Iran

First direct retaliation

Report: Bahrain and Kuwait secretly struck Iran

The Wall Street Journal reports that Bahrain and Kuwait secretly launched jet strikes on Iranian drone and missile depots last month.

Jordan intercepts Iranian barrage after deadly US strikes in Iran

Jordan's military intercepts seven Iranian missiles and six drones on Friday, after Iranian state media reported four dead, five wounded, in overnight US strikes near Ahvaz.

Operation Roaring Lion

Live updates: US and Iran continue to trade strikes

US hits over 1,000 targets in Iran as ayatollah regime targets US assets in Gulf states and Jordan; Israel braces for escalation. Live Updates.

Iran warns:

Strikes on Tel Aviv if Trump expands campaign to Tehran

Iranian officials tell New York Times that Iran will attack Tel Aviv and urge Houthis to block the Bab al-Mandab if Trump acts on threats to strike Tehran and key infrastructure.

13th consecutive night:

CENTCOM wraps Iran strikes to protect shipping lines

CENTCOM completes its 13th night of strikes on Iranian command hubs and drone sites, as Tehran activates air defenses. Explosions in Bandar Abbas and Ahvaz.

Report:

Iran rejects Iraqi PM’s proposal for US ceasefire plan

Iraq’s Prime Minister presents a US-Iran ceasefire proposal in Tehran following Trump talks, while Iran’s Foreign Minister blames America's attitude for ongoing conflict.

Trump warns Iran:

'Damaged ships and cargo will be paid for with seized assets'

President Trump declares that any damages to commercial ships or cargo from Iranian actions will be paid for directly using seized Iranian assets held by the US.

Defense Minister Katz

"If Iran attacks Israel, it will suffer a crushing blow"

Defense Minister Israel Katz held a security consultation with the Chief of Staff and senior security officials, and clarified: "We are preparing for every possibility."

Trump

'I'm considering a bigger attack against Iran than ever'

US President tells Axios he is 'close to a decision' on an attack of unprecedented scale against Iran.

Mossad reveals

Iranian terror plot to assassinate Israeli officials foiled

The Mossad, in cooperation with the Shin Bet and foreign intelligence services, revealed the thwarting of an attempt by the Iranian Intelligence Ministry to infiltrate a terror cell into Israel

MK Saada

'We're approaching an attack on Iran, perhaps this weekend'

Likud MK Moshe Saada says in interview that it is 'known' that preparations for an attack on Iran are underway.

Trump

US will hold Iran responsible for any Houthi attacks

US President responds to Houthi attacks on Saudi ships, warns Iran will be held responsible for any further attacks.

Watch: Tisha B'Av at the largest synagogue in Iran

As US-Iran war rages on, Jews in the central synagogue in Iran hold traditional Tisha B'Av mourning prayers, read Lamentations.

Israel braces for possible Iranian strike this weekend

As US intensifies its military campaign against Iran, Israeli defense officials prepare for possibility of an Iranian attack as early as this weekend.

IRGC declares Strait closed

US hits Iran for 12th consecutive night

CENTCOM completes its 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military sites, while the IRGC declares the Strait of Hormuz closed and warns uncoordinated ships against transit.

Amid Iran tensions

Report: US moves stealth jets and bombers to Middle East

Washington is deploying additional troops, medical personnel, and aircraft to the Middle East as President Trump considers expanding operations against Iran, reports The Wall Street Journal.

Trump:

'Iran wants a deal, but they're not ready for one'

At a Georgia rally, President Trump says Iran wants a deal but isn't ready, after earlier threatening to bomb Iranian power plants if shipping attacks continue.

Report:

US probing possible Russian role in Iranian attacks on CIA sites

Reuters says US intelligence is investigating whether Russia provided Iran with targeting data or advanced drone technology for attacks on CIA facilities.

Israel braces for possible Iran escalation

IDF places troops on heightened alert as Israel prepares for possibility US-Iran conflict could spill over.

Trump threatens to blow up Iranian bridges, power plants

US President warns of further escalation if Iran does not cease its attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian FM: I narrowly escaped Israeli assassination strike

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi recounts how he survived the opening strikes of the war, says Tehran seeking to drive a wedge between US and Israel.

Jordan reports missiles and UAVs from Iran intercepted

Jordanian sources say multiple Iranian missiles and drones shot down; explosions heard in Eilat.

Israeli assessment: US incapable of destroying 'Pickaxe Mountain'

Iran's deeply buried 'Pickaxe Mountain' complex near Natanz already contains the components needed for a uranium enrichment facility, report says.

11th consecutive night

CENTCOM hits Iranian hangars and logistics

CENTCOM completes its 11th consecutive night of strikes against Iranian military targets to protect Strait of Hormuz shipping following months of Iranian aggression.

Hegseth: US war in Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth tells lawmakers that US operations in Iran have cost $37.5 billion to this point, warning of training cuts if additional funds are delayed.

Iran's army threatens

'Decisive strikes on US assets if nuclear sites targeted'

Iran’s military warns of decisive regional retaliation if the US strikes its nuclear facilities following President Trump’s pledge to hit sites under construction.

Trump calls Iranian regime 'savages' after execution of protester

US President calls one of the latest protesters to be executed by the Iranian regime the 'latest one of 52,000.'

Smotrich:

No need for Israel to enter Iran campaign now

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says Israel should focus on economic pressure against Iran, calling the current confrontation situation favorable.

Tenth straight night

US wraps Iran strikes, Iran targets Kuwait base and oil tankers

CENTCOM completes its tenth night of strikes on Iranian military sites, while Iran fires missiles at a US base in Kuwait and attacks two oil tankers.

Israeli assessment

Iran moved thousands of centrifuges to Pickaxe Mountain

The Wall Street Journal reports that Israeli intelligence estimates Iran relocated thousands of centrifuges to Pickaxe Mountain.

Amid Middle East tensions

State Department issues global security warning

US State Department issues a global travel advisory, warning citizens of complex Middle East tensions, potential travel disruptions, and overseas threats.

Trump to decide on broader military offensive targeting Iran

President Trump is expected to decide shortly whether to expand military strikes against Iran, according to Fox News.

Trump warns Iran:

'They will pay many times over!'

US President Trump said that the Iranian regime will pay for any US servicemembers they kill.

Mystery surrounding US Army casualty figures

The New York Times claims that several recent Iranian attacks on US targets left dozens of American soldiers wounded.

Likud MK: Iran war could scrap party primaries

Likud MK Moshe Saada says many Likud members believe upcoming primaries could be scrapped if Iran-US conflict spills over into Israel, stressing Likud voters want 'ideological candidate who will fight for them.'

Iran claims Jordanian troops helped target US base

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claims Jordanian soldiers provided intelligence that helped target a US base in Jordan.

Trump:

'We hit Iran very hard tonight'

President Trump announces that the US military heavily damaged Iran during a ninth night of strikes: They've got very little left.

Ninth consecutive night

US wraps up Iran strikes as IRGC attacks oil tankers in Hormuz

CENTCOM completes a ninth night of strikes on Iranian command and defense sites, as the IRGC retaliates by attacking two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

Likely still exists:

Iran FM admits intelligence leak likely still exists

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi admitted the intelligence breach that enabled Israel to strike Iran's top leadership 'likely still exists,' highlighting Tehran's continued fears of an internal leak.

New York Times:

Shin Bet enlisted haredi rabbis to counter Iranian recruitment

A New York Times report reveals growing Iranian intelligence efforts to recruit Israeli citizens for espionage, prompting the Shin Bet and police to enlist haredi rabbis to warn against financial collaboration.

Chief of Staff:

'On high alert, prepared for any development in Iran'

IDF Chief of Staff holds situation assessment in the Judea and Samaria Division, emphasizing that the air defense array is on the highest level of alert amid developments in Iran.

Gulf states and Jordan under attack by Iran and its proxies

Dr. Michal Yaari, an expert on the Arab world, explains that Arab countries are becoming victims of Iranian betrayal and aggression, but their options are limited to diplomatic negotiations, which have also failed.

Explosion sounds:

Iranian missiles fired at Aqaba

Iran launched missiles toward the Jordanian city of Aqaba, near Eilat. According to security officials, US air defense systems intercepted several missiles, while Israel's Iron Dome intercepted interceptor debris that threatened to enter Israeli territory.

"Specific and credible threat"

Unusual security alert issued in Jordan

Jordanian authorities evacuated the international airport and the seaport in Aqaba after receiving what the U.S. Embassy described as a "specific and credible threat."

Threats or repairs?

Iranian Jews told to avoid tomb of Mordechai and Esther

Iran's Jewish community was instructed not to visit the tomb of Mordechai and Esther, as reports point to security fears despite official repair claims.

Report:

Israel recruits rabbis to counter Iran's spy recruitment campaign

Israeli authorities enlisted leading rabbis to warn against Iranian recruitment as police report more than 60 espionage indictments.

Israeli security source

Mojtaba Khamenei is not in Iran

An Israeli security source claims that Mojtaba Khamenei is no longer in Iran and that a deep rift has emerged within the country's leadership.

'Coup' accusations shake Iran's leadership after Khamenei funeral

Iran's hardliners accuse senior officials of betraying the revolution and plotting a power grab after a US ceasefire agreement sparked internal unrest.

How the Iran War changed the Middle East

The most important consequence of the Iran war was not military but psychological. That shift is transforming the strategic landscape of the Middle East. Opinion.

After IRGC attack on US troops

Eighth night of US strikes hits Iran

CENTCOM conducts its eighth straight night of precision strikes on Iranian military sites while Iran launches retaliatory drone and missile attacks into Kuwait.

'I couldn’t care less'

Trump shrugs off Iran scrapping MOU

President Trump dismisses Iran's announcement that it will no longer honor the MOU.

Amid MidEast tensions

State Department issues worldwide caution to Americans

US State Department issues a Worldwide Caution alert advising citizens to exercise increased caution due to rising Middle East tensions and potential threats.

Israel weighs curbs on civilian drones over Iran threat

Israel's defense establishment considering broad restrictions on civilian drone flights, aiming to improve military's ability to identify, respond to hostile aerial threats.

Two US service members killed in Iranian strike

US Central Command says two service members killed, one missing, in Iranian strike on Jordan.

Seventh consecutive night

US launches strikes targeting Iranian military assets

CENTCOM conducting seventh straight night of precision strikes against Iranian military targets, with explosions reported in Bandar Abbas.

Iran warns:

'Offensive and destructive phase if US strikes continue'

Military adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader warns that continued US strikes will push the nation into a destructive offensive phase targeting American bases.

IRGC strikes Thai vessel attempting Hormuz transit

Iranian media report that the IRGC targeted a Thai-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz after it allegedly ignored warnings and transited without authorization.

Amid Iran tensions

US deploying dozens more aerial refuelers to Israel

As President Trump considers broader military options against Iran, Axios reports the US is sending dozens of additional refueling planes to Israel.

US forces destroy IRGC surveillance tower near Strait of Hormuz

US forces destroyed a maritime surveillance tower at Iran’s Chah Bahar Shahid Kalantari Port, saying it was part of an IRGC network used to monitor commercial vessels and coordinate attacks on civilian crews.

British police charge man with assisting Iranian intelligence

British authorities charge a Liverpool man with assisting Iran's intelligence service amid growing concerns over Tehran-linked activity in the UK.