Iran

Naka'a Hamed, a reporter for Iran’s Press TV channel, was arrested near Bethlehem. She is suspected of contact with the enemy and financial dealings with entities subordinate to Tehran. Her detention was extended by one week as the investigation continues.

Sweden announced that it has decided to expel Iran’s ambassador. The move follows allegations that Tehran is using criminal networks against Iranian regime opponents living in Sweden. Authorities are also examining whether the activity targeted Jewish and Israeli sites.

Four residents of Beit Safafa were convicted of spying for Iran, including preparing to assassinate an Israeli nuclear scientist and his family, gathering intelligence, and transferring weapons.

Alexander Granovsky of Petah Tikva admitted to photographing power stations and the neighborhood where Benny Gantz lives. Acting on instructions from his Iranian handlers, he also set fire to nine vehicles. He was paid thousands of dollars for his actions. The sentence is the harshest imposed so far in cases of this kind.

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance says the war’s first phase has ended. The focus now, he says, is preventing Iran from rebuilding its capabilities as the conflict moves into a new stage.

Saudi air-defense systems intercepted a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered the no-fly zone over the city. Officials in Riyadh called the incident a “red line” and said they would take action.

According to CNN, Russia provided Iran with satellite intelligence on U.S. assets and bases in the Middle East. Fourteen Russian satellites passed over a base in Saudi Arabia shortly before it was hit in an Iranian attack.

Moshe Edri, head of Israel’s Atomic Energy Commission, addressed the International Atomic Energy Agency conference in Vienna: “Iran continues to violate its commitments, and Syria under Assad sought to develop covert nuclear weapons.”

Intelligence agencies in the U.K., U.S. and Netherlands have uncovered spyware attributed to actors linked to the Iranian regime. According to the report, it was used to monitor dissidents, human rights activists and journalists.

A new report reveals shortages of advanced munitions, damage to military bases, and dozens of U.S. aircraft hit in the war with Iran. Experts estimate it could take about three years to restore missile and interceptor inventories.

The U.S. president said in a new statement that Iran is desperate for an agreement and calling nonstop. He said he will decide whether and how the United States responds to its overtures.

A U.S. weapons systems officer known as “Bravo” has described how he survived a fall of up to 100 mph and evaded Iranian forces. Badly injured, he spent two days alone behind enemy lines before a rescue team reached him.

Iran has asked Russia for advanced Geran-family drones to use against Israel and the United States. The newer models can reach speeds of 600 kph, carry heavier warheads, and use advanced guidance systems that include artificial intelligence.

President Donald Trump said he believes the war with Iran will end after the U.S. midterm elections and blamed Tehran for the attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil pipeline. Riyadh is holding off on a response for now but says it reserves the right to act later.

The New York Times reported that Hossein Taeb ordered attacks on three merchant ships without the knowledge of senior regime officials, derailing an emerging understanding with Washington. Tehran is now locked in a struggle between advocates of negotiations and supporters of military escalation.

The IAEA identified movement around the underground construction site at Mount Kolang Gaz La, near Natanz. U.S. President Donald Trump warned Tehran against continuing its activity, saying: “I would advise Iran not to get smart.”

Over the past year, China supplied Iran with hundreds of shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missile systems in exchange for oil and credit to purchase goods. The deal was carried out by circumventing international sanctions.

Nine American aircraft were damaged in an Iranian attack on a base in Jordan, including eight F-15 fighter jets and an A-10 that was taken out of operational service. The Iranian attack took place earlier this week.

Twenty-three countries voted in favor at the IAEA Board of Governors. Three opposed: Russia, China and Niger. Iran is accused of violating its nuclear commitments and refusing to cooperate with agency inspectors since June. The matter has now been referred to the UN Security Council.

President Donald Trump says he expects the war to end immediately after the U.S. midterm elections, arguing that Iran is trying to influence the vote. At the same time, the IAEA has referred Tehran to the U.N. Security Council over violations of its nuclear commitments.