Iran

Attacks in Iran:

IDF destroys Iranian mobile command centers

Israeli Air Force completes widespread wave of strikes in Tehran, targeting command centers that relocated to mobile units after permanent facilities were destroyed.

Under cover of the war:

Turkey and Syria advance a trade route bypassing Israel

While the Strait of Hormuz is blocked, Ankara and Damascus try to exploit the fighting in Iran to divert the India-Europe trade corridor through their territory.

Iranians abroad:

From a nation’s hope to the prospect of responsible transition

Iran is at a historic crossroads. The planned gathering of Iranians in Washington, D.C. this Sunday is a moment of collective visibility signaling that Iranians, both inside and outside the country, are aligned in their desire for a different future. Op-ed.

'Make Iran Great Again'

Iranian Crown Prince applauded at CPAC

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah, receives thunderous applause at CPAC in Texas as he urges the US to press its military campaign to topple Iran's clerical regime and bring democracy.

After campuses bombed

IRGC threatens US universities in Gulf

Iranian Revolutionary Guard threatens retaliation against US universities in the Middle East following US-Israeli strikes that it claimed damaged two Iranian universities.

Report:

Pentagon preparing for weeks-long ground missions in Iran

The Washington Post reports that the Pentagon is preparing for possible limited ground operations in Iran involving Special Operations and infantry raids, as thousands of US soldiers and Marines arrive in the Middle East.

IDF hits over 250 targets in massive weekend offensive

IAF strikes across Iran and Lebanon target missile sites, UAVs, and Hezbollah infrastructure, as ground forces intensify operations and eliminate terrorists.

Iran war

German Chancellor doubts success of US-Israel campaign

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz voices skepticism over whether the United States and Israel have a clear strategy to end the war with Iran.

Trump:

'We’re close to being free from Iran’s reign of terror'

US President states that the Middle East is closer than ever to being free from Iranian terror, and stresses that negotiations are underway as the US presses for access to the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian hackers breach FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email

Iranian government-linked hackers breach FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email, leaking old photos and documents. The FBI confirms no government data was taken.

Iranian cluster missile kills man in Tel Aviv

Man in his 60s killed by shrapnel from an Iranian cluster missile in Tel Aviv. Two others lightly injured from impact in central Israel. Two lightly injured from impact in southern Israel.

Witkoff:

'We expect talks with Iran this week'

Trump’s Middle East envoy says Washington expects Iran to respond to its 15-point proposal, expresses hope for talks this week.

IDF Chief:

'We will persist and remove the threat'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir tours southern Lebanon with top commanders, declares Israel is at a historic crossroads to change the security reality from Tehran to Beirut.

Rubio:

'War with Iran will end in weeks, not months'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio states that America is ahead of schedule in its military operation against Iran and will achieve all objectives without deploying ground troops.

Iran vows 'heavy price' after Israel strikes nuclear sites

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns that Israel will pay a “heavy price" after the IDF struck the heavy water plant in Arak and the uranium extraction plant in Yazd.

'Existential threat'

IDF strikes Iran’s Arak heavy water and Yazd uranium plants

IAF strikes Iran’s heavy water plant in Arak and uranium extraction plant in Yazd. Arak, previously hit during Operation Rising Lion, targeted again after reconstruction attempts. Yazd processes raw materials essential for uranium enrichment.

IDF completes wave of strikes in Tehran

With the strikes, the IDF further degraded production capabilities and struck dozens of weapons production sites.

Report

UAE to join force aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz

A report in the Financial Times says that Abu Dhabi has formally expressed willingness to take part in a maritime coalition to break the Iranian blockade.

US deploys uncrewed speedboats for first time in Iran conflict

The Pentagon confirms the United States has deployed uncrewed drone speedboats, including the GARC, for patrols in Operation Epic Fury against Iran.

Report:

Trump weighing 10,000 more troops to Middle East

The Pentagon is considering deploying up to 10,000 additional ground troops, including infantry and armored vehicles, to the Middle East, according to The Wall Street Journal.

'They asked for 7, I gave them 10'

Trump gives Iran 10-day reprieve on energy plant strikes

President Trump announces he is pausing planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for another 10 days, says he gave Iran more time than it asked.

Europe working toward a ceasefire with Iran

Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, says talks are underway to achieve a ceasefire with Iran.

IDF destroys weapons production sites across Tehran, central Iran

Over 60 IAF fighters completed several waves of strikes, during which more than 150 munitions were used for dismantling key weapons production sites across Tehran and central Iran.

Trump

'Iran is begging to make a deal, not me'

During Cabinet meeting, US president dismisses reports he is desperate for a deal with Iran as "fake news," expresses skepticism that such a deal can be reached.

IDF announces:

IRGC Navy intel chief eliminated alongside Navy chief

IRGC's Navy chief Alireza Tangsiri, head of IRGC's Navy Intelligence Directorate, Behnam Rezaei, eliminated in Bandar Abbas strike, IDF says.

'Iran always lies'

Netanyahu’s adviser skeptical of Tehran’s intentions

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s foreign policy adviser Ophir Falk expresses deep skepticism about Iran’s willingness to negotiate.

Report:

Trump told aides he hopes to end Iran war quickly

Wall Street Journal reports that President Donald Trump has told associates he wants to avoid a protracted war with Iran and hopes to conclude the conflict in the coming weeks.

Iran denies the reports: Mojtaba Khamenei is in good health

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei rejects claims of serious injury to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, asserting that he is in good health.

CENTCOM chief:

'We’ve hit 10,000 Iranian targets - and we’re not done yet'

Admiral Brad Cooper provides an update on Operation Epic Fury, announces US forces have struck more than 10,000 Iranian military targets and destroyed 92 percent of Iran's largest naval vessels.

Trump:

'Iran desperately seeks a deal but is afraid to admit it'

US President states that the Iranians want to make a deal with the United States but are afraid to say so, fearing they will be killed by their own people or by American forces.

Report:

Iran demands Hezbollah inclusion in any ceasefire deal

Iran has reportedly informed mediators that any ceasefire agreement with the United States and Israel must include Lebanon and Hezbollah.

Report

Iranian officials granted temporary immunity from assassination

The The Wall Street Journal reported that the United States and Israel have temporarily removed two of the most senior figures in Iran’s leadership from their targeting list.

Who Is Iran?

The Fatal Flaw behind Trump’s “negotiations"

There may no longer be a single, coherent entity that can be called “Iran" in the context of negotiations. Opinion.

Israeli assessment:

Trump may announce ceasefire by Saturday

Israeli officials predict that US President Donald Trump may announce a ceasefire with Iran by the end of the week or the middle of next week at the latest.

White House Spokesperson

Iranian regime seeking "exit ramp' from the war

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the Iranian regime is looking for a way to exit the war following President Trump's ultimatum.

Report

PM ordered maximum damage to Iran's arms industry in 48 hours

Netanyahu responded to the reports of talks between the US and Iran by ordering the destruction of as much of Iran's arms industry as possible within 48 hours, the New York Times reports.

Report:

Lebanon tracking presence of Iranian nationals in the country

Lebanon launches sweeping probe into Iranian nationals amid fears of hidden IRGC activity, as diplomats flee and tensions surge across the country.

Captured documents reveal:

How Hezbollah allowed Hamas to establish itself in Lebanon

IDF reveals Hamas documents showing coordination with Hezbollah and Iran to establish a military front against Israel from Lebanon.

Negotiations deadlock

Iran rejects US '15 Point' plan

Despite President Trump's optimism, Tehran signals that it will reject the American peace plan, "demands that we cannot agree to."

$318 million victory: Iran terror victims finally paid

After decades, Iran-linked Manhattan skyscraper yields $318M for terror victims.

Iran's demands in negotiations with USA

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has dictated a hardline stance in the talks, with demands including the closure of US bases in the Middle East and immunity from Israeli strikes.

14-year-old indicted for espionage

Prosecutor's Office files indictment against 14-year-old boy who filmed sensitive sites, carried out security-related tasks on behalf of Iranian agent.

New details on Caspian Sea strike

A new report claims that the strike at Bandar Anzali port targeted infrastructure used to transfer Shahed drones and ammunition between Russia and Iran.

US and Israel barred

Iran allows 'non-hostile' ships through Strait of Hormuz

Iran announces it will permit “non-hostile" ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz if coordinated with Iranian authorities, while excluding US, Israeli and other “aggressor" vessels.

Report:

US sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the war

The Trump administration has delivered a 15-point plan to Iran aimed at ending the four-week war, according to The New York Times. Pakistan's army chief serves as the main channel.

After attempts to rebuild:

Iranian military industry suffers major blow

IAF strikes a major plant where the Iranian regime developed and produced explosive materials for a variety of weapons.

Iranian missile lands near Beirut

A missile launched from Iran fell in the Beirut area. In Lebanon, it is believed the target was the U.S. Embassy, while a U.S. official claims the missile was aimed at Cyprus.

'Direct hit, Alpha, well done'

Watch: Loaded rocket launcher destroyed in Iran

IDF publishes footage of a strike on a ballistic missile launcher that was loaded and ready to be used for missile launches toward Israeli territory.

Report:

Saudi Crown Prince pressing Trump to escalate war against Iran

Report says Saudi Crown Prince urged President Trump to continue military campaign against Iran, warning that ending the war prematurely could leave a lasting regional threat.

'The walls turned to dust'

Resident recounts survival after missile strike destroys home

Nadav Katan describes devastation after Iranian missile levels his apartment, credits instinct and shelter for saving his life moments before impact

Possible Iranian connection:

Iran behind the arson of ambulances in London?

London police commissioner says it is possible that a group with ties to Iran set fire to Hatzalah ambulances in London on Monday morning.

Persona non grata:

Lebanon expels Iranian ambassador

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beirut has declared the new Iranian ambassador 'persona non grata' and ordered him to leave the country by Sunday.

UK:

Iranian ambassador summoned over alleged intelligence case

Britain’s Foreign Office summons Iran’s ambassador following charges against two individuals suspected of aiding a foreign intelligence service, warning of firm action against threats to national security.

Indictment:

Jerusalem brothers impersonate 8200 soldier

According to the indictment, two brothers fabricated information, using AI to produce documents, which they delivered to an Iranian agent named "David," receiving payment of over NIS 100,000.

Direct hit on building in Tel Aviv

Sirens heard in central Israel. Missile with a cluster warhead strikes a building in Tel Aviv. Interception fragments cause fires in Rosh HaAyin and Netanya.

Pakistan offers Islamabad as venue for US-Iran talks

Pakistan's Foreign Office says Islamabad is "already ready" to host direct talks between the US and Iran to end the ongoing war, if both sides agree.

Strait of Hormuz closure

Bahrain seeks UN mandate to counter Iran threats

Bahrain submits UN Security Council draft authorizing "all necessary means" to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian threats. Resolution backed by Gulf states and US.

Report:

2,200 US Marines to arrive in Mideast on Friday

Thousands of US Marines set to arrive in Middle East Friday aboard USS Tripoli and USS New Orleans, after Trump extends ultimatum for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz.

Report:

Trump eyes Iran's Parliament Speaker as potential deal partner

Politico reports that the Trump admin quietly views Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as a potential partner or leader for negotiations to end the conflict.

Amid talks of a deal

US military publishes footage from Iran

Amid declarations of progress in negotiations with Iran, the US Military published footage of strikes on regime targets, stating that it continues to 'aggressively strike Iranian military targets with precision munitions.'