Iran

Iran calls Trump’s claims “big lies” after he declares, “I will never allow the world’s number one sponsor of terror to have a nuclear weapon.”

The arrival of 12 F-22 Raptors strengthens Washington’s strike credibility and deepens operational coordination with Israel

Dan Caine raises concerns about casualties and munitions depletion while the president insists he alone will decide whether to attack

Prime minister warns Iran of force “they cannot even imagine” as U.S. evacuates Beirut embassy staff and carrier USS Gerald R. Ford heads toward Gulf

Thousands gather in Tehran and Mashhad in clashes with Basij forces as U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff says President Trump is “curious” why the regime has not capitulated under pressure

Carrier redeployment and increased air movements coincide with rising public concern in Israel

Oman reports “good progress” in Geneva as Tehran says talks must center on sanctions and the nuclear file

Washington positions naval forces and plans for extended action while Tehran insists uranium enrichment remains non-negotiable

After meeting Netanyahu, senator stresses alignment with Trump while US ambassador says America must take Tehran’s threats seriously

Spokesman says Kabul would cooperate with Tehran if requested and praises Iran’s “victory” over Israel in June’s 12-day war

Two ancient traditions trace the burial places of Mordechai and Esther to Hamadan and the Galilee. This excerpt from Rabbi Zamir Cohen’s book explores the sources behind both claims and the mystery that remains.

Officials say planning goes beyond nuclear sites as Trump says regime change “seems like that would be the best thing that could happen”

Prosecutors allege he and a civilian used secret operational knowledge to place Polymarket bets; defense denies intent to harm state security

Carrier preparations, Patriot deployments in Qatar, and Syria repositioning mark the largest US regional shift in nearly a year

After closed-door meeting with Netanyahu, Trump insisted U.S. negotiations with Iran continue, narrowing immediate strike momentum despite Israeli push for broader constraints

State-organized Tehran rally features coffins of US commanders, Trump effigy, chants of “death to America,” and renewed insistence that missiles are not negotiable

Defense Ministry says new trial series built on lessons from the war enables significant improvement in missile interception capabilities

Israeli officials say the prime minister aims to harden deal terms before negotiations narrow to enrichment alone

U.S VP confirms Washington will keep enrichment limits private, surrendering public leverage as negotiations with Tehran move forward

Iranian state media say at least three figures were detained over alleged anti-constitutional activity and “in cooperation with the United States and Israel”