Iran

Tehran issues new threats against the US and Israel as a merchant ship comes under attack near the UAE and American naval forces face an extended deployment amid the ongoing blockade of Iran

Dadi Barnea warns that Iran will continue pursuing nuclear weapons despite any agreement, urges tougher economic pressure, and reveals details of Israel's operations against Hezbollah

Iran claims three oil tankers struck naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz and warns of attacks on US military bases, as Washington maintains economic pressure while leaving the door open to diplomacy

Lebanese authorities investigate the suspected murder of former Iraqi parliament member Ahmed al-Alwani, a prominent opponent of Iranian influence, after his body was discovered with signs of violence

Tehran vows to retain its enriched uranium and retaliate against future US strikes, while escalating tensions with Argentina over its designation of Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization

Israeli defense giant Rafael expands its ICE BREAKER missile family with a new cruise missile capable of launching from land, sea, and air, as military requirements evolve amid the conflict with Iran

Scott Bessent reportedly relocates to a secure military facility following threats from Iran, as Western intelligence warns that Tehran is rebuilding its ballistic missile arsenal

Addressing the opening session of Israel's 26th Knesset, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urges political unity to confront Iran's nuclear ambitions while rejecting a coalition dependent on Arab parties

Israel's National Cyber Directorate chief warns that Iran is using artificial intelligence to develop advanced cyberattack capabilities, raising fears of a new era of cyber warfare aimed at weakening national defenses

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defends his military decisions and loyalty to President Trump as Republican Congressman Thomas Massie leads an effort to oust him amid divisions over the war with Iran

Tehran demands an end to sanctions, war reparations, and recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejects the conditions as unrealistic

Brent crude falls below $90 a barrel as easing US-Iran tensions calm global energy markets, while rising OPEC production and concerns over weakening demand add pressure on oil prices

The US military has moved refueling aircraft from Britain to Germany and Scotland following reported Iranian threats, marking the second relocation of American military aircraft from the UK in just over a month

Israeli prime minister urges Zionist parties to end political boycotts and join a Likud-led coalition, citing the need for national unity in confronting Iran and its allies

Police and Shin Bet launch investigation after residents discover threatening leaflets warning of attacks on Israel’s water and electricity infrastructure

French officials say Iranian hackers manipulated supermarket refrigeration systems, causing widespread food spoilage and equipment fires, as Paris prepares sanctions against Tehran

Iran confirms an IAEA visit to its Bushehr nuclear facility as Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticizes Tehran’s demands, while reports suggest Washington has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for phased negotiations

In a CBS interview, Trump calls for countries to reimburse US wartime expenses, acknowledges that the Iran conflict hurt Republicans in the midterms, and defends the military campaign as necessary to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns Washington to end the war on all fronts, while Trump signals a preference for a nuclear deal amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing mediation efforts by Qatar