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US evacuates aircraft from second UK base

US military aircraft are relocated from RAF Mildenhall amid concerns over an Iranian threat, as security alerts rise at American bases in Britain.

US evacuates aircraft from second UK base

France blames Iran for cyberattack on 700 supermarkets

France accuses Iran of a massive cyberattack that damaged refrigeration systems at 700 retailers, as similar incidents across Europe prompt warnings in Israel.

France blames Iran for cyberattack on 700 supermarkets

Report:

Netanyahu pressing Trump for renewed Iran strikes

Netanyahu reportedly wants Trump to resume strikes on Iran, while Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Turkey urge Washington to prioritize diplomacy.

Netanyahu pressing Trump for renewed Iran strikes

Denies talks with US

Iran tells Trump to 'surrender' to seven demands

Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei rejects Trump's claims of ongoing talks, accusing Washington of spreading fake news and demanding acceptance of Tehran's seven conditions.

Iran tells Trump to 'surrender' to seven demands

Trump:

'Israel is protected from Iranian threats'

Trump says Gulf states support maintaining pressure on Iran through a naval blockade and Operation Iron Gate, while the US remains prepared for further strikes.

'Israel is protected from Iranian threats'

Blinken and Pompeo agree:

US-Israel ties stronger than military aid

Former US Secretaries of State Blinken and Pompeo say ending military aid would not weaken US-Israel ties, but disagree sharply over Iran and Gaza.

US-Israel ties stronger than military aid

Iran’s leader orders end to ‘neither war nor peace’

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says officials told to work toward ending the stalemate, calls for change in approach to improve conditions at home.

Iran’s leader orders end to ‘neither war nor peace’

Iran’s Araghchi threatens to ‘rain down hell’ if US chooses war

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran’s two-day proposal remains on the table, urges Washington to meet conditions.

Iran’s Araghchi threatens to ‘rain down hell’ if US chooses war

Rubio: Iran's demands outrageous, nuclear deal not close

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a deal with Iran remains out of reach, calling Tehran's demands unrealistic.

Rubio: Iran's demands outrageous, nuclear deal not close

'Very little gets in or out'

Trump touts new 'Iron Gate' blockade on Iran

Trump highlights a new task force targeting Iran's supply routes and warns of further strikes, as Iranian media report explosions on Qeshm Island.

Trump touts new 'Iron Gate' blockade on Iran

Three executed in Iran for anti-regime protests

Iran executes three men accused of taking part in January’s anti-regime protests; judiciary alleges they acted on behalf of Israel and US.

Three executed in Iran for anti-regime protests

US offers reward for information on Iran's nuclear program

Washington offers up to $20 million and political asylum to anyone providing new intelligence on Iran’s nuclear facilities, equipment or personnel, as concerns grow over Tehran’s nuclear activities.

US offers reward for information on Iran's nuclear program

Secret mission in New York

Bat Yam mayor surprises Iranian rep. with massive lawsuit

Bat Yam Municipality files lawsuit against Iran over ballistic missile attack that killed 9 civilians and injured hundreds, with the mayor personally delivering the papers to Iranian officials.

Bat Yam mayor surprises Iranian rep. with massive lawsuit

"Time for unity"

Katz warns: "The mission against Iran Is not complete"

Defense Minister warns that Iran is renewing its efforts to obtain nuclear weapons: "We cannot tolerate these threats."

Katz warns: "The mission against Iran Is not complete"

Helped Iran evade sanctions

US sanctions eight Canadian companies

US Treasury sanctions eight Canadian businesses accused of helping Iran evade restrictions, prompting Jewish leaders to demand stronger action from Ottawa.

US sanctions eight Canadian companies

Danon to Iranian rep.:

'Sit quietly, you and your leaders are cowards'

Ambassador Danny Danon confronts Iran's representative at the UN, accusing Tehran of spreading terrorism worldwide.

'Sit quietly, you and your leaders are cowards'

DeSantis criticizes Iran war

'Regime change cannot be imposed by the US'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis questions the objectives of the Iran war and warns of a prolonged conflict.

'Regime change cannot be imposed by the US'

Iran lifts ballistic missile range limit amid threats of war

Iran's Revolutionary Guard removes its 2,000-kilometer missile range restriction as tensions with the US and Israel escalate despite ongoing nuclear diplomacy.

Iran lifts ballistic missile range limit amid threats of war

US disables cargo ship attempting to breach Iran blockade

CENTCOM says US military aircraft struck vessel in Gulf of Oman after crew ignored repeated warnings, made multiple attempts to violate the blockade.

US disables cargo ship attempting to breach Iran blockade

Iran threatens US with 'devastating response'

Iranian official Mohsen Rezaee threatens 'devastating response' if US starts a war, claims Washington lost both the war and the election.

Iran threatens US with 'devastating response'

CENTCOM’s ‘Iron Gate’ targets Iran’s weapons routes

Task Force Iron Gate to coordinate US efforts to block shipments across Iran’s land borders and Caspian Sea.

CENTCOM’s ‘Iron Gate’ targets Iran’s weapons routes

Amid fears of strike

Iran distributes iodine tablets

Iran is distributing iodine tablets near nuclear sites amid concerns over renewed US strikes.

Iran distributes iodine tablets

Report:

US and Iran near possible breakthrough in talks to end war

Bloomberg reports potential progress in US-Iran peace efforts as Tehran considers nuclear proposals from Qatar, despite Trump's warnings of further strikes.

US and Iran near possible breakthrough in talks to end war

Trump: Israel would not exist if I hadn't stopped Iran

Trump claims his actions against Iran saved Israel and the Middle East, a day after warning of possible further strikes.

Trump: Israel would not exist if I hadn't stopped Iran

Demands conditions be met

Iran sends nuclear proposal to US

Iran submits a nuclear proposal to Washington through Qatar but insists the US meet seven demands before negotiations, as Trump warns of possible new strikes.

Iran sends nuclear proposal to US

Trump on possible strikes against Iran: You will know soon enough

President Trump warns that US forces are ready to resume strikes on Iran if necessary, while insisting Tehran cannot act without Washington's approval.

Trump on possible strikes against Iran: You will know soon enough

Putin, Iranian security chief discuss Russia-Iran gas pipeline

Iran's security chief delivers Khamenei's message to Putin and discusses regional security, ending the war and a possible gas pipeline from Russia to Iran.

Putin, Iranian security chief discuss Russia-Iran gas pipeline

Report:

Iran may resume nuclear negotiations

Iran is reviewing new nuclear proposals advanced by Qatari mediators, as Washington and Tehran weigh renewed diplomacy amid threats of further military action.

Iran may resume nuclear negotiations

Support during a war?

Herzog's question that embarrassed the Joint List

Herzog asks whether the Joint List would withdraw support during a war with Iran or Hamas, but party chairman Jabareen declines to give a firm commitment.

Herzog's question that embarrassed the Joint List

Alma Research Center:

If the Iran War is resumed, how will Hezbollah react?

Knowing that today, Israel's operational doctrine is based on neutralizing capabilities, not on proportionality, what will Hezbollah do if Iran is attacked? Opinion.

If the Iran War is resumed, how will Hezbollah react?

Iranian lawmakers: Dems or GOP, it's all the same to us

Iranian lawmakers dismiss the Democrats' midterm victory, insisting Tehran will not ease its demands.

Iranian lawmakers: Dems or GOP, it's all the same to us

Ari Fleischer rebukes Vance:

Iran ceasefire, not war, cost Republicans the election

Former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer disputes VP Vance's explanation for Republican midterm losses, arguing the US should have finished the war with Iran.

Iran ceasefire, not war, cost Republicans the election

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Iranians burn images of Trump, Netanyahu at Tehran Rally

Footage from a rally in Tehran shows protesters burning images of Trump, Netanyahu, Vance and Witkoff, a day after a poster threatened to kill the US President.

Iranians burn images of Trump, Netanyahu at Tehran Rally

Schumer vows to end Iran war after Democrats win Senate majority

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer pledges to use his party's new majority to end the Iran war, challenging Trump over military action and rising costs.

Schumer vows to end Iran war after Democrats win Senate majority

'We know where you are'

US imposes new Iran sanctions

US Treasury sanctions five individuals and 10 companies linked to Iran's shadow fleet, as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns those supporting Tehran of further penalties.

US imposes new Iran sanctions

'I'd do it again'

Trump defends Iran war after Vance's post

Trump acknowledges the Iran war contributed to Republican midterm losses but insists he would make the same decision again to prevent a nuclear Iran.

Trump defends Iran war after Vance's post

Iran mocks Trump for midterm losses

The Iranian Embassy in India posted an AI-generated video on its Twitter account showing U.S. President Donald Trump being carried by several men and thrown into a large dumpster labeled 'Hazardous Waste.'

Iran mocks Trump for midterm losses

IAEA chief calls for diplomatic solution to Iran nuclear dispute

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi urges diplomacy over Iran's nuclear program, citing Tehran's 60% uranium enrichment and lack of transparency with inspectors.

IAEA chief calls for diplomatic solution to Iran nuclear dispute

'US locked and loaded'

Trump: No immediate plans to strike Iran

Trump tells the Financial Times he has no immediate plans for new strikes on Iran, saying nuclear talks are progressing but the US remains ready for military action.

Trump: No immediate plans to strike 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.

Iranian rally poster threatens US President

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.

Iran rejects US response to peace proposal

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.

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

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.

The Iranian regime’s cure for the homesick

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.

Fighting will resume if Hezbollah joins renewed Iran conflict

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.

US could strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain in one hour

'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: CIA Director urges Trump to maintain Iran strategy

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.

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

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.

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

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.

The strategic case for an EMP strike against Iran

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.

Trump: Iran wants a deal, it could happen

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.

As he weighs Iran strikes, Trump questions Pentagon leadership

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Iran's massive missile arsenal revealed, Israeli preparing

'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.

New details from Trump-Netanyahu Iran call

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.

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

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.

Rubio: No deadline for Iran talks

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.

No Hormuz reopening until US meets seven conditions

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: Iran wants a deal but cannot be trusted