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Wounded and isolated

How Iran’s new supreme leader is operating

A report in The New York Times reveals that Mojtaba Khamenei is seriously wounded and being kept under heavy concealment out of fear of assassination, with access to him severely restricted and messages delivered only through couriers.

How Iran’s new supreme leader is operating

Miracle:

Girl critically wounded in Iranian missile attack released home

A seven-year-old girl critically injured by an Iranian missile blast during Operation Roaring Lion is doing well and has been released home.

Girl critically wounded in Iranian missile attack released home

Again: Hezbollah breaches ceasefire, IDF responds

IDF eliminates terrorist in Sejoud area in southern Lebanon, preventing attack on northern Israeli communities.

Again: Hezbollah breaches ceasefire, IDF responds

Defense Min. signs $200M deal for Israeli-made aerial munitions

Israel boosts military readiness with major Elbit contract aimed at strengthening domestic weapons production and long-term security independence.

Defense Min.  signs $200M deal for Israeli-made aerial munitions

Hezbollah's sixth ceasefire violation in mere days

Hezbollah launches drone at IDF troops in southern Lebanon, its latest act in a series of recent ceasefire breaches.

Hezbollah's sixth ceasefire violation in mere days

Radwan Force terrorist surrenders to IDF

IDF soldiers apprehend terrorist from Hezbollah's elite 'Radwan Force' in southern Lebanon.

Radwan Force terrorist surrenders to IDF

Pentagon warns:

Hormuz mine clearance could take six months

US lawmakers told clearing Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz could take six months, prolonging oil shocks and political fallout.

Hormuz mine clearance could take six months

Trump says 'no time frame' for Iran conflict

Trump tells Fox News there’s no set timeline for the Iran conflict or ceasefire talks, stressing the US is focused on securing a “good deal."

Trump says 'no time frame' for Iran conflict

Watch:

IRGC forces board container ship in Strait of Hormuz

IRGC releases footage of commandos boarding a cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, one of three attacks within hours linked to Iran.

IRGC forces board container ship in Strait of Hormuz

White House:

'Trump awaits unified Iran response, no firm deadline set'

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump has set no firm deadline for Iran to submit proposal to end the war, and is keeping economic pressure on Tehran.

'Trump awaits unified Iran response, no firm deadline set'

Israeli activists cross into Syria

Approximately 35 activists cross into Syria near Majdal Shams, barricade themselves in buffer zone; IDF returns them to Israeli territory.

Israeli activists cross into Syria

In mere hours: Iran attacks third ship in Strait of Hormuz

Iran fires at, stops, outbound cargo ship transversing Strait of Hormuz, in third such incident since morning.

In mere hours: Iran attacks third ship in Strait of Hormuz

Can the ceasefire last?

IDF locates more weapons in southern Lebanon

IDF troops uncover Hezbollah weapons caches, including RPGs and drones, in multiple locations across southern Lebanon.

IDF locates more weapons in southern Lebanon

In southern Lebanon:

IDF eliminates terrorists who breached ceasefire

IDF strikes and eliminates terrorists who crossed ceasefire line in southern Lebanon, as troops continue operations against Hezbollah infrastructure.

IDF eliminates terrorists who breached ceasefire

IRGC vessel fires at container ship near Oman

Heavy damage reported after IRGC gun boat fires at container ship, UKMTO reports.

IRGC vessel fires at container ship near Oman

US sanctions networks helping Iran rebuild missiles arsenal

US imposes new sanctions targeting 14 people and companies that help Iran obtain weapons as Tehran seeks to rebuild its ballistic missile inventories after US-Israeli strikes.

US sanctions networks helping Iran rebuild missiles arsenal

Trump:

'Blockade lift means no deal - unless we blow Iran up'

President Trump states that lifting the US naval blockade of Iran could only lead to a deal if America “blows up the rest of their country".

'Blockade lift means no deal - unless we blow Iran up'

Iran claims:

'Trump’s ceasefire extension is a ploy for surprise strike'

Tasnim news agency reports Tehran did not request the ceasefire extension announced by Trump and suspects it may be a deception to enable future US or Israeli strikes.

'Trump’s ceasefire extension is a ploy for surprise strike'

Trump announces:

Ceasefire extended until Iran submits a proposal

Trump announces the extension of the ceasefire with Iran until its fractured leadership submits a unified deal proposal. The US naval blockade remains firmly in place.

Ceasefire extended until Iran submits a proposal

Footage: Helicopter raid in the open sea

The U.S. Department of Defense announced today (Tuesday) a complex raid operation in the Indian Ocean, during which special forces took control of the tanker M/T Tifani.

Footage: Helicopter raid in the open sea

Trump

'Expect to be bombing again in Iran'

US President says Iran has 'no choice' but to make an acceptable deal as end of ceasefire and resumption of military operations looms.

'Expect to be bombing again in Iran'

Mossad Chief reveals:

Agency service member fell abroad during the war with Iran

David Barnea reveals at memorial ceremony that a Mossad member fell while performing his duties abroad during the recent war with Iran.

Agency service member fell abroad during the war with Iran

Trump:

'Iran will negotiate or face unprecedented problems'

US President Donald Trump expresses strong confidence that Iran is “going to negotiate" ahead of anticipated talks.

'Iran will negotiate or face unprecedented problems'

Iran responds to Trump: No talks under threats

Iran’s Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf rejects US pressure, declaring Tehran will not negotiate under threats or blockade.

Iran responds to Trump: No talks under threats

On base and in Lebanon:

Haredi brigade salutes the fallen

The Hasmonean Brigade troops marked Memorial Day at the brigade's base in Israel and on the front in Lebanon honoring Israel's fallen

Haredi brigade salutes the fallen

'Worst deal ever'

Trump: New Iran deal will be 'far better' than Obama’s

President Trump says a new Iran deal would surpass the JCPOA, block nuclear weapons, and guarantee security as Pakistan talks remain on track.

Trump: New Iran deal will be 'far better' than Obama’s

Trump shoots down theories:

'Israel never talked me into the war with Iran'

President Trump rejects claims Israel pushed the US into war with Iran, saying Oct. 7 and Tehran’s nuclear threat drove his decision to strike.

'Israel never talked me into the war with Iran'

Failure 'wouldn’t be pretty'

Trump signals Iran talks still on

President Trump says Iran talks in Pakistan remain on track, warns against gamesmanship, and insists Tehran must abandon any nuclear weapons bid.

Trump signals Iran talks still on

Sa'ar slams Polish FM over “defamatory" accusations against IDF

Sa'ar and Sikorski trade barbs over IDF conduct, war crimes claims, and antisemitism, as both sides sharply defend their positions.

Sa'ar slams Polish FM over “defamatory" accusations against IDF

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

IDF takes out ready-to-fire Hezbollah launcher

IDF strikes ready-to-fire Hezbollah launcher in southern Lebanon, citing immediate threat despite ongoing ceasefire.

IDF takes out ready-to-fire Hezbollah launcher

Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire after ship seizure in Gulf

Iran’s military accuses Washington of “armed piracy" and vows a swift retaliation for the US seizing of Iranian-flagged cargo ship attempting to breach the naval blockade.

Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire after ship seizure in Gulf

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'

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

'You were so brave'

Lidor's brother delivers chilling eulogy

Hundreds payed final respects to Lidor Porat who fell in battle in Lebanon.

Lidor's brother delivers chilling eulogy

Over 250 terrorists eliminated

IDF uncovers Hezbollah propaganda cameras

162nd Division dismantled over 405 terrorist infrastructures, and located more than 1,000 weapons and munitions items in the Forward Defense Area.

IDF uncovers Hezbollah propaganda cameras

Following ceasefire:

The IDF's forward defense line in Lebanon

Five divisions, alongside Israeli Navy forces, are operating concurrently south of the Forward Defense Line in southern Lebanon.

The IDF's forward defense line in Lebanon

'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

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

Hezbollah leader warns:

'No one-sided ceasefire, we will respond to violations'

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem says the ceasefire with Israel requires a complete halt to aggression, warning the group will retaliate against any Israeli violations in southern Lebanon.

'No one-sided ceasefire, we will respond to violations'

Cleared for publication:

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Lidor Porat fell in southern Lebanon

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Lidor Porat, from Ashdod, a soldier in the 7106th Battalion, 769th Regional Brigade, fell during combat in southern Lebanon. Nine soldiers injured, including one seriously.

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Lidor Porat fell in southern Lebanon

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'

All schools to reopen, starting Sunday

Following Home Front Command's changes to directives, Education Minister Yoav Kisch declares all educational institutions fully open and functioning as usual, beginning Sunday.

All schools to reopen, starting Sunday

Reservist Barak Kalfon, 48, fell in southern Lebanon

Command Sergeant Major (Res.) Barak Kalfon, aged 48, succumbed to his wounds after being injured during combat in southern Lebanon.

Reservist Barak Kalfon, 48, fell in southern Lebanon

Trump's expensive gift to Iran

Trump administration weighing thaw of Iranian assets, in exchange for stockpile of enriched uraniaum.

Trump's expensive gift to Iran

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

The new 'yellow line' in southern Lebanon

IDF declares 'yellow line' in southern Lebanon, duplicating concept used following ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza.

The new 'yellow line' in southern Lebanon

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'

'We are no longer a pawn'

Lebanon’s President defends talks with Israel

In a national address following the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, President Joseph Aoun defends direct talks with Israel, declaring Lebanon has reclaimed its decision-making power.

Lebanon’s President defends talks with Israel

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'

Minutes before ceasefire:

IDF elite unit establishes presence 12km inside Lebanon

Just hours before the ceasefire with Lebanon took effect, IDF elite soldiers conducted a special operation on Christofani Ridge in southern Lebanon, establishing an operational presence there.

IDF elite unit establishes presence 12km inside Lebanon

All restrictions lifted

Israel to return to full normalcy as of Saturday night

The IDF and Home Front Command announce that all defensive restrictions will be lifted across Israel starting Saturday night, allowing full activity, large gatherings, and the resumption of Memorial Day, Independence Day events, and in-person schooling.

Israel to return to full normalcy as of Saturday night

From battlefield to beacon:

Wounded IDF hero Ari Spitz visits Netanyahu

Wounded IDF soldier Ari Spitz meets Prime Minister Netanyahu in Jerusalem after being chosen to light a torch at the Independence Day ceremony, with Netanyahu praising his inspiring recovery and resilience.

Wounded IDF hero Ari Spitz visits Netanyahu

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

Iran: Psalms recited in memory of those killed in war with Israel

Iranian Jewish community, cut off from outside news sources, holds special event at Tehran synagogue, honoring those killed in war with Israel and US.

Iran: Psalms recited in memory of those killed in war with Israel