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Iran continues it psychological warfare as the war in Gaza continues, threatening Israel and the Biden administration not to launch an all-out military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon. It refrains, however, to declare it'll participate directly in such an event

Diplomats say the addition of the IR-6 machines was a response to a resolution against Iran by the IAEA's 35-nation Board of Governors on June 5 calling on Tehran to step up cooperation with the watchdog and reverse its recent barring of inspectors

  The Israeli Air Force has been conducting extensive training exercises simulating long-range strikes on distant targets, potentially in preparation for action against Iran. These drills come amid growing concerns that Tehran is exploiting Israel's current focus on the war against the Hamas terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip as well as against Hezbollah in […]

  Around 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) more or less, separate Israel from the sites of Iran's nuclear program. These facilities are scattered across the distant enemy nation, fortified and protected. In recent weeks, reports have repeatedly surfaced that the nuclear program continues to progress: The International Atomic Energy Agency warned in late May that Iran […]

Warning comes after United Nations report found that Iran has installed more centrifuges at its Fordow uranium enrichment plant

The Hezbollah leader, who coordinates the operations of Tehran's regional proxies, has made Lebanon a hostage of the Gaza Strip. His stubbornness now threatens to drag Iran into a direct conflict it has no interest in

A report in the Washington Post revealed that the managing editor for Grayzone, a controversial online media site, received payments from a state-owned Iranian news network. Grayzone has been accused of disinformation and strongly pro-Iran, pro-Russia and anti-Israel views

Supreme Leader Khamenei's choice to replace Raisi will make it clear whether Iran intends to change its regional and nuclear strategy, or make a shift toward radicalization

The U.S. is at odds with France, Germany, and the U.K. over confronting Iran, fearing regional escalation and instability before November's election; Iran's 60% uranium enrichment over three years raises concerns, still below the 90% weapons-grade threshold

  The deepening relationship between Iran and Russia is one of the negative trends in our region that has greatly alarmed the Israeli security establishment in recent times. So far, reports have mainly focused on Iran's extensive assistance to Russia – primarily in the form of selling drones that the Russians have used in their […]

  In the wake of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's death in a shocking helicopter crash, several nations have extended their sympathies to Iran. The European Union offered sincere condolences through its top leaders. European Council President Charles Michel and the EU's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, extended their heartfelt sympathies to the families of the […]

The fate of the president of Iran, whose plane was involved in the accident, became clear in the morning hours as the burnt remains of his helicopter were found. His death may lead the Islamic Republic to a succession crisis and damage internal trust, which is already low, in the regime

U.S. special envoy to Iran, Rob Malley, was suspended last year with no reason given. Two republican lawmakers claimed that he downloaded classified documents on his phone, and a 'hostile cyber actor was able to gain access.' The State Dept. did not comment on the allegation

Israel's 'go it alone' strategy has had a rude awakening: it needs far more backing from the US and Arab allies to confront Iran and its malevolent partners, including Hamas and Hezbollah. Biden's post-war plan offers that lifeline, but there's one more element the president should add

  Just one week after releasing her viral hit "Iran – DON'T SHOOT", a warning to Tehran against attacking Israel again, musician and entrepreneur Pnina Rosenblum is already fielding numerous requests to perform the song live. In an interview with Israel Hayom, Rosenblum revealed she has been inundated with offers and pleas from fans to […]

The latest round of attacks between Israel and Iran serves to highlight Netanyahu's lack of a comprehensive strategy on the matter. While Israel is content with the outcome, the U.S. and gulf states fear a regional escalation

After Israel reportedly struck targets inside Iran on Friday morning, the U.S. was quick to deny involvement in the events. During the G7 summit in Italy, Blinken underscored the U.S.' commitment to Israel's defense, and announced joint G7 sanctions on the Iranian weapons industry

Several diplomats say their countries held talks with Israel in recent days about their strike on Iran, in an attempt to prevent a flare-up. One diplomat said that danger is not behind us, 'but there is room for cautious optimism'

Iran closed its airports in Tehran, Shiraz and Isfahan after the attack and cleared flights from the western portion of its airspace for a few hours after the strike

The first-of-its-kind attack in Iran may reflect a degree of frustration from the regional strategic trap Israel has found itself in. The international community will now begin deescalation efforts, but the direct exchange of blows between the two countries is a dangerous new development for the region