Israel's defense chief said that the IDF also targeted the Basij headquarters, the 'Israel Destruction' clock, Revolutionary Guards' security centers, and other regime sites
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
Mahmoud Khalil, released after more than three months in U.S. immigration detention, condemned his arrest as politically motivated and accused Columbia University of abandoning him during his incarceration. A federal judge called his continued detention unjustified
Sources said the U.S. strikes was designed to signal an end to the war in Iran, and the international community may now increase pressure for a cease-fire
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
The pro-Bibi media is selling a new narrative: Had Sinwar not attacked Israel, we wouldn't have arrived at this point. The underlying message is in hindsight, even the dimensions of the failure should be seen in proportion – as should the responsibility of the leader
According to the airline, passengers scheduled on flights to Europe, the U.S. and Thailand will receive updates in the coming hours. The move follows Israel's decision to partially reopen airspace under strict regulations after weeks of closures
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the bombing was aimed at disrupting social peace and targeting religious communities, warning that it came amid growing security tensions in the country, and deeming it a direct threat to national security
The small pro-Israel and anti-regime counter-protest featured several hundred Israelis and Iranians, most of whom were flying Israeli or the Iranian diaspora flags.