby says US President is “deeply concerned” following the leak of highly classified US intelligence on Israel’s plans to attack Iran and will be “actively monitoring” the investigation.

'Biden deeply concerned about leak of Israel’s plans'

PM's birthday warning to Iran:

'Our people will repel the danger that threatens their existence'

PM Netanyahu quotes his late father, says Israel is showing the world how to respond to existential threats in a message delivered on his birthday.

'Our people will repel the danger that threatens their existence'

The target: Sensitive IDF bases

Seven Israelis worked as Iranian agents during the war

For over two years, intelligence agents from Iran paid seven Jewish Israelis, including two minors, to take photos of sensitive sites including Air Force bases, and gather intelligence.

Seven Israelis worked as Iranian agents during the war

Iranian official:

'We'll respond at higher level if Israel hits military targets'

Iranian military source says that if Israel targets Iran’s nuclear positions, Iran will consider its nuclear policies.

'We'll respond at higher level if Israel hits military targets'

IDF targeting al-Qard al-Hassan in its Lebanon strikes: report

IDF to target 'different branches' of Hezbollah financing organization al-Qard al-Hassan, Lebanese civilians urged to stay 500 meters away from target sites.

IDF targeting al-Qard al-Hassan in its Lebanon strikes: report

IDF spokesman:

We will soon strike economic targets belonging to Hezbollah

'In the coming days, we will reveal how Iran funds Hezbollah's terror activities by using civilian institutions, associations, and NGOs that act as fronts for terrorism,' IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari says.

We will soon strike economic targets belonging to Hezbollah

House Speaker calls leak of Israeli plans 'deeply concerning'

US House Speaker Mike Johnson says he'll receive briefing on the leak of Israeli plans to retaliate against Iran today, adds that he spoke with Netanyahu to express his support for Israel.

House Speaker calls leak of Israeli plans 'deeply concerning'

Khamenei:

'Sinwar's death will not disrupt the Axis of Resistance'

Iran's Supreme Leader comments on elimination of Hamas leader: Hamas is alive and will remain alive.

'Sinwar's death will not disrupt the Axis of Resistance'

Israel's attack plans leaked, US investigating

Documents dated October 15-16 make rounds on the internet, US investigating who had access to top-secret Pentagon document. 'Depending on how this was leaked that trust could be eroded.'

Israel's attack plans leaked, US investigating

Iranian FM:

'We're prepared for decisive retaliation if Israel attacks'

Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, tells UN Secretary-General that Tehran is prepared for a "decisive and regretful" retaliation if Israel launches an attack on Iran in response to the Islamic Republic’s missile strike on Israel.

'We're prepared for decisive retaliation if Israel attacks'

Cleared for publication:

ISA stops Iranian assassination attempt

A resident of Petah Tikva was arrested after agreeing to carry out the assassination of a personality in Israel for $100,000.

ISA stops Iranian assassination attempt

Microsoft:

'Israel the primary target of Iranian cyberattacks since war'

Microsoft says that, since the start of the Gaza war last year, Israel has emerged as the primary target of Iranian cyberattacks, after Tehran had mainly concentrated on the United States.

'Israel the primary target of Iranian cyberattacks since war'

Iran:

One dead in fire in oil refinery

One person dead and four injured in fire which erupted at fuel tank in Petro Shushtar Refinery in Khuzestan province. Governor says the fire erupted after a tank truck collided with petroleum tanks.

One dead in fire in oil refinery

Minister Gallant threatens:

'Our response to Iran will be precise, painful and surprising'

Defense Minister Gallant to Director Generals of government ministries: 'The reason for direct fire from Iran - they have understood they are in a hopeless situation.'

'Our response to Iran will be precise, painful and surprising'

Multi-front capitulation in 72 hours

Israeli newspaper: The government folded under American pressure regarding the attacks in Beirut, the reaction in Iran, and the humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip - within 72 hours.

Multi-front capitulation in 72 hours

Mystery over:

Iranian TV shows footage of Quds Force commander

Amid reports that he was eliminated in an Israeli strike or is being interrogated, Iranian state media airs footage of Ismail Qaani attending funeral of another senior Iranian commander.

Iranian TV shows footage of Quds Force commander

Report:

Netanyahu told Biden that Israel will strike Iranian military

Unnamed officials tell The Washington Post that Netanyahu has informed the Biden administration that he is prepared to carry out a military strike targeting Iranian military facilities, rather than its oil or nuclear infrastructure.

Netanyahu told Biden that Israel will strike Iranian military

US poll:

'Israel must attack Iran’s nuclear weapons programs'

The Harvard Harris survey shows that Americans have a more positive view on Israel than the Supreme Court, CNN and X.

'Israel must attack Iran’s nuclear weapons programs'

Report:

Biden warned Iran that assassinating Trump would be an act of war

US President issues unusually strong warning to Iran to warn it to abandon its plots to assassinate his predecessor.

Biden warned Iran that assassinating Trump would be an act of war

UK announces new sanctions on Iranian military after attack

The UK government announced a new round of sanctions targeting senior Iranian military figures and organizations for their role in attempting to destabilize the Middle East in response to Iran's massive ballistic missile attack on Israel two weeks ago.

UK announces new sanctions on Iranian military after attack

Iranian plot exposed

Terror cell led by Ramat Gan couple foiled

The ISA and police foiled an Iranian assassination plot and arrested an Israeli couple who led a terror cell with Iranian guidance.

Terror cell led by Ramat Gan couple foiled

IRGC commander:

'We're ready to respond to any Israeli action'

IRGC Aerospace Commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh ahead of expected Israeli retaliation for Iran's ballistic missile attack: We are ready to respond to any misstep taken by Israel.

'We're ready to respond to any Israeli action'

Macron to Iranian President:

'Support a general de-escalation in the region'

French President speaks to Iranian counterpart, calls on him to support a "general de-escalation" in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

'Support a general de-escalation in the region'

Iranian dissident attacked in London:

'I feel safer in Israel'

Pouria Zeraati, an Iranian journalist who was attacked in London, says that despite the war he feels safer in Israel.

'I feel safer in Israel'

Bennett:

'A propotional response to Iran would be horrendous'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett explains why Israel should avoid a proportional response to the Iranian missile attacks.

'A propotional response to Iran would be horrendous'

MK Liberman:

'We must strike Iran with a blow it cannot recover from'

MK Avigdor Liberman called for Israel to attack Iran: 'We must target all their energy and nuclear infrastructure and missile production facilities.'

'We must strike Iran with a blow it cannot recover from'

Report:

Israel will not attack Iran's nuclear sites

US officials say Israel will limit its retaliation for Iran's massive ballistic missile attack to strike on military and energy infrastructure targets, leaving Iran's nuclear program alone.

Israel will not attack Iran's nuclear sites

Iran prohibits pagers and walkie-talkies on all flights

The move follows the recent explosions of pages and walkie-talkies in Lebanon that were attributed to Israel.

Iran prohibits pagers and walkie-talkies on all flights

Hamas planned Sept. 11-style toppling of a Tel Aviv skyscraper

Newly disclosed documents show that Hamas had plans for assaults even larger than the October 7th massacre.

Hamas planned Sept. 11-style toppling of a Tel Aviv skyscraper

Interview:

Israel plans strike on Iran - what are the next steps?

ILTV speaks with Iran expert Benny Sabti on the next steps for Israel when it comes to targeting the Islamic Republic.

Israel plans strike on Iran - what are the next steps?

New documents reveal:

Hamas tried to convince Hezbollah and Iran to join Oct. 7 attack

Hamas believed that the internal rift in Israel offered a good opportunity for an attack, and attempted to convince Iran to attack sensitive Israeli targets.

Hamas tried to convince Hezbollah and Iran to join Oct. 7 attack

Russia and Iran:

'Our positions are close'

The presidents of Russia and Iran met in Turkmenistan and discussed the situation in the Middle East. The two countries are expected to sign a strategic partnership agreement.

'Our positions are close'

Report: Iran worried about potential Israeli attack

Tehran is anxious and working frantically to find a diplomatic solution which will prevent Israel from retaliating for the massive missile barrage earlier this month, sources tell CNN.

Report: Iran worried about potential Israeli attack

Iran's unusual message to Israel

Ahead of expected Israeli retaliation, Iran signals willingness to ignore 'limited' Israeli attack, report says.

Iran's unusual message to Israel

Security Cabinet yet to agree on Iran response

Israel’s Security Cabinet did not reach a decision on how to respond to Iran’s missile attack in discussions on Thursday night, a source tells CNN.

Security Cabinet yet to agree on Iran response

Report

Iran warning US allies: Help Israel and you're next

Officials tell The Wall Street Journal that Tehran is issuing covert diplomatic warnings, threatening to target oil-rich Gulf Arab states and other US allies in the Middle East if their territories or airspace are used for attacks on Iran.

Iran warning US allies: Help Israel and you're next

Officials:

Biden and Netanyahu closer to consensus on Iran attack

US and Israeli officials tell Axios Biden and Netanyahu inched closer to agreement on Israel's planned retaliation against Iran following their call on Wednesday. US official: We are moving in the right direction.

Biden and Netanyahu closer to consensus on Iran attack

Did he spy for Israel?

Report: Quds Force commander under IRGC investigation

Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani reportedly survived the strike on Hassan Nasrallah and is under lockdown as he's investigated for his connection to the elimination.

Report: Quds Force commander under IRGC investigation