Iran warns of response as US ceasefire extension talks advance
Tehran threatens response to violations and disruption of key shipping routes, as mediators push to extend the US-Iran ceasefire and revive negotiations.
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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.
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.
Trump orders major troop surge to Middle East
US President Donald Trump is deploying thousands of troops to the Middle East as pressure on Iran intensifies ahead of a looming ceasefire deadline.
Holocaust row: Israel slams South Korean president
South Korean president compares IDF actions to the Holocaust, drawing Israel condemnation.
Initial inquiry:
Battalion commander injured by ricochet of IDF shell
IDF initial inquiry finds that the 52nd Battalion's commander was hit by either shrapnel or ricochet from a shell fired by Israeli forces during a pursuit in southern Lebanon.
Under fire:
IDF troops work on the ground to expose Hezbollah infrastructure
IDF reservists operating in southern Lebanon found a launcher directed toward northern Israel alongside anti-tank missiles and additional weapons.
Trump: Iran killed 42,000 protesters in two months
'Absolutely unacceptable' for Iran to have a nuclear bomb, IRGC killed at least 42,000 protesters since February, US President Donald Trump says.
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".
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.
'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.
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.
Lebanon:
Bodycam footage: Weapons discovered in a civilian home
The Nahal Brigade combat team, under the command of the 162nd Division, intensifies ground operations. During searches in the area, the forces uncovered weapons caches, anti-tank positions, and observation posts.
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.
Close-quarters gun battle
Ten IDF soldiers wounded in Lebanon
Israeli Paratroopers conduct fierce and prolonged gun battle with Hezbollah terrorists in Bint Jbeil, leaving ten soldiers wounded, three of whom severely.
Historic meeting in Washington
Lebanese and US envoys to meet face-to-face
US-mediated talks in Washington aim to launch direct Israel-Lebanon dialogue, as deep divisions persist over ceasefire demands and Hezbollah.
IRGC threatens: We haven't used our real power yet
IRGC spokesman warns the enemy has "no idea" about undisclosed capabilities as the US begins a blockade of Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz.
Cleared for publication:
Sergeant Major (Res.) Ayal Uriel Bianco fell in southern Lebanon
Sergeant Major (Res.) Ayal Uriel Bianco, a firefighting vehicle driver in the 188th Brigade, fell during combat as a result of an overturned Hummer. Three reservists injured.
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.
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.
Home Front Command updates defensive guidelines
New Home Front Command guidelines: limited activity in the north, gatherings limited to 5,000 in other areas.
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.'
'We will not be deterred!'
IDF Chief's powerful message for Holocaust Remembrance Day
IDF Chief LTG Eyal Zamir vows Israel will not be deterred, highlighting ongoing operations against Iran and a historic mission to eliminate threats.
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.
'Shattering of arrogant symbolism'
Site of infamous Nasrallah speech lies in ruins
IDF forces captured Bint Jbeil and destroyed the stadium where Hassan Nasrallah delivered his 'Spider Web speech, striking a symbolic Hezbollah stronghold.
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.
'Eternal Darkness'
IDF reveals success of massive airstrikes on Hezbollah
The IDF says over 250 Hezbollah terrorists, including senior commanders, were eliminated in major airstrikes across Lebanon during largest attack on Hezbollah since operation began.
Special rabbinical resolution:
'Thank President Trump who defends our land and the world'
Israel’s Chief Rabbinate Council thanked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, IDF soldiers, and US President Donald Trump for their role during the war.
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.
Watch: Drone eliminates terrorists in southern Lebanon
Troops located a terrorist cell that was planning to attack soldiers using explosive drones. The troops eliminated the terrorists using a drone.
Netanyahu reveals: This is why the Iran-US negotiations failed
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discusses Iran negotiations, Lebanon strikes at government meeting, says US 'could not tolerate Iran's blatant violation' of agreement to negotiate.
Jerusalem mayor insists:
Independence Day celebrations to take place as usual
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion pushes back against wave of event cancellations, insists capital city will celebrate Independence Day as usual.
Kiryat Shmona mayor: We don't want to become victims of peace
Kiryat Shmona Mayor Avichai Stern urges decisive action against Hezbollah, warns residents have spent weeks in shelters and must not become 'victims of peace.'
Watch: IDF demolishes Hezbollah terror tunnel
IDF soldiers destroy underground Hezbollah tunnel route in southern Lebanon.
Trump blasts Pope Leo as 'weak' in escalating feud
US President Donald Trump launchs sharp attack on Pope Leo, accusing him of being weak on crime and foreign policy.
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."
Report: Sharp rise in distress among Holocaust survivors
Around 50 Holocaust survivors were injured in their homes during the recent campaign against Iran, others struggle with constant fear due to lack of adequate shelter during sirens.
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.
After talks collapse
Report: Trump weighs Iran strikes, Hormuz blockade
Trump weighs renewed strikes and Hormuz blockade after Iran talks collapse, while keeping diplomatic options open, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Iranian FM:
'Our good faith was met with a blockade'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claims Tehran negotiated in good faith during talks with the US in Pakistan, but US "maximalism, shifting goalposts, and blockade" derailed an agreement.
Two IDF soldiers moderately injured in southern Lebanon
Two soldiers from 98th Division moderately injured from the impact of a rocket in southern Lebanon. The two have been evacuated to hospital for medical treatment.
Assessment
Home Front Command to tighten restrictions on Independence Day
The government will convene to extend the special state of emergency on the home front. Assessments are growing that additional restrictions will be imposed ahead of Independence Day.
Israel prepares renewed campaign in Iran in coordination with US
Israel is waiting for a “green light" from President Donald Trump to strike national infrastructure and energy facilities in Iran, following the failure of negotiations in Pakistan.
Nikki Haley on Iranian uranium
'This is a special forces mission'
Former US Amb. to the UN tells CNN that 'Trump is showing he‘s not going to wait around for talks anymore' with move to blockade the Strait of Hormuz.
Otzma Yehudit MK tells Trump 'shoot, don't quack'
Fogel hinted to Trump that he should follow through on his tough threats against Iran, writing 'Donald, if you need to shoot - shoot.'
Finance Ministry reveals cost of Operation Roaring Lion
The Finance Ministry published an estimate of the costs of Operation Roaring Lion. The trial was approximately 35 billion shekels, of which the bulk went to procurements and reservist mobilization.
Trump announces a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. president ordered the American Navy to block all vessels in the strait and seize ships that paid “protection money" to Iran. “The Iranians are carrying out global extortion."
'Strengthens Trump and Bibi'
Thomas Friedman's Iran dilemma
NYT columnist says that while he supports the downfall of the Iranian regime, he would not want to see it politically strengthen the leaders of the US and Israel, who he called 'terrible, terrible people.'
Iran says US fell short in key Pakistan negotiations
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf said the US failed to gain trust in Pakistan talks, as negotiations ended without agreement.
US Navy ships transit Hormuz Strait
CENTCOM says two US Navy guided-missile destroyers conducted operations to remove mines laid by Iran in the vital sea passage.
Footage from Lebanon:
Launcher destroyed moments before firing missile at Israel
IDF identifies missile launcher in the area of Jouaiyya in southern Lebanon and eliminates it in rapid closure cycle, thwarting launch before it could be carried out.
US moves against Iranians linked to hostage crisis propagandist
Three Iranian nationals were detained after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked their residency over ties to figures linked to the 1979 US Embassy hostage crisis.
Trump on Iran talks:
'We win no matter what'
As US-Iran peace talks unfold in Islamabad, President Trump tells reporters the US has already won and warns China against sending Iran air defenses.
Vance:
'Iran rejected our terms for an agreement'
US Vice President JD Vance says no agreement was reached with Iran after 21 hours of talks hosted in Pakistan, saying Tehran refused core US demands on its nuclear program.
A surprising and concerning handshake
Iranian Parliament Speaker and US Vice President shake hands during direct talks in the Pakistani capital. Contacts between the two sides continue despite significant gaps.
Security official:
'Ceasefire is fragile, we're preparing to resume fighting'
Israel, US, see eye-to-eye on demands to end Iran war, are preparing to resume fighting. 'More pessimistic than optimistic,' security source says.
Katz blasts Erdoğan: 'Paper tiger' fueling antisemitism
Defense Minister Israel Katz slams Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erodgan, 'man who massacred Kurds,' for hypocrisy in criticizing Israel.
Report: China to arm Iran
CNN reports that China plans to transfer advanced air-defense systems to Iran in the coming weeks, including shoulder-fired missiles.
Netanyahu declares: War with Iran is not over
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has not yet completed its operations in Iran, but existential threat no longer hangs over Israel. 'Had we not launched these two operations, Iran would already have a nuclear bomb.'
Home Front Command eases restrictions in Haifa area
Home Front Command allows Haifa-area schools to reopen so long as shelter may be reached within the required timeframe, increases limit on number of participants at gatherings.
