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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

  Dramatic scenes unfolded in Iran late Thursday night into Friday morning, with reports of air raid sirens, thunderous explosions, and aircraft overhead in the central city of Isfahan. While Israel has not officially commented, an American administration official told ABC News that Israeli missiles struck a site in Iran. The explosions were powerful enough […]

One killed, six wounded in an airstrike on a pro-Iranian militia base near Baghdad ■ Iranian FM says Iran will respond at 'maximum level' if Israel acts against its interests ■ Families of hostages protest for their release; block major highway ■ Israeli official confirms airstrike on Iran to Washington Post ■ Three Iranian officials say strike hit military base near Isfahan in western Iran, New York Times reports ■ U.S. places new sanctions on Iran's drone program, steel, auto industries ■ EU and U.S. issue sanctions on settler leaders, NGOs

  Iran has no plan for immediate retaliation against Israel, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Friday, hours after sources said Israel launched an attack on Iranian soil. "The foreign source of the incident has not been confirmed. We have not received any external attack, and the discussion leans more towards infiltration than attack," […]

  The US and UK on Thursday imposed a new round of sanctions on Iran as concern grows that Tehran's unprecedented attack on Israel could fuel a wider war in the Middle East. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control targeted 16 people and two entities in Iran that produce engines that power the drones used in the April […]

Five IDF reservists in serious condition following rocket, drone strike on northern Israel ■ Qatari PM says Doha 're-evaluating' role as Israel-Gaza mediator ■ 18 people, including 13 reservists, wounded in Arab al-Aramshe ■ IDF forces take part in large-scale exercise to prepare for potential war with Hezbollah ■ Germany, U.K. foreign ministers in Israel to urge Israel to moderate response to Iran ■ British Foreign Secretary says Israel 'is making a decision to act' ■ Report: U.S. expects Israel to carry out 'limited strike' in Iran ■ Iran's Revolutionary Guard reportedly evacuating some facilities in Syria for fear of Israeli attack

State representatives warned the Israeli officials that while economic steps against Iran could consolidate a broad international support, including important East Asian states, an Israeli strike could have the opposite outcome and increase the international criticism against Israel

  The US and its allies planned fresh sanctions against Iran over its unprecedented attack on Israel, seeking to dissuade Israel from a major escalation as its war cabinet was set to meet for a third time on Wednesday to decide a response. While Saturday night's attack caused no deaths and little damage thanks to […]

U.K. urges Netanyahu to avoid Iran escalation as Israeli war cabinet session delayed ■ EU to begin work on expanding Iran sanctions, Borrell says ■ Iran told Putin that it is not interested in escalating, Kremlin says ■ Three wounded by drone blasts in northern Israel ■ German, U.K. foreign minister's to arrive in Israel amid calls for de-escalation with Iran ■ IDF records: 19 soldiers wounded in last 24 hours, one seriously

Both the Gaza war and the Iranian attack clearly demonstrate that Israel needs Palestinian and regional partners. To ensure Iran and Hamas cannot claim victory, Israel must stop postponing progress towards a two-state solution.

Lt. Gen. Halevi visited Nevatim Airbase, saying that missile fire from Iran would be met with a response ■ War cabinet meets for several hours, discusses options for response to Iran's attack ■ Iran's FM says Tehran will respond stronger than before if Israel retaliates ■ White House: Humanitarian aid to Gaza has greatly increased in last days ■ Biden: U.S. is committed to Israeli security and to cease-fire deal that will bring hostages home

Israel's defense establishment is urging a military response to Iran, but the window of opportunity will close within days under U.S. pressure, a source familiar with the war cabinet's deliberations says

What led Hamas to attack on October 7 is what led Iran to send hundreds of missiles and drones on Sunday: The perception that Israel under Netanyahu's right-wing government is weak, divided, and on bad terms with the U.S.