Israel-Iran

Iran claims:

'Israel trying to undermine the nuclear talks with the US'

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman claims a coalition is forming to disrupt Iran's nuclear talks with the US and that Israel is behind the effort.

Report:

Trump shelved Israeli strike on Iran in favor of talks

The New York Times reports that President Trump postponed US support for an Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, choosing to pursue negotiations with Tehran instead. Israeli plans for a May attack were halted following Trump’s decision to engage Iran in talks, the report says.

Trump on Iran:

'If it requires military action, Israel will be the leader'

Trump says that Israel would lead military action to thwart Iran’s nuclear program, should such action be required.

In Norooz message

Iranian Crown Prince extends hand of friendship to Israel

Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran, delivers Norooz message calling for a free and peaceful Iran, extending a hand of friendship to Israel and neighboring countries.

Iran slams Sa’ar’s threats as ‘outrageous’

Iran's Foreign Ministry condemns Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar's comments that a "military option" might be necessary to prevent Iran from advancing its nuclear program.

Iran: US and Israel ‘cannot do a damn thing’ against us

Iran says US and Israeli threats against it are a blatant violation of international law: When it comes to a country like Iran, they cannot do a damn thing.

US intelligence reports:

Israel considering strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

Wall Street Journal report: US intelligence reports from both the Biden and Trump administrations conclude that Israel is considering significant strikes on Iranian nuclear sites this year.

CIA analyst admits to leaking Israel-Iran documents

Former CIA analyst Asif Rahman admits to leaking highly classified records detailing Israeli military preparations for a retaliatory strike on Iran, reversing his earlier denial of the charges.

Iranian VP claims:

'Israel planted explosives in our centrifuge technology'

Iranian Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif accuses Israel of planting explosives in centrifuge technology purchased by Iran for its nuclear program. The timing of the alleged incident remains unclear.

Iranian FM:

'We are fully prepared for further Israeli attacks'

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warns that further Israeli attacks on Iran could escalate into a broader conflict.

Judge rules:

CIA analyst accused of Israel-Iran leak to remain in jail

Federal judge rules that Asif Rahman will remain in jail while awaiting trial for allegedly leaking top-secret information about a potential Israeli military operation against Iran.

Iranian FM:

'We reserve the right to respond to Israeli aggression'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, says it "depends on Israel's behavior" when asked if it could ease tensions between Israel and Iran.

Khamenei's adviser:

'Iran is preparing to respond to Israel'

Khamenei adviser Ali Larijani says Iran is preparing a response to Israel's strikes on Iranian military targets in late October.

A 'bewitching' threesome for Israel: Iran, Russia and North Korea

Israel’s growing nuclear war hazards include variously tangible scenarios of Russian or North Korean interventions on behalf of Iran. Opinion.

US warns Iraq:

'Don't let Iran attack from your soil, Israel could retaliate'

Axios reports that the Biden administration has warned the Iraqi government that failure to prevent any Iranian-led attack on Israel from Iraqi territory could prompt Israel to launch a retaliatory strike on Iraq.

After B-52 deployment

Iran blasts US 'destabilizing' presence in the Middle East

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson says US activity in the region will not deter Iran’s resolve to defend itself and its response to Israel will be “definite and decisive.”

Iranian President:

'If Israel accepts ceasefires, it may influence our retaliation'

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian hints that Israel's stance regarding ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon could influence the "type and intensity" of his country’s response to Israeli strikes on Iranian soil.

Report:

Iran planning to attack Israel with more powerful warheads

Iran has informed Arab diplomats that it is planning a complex response with more advanced weaponry against Israel, reports The Wall Street Journal.

Hours after video threat

Khamenei threatens Israel online

Iran’s Supreme Leader takes to his reinstated Hebrew-language X account, threatens US and "the Zionist regime".

CENTCOM announces:

Strategic bombers have arrived in the Middle East

The move comes amid reports that Iran is planning an attack on Israel.

Israeli source:

'Israel is at high level of readiness for response from Iran'

Israeli military source tells CNN that Israel is at a “high level of readiness” for a response from Iran, but is still assessing the decision-making process in Iran.

Iran claims it killed a separatist linked to Israel

Iranian intelligence services claim they killed a member of a separatist group which Iran claims is linked to Israel. The specific group involved was not identified.

White House spokesperson:

'If Iran attacks Israel, we will support Israel'

White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre comments on reports that Iran plans to attack Israel before the US election: Iran should not respond to Israel's retaliation. If they do, we will support Israel in defending itself.

IRGC commander:

'Israel will face bitter consequences for its attack on Iran'

IRGC commander Hossein Salami: Israel failed to achieve its ominous goals in its attack on Iran.

Danon to Security Council:

'Enough empty words, impose crippling sanctions on Iran'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN speaks at Security Council, warns Iran that any further aggression on its part will be met with swift action on the part of Israel.

Iranian President:

'We will respond to any stupidity'

After Israeli strikes on Iran, President Masoud Pezeshkian warns Israel against future aggression.

Iranian President:

'If Israel makes any mistake, Iran will respond strongly'

President Masoud Pezeshkian warns Israel that any potential act of aggression against Iran will be met with a “decisive and unbelievable” response.

Iran complains to IAEA:

'Israel threatened our nuclear facilities'

Iran lodges formal complaint with International Atomic Energy Agency, cites threats from Israel to target its atomic energy facilities: Threats to attack nuclear sites are against UN resolutions.

White House:

'Biden deeply concerned about leak of Israel’s plans'

National security spokesperson John Kirby says US President is “deeply concerned” following the leak of highly classified US intelligence on Israel’s plans to attack Iran and will be “actively monitoring” the investigation.

Iranian official:

'We'll respond at higher level if Israel hits military targets'

Iranian military source says that if Israel targets Iran’s nuclear positions, Iran will consider its nuclear policies.

Iranian FM:

'We're prepared for decisive retaliation if Israel attacks'

Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, tells UN Secretary-General that Tehran is prepared for a "decisive and regretful" retaliation if Israel launches an attack on Iran in response to the Islamic Republic’s missile strike on Israel.

Report:

Netanyahu told Biden that Israel will strike Iranian military

Unnamed officials tell The Washington Post that Netanyahu has informed the Biden administration that he is prepared to carry out a military strike targeting Iranian military facilities, rather than its oil or nuclear infrastructure.

IRGC commander:

'We're ready to respond to any Israeli action'

IRGC Aerospace Commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh ahead of expected Israeli retaliation for Iran's ballistic missile attack: We are ready to respond to any misstep taken by Israel.

Report

Iran warning US allies: Help Israel and you're next

Officials tell The Wall Street Journal that Tehran is issuing covert diplomatic warnings, threatening to target oil-rich Gulf Arab states and other US allies in the Middle East if their territories or airspace are used for attacks on Iran.

Assessment:

Iran wasted a third of its missiles against Israel

The Iranian regime possessed about 600 "high-quality" missiles before last week's attack in which 180 of them were launched towards Israel.

Canadian opposition leader:

'Israeli strike on Iran would be a gift to humanity'

Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre reaffirms his stance: If Israel were to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, it would be a gift by the Jewish state to humanity.

Iran warns Gulf states:

'Unacceptable to allow your airspace for actions against us'

Senior Iranian official says Tehran has warned Gulf states that allowing their airspace to be used for actions against Iran would provoke a response.

'Response should be proportional'

Biden against Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities

US President says he does not support an Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear sites, adds US will also be rolling out new sanctions against Iran over its missile attack on Israel.

Iranian FM:

'Our attack on Israel was in self-defense'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi claims Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Israel was self-defense: We will not attack again unless Israel decides to invite further retaliation.

In Depth:

Arabs against oppression

Prime Minister Netanyahu recently addressed those suffering under oppressive regimes in the Middle East. Who was he talking to?

Iranian FM:

'Israel crossed all red lines, we support Hezbollah'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the region is on the brink of a “full-scale catastrophe”, stresses Iran supports Hezbollah in its "just cause" to defend Lebanon.

Iranian President at UN:

'Israel committing genocide in the Gaza Strip'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses UN General Assembly, criticizes Israel and calls for a ceasefire to "bring about an end to the desperate barbarism of Israel".

Iranian President:

'Israel is trying to drag Iran into the conflict'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accuses Israel of attempting to provoke a full-scale regional war after Israel launches Operation Northern Arrows against Hezbollah.

Iran arrests 12 people for 'collaborating with Israel'

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim the 12 alleged spies planned acts against Iran's security.

Khamenei claims:

'Israel committing crimes against children'

Iran's Supreme Leader, whose country sponsors Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis, accused Israel of committing "shameless crimes" against children, not combatants.

Iranian Crown Prince at IAC:

'Solidarity is no longer sufficient, now it is time act'

Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran, addresses 2024 Israeli-American Council National Summit: The only way to bring peace in the Middle East would be to send the Islamic Republic “to the ash heap of history once and for all.

IRGC commander:

'Israel will taste the bitterness of Tehran’s revenge'

Major General Hossein Salami, commander of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, says Iran's revenge for the elimination of Ismail Haniyeh will be different than what has been seen in the past.

Pentagon spokesperson:

'There is still a threat of an Iranian attack against Israel'

Pentagon spokesperson Patrick Ryder says “Iran has indicated that it intends to retaliate, so we will continue to take that threat seriously."

Israel will finally win a war!

The optimistic approach is a realistic one. Israel will destroy Hamas, preserve its credibility as an ally of Sunni states in their conflict with Iran, and enable a new Middle East. Opinion

Chair of Joint Chiefs of Staff:

'Iran still poses a significant danger'

After his visit to Israel, General Charles Brown tells Reuters that the near-term risk of a broader war in the Middle East has eased somewhat, but Iran still poses a significant danger as it weighs a strike on Israel.

Despite its failure

Iran praises Hezbollah attack on Israel

Following IDF's preemptive attack on Hezbollah, Iran's foreign ministry claims "the Israeli terrorist army has lost its effective offensive and deterrent power".

Lindsey Graham:

'Israel should warn Iran: We’re going to blow up your refineries'

Sen. Lindsey Graham recommends that Israel threaten to "blow up" Iran's oil refineries if the remaining hostages taken by Hamas during its October 7 terrorist attack are not released soon.

Iranian FM:

'Our response to Haniyeh elimination will be precise'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Israel's "aggression" against Iran's national security and sovereignty would definitely not go unanswered.

IRGC spokesperson:

'Iran may delay its retaliation against Israel'

Spokesperson for Iran's Revolutionary Guards says Iran may delay its attack on Israel, states that Israel should prepare for a calculated and precise response.

Iranian commander:

'We will punish Israel in due time and place'

Deputy Commander of IRGC, Brigadier General Ali Fadavi, vows his country will punish Israel for the elimination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh.

Haniyeh’s elimination in Iran was a spectacular Israeli victory

Even if the Iranian regime manages to weather the current crisis with minimal harm to itself and its proxies, similar showdowns are likely to recur as part of Bibi’s bold strategy. Op-ed.

US official:

'Iran will face cataclysmic consequences if it attacks Israel'

US official warns Iran against derailing momentum toward a Gaza truce by striking Israel in response to the killing of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh.

British, French FMs:

'We will support Israel if it comes under attack'

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné promise during Israel visit that their countries would stand by Israel if it were attacked by Iran.

John Kirby:

'Iran has not backed down from its threat to attack Israel'

White House National Security Council spokesman tells CNN that US intelligence indicates that Iran has not backed down from its threat to attack Israel.

Pentagon spokesman:

'Iran attack on Israel is certainly possible this week'

Pentagon spokesman Pat Ryder tells reporters the threat from Iran needs to be taken seriously so more resources are being maneuvered to the region.