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US officials:

Iranian attack may include 100 drones and dozens of missiles

Officials said it would be challenging for the Israelis to defend against an attack of such a magnitude.

Iranian attack may include 100 drones and dozens of missiles

Argentina Court:

'Terror state' Iran behind AMIA bombing

Court in Argentina rules Iran behind 1992 attack on Israeli embassy, 1994 attack on Jewish center that left over 100 people dead, calls latter attack a crime against humanity.

'Terror state' Iran behind AMIA bombing

Report:

'Israel expecting Iranian attack within 24-48 hours'

Wall Street Journal reports that Israel is preparing for a direct attack from Iran on southern or northern Israel as soon as the next 24 to 48 hours.

'Israel expecting Iranian attack within 24-48 hours'

Blinken to counterparts:

'Dissuade Iran from attacking Israel'

US Secretary of State speaks to his Chinese, Turkish, Saudi and European counterparts on Iranian plans to retaliate for attack on its consulate in Damascus.

'Dissuade Iran from attacking Israel'

US official:

'Iran attack on Israel won’t be big enough to draw US into war'

US official says the United States expects an attack by Iran against Israel but one that would not be big enough to draw Washington into war.

'Iran attack on Israel won’t be big enough to draw US into war'

Austin to Gallant:

'Israel can count on full US support to defend itself'

Pentagon Press Secretary says Secretary of Defense Austin reiterated to Defense Minister Gallant “ironclad US support for Israel's defense in the face of growing threats from Iran and its regional proxies.”

'Israel can count on full US support to defend itself'

Amid Iranian threats:

US government limits employees' travels within Israel

US Embassy in Israel issues updated alert, instructs US government employees and their families not to travel outside the greater Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Be’er Sheva areas until further notice.

US government limits employees' travels within Israel

Iran to US:

'Our response to Israel will be non-escalatory'

Iranian sources tell Reuters that Iran has signalled to Washington that it will respond to the attack attributed to Israel on its Syrian embassy in a way that aims to avoid major escalation.

'Our response to Israel will be non-escalatory'

Gallant to Austin:

'Direct Iranian attack will require appropriate Israeli response'

The Minister and Secretary discussed readiness for an Iranian attack against the State of Israel, which could lead to regional escalation.

'Direct Iranian attack will require appropriate Israeli response'

President Macron:

'We warned Iran not to attack Israel'

Knesset Speaker Ohana told President Macron: 'There is no scenario in which Israel will not deal with the Hamas brigades in Rafah, the proposals to unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state are a victory for terror.'

'We warned Iran not to attack Israel'

IDF Spokesman on Iran:

'We will know to act where needed'

DF Spokesman Hagari said that 'a strike from Iranian territory would be clear proof of Iran's intentions to escalate the Middle East and to stop hiding behind its proxies.'

'We will know to act where needed'

British PM:

'We fully support Israel’s right to defend itself against Iran'

PM Sunak called Iran's threats against Israel 'unacceptable' and noted that 'we are taking action ourselves to make sure we can protect the UK against threats from Iran.'

'We fully support Israel’s right to defend itself against Iran'

US to Arab countries:

'Tell Iran to de-escalate tensions with Israel'

US Middle East envoy, Brett McGurk, reportedly asks foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and Iraq to deliver a message to Iran urging it to lower tensions with Israel.

'Tell Iran to de-escalate tensions with Israel'

Blinken to Gallant:

'The US will stand with Israel against any threats by Iran'

US Secretary of State speaks with Defense Minister amid speculations Iran is planning an imminent attack.

'The US will stand with Israel against any threats by Iran'

Due to Middle East situation

Lufthansa suspends flights to and from Tehran

German airline says that after careful evaluation it decided to suspend flights to and from Tehran until probably Thursday.

Lufthansa suspends flights to and from Tehran

Iran's Global Posture and the International Imperative.

The international posture towards Iran, thus far characterized by reactive measures, requires a strategic recalibration. Opinion.

Iran's Global Posture and the International Imperative.

Amid Iranian threats:

Senior US general to visit Israel

Axios reports that CENTCOM commander Gen. Erik Kurilla will visit Israel on Thursday to coordinate around a possible attack on Israel by Iran and its proxies.

Senior US general to visit Israel

Report:

US expects major Iranian attack on Israel in coming days

US officials reportedly expect Iran or its proxies to launch a major missile or drone attack against Israel very soon in retaliation for killing of IRGC official in Damascus.

US expects major Iranian attack on Israel in coming days

Report:

Iran closer than ever to nuclear weapons

Washington Post report finds Iran engaged in flurry of activity at Fordow facility, enriching uranium at increased rate, could have enough for 3 bombs in days,

Iran closer than ever to nuclear weapons

Report:

Lebanese money changer assassinated by Mossad

Muhammed Ibrahim Srour, who would funnel funds from Iran to Hamas, was found dead in the town of Beit Meri with a large sum of cash next to him.

Lebanese money changer assassinated by Mossad

US intelligence estimates:

Iran won't attack Israel directly

Iranian response to Syria elimination likely to consist of large-scale attacks by missiles, UAVs, intelligence source tells CNN.

Iran won't attack Israel directly

US, Israeli, defense officials discuss Iranian threat, hostages

Defense Min. Gallant and US Sec. of Defense Austin hold call stressing efforts to release remaining hostages, potential scenarios for war with Iran.

US, Israeli, defense officials discuss Iranian threat, hostages

Bennett:

'Iran has been at war with Israel since October 7th'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett explains why the attack in Damascus will not lead to escalation - and what else the future holds for the region.

'Iran has been at war with Israel since October 7th'

Iranian opposition activist:

Only Israel can stop IRGC

Vahid Beheshti, an Iranian anti-regime activist, claims in a conversation with Arutz Sheva that Israel attacking IRGC strongholds will give the Iranian people the strength to overthrow the regime.

Only Israel can stop IRGC

Shin Bet:

Iran possibly behind wreath sent to hostage's family

The family of hostage Liri Albag received a wreath with a note reading 'We all know that the state is most important.'

Iran possibly behind wreath sent to hostage's family

Senior Khamenei adviser:

'Israeli embassies no longer safe'

Former IRGC commander and current military adviser to Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei, General Yahya Rahim Safavi, says 'the Zionists see the specter of death in their dreams every night.'

'Israeli embassies no longer safe'

Iran:

'We will make Israel regret its actions'

The IRGC has announced that it will realize the national demand of Iran to punish Israel for the bombing of the Iranian consulate in Damascus.

'We will make Israel regret its actions'

Iranian officials:

'Iran on high alert, will directly respond to Israeli strike'

Iranian officials tell The New York Times that Iran has decided to respond directly to the strike attributed to Israel in Damascus, in order to create deterrence.

'Iran on high alert, will directly respond to Israeli strike'

Nasrallah threatens:

'Iranian retaliation against Israel is coming'

Hezbollah leader says the air strike attributed to Israel in Damascus was a "turning point".

'Iranian retaliation against Israel is coming'

US intelligence:

This will be the Iranian retaliation

US picks up intelligence on what an Iranian retaliatory strike for the alleged Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus will look like.

This will be the Iranian retaliation

Galant in Tel Nof:

'The enemy is looking for any way to respond. We are ready'

Defense Minister Yoav Galant visited the Tel Nof Air Force base, and spoke with the air and ground crews of Squadron 133, addressing concerns of Iranian retaliation.

'The enemy is looking for any way to respond. We are ready'

Analyst estimates: Iranian response will be minor

Analyst Tzvi Yechezkeli attempts to calm panic sparked by Iranian threat of retaliation, notes Iran 'does not want a war.'

Analyst estimates: Iranian response will be minor

Some Israeli embassies to temporarily close

Some of Israel's representatives around the world instructed to stay home amid concerns of Iranian retaliation for strike in Damascus.

Some Israeli embassies to temporarily close

Iranian President:

'Israel will pay a heavy price'

Iran's President describes the attack attributed to Israel in Damascus, in which senior Iranian officials were eliminated, as "an act of terrorism" and a blatant violation of the principle of immunity of embassies and consulates.

'Israel will pay a heavy price'

Hospitals instructed to prepare for mass-casualty incident

Health Ministry gives instructions to hospital and health system heads to be prepared due to increasing threats on northern border and from Iran.

Hospitals instructed to prepare for mass-casualty incident

Netanyahu's warning to Iran

PM addresses growing threats by Iran during cabinet meeting, says 'whoever attempts to harm us will be harmed.

Netanyahu's warning to Iran

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'IDF forces are ready, we can't be complacent'

IDF Spokesman addressed fears of Iranian retribution for the killing of its officers in Syria and the incident in which aid workers were killed.

'IDF forces are ready, we can't be complacent'

IDF Spokesman:

No change in instructions to civilians due to Iranian threat

Rear Admiral Hagari says there is no need for panic buying after leave canceled for all combat soldiers due to Iranian threat following killing of IRGC commander.

No change in instructions to civilians due to Iranian threat

Gallant briefs US on deaths of Gaza aid workers

Defense Min. Yoav Gallant briefs US Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin on incident which led to deaths of World Central Kitchen employees, notes daily Iranian attacks on Israel.

Gallant briefs US on deaths of Gaza aid workers

Khamenei threatens Israel:

'They will be slapped for Damascus strike'

Iran’s Supreme Leader issues threat to Israel following strike on Iranian consulate in Damascus which has been blamed on Israel.

'They will be slapped for Damascus strike'

Security Council fails to condemn strike in Damascus

US, Britain and France oppose Russian-drafted UN Security Council statement that would have condemned an attack on Iran's embassy compound in Syria which has been blamed on Israel.

Security Council fails to condemn strike in Damascus

US court:

Iran, Syria ordered to pay $191 million to Ari Fuld's family

US Federal court orders Iranian and Syrian government to pay nearly $200 million in compensation to family of US citizen murdered by Hamas terrorist due to their state sponsorship of Hamas.

Iran, Syria ordered to pay $191 million to Ari Fuld's family

Iran threatens Israel: More deadly attacks coming soon

Following Damascus elimination, IRGC promises 'resistance' will carry out its tasks, 'very soon' there will be more deadly attacks against Israel.

Iran threatens Israel: More deadly attacks coming soon

Iran vows response to elimination in Damascus

Iran's deputy UN envoy says Iran reserves its rights under international law and the UN Charter “to take decisive response" to strike in Damascus in which senior IRGC member was eliminated.

Iran vows response to elimination in Damascus

Iranian Jewish MP condemns elimination in Damascus

Homayoun Sameh, the representative of the Jewish community in the Iranian parliament, condemns strike in Damascus which was attributed to Israel.

Iranian Jewish MP condemns elimination in Damascus

Prof. Eyal Zisser:

'We cannot be complacent after attack in Damascus'

Middle East expert Dr. Eyal Zisser estimates that Hezbollah will not escalate the situation on the northern border into a full-fledged war following the assassination of senior Iranians in Syria.

'We cannot be complacent after attack in Damascus'

Six missiles from an F-35:

This is how the top Iranian official was eliminated

Israeli officials acknowledge to The New York Times that Israel carried out the strikes on the Iranian consulate in Damascus.

This is how the top Iranian official was eliminated

Senior Revolutionary Guards official killed in Damascus airstrike

Syrian media reports 6 killed in blast near Iranian embassy in Damascus, including senior official Mohammad Reza Zahedi.

Senior Revolutionary Guards official killed in Damascus airstrike

Iranian Opposition Figure to Congress:

'If we don’t hit Iran soon, it will become nuclear'

Iranian Opposition figure and former political prisoner Vahid Beheshti spoke at an event arranged by the Middle East Forum in Congress on Thursday. At the event, he called on the American leadership and decision-makers to wake up, directly face the threat of the Iranian regime, and act to defeat it.

'If we don’t hit Iran soon, it will become nuclear'

Britain:

Iranian TV host stabbed outside his London home

A presenter for London-based Iran International, which is affiliated with the Iranian opposition, stabbed outside his home in the city's south.

Iranian TV host stabbed outside his London home

Donald Trump:

'You'd have to be crazy or a fool not to act like Israel'

The former President gave an extensive interview supporting Israel's war against Hamas and decrying the Biden administration for opposing it.

'You'd have to be crazy or a fool not to act like Israel'

ISA and IDF thwart smuggling of Iranian arms

As part of the ISA operation, a significant amount of advanced weapons that had been smuggled into Judea and Samaria were seized.

ISA and IDF thwart smuggling of Iranian arms

Iran:

Anti-Israel protest outside Mordecai and Esther's tomb

Demonstrators gathered at the Jewish holy site waving Palestinian flags and chanting 'Death to Israel.'

Anti-Israel protest outside Mordecai and Esther's tomb

Ambassador Erdan:

'Hold Hamas accountable!'

Israeli ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan spoke after the vote on a call for a ceasefire in the Security Council this morning, demanding that the world hold Hamas accountable for its part in the collateral damage in Gaza.

'Hold Hamas accountable!'

Jewish visitors shocked

PLO flag hung at gravesite of Mordecai and Esther

Iranian Jews made the traditional annual pilgrimage to the site believed to be the graves of the protagonists of the Purim story.

PLO flag hung at gravesite of Mordecai and Esther

Israel’s new long arm

Time is running out for us to stop the Iranians from developing a nuclear weapons arsenal. Before this happens, the window of opportunity provided by long range, nuclear armed, precision guided ballistic missiles must be exploited. Opinion.

Israel’s new long arm

US sanctions Iran weapons-procurement networks

US imposes new sanctions on three procurement networks that are supporting Iran’s ballistic missile, nuclear and defense programs.

US sanctions Iran weapons-procurement networks

Arab reports:

Militia commanders killed in strike in eastern Syria

Saudi channel and Syrian opposition organization report strike in eastern Syria, near the Iraqi border, in which five commanders in the pro-Iranian militias were killed. It was not revealed who was behind the attack.

Militia commanders killed in strike in eastern Syria

Corruption under the turban:Iran's Religious Octopus

Upon seizing power, Khomeini proclaimed the establishment of God's government on Earth, but founding the most corrupt, bloodthirsty, and infamous divine government known.Opinion.

Corruption under the turban:Iran's Religious Octopus

UN mission:

'Mahsa Amini's death was unlawful'

Fact-finding mission mandated by the UN says the death of Mahsa Amini while in the custody of Iran's morality police was unlawful and caused by violence.

'Mahsa Amini's death was unlawful'