U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth scolded reporters for 'breathlessly' focusing on assessments that Tehran's program was only set back by a few months, and said he had no indication that Iran had moved uranium ahead of the attack
Despite 12 days of aerial strikes, the Islamic Republic has the material, means and lack of oversight to work on a nuclear bomb, a Western official tells Haaretz – to some extent, Iran believes they won this round of fighting
Israel seeks to use its achievement against Iran to exhaust diplomatic opportunities in the region, with Jerusalem's intention being to try, in accordance with Trump's vision, to include Lebanon and Syria in the Abraham Accords and bring about a solid normalization
U.S. President Donald Trump's message when joining Israel's attack on Iran was one many have longed to hear since October 7. But do his actions actually make Jews any safer in America?
While the strikes on Iran were planned meticulously for two decades, one detail was overlooked: Providing functioning shelters for much of the civilian population
Iran’s threat to block the strait has already sent shock waves through trade and transport sectors, with broader consequences expected if the regime follows through
Iran’s threat to block the strait has already sent shock waves through trade and transport sectors, with broader consequences expected if the regime follows through
How would Israelis respond if the Islamic Republic called for Netanyahu's assassination? Even his harshest critics wouldn't want his removal orchestrated by their greatest enemy. Iran is no different
After Israel claimed a missile launch from Iran and vowed a 'forceful response' an hour after the cease-fire, the U.S. president made a rare, blunt attack on Israel from the White House lawn, then posted on Truth Social: 'BRING YOUR PILOTS HOME, NOW!'
If the cease-fire holds, the key questions are whether the U.S. can reach a tougher nuclear deal with Iran and whether Netanyahu agreed to concessions in Gaza as part of the Trump-brokered talks
Announcement comes nearly an hour after the U.S. president thanked Iran for advanced warning of its response to American strikes on three nuclear targets, which only consisted of a limited strike on an empty American military base in Qatar
Israel reportedly does not want to enter a long war, setting out to quickly achieve all military objectives and return to the negotiating table with Iran to bring an end to its nuclear program, according to Arab and Israeli officials who spoke with The Wall Street Journal
Iran has fired over 500 missiles at Israel since June 13, causing 24 fatalities in Israeli towns and cities including Haifa, Ramat Gan, Bat Yam and Tamra
Iran has fired over 500 missiles at Israel since June 13, causing 28 fatalities in Israeli towns and cities including Haifa, Ramat Gan, Bat Yam, Be'er Sheva and Tamra
Meanwhile, Hamas remains wary of U.S. intentions for Gaza after Sunday's strike on Iran, but continues engaging in cease-fire/hostage release talks to restore contact with Israel
While European leaders didn't openly condemn the strike, and some even voiced support, a Western official said Europe is frustrated by the effort spent on fruitless talks while U.S. bombers were already en route to their targets in Iran
In its war with Iran, Israel has racked up some impressive military achievements and also suffered heavy blows. But the goals of the war, which change daily, indicate that Israel doesn't know where it's heading
The next big question for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is whether Trump has had enough when it comes to Iran, or whether the Israeli American campaign is going to be long-term
The varied Democratic and Republican responses to Trump's strike on Iran underscore the political volatility of the issue, paving the way for Israel's estrangement from Washington and its scapegoating by Trump's critics on both sides of the aisles
Recent polls show sweeping support for Israel's strikes on Iran, across political lines and despite ballistic missile barrages, in stark contrast to the bitter divisions over the Gaza war. Why does the 'rallying 'round the flag' effect only work for Iran – and what does it mean for Netanyahu?