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Report: US suspends security coordination with Iraq

US demanding information on pro-Iran militia members involved in attacking American targets, Al-Hadath report says.

Report: US suspends security coordination with Iraq

Operation Roaring Lion

Live updates: Iran says US violated ceasefire, promises response

Over a month after Israel and US launched strikes against the Iranian regime, US President Donald Trump announces a two-week ceasefire, then bans Israel from operating against the Hezbollah terror group in Lebanon. Live Updates.

Live updates: Iran says US violated ceasefire, promises response

Officials: Iran could soon rebuild ballistic missile system

Israeli officials warn Iran's ballistic missile array not part of negotiations, warn failure to address issue may lead to another round of fighting.

Officials: Iran could soon rebuild ballistic missile system

Iran's secret terror unit exposed

Mossad, Shin Bet and IDF expose IRGC's Unit 4000, the main terror arm that planned to assassinate Israeli officials and blow up oil pipelines.

Iran's secret terror unit exposed

Giulio Meotti:

The UN and Western relativists are the allies of Iran's gallows

The scenes are worthy of the Palace of the Absurd, but the venue is called the United Nations instead. Opinion.

The UN and Western relativists are the allies of  Iran's gallows

Exposed: Iranian espionage network targeting Israeli youths

Two young Israelis indicted for espionage on behalf of Iran.

Exposed: Iranian espionage network targeting Israeli youths

Tehran snubs Trump

'No talks while US blockades Iranian ports'

Iran denies it would join new US-led peace talks in Pakistan, citing Washington’s excessive demands and ongoing naval blockade.

'No talks while US blockades Iranian ports'

Watch:

US forces seize Iranian cargo ship in Arabian Sea

CENTCOM releases footage showing the USS Spruance disabling an Iranian cargo ship’s engine with gunfire after it violated the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and ignored repeated warnings.

US forces seize Iranian cargo ship in Arabian Sea

Ceasefire nears end:

Trump eyes deal, Iran raises doubts

Reported deal terms include halting uranium enrichment and lifting sanctions, as Trump signals optimism but Iran questions US intentions before ceasefire deadline.

Trump eyes deal, Iran raises doubts

Trump:

US seized Iranian ship after blockade breach attempt

President Donald Trump says US forces seized an Iranian-flagged vessel after it defied naval warnings and attempted to breach the blockade in the Gulf of Oman.

US seized Iranian ship after blockade breach attempt

Woman accused of smuggling Iranian weapons arrested in LA

US authorities arrested an Iranian national accused of brokering drones and munitions deals tied to Tehran, with potential 20-year prison sentence.

Woman accused of smuggling Iranian weapons arrested in LA

Iran’s dual system: Oligarchy at the top, kleptocracy below

A deep dive into Iran’s power structure, economic capture, and social rupture. Opinion.

Iran’s dual system: Oligarchy at the top, kleptocracy below

British police investigating:

Was Iran behind series of attacks on Jewish sites?

Counterterror police probe suspected Iranian proxy links as a series of arson attacks targeting synagogues and Jewish-linked sites shake north London

Was Iran behind series of attacks on Jewish sites?

'No more Mr. Nice Guy!'

Trump's warning to Iran

President Trump says Iran fired on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, violated a ceasefire, and faces potential US strikes as talks head to Pakistan.

Trump's warning to Iran

IRGC calls foreign minister “idiot" in rare radio broadcast

A leaked Iranian naval transmission reveals Revolutionary Guards openly insulting Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi while threatening to attack vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz without approval.

IRGC calls foreign minister “idiot" in rare radio broadcast

US intelligence report reveals

This is what remains of Iran’s drone array

According to a report in The New York Times, despite the heavy blows it has suffered, Tehran still retains 60% of its missile launchers and 40% of its drone capabilities.

This is what remains of Iran’s drone array

Iranian speaker:

'Talks with US advancing, but gaps remain'

Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf acknowledged “progress" in negotiations with the US, but warns a “big distance" remains between the two sides.

'Talks with US advancing, but gaps remain'

Danon attacks France: 'How much did you pay Iran?'

Israel’s ambassador, Danny Danon, sharply criticized France and raised allegations about its conduct towards the Iranian closure.

Danon attacks France: 'How much did you pay Iran?'

Serious espionage investigation in IAF

A major and deeply concerning espionage case has come to light, involving a suspected network operating within the IDF on behalf of Iranian intelligence.

Serious espionage investigation in IAF

Tensions between US and Iran move up a notch

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump insists talks are going 'very well.'

Tensions between US and Iran move up a notch

Iran defies Trump:

'Our uranium is sacred and not going anywhere'

Iran firmly rejects Trump’s claim that it agreed to hand over its enriched uranium stockpile, declaring it “as sacred as the soil of Iran" and will not be transferred “anywhere."

'Our uranium is sacred and not going anywhere'

Trump:

'Iran agreed to everything, will hand over enriched uranium'

President Trump tells CBS News that Iran has agreed to surrender its enriched uranium to the United States and cease support for terror groups like Hezbollah and Hamas.

'Iran agreed to everything, will hand over enriched uranium'

Trump optimistic:

'Iran deal expected within days'

Speaking to Axios, President Trump expresses optimism that US and Iranian negotiators will meet this weekend and reach a final deal to end the war.

'Iran deal expected within days'

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump announces Strait of Hormuz reopened for passage, says naval blockade will continue until 'transaction with Iran' is complete.

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz

Trump: Israel is prohibited from bombing Lebanon, enough!

US President Donald Trump declares Israel will no longer bomb Lebanon, says he 'prohibited' IDF from doing so. PM Netanyahu responds, 'we have not yet finished the job.'

Trump: Israel is prohibited from bombing Lebanon, enough!

Fear of Israel:

Fighter jets escort the Iranian delegation

24 fighter jets from the Pakistani Air Force accompanied the Iranians after the negotiations with the US, fearing that Israel would eliminate them.

Fighter jets escort the Iranian delegation

Trump:

'War in Iran should end pretty soon'

President Trump says the war in Iran should be coming to an end “pretty soon," describing the operation as going “swimmingly".

'War in Iran should end pretty soon'

House narrowly rejects bid to force Iran withdrawal on Trump

US House of Representatives rejects, by a single vote, a resolution requiring President Donald Trump to withdraw US forces from the war with Iran unless Congress authorizes continued military action.

House narrowly rejects bid to force Iran withdrawal on Trump

Iran claims:

'We forced the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire'

Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf claims that the new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire resulted from Hezbollah’s resilience and the “Axis of Resistance".

'We forced the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire'

'Choose wisely'

Hegseth's message to the Iranian regime

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine hold a critical Pentagon briefing as the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz reaches its fourth day. #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa

Hegseth's message to the Iranian regime

Defense Minister:

Iran stands at a crossroads, before an abyss of ruin

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns Iran faces a choice between diplomacy or severe escalation, saying Israel is ready to strike harder if threats persist.

Iran stands at a crossroads, before an abyss of ruin

One Month Later:

2,200 residents still displaced from Arad missile strike

The vast majority of the displaced families - about 170 families totaling 1,500 people - are part of the Gur Hasidic community in the city.

2,200 residents still displaced from Arad missile strike

US Navy turns back Iranian ship as Hormuz blockade holds firm

CENTCOM reports that an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel attempting to evade the new US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz was successfully redirected. Ten vessels have now been turned back.

US Navy turns back Iranian ship as Hormuz blockade holds firm

US slaps sanctions on Iranian oil trader network

US imposes sanctions on a network tied to Iranian oil trader Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, targeting firms that help Iran evade sanctions and generate billions for Tehran.

US slaps sanctions on Iranian oil trader network

Iranian Parliament speaker:

'Iran and Hezbollah are one soul'

Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declares that no ceasefire with the US is possible without including Lebanon, demanding America abandon its "Israel First" policy.

'Iran and Hezbollah are one soul'

US takes control of Iranian funds in Gulf banks

Secretary of the Treasury says US has sent a request to Gulf states to freeze funds belonging to IRGC commanders and members of Iran’s leadership.

US takes control of Iranian funds in Gulf banks

Ceasefire?

Chief of Staff: We approved attack plans for Iran and Lebanon

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits IDF troops in southern Lebanon, promises area up to Litani River to become 'no-go zone for Hezbollah operatives.'

Chief of Staff: We approved attack plans for Iran and Lebanon

Lebanese media: Ceasefire in Lebanon to begin tonight

Al-Mayadeen Network quotes a senior Iranian source, saying: "Following pressure from Iran - a ceasefire in Lebanon will begin tonight."

Lebanese media: Ceasefire in Lebanon to begin tonight

Trump: China won't send arms to Iran

US President Donald Trump says China 'happy' that US is reopening Strait of Hormuz, won't send weapons to Iran.

Trump: China won't send arms to Iran

IDF spokesman reveals: The truth behind his Iranian counterpart

IDF Farsi-language spokesperson Kamal Penhasi releases statement to Iranian public, dropping bombshell and asking for more information.

IDF spokesman reveals: The truth behind his Iranian counterpart

Nazareth woman indicted for espionage on behalf of Iran

Nazareth resident charged with espionage after allegedly carrying out missions for an Iranian agent, including photographing IDF bases and strategic facilities, in exchange for payment.

Nazareth woman indicted for espionage on behalf of Iran

Trump to Fox News:

'War with Iran very close to being over'

US President Donald Trump tells Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo that the war with Iran is "very close to being over".

'War with Iran very close to being over'

Vance to lead potential second round of US-Iran talks

Vice President JD Vance is expected to lead a potential second round of talks with Iranian officials if negotiations resume before the ceasefire expires next week, sources tell CNN.

Vance to lead potential second round of US-Iran talks

Democratic initiative

US Senate to vote on another bid to limit Trump’s war powers

US Senate will vote as soon as Wednesday on a Democratic effort to restrict President Donald Trump’s war powers in the Iran conflict.

US Senate to vote on another bid to limit Trump’s war powers

'They want a deal'

Vance optimistic after Iran talks

US Vice President JD Vance expresses optimism about US-Iran talks, revealing President Trump’s “grand bargain" to make Iran economically prosperous in exchange for abandoning nuclear weapons.

Vance optimistic after Iran talks

Iran-backed group

US offers $10 million bounty for Kata’ib Hezbollah chief

The US Rewards for Justice program is offering up to $10 million for information leading to Ahmad al-Hamidawi, leader of the Iran-backed terrorist group Kata’ib Hezbollah.

US offers $10 million bounty for Kata’ib Hezbollah chief

Iranian hackers released drone footage over communities in Israel

Iranian hackers from the organization “Handala" have published footage on social media that they claim was recorded by a drone flying over Israel.

Iranian hackers released drone footage over communities in Israel

Defense Minister

Israel is no longer under an existential threat

Israel Katz declared on Holocaust Remembrance Day that the elimination of Ali Khamenei and the damage inflicted on Iran’s nuclear program have removed the existential threat to the State of Israel.

Israel is no longer under an existential threat

Mossad Chief

'Mossad working to replace Iranian regime'

Mossad head David Barnea addressed the campaign against Iran, intelligence operations in the heart of Tehran, and the continuation of activities in Iran.

'Mossad working to replace Iranian regime'

Report:

Trump officials prepare for possible second meeting with Iran

Trump administration officials are holding preliminary discussions for a possible second in-person meeting with Iranian officials before the current ceasefire expires, sources tell CNN.

Trump officials prepare for possible second meeting with Iran

Vance:

'Progress was made with Iran, but the ball is now in their court'

Vice President JD Vance tells Fox News US-Iran talks in Islamabad made real progress despite no deal being reached. He stresses that Iran must remove its enriched uranium stockpile and accept strict verification to prevent a nuclear weapon.

'Progress was made with Iran, but the ball is now in their court'

Trump

'Either Iran will give us the uranium or we'll take it'

US President says the talks with Iran collapsed because of Iran's refusal to accept that it will not obtain a nuclear weapon. 'We can't let a country blackmail or extort the world.'

'Either Iran will give us the uranium or we'll take it'

Sa’ar: ‘Never again’ means stopping Iran’s nuclear threat

At Holocaust ceremony, FM Sa’ar warns Iran is a global threat and says Israel will act to prevent nuclear weapons, citing lessons of history and appeasement.

Sa’ar: ‘Never again’ means stopping Iran’s nuclear threat

Official

US Naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz begins

Starting at 5:00 p.m. today (Monday), U.S. Central Command has begun implementing a full maritime blockade on all sea traffic entering and leaving Iran’s ports.

US Naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz begins

Just before blockade begins

Attempt to renew US-Iran negotiations

The Pakistani Defense Minister estimated that there was a chance for another round of talks, while the US Central Command was preparing for a complete blockade of Iranian ports.

Attempt to renew US-Iran negotiations

Indictment

Man planned to assassinate Naftali Bennett for Iran

The Prosecutor's Office has filed a serious indictment against Ami Gaidarov, who is accused of manufacturing 10 kg of explosives and offering to serve as a suicide bomber.

Man planned to assassinate Naftali Bennett for Iran

After criticizing Donald Trump, Zvika Foghel apologizes

MK Zvika Foghel hinted that the US President fears the continuation of the war, and later issued an apology tweet stating, 'I had no intention to offend or show any disrespect.'

After criticizing Donald Trump, Zvika Foghel apologizes

Trump:

'I don’t care if Iran comes back to the negotiating table'

President Trump vows Iran will never obtain a nuclear weapon. “I don't care if they come back to the negotiations. If they don't come back, I'm fine."

'I don’t care if Iran comes back to the negotiating table'

Ambassador Leiter:

'Iran regime lies, nuclear pursuit continues'

Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter tells CBS’s Face the Nation that while supporting US diplomacy with Iran, the tyrannical regime’s nuclear drive, missiles and proxies like Hezbollah remain existential threats to Israel.

'Iran regime lies, nuclear pursuit continues'

'If you fight, we fight'

Iran responds to Trump’s Hormuz blockade

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf dismisses Trump’s threat of a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, declaring Iran will respond with force if attacked - or logic if negotiated with.

Iran responds to Trump’s Hormuz blockade