Iran

'We will kill Trump'

Iranian rally poster threatens US President

A poster advertising a Tehran rally threatens to kill President Trump, following previous Iranian threats against him and members of his family.

Insists on seven conditions

Iran rejects US response to peace proposal

Iran dismisses Washington's response to its peace proposal, insisting the US accept its seven conditions before Tehran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Fears of Iranian chemical weapons: Israel's warning to Washington

Israel has reportedly shared intelligence with the United States suggesting that Iran intends to use chemical weapons against its adversaries.

The Iranian regime’s cure for the homesick

Message to the Iranian dissident: living outside Iran does not, by itself, make dissidents safe. The danger may be your neighbor or colleague. Opinion.

Israel warns Lebanon

Fighting will resume if Hezbollah joins renewed Iran conflict

Fearing Hezbollah could open another front, Israel demands that the Lebanese army redeploy and establish checkpoints in areas where Hezbollah operatives live.

Trump:

US could strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain in one hour

Trump tells Sean Hannity the US could strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site within an hour, while insisting Tehran wants a deal and the fighting is not a war.

'No war, no deal'

Report: CIA Director urges Trump to maintain Iran strategy

CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly urges Trump to maintain economic pressure on Iran rather than rush into a deal or resume fighting, as advisers remain divided.

Report:

US hit Iran's Qeshm Island as part of secret strikes campaign

The Wall Street Journal reports that the US struck Iran's Qeshm Island Monday as part of a weeks-long campaign of limited attacks kept secret to avoid escalation.

Vance: Trump and I feel pretty good about prospects of Iran deal

VP JD Vance says talks with Iran are progressing and no deadline has been set, but insists Tehran must verifiably commit not to rebuild its nuclear program.

Opening the Electronic Gates:

The strategic case for an EMP strike against Iran

Could an EMP fundamentally alter not only the opening phase of an Israeli Air Force (IAF) campaign, but also Iran’s ability to sustain a prolonged conflict? Opinion.

Trump: Iran wants a deal, it could happen

Trump says Iran is seeking an agreement with Washington, citing falling oil prices and US military gains while predicting a deal with Tehran could be reached.

Report:

As he weighs Iran strikes, Trump questions Pentagon leadership

Trump is considering new strikes on Iran after the midterms while reportedly questioning his top military advisers, according to The Atlantic. The White House insists he retains full confidence.

Trump on Iran: At some point, we're going to give them the hammer

Trump says he is holding back further action against Iran to save lives, but warns a decisive blow may be coming and predicts the war will end very soon.

Iran: Talks are advancing, agreement depends on US 'rationality'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says talks through Qatari mediators are progressing but no deal has been reached, as Trump warns of further US action.

Trump: Iran will make a deal or we will end the conflict

Trump warns Iran must reach a deal or face an end to the conflict on US terms, as he confirms discussing Tehran with Netanyahu amid reports of disagreements.

Iran's massive missile arsenal revealed, Israeli preparing

Israeli assessments put Iran's arsenal at 1,700 ballistic missiles and 80,000 drones, as the US reinforces its regional forces despite deployment gaps.

'Tough' and 'direct'

New details from Trump-Netanyahu Iran call

Axios reports Netanyahu is urging Trump to resume strikes on Iran after the US midterms, while Trump prefers to give diplomacy more time.

Why does the world hate Jews?

RFK Jr. defends Israel and Jews in blistering attack on Islamism

US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praises Jewish contributions to humanity, hails Israel as a bastion of freedom and accuses Iran, Gulf states and the Muslim Brotherhood of fueling anti-Israel propaganda.

Strikes remain an option

Rubio: No deadline for Iran talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Trump has set no deadline for negotiations with Iran and has made no decision on renewed strikes, but military options remain open.

Iranian official:

No Hormuz reopening until US meets seven conditions

Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei says Washington has softened its approach but insists Tehran will not negotiate or reopen the Strait of Hormuz without concessions.

Trump: Iran wants a deal but cannot be trusted

Trump says Iran wants a nuclear deal but cannot be trusted, warns remaining sites could be struck within minutes, and refuses to rule out renewed military action.

Trump, Netanyahu hold talks amid Iran tensions

The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump and Netanyahu spoke as Trump considers resuming military strikes against the Islamic Republic.

Iran's supreme leader threatens Israel and the United States

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has threatened immediate retaliation against any future attacks on Iran, declaring that American and Israeli assets will be within range of Iranian forces.

Trump: Iran wants talks, war could end soon

Trump says Iran is seeking negotiations and struggling to pay its security forces, hours after predicting the war would end soon and demanding nuclear guarantees.

Vance: Trump will not let Iran conflict become a 'forever war'

Vice President JD Vance says Trump will prevent a prolonged war with Iran but will “accomplish America’s objectives."

Pompeo: Military campaign against Iran was years overdue

Former Secretary of State praises the US-Israeli campaign against Iran, saying earlier military action could have prevented Tehran from expanding its arsenal.

Iran confirms receiving letter from Vance

Iranian media confirm Tehran received a letter from US Vice President JD Vance but has yet to respond, amid efforts to revive negotiations and prevent renewed strikes.

Ahead of another strike?

Report: CENTCOM chief briefs Trump at the White House

Wall Street Journal reports CENTCOM commander Brad Cooper briefed Trump on military options against Iran as Washington prepares for possible renewed strikes while pursuing diplomatic contacts.

Soldier charged with spying for Iran for nearly a year

The Military Prosecution has filed an indictment against a soldier suspected of passing sensitive military information to an Iranian handler for approximately a year in exchange for payments in cryptocurrency.

Report

US tells allies: Prepare for possible Iran strikes, retaliation

According to The Associated Press, Washington has warned Middle East allies to prepare for possible US strikes on Iran after the midterms and retaliatory attacks.

Iran rejects 'unacceptable' terms of new proposed deal

Qatar presents a new proposal to end the Iran war, but Tehran rejects the terms as unacceptable.

Report:

Vance reaches out to Iranian hardliner in bid to revive talks

Wall Street Journal reports that Vice President JD Vance contacted senior Iranian hardliner Mohsen Rezaei to explore renewed peace talks.

Trump:

'The war in Iran will end when I want it to'

Trump says he would attack Iran again without hesitation and insists he will decide when the war ends, demanding guarantees that Tehran will never obtain nuclear weapons.

Report:

US tells Gulf allies to prepare for Iran strikes after midterms

According to The Wall Street Journal, the US has warned Gulf Arab nations of a possible military offensive against Iran after the midterms.

Trump on Iran war:

'We had no choice, we didn’t start the war'

Trump defends the war against Iran, warning that Tehran's missiles could threaten US cities: It should’ve been done a long time ago.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan hold high-level talks with Iran

Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani officials meet Iranian leaders in Tehran to discuss de-escalation as Houthi attacks continue and Egypt backs Saudi defense.

Report:

Hezbollah rebuilding military capabilities with Iranian funding

Reuters reports that Hezbollah has received tens of millions of dollars from Iran to replenish its arsenal, develop explosive drones, and prepare for a possible renewal of fighting with Israel.

Mr. President, Iran Is not Venezuela: Think twice!

if you insist on applying the Venezuelan model to Iran, Mr. President, history may remember you not for completing the struggle against Islamic terrorism, but for leaving that struggle unfinished. Opinion.

Netanyahu rejects CNN report that Trump blocked Iran strike

CNN claims Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought joint US-Israeli attack on Iran before elections, failed to secure US President Donald Trump's approval. Prime Minister's Office: Fake news.

Katz: Israel never planned pre-election strike on Iran

Defense Minister Israel Katz denies reports of disagreements between the government and IDF over Iran, saying no plans to launch attack before elections.

CENTCOM chief declares:

'Strait of Hormuz is free from Iranian mines'

CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper visits the Strait of Hormuz as US forces report helping more than 3,000 ships transit the waterway and keeping shipping lanes clear of Iranian mines.

Trump on Iran:

'I’m going to make a great deal'

After ruling out US strikes on Iran on Sunday, Trump says he is willing to take time to secure a nuclear agreement and warns of the dangers of a nuclear-armed Tehran.

Iran regime change:

Netanyahu's inner circle questions military solution

Senior security officials and figures close to Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly believe that military strikes could weaken Iran's regime but would not be sufficient to bring about its collapse.

'Blows beyond proportion'

Netanyahu warns Iran: 'Do not test us' ahead of elections

Visiting an Arrow air defense battery, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns Iran and its proxies against attacks on Israel, threatening blows of 'a magnitude beyond proportion.'

Report: Iran threatens to target senior American officials

Two senior Iranian officials claim that Tehran is preparing to target American diplomats and government officials in response to the killing of senior Iranian figures and their family members.

IDF eliminates two terrorists who transferred millions to Hamas

The IDF and ISA say the two terrorists helped funnel millions of shekels from Iran and Turkey to Hamas' military wing. A weapons storage facility in central Gaza was also destroyed.

Amid speculation

Iran reports meeting with Mojtaba Khamenei

Iran's judiciary reports a meeting between its chief and Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not appeared publicly since March.

Trump on Iran:

'We have to make sure they never have a nuclear weapon'

Trump warns Iran could face additional US strikes while leaving the door open to a nuclear deal.

Report:

US military has strike plans ready for Iran

CENTCOM has reportedly prepared several options for renewed strikes against Iran after the midterms, pending Trump’s approval.

Iran reportedly ready to target submarine cables if war resumes

Iran has developed detailed plans to attack undersea communications cables in the Gulf if the United States and Israel launch renewed military strikes.

US intelligence warns of advanced Iranian assassination plots

US intelligence warns that Iran has intensified assassination plots against American officials abroad, with some reaching advanced stages, Axios report says.

US Ambassador to Turkey:

'Could there be an Iran strike this weekend? Absolutely'

US Ambassador Tom Barrack says military strikes on Iran could happen this weekend, warning Trump is serious about taking action if diplomacy fails. Trump responds: I don’t know anything about it.

Trump on Iran:

'We could take the whole country'

President Trump says Iran is economically crippled and the US controls the Strait of Hormuz, while leaving open the possibility of further military strikes.

Iranian lawmaker:

'Use nuclear weapons if US launches new attack'

Senior Iranian lawmaker urges authorities to authorize nuclear weapons in response to a US attack, as Tehran escalates its warnings against Washington and Israel.

Trump:

'Iran war will end soon, but further US strikes remain possible'

President Trump predicts the Iran war will end soon and gas prices will fall, after earlier warning of possible further strikes to prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Report:

Trump eyes multi-day Iran offensive after midterms

Trump is reportedly considering several days of renewed strikes on Iran after the midterms, targeting nuclear sites, missiles and energy infrastructure, according to The Atlantic.

Concern in Lebanon:

Hezbollah may attempt to destabilize the government

Amid fears of renewed fighting with Iran, Hezbollah's political opponents warn that the terrorist group could destabilize Lebanon through assassinations and security incidents.

Trump

'Iran trying to drive up oil prices ahead of US midterms'

President Trump accuses Tehran of fabricating attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, condemns the killing of Iranian protesters, and vows that Iran will never obtain nuclear weapons.

Who will bear the cost of confronting Iran?

Tehran’s nuclear activities and military network are Israeli security concerns regardless of who occupies the White House. Opinion.

Did Trump block Iran strike?

Netanyahu: Incorrect report. One day, the truth will come out

Prime Minister Netanyahu rejects a Financial Times report claiming President Trump prevented Israel from launching a major attack against Iran earlier this month.