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Israel halting Iran strikes at Trump's request

A senior Israeli official said that at the request of US President Donald Trump, Israel is currently halting its retaliatory strikes on Iran.

IDF spokesman: We will not allow new equations

After over 20 launches from Iran and two waves of Israeli attacks against IRGC, IDF Spokesman Effie Defrin warns Israel is 'determined to remove every threat.'

Operation Roaring Lion

Live updates: Iran declares end of attacks on Israel

After Israel and Iran traded missile barrages and airstrikes, Iran says it will halt attacks but warns against Israel strikes on Lebanon. Live Updates.

Iran declares: We completed operations against Israel

Iran declares end to strikes against Israel - on condition that Israel cease responding to Hezbollah's aggression.

IDF preparing for extended fighting

Following Iranian violation of ceasefire, IDF says defense system prepared for fighting with Iran to last days or even longer.

IDF releases first footage of strikes on Iranian air defenses

DF publishes footage of a strike on Iranian aerial defense system, showing secondary explosions that indicated missiles were inside the launcher.

IDF strikes petrochemical targets in Iran

Israeli Air Force strikes petrochemical complex in Mahshahr, after strikes on Iranian air defense.

IDF strikes Iranian strategic defense systems

Dozens of Israeli fighter jets strike strategic defense systems across Iran, expanding the IAF’s freedom of action in Iranian airspace.

Bat Yam resident suspected of espionage for Iran

Following a lengthy undercover Shin Bet and Israel Police investigation, a prosecutor's declaration was filed against an Israeli citizen in his 30s who was recruited by Iranian intelligence.

Missile from Yemen intercepted

IAF strikes regime targets in Iran

IDF strikes approximately 15 targets in Iran, including an airport and a drone warehouse. The IRGC confirms the strike. Concurrently, a missile launched from Yemen toward central Israel is intercepted.

After Iranian missile attack

US Embassy in Israel orders staff to shelter in place

The US Embassy orders staff to shelter in place and announces Monday closures following Iranian missile barrages.

Report:

Netanyahu agrees to hold off on Iran strike after call With Trump

A US official tells Axios Trump urged Netanyahu to skip retaliation against Iran and allow time for diplomacy, and Netanyahu “pseudo agreed".

'I call the shots'

Trump: Netanyahu will have 'no choice' but to agree to Iran deal

Trump tells the Financial Times that Netanyahu must accept an Iran deal because "I call the shots."

IDF Spokesperson:

'We’re prepared for the possibility of further missile fire'

Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin issues a statement following the missile barrages from Iran toward Israel, clarifying that the IDF is fully prepared to strike.

'We are very close to a deal'

Trump warns Israel not to retaliate against Iran

Trump tells Channel 12 News he will be calling Netanyahu to urge against retaliating after Iran fired missiles towards northern Israel.

Following Beirut strike:

Iran launches missiles at Israel

Iran launched missles at northern Israel following an Israeli strike on Hezbollah targets in the Dahieh. Schools cancelled across the country.

Trump:

We'll destroy Iran's uranium with or without a deal

President Donald Trump said a future agreement would see the US eliminate Iran's enriched uranium and prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

CENTCOM shoots down two Iranian drones over Strait of Hormuz

CENTCOM announces that US forces shot down two Iranian attack drones in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran demands billions of dollars for agreement with USA

Mohsen Rezaei, the senior military adviser to Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, told CNN that the release of frozen Iranian assets is a condition for an agreement with the United States.

Amid Iran talks

Report: Kushner and Witkoff meet nuclear experts

Axios reports that White House envoys visited Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to brief nuclear experts on potential Iran peace pact logistics.

'It's not your country'

Lebanese President delivers blistering rebuke to Iran

In an interview with CNN, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun slams Iran’s use of Lebanon as a pawn.

Trump on Iran war:

'One way or the other, it's finished'

Trump tells Wisconsin farmers that the US has successfully prevented Iran's nuclear program: It's either finished with a piece of paper or finished in a more difficult way.

Senior Iranian official:

'Talks are at a deadlock, the ball is in Trump’s court'

Khamenei top adviser Mohsen Rezaei conditions a peace deal with the US on the release of $24 billion in frozen assets, rejects summit.

A solution to the threat?

The revolution the US is leading against explosive drones

The mobile air-defense system MADIS, unveiled this week, presents a new strategic approach for dealing with the explosive drones and UAVs used by Hezbollah and Iran.

Report:

Israel’s secret bases established near Iran

CNN reports that Israel secretly deployed selected military and intelligence units in Azerbaijan during its military campaign against Iran.

Iranian official claims 'ambiguities' in proposed US deal

An adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader rejects the current peace draft in talks with the US, citing unresolved ambiguities.

Trump:

'Killing US troops is a good reason to resume war with Iran'

Trump confirms report saying that Iran killing US troops would be his red line to resume the war, vows Iran will never get nuclear weapons: The Obama deal was a road to a nuclear weapon. Our deal is the exact opposite.

Mossad armed Kurdish militias against Iranian regime

As part of a plan to topple the regime in Iran, the Mossad armed Kurdish militias with weapons captured from Hamas and Hezbollah - until President Trump canceled the operation.

Report:

Trump will end Iran ceasefire only if American troops are killed

Trump told aides he will maintain the Iran ceasefire unless American troops are killed, reports The Wall Street Journal.

Iranian FM warns:

'Strikes on Beirut will trigger full-scale resumption of war'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns Israel against attacking Beirut, says any attack will trigger a full-scale resumption of the Middle East war.

Trump:

'A deal with Iran could happen over the weekend'

Trump says Iran talks are going well and a deal could happen this weekend.

Rubio to Congress

'Consequences to action were known, Iranian nuke would be worse'

US Secretary of State praises Israel's restraint in the face of Hezbollah ceasefire violations and attacks, defends Iran war, in address to Congress.

IDF Chief of Staff:

There is no ceasefire, we are maximizing our operational freedom

During a visit to the Haifa naval base, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir said Israel is prepared to resume operations against Iran if needed.

UK lifts travel advisory against Israel

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office no longer advises against travelling to Israel, except along the northern border.

Fiery night in Middle East

IRGC strikes Kuwait and Bahrain after US attack

Iran's IRGC says it attacked Kuwait and Bahrain with missiles and drones in response to a US attack on Qeshm Island.

US sanctions Iran's top crypto exchange for funding IRGC

US announces sanctions against Iran's top crypto exchange Nobitex for aiding the regime during the war.

'It will take them years'

Watch: Danon tells Piers Morgan Israel is winning

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN explains to Piers Morgan how Israel and the US successfully set back Iran's nuclear program.

'We speak daily’

Trump refutes claims that US-Iran negotiations have stalled

Trump labels reports of stalled Iran talks "fake news," insisting daily dialogue is continuing and urging Iran: “It’s time for you to make a deal."

Watch:

US Army disables ship defying Iran naval blockade

US aircraft disables an oil tanker with a Hellfire missile for violating the Iran blockade.

Netanyahu:

Iranian regime 'will fall in the end'

Prime Minister praises outgoing Mossad chief David Barnea, hails agency's achievements, and warns Israel's enemies of severe consequences.

Quds Force commander warns:

'Israeli operations risk broader regional escalation'

Iran's Quds Force chief warns that Israeli campaigns could trigger regional maritime disruptions.

Iran executes two protesters over January mosque arson

Iran executes two protesters for mosque arson during January’s anti-regime demonstrations.

Trump predicts Iran deal 'over the next week'

Speaking to ABC News, Trump predicts an Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week, describes its threats to halt talks as a "little glitch" related to Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

Trump insists:

'Talks are continuing with Iran'

Trump insists Iran talks continue rapidly, despite Iran's claim it suspended negotiations.

Trump:

Iran did not inform US before suspending talks

Trump says suspension would not automatically lead to further military action, while Reuters reports Iran is seeking a limited interim deal with Washington.

Iran official: We see ourselves as allies of Lebanon

Iran signals support for Hezbollah after US strikes in Iran and Israeli strikes in Lebanon, warning that it will not hesitate to 'aid Lebanon' against Israel.

Meir Porush's unusual bill

MK Meir Porush proposes bill to increase punishment for those convicted of spying for Iran - using unusual legal logic. 'Certain AG's office will support the bill.'

Response to provocation:

US military attacked targets in southern Iran

Pentagon confirms US fighter jets bombed radar sites and UAV command centers in southern Iran in response to the downing of a US drone.

Iran regime denies reports that Pezeshkian offered resignation

Tehran aggressively denies an opposition report claiming President Pezeshkian offered to resign.

Macron demands:

Quick US-Iran deal, unconditional reopening of Strait of Hormuz

French President Macron urges a swift US-Iran pact and a joint European naval mission in the Gulf.

Trump blasts CNN over report on Iran deal nuclear terms

President Trump slams CNN’s reporting about the deal being negotiated with Iran.

Report:

Iran reopens 50 bomb-damaged missile tunnels

Iran has bypassed US and Israeli air strikes by using low-tech equipment to unblock its missile tunnels, according to a CNN report.

Report:

Iran readying fresh revisions to US deal

Iran is reportedly preparing new revisions to the draft text of the deal with the US, while warning it is ready for war if US talks fail.

Iranian official: No agreement until rights guaranteed

Iranian Parliament Speaker says 'no faith' in US promises, emphasizes Iran 'won't approve any agreement until the people’s rights are guaranteed.'

Report: Trump orders revisions to Iran accord

Axios reports that President Trump ordered stricter nuclear and maritime terms before finalizing a deal with Iran.

Britain:

Greek man accused of spying on Iran International reporter

Greek man jailed in the UK for using a hidden sock-camera to spy on a journalist for Iran International.

Demands lifting of blockade

Iran denies US deal reached

Iran denies reaching a final deal with the US, labeling the American naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz “illegal".

After two hours of talks:

Trump exits Situation Room with no decision on Iran deal

Trump holds a two-hour Situation Room meeting on an Iran deal, but has yet to reach a decision, according to The New York Times.

WSJ report:

UAE struck Iran dozens of times in coordination with US, Israel

The UAE struck Iranian sites with US-Israeli backing during the war, sparking tensions with Saudi Arabia, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Trump enters Situation Room for final decision on Iran deal

Trump outlines the terms of a deal with Iran, but Tehran disputes his listed terms.