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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.

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. Live Updates.

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.

Meir Ben-Shabbat to Arutz Sheva

'Hamas is trying to replicate Hezbollah's model'

Former National Security Adviser analyzes threats to Israel in the wake of US attacks on Iran in an interview with Channel 7 and warns against retreats in Lebanon.

Sixth wave of strikes

US targets Iranian airports, bridges, and logistics hubs

CENTCOM completes sixth consecutive night of precision strikes on Iranian military sites, while Iran launches drone counterattacks and warns it would target regional infrastructure.

US Marines board tanker as Navy enforces blockade on Iran

CENTCOM releases footage of US Marines boarding a tanker in the Gulf of Oman while enforcing its "steel wall" naval blockade against Iranian ports.

Herzog

'Not surprised at collapse of Iran MOU'

Israeli President speaks with Al Arabiya, says President Trump is in control of the situation with Iran and has his trust.

Report:

Iran tells Houthis to prepare Red Sea shipping shutdown

Reuters says Tehran instructed the Houthis to prepare to disrupt Red Sea shipping if the US targets Iranian power infrastructure.

Katz, Hegseth, hold security talks

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth updates Defense Minister Israel Katz on US military operations in Iran; Katz reaffirms Israel's determination to maintain security zones after October 7 massacre.

Iran strikes continue

Report: US expands strike campaign into northern Iran

CENTCOM concludes another wave of precision strikes on Iranian command sites, with attacks reportedly expanding northward to reach Semnan Province and areas surrounding Tehran.

Tehran summons UK ambassador to protest IRGC blacklisting

Tehran summons Britain's top envoy to protest London's decision to blacklist the IRGC as a national security threat, vowing retaliatory measures.

CENTCOM enforces blockade

Missiles strike tanker headed to Kharg Island

CENTCOM disables unladen oil tanker headed for Iran with Hellfire missiles after it ignores warnings, enforcing its reinstated naval blockade.

Trump:

'Iran will be defeated very soon'

President Trump claims Iran will be defeated soon, criticizes past US leaders for failing to act, and suggests Tehran is eager for a settlement.

US sanctions network accused of procuring weapons for Iran's IRGC

US Treasury sanctions seven individuals and entities in alleged scheme using aviation, transport, financial, and travel channels to support IRGC weapons procurement.

Iran marks popular Israeli journalist as enemy target

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry published an official list of 'hostile elements, of Israeli journalists alongside Iranian opposition activists, including Amit Segal, Yossi Melman, and Raz Zimmt.

In broad daylight:

US begins wave of strikes in Iran

US' CENTCOM announces new wave of strikes against Iran - this time in broad daylight.