Israel & Iran

Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Not even on the news ticker

How the global response to the Iran-Israel conflict shows up world’s lack of urgency in ending a genocide in Gaza.

The Electronic Intifada

Tehran ceremony pays tribute to martyr artist Mansoureh Alikhani 

TEHRAN – The artistic community and the family of the martyr Mansoureh Alikhani gathered on Tuesday at the Art Bureau of the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization in Tehran to pay tribute to a remarkable artist whose life was tragically cut short in the recent Israeli aggression on Iranian soil. 

The Tehran Times

State divests holdings in Israeli bonds, says Paschal Donohoe

Move follows escalation of Israel-Iran conflict which Isif describes as ‘increased risk to assets’

The Irish Times

Iran’s hardliners and reformists jockey for power after Israel war

Rare sense of national unity is threatened by recriminations and disputes over the republic’s future

Financial Times

Netanyahu visits haredi base, US, European allies agree on August deadline for Iran nuclear deal

US asks Israel to stop strikes on Syrian military forces in south Syria • Edelstein to haredim: Now is not time to topple government • Grenade thrown at soccer stadium in Ramat Hashron

The Jerusalem Post

Tuesday, 15 July 2025

US court rebuffs Trump: Iranian scholar released from ICE detention

TEHRAN – A Louisiana magistrate judge ordered the immediate release of Iranian mechanical engineering doctoral candidate Pouria Pourhossein-Hendabad on Monday, barring U.S. authorities from deporting him after his arrest during the Israeli regime’s U.S.-backed war on Iran.

The Tehran Times

Israel bombed Iran, Tehran still refuses to talk about its nuke program, what’s next? - analysis

Three weeks after the Israel-Iran War ended, Khamenei expelled the IAEA, refused US nuclear talks, and appears undecided on reconstituting nuclear and missile programs.

The Jerusalem Post

Once United by Nuclear Defiance, Iran and India Now Diverge Over Ideology – and Israel

Haaretz

Israel Targets Syria and Lebanon in Wave of Airstrikes

In Syria, Israel launched rare attacks on forces of the new government, while in Lebanon it took aim at the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.

The New York Times

Iran Rallies All Muslim Nations In Middle East To Fight ‘Zionist’ Israel | Nuclear ‘Red Line’

The Times of India

Monday, 14 July 2025

Iran says there will be no new nuclear talks if US insists that it stop uranium enrichment

'If the negotiations must be conditioned on stopping enrichment, such negotiations will not take place,' said an advisor to Iran's supreme leader on Monday. Israel and Western nations accuse Iran of pursuing nuclear weapons, a charge Tehran has consistently denied.

Le Monde

Iran, Iraq, Pakistan unite for Arbaeen amid regional solidarity against Israeli aggression

TEHRAN – The interior ministers of Iran, Iraq, and Pakistan convened in Tehran on Monday for a trilateral summit focused on coordinating security and logistical measures for the upcoming Arbaeen pilgrimage.

The Tehran Times

Israel's air superiority in Iran conflict can't be compared to either Russia or Ukraine

Israel demonstrated exceptional intelligence collection. If Iran can hide its new air defence systems, it can do better next time

Middle East Eye

Iran Red Crescent Society head accuses Israel of deliberately targeting rescue workers - report

INRA, the official news agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, quoted Kolivand as saying that the attacks on the workers were "fully intentional and not random."

The Jerusalem Post

How close did Israel come to killing Iran’s president?

Iranian officials have revealed Israel tried to assassinate Iran’s president and senior leaders during its 12-day war.

Aljazeera

Iran's DOOMSDAY Weapon To Destroy All Of Israel? After Visual Teaser, Now Tehran Gives Shock Update

The Times of India

Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian injured during Israel’s attacks

The Independent

Sunday, 13 July 2025

Israel today is what Iran’s middle class dreams of

The Jerusalem Post

Pezeshkian says Iranian unity key to repelling Israel’s aggression 

President Masoud Pezeshkian credited Iranian national unity and military strength for their recent success in repelling an unprovoked act of aggression by the Israeli regime.

The Tehran Times

Iran is losing its stranglehold over Iraq

The Shia militias that Iran used as proxies sat out the war with Israel and America 

The Economist

Iran president was reportedly injured in Israeli strikes

Iran's Fars news agency says President Masoud Pezeshkian had a leg injury when his secret site was hit in June.

BBC News

Iranian president lightly wounded while escaping Israeli attack

Aljazeera

Filipina Citizen Dies of Wounds Sustained in Iranian Missile Attack on Israel

Haaretz

India's Russian oil imports hit 11-month high in June; refiners stock up amid Israel-Iran conflict: Report

The Times of India

Saturday, 12 July 2025

Iranian advisor posts video depicting nuclear strike on Israel

The picture, shared to Instagram, appears to portray two large nuclear explosions with fallout across Israel.

The Jerusalem Post

Iran’s envoy to Russia: Tehran’s nuclear rights non-negotiable

TEHRAN – In an interview with Russian media, Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali stated that recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities have solidified the country’s resolve to maintain and develop its nuclear program. 

The Tehran Times

Iran says willing to resume nuclear talks with US if guaranteed no further attacks

Referring to the 12-day Israeli bombardment of Iran's nuclear and military sites, and the US strike on June 22, Iran's foreign minister said that if the US and others wish to resume talks with Iran, 'first of all, there should be a firm guarantee that such actions will not be repeated.'

Le Monde

Iran Says Five Inmates at Evin Prison Were Killed in Israel's Airstrike on Tehran

Haaretz

Friday, 11 July 2025

US-backed Israeli aggression a gross violation of intl. law: Iran envoy to UN

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has strongly condemned the Israeli regime’s U.S.-supported military offensive on Iran, describing it as a flagrant breach of international law and the UN Charter.

The Tehran Times

Taiwan reshapes war manual on Chinese threats, based on Israel's successes in Iran

The Jerusalem Post

Iran Remains on Alert as It Fears Israel Seeks to Resume the War

Haaretz

Some of Iran’s enriched uranium survived attacks, Israeli official says

Official said any attempts by Iran to recover it would almost certainly be detected

The Irish Times

Iran could recover some enriched uranium after US strikes - Israeli official

The US has insisted that Iran's nuclear facilities were completely 'obliterated' during strikes in June.

BBC News

Friday Briefing: Iran Has Some Uranium Left, Israel Says

Plus, toads with psychedelic powers.

The New York Times

Weapons-grade uranium in Iran likely survived US bombing, Israel says

While Trump's attacks may have taken out the centrifuges, some enriched uranium casks may still be accessible to Iranian engineers

Middle East Eye

Thursday, 10 July 2025

Friday Briefing: Israel Says Iran Has Some Uranium Left

Plus, toads with psychedelic powers.

The New York Times

Israel denied harming Iranians—700 dead civilians tell a different story

The Tehran Times

Enriched uranium remains at Iran's three nuclear sites, Israelis official says

The official suggested, however, that the Iranians might still be able to gain access to Isfahan, but it would be hard to remove any of the material there.

The Jerusalem Post

Emerging from the Israel-Iran war

Al Jazeera’s Maziar Motamedi recounts the Israeli strikes on Tehran and what life looks like now under a ceasefire.

Aljazeera

From Spearhead to Spectator: Why Hezbollah Sat Out Iran's War With Israel

Haaretz

Wednesday, 9 July 2025

Israeli Police Vanished From Arab Streets During the War With Iran, and Criminals Ran Wild

Haaretz

Who Will Become the Next Supreme Leader of Iran?

July 9, 2025 • Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is 86 years-old and his political power is weakened following the short war with Israel. Our correspondent explores who, or what, could replace Khamenei upon his death.

NPR

Israel Launches New Ground Incursion in Lebanon, Raising Fears for Truce

Israel has been conducting near-daily strikes against what it says are Hezbollah targets as the Iranian-backed group comes under pressure to disarm amid fears of a renewed war.

The New York Times

Not Russia, Iran's New Ally Arms Khamenei's Forces With Killer Missiles Against Israel | Details

The Times of India

Cultural heritage is a voice against hostile narratives, Iran tourism minister says

TEHRAN – In a press conference held on Tuesday afternoon, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, along with his deputies, addressed the ministry’s role in shaping cultural resilience during the recent 12-day conflict with Israel.

The Tehran Times

Israel counts high cost of Iran war as censorship masks full damage

Authorities assess billions in damage while reporting restrictions remain in place

Middle East Eye

Widespread hatred: The cost of Israel's victory over Iran

The Jerusalem Post

Tuesday, 8 July 2025

'Yes, We Were Hit': Five Israeli Bases Bombarded By Iran Missiles | Big Admission By Israel

The Times of India

Iran’s FM Araghchi, Saudi Crown Prince MBS hold ‘fruitful’ talks in Jeddah

Tehran’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi visits Saudi Arabia for the first time after Iran’s 12-day war with Israel.

Aljazeera

While Israel and Iran Shot Missiles, Palestinians and Israelis Talked Peace in Paris

Haaretz

British couple detained in Iran vanished amid Israel’s war with Tehran

The Independent

Iran, Qatar affirm commitment to defense ties following 12-day war

TEHRAN – In a high-level exchange, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, held a phone conversation with Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah, Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, solidifying bilateral strategic coordination in the wake of the Israeli regime’s 12-day aggression against Iran.

The Tehran Times

How Israel tracked down and assassinated scientists involved in Iran's nuclear program

Israel's attacks in June killed 16 leading researchers involved in Iran's efforts to develop an atomic bomb. Some of them had been under Israeli intelligence surveillance for two decades. With their deaths, Israel believes it has dealt the most decisive blow yet to Tehran's military nuclear program.

Le Monde

opinion content. Iran’s foreign minister: Israel’s war sabotaged diplomacy. The US can revive it

Financial Times

Houthi attacks show Israel is not entering quiet period after Iran ceasefire - analysis

The Jerusalem Post

Iranians struggle to rebuild lives and homes in wake of Israel's war

Middle East Eye

JD Vance and House speaker to meet Netanyahu after Israeli PM said he would nominate Trump for peace prize – US politics live

Trump and Netanyahu met on Monday for first time since joint strikes against Iran

The Guardian

Monday, 7 July 2025

FirstFT: Donald Trump threatens Japan and South Korea with steep tariffs

Also in today’s newsletter, Jane Street to fight India manipulation charges, and Iran’s president says Israel tried to kill him

Financial Times

Exclusive: Iran receives Chinese surface-to-air-missiles after ceasefire deal

The Islamic Republic is trading oil for Chinese air defence missiles as it looks to rebuild capabilities destroyed by Israel, sources say

Middle East Eye

Iranian Media Says Israel Suffered Loses Worth $3 Billion In Missile Attacks By Iran

The Times of India

Iran's president accuses Israel of assassination attempt, says Tehran open to dialogue with US

Pezeshkian blamed Israel for the collapse of talks that were in place when Israel began its strikes on Iran on June 13, starting a 12-day air war with Israel.

The Jerusalem Post

Pezeshkian says Iran open to dialogue, but finds it hard to trust US again

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian carried out an online interview with an American journalist, where he spoke of the 12-day war with Israel, and how Iran finds it increasingly difficult to trust the U.S. when it comes to diplomacy.

The Tehran Times

Not on Israel's Target List: The Iranian TV Channel Challenging Tehran

Haaretz

Iran’s president says open to dialogue with US after Israel war

Israel attacked Iran just days before Tehran and Washington were to meet for a new round of nuclear talks.

Aljazeera

Livestream: Iran hit Israel with “damage it has never suffered before”

The Electronic Intifada

Iran president says Israel attempted to assassinate him

Iran president says Israel attempted to assassinate him

Le Monde

Iranian president says Israel tried to assassinate him

The Guardian

Sunday, 6 July 2025

Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen; Iran-linked weapon sites bombed

The Times of India

Israel’s Deadly Assault on Iran Prison Incites Fury, Even Among Dissidents

The New York Times

Iran demands accountability for Israel and US after ‘war of aggression’

Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran’s military, nuclear and civilian sites, killing at least 935 people.

Aljazeera

Israeli-US attack on Iran violated UN charter: Araghchi at BRICS

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi strongly condemned the recent Israeli-American military assault against Iran during his remarks at the 17th BRICS Summit, describing it as a blatant violation of the United Nations Charter and an unlawful act of aggression.

The Tehran Times

Thousands of Iranian dissidents join anti-regime channel, exiled crown prince claims

Pahlavi launched the campaign on June 29, following the announcement of a ceasefire in the Israel-Iran War.

The Jerusalem Post

Iranian photographer Forough Alaei portrays life in Tehran during the war: 'Nothing will ever be the same again'

After the first Israeli bombings in Iran, Iranian photographer Forough Alaei left Tehran to take refuge with her family on the Caspian Sea coast. She documented those days when war plunged them into the unknown.

Le Monde

Iran’s supreme leader appears in public for first time since Israeli attack

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s attendance at ceremony follows speculation about his safety

Financial Times

How Israel's war against Iran enabled an assault on press freedoms

Palestinian journalists face worsening violence, harassment and censorship after last month's conflict

Middle East Eye

Iran’s Ali Khamenei makes first public appearance since Israel war

The Independent

Iran's supreme leader makes first public appearance since Iran-Israel war started

Iran' s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday made his first public appearance since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran began, attending a mourning ceremony on the eve of Ashoura.

NPR

A text, a Telegram link, then an offer of money: how Iran sought to recruit spies in Israel

Court documents suggest Israelis were asked to carry out missions that were at first modest but quickly escalated

The Guardian

Saturday, 5 July 2025

Khamenei Appears in Public for First Time Since Israel War Began

The long absence of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, from public life had fueled speculation about his health and threats to his life.

The New York Times

Iranian reformists request Israel's help with regime change

Several members of Iran's reformist movement reportedly requested Israel's support for a regime change process during the first week of Operation Rising Lion.

The Jerusalem Post

Iran Supreme Leader in first public appearance since Israel war

State TV showed footage of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei being cheered at a mosque ahead of a Shia festival.

BBC News

Iran's supreme leader makes first public appearance since Iran-Israel war started

Iran's supreme leader makes first public appearance since Iran-Israel war started

Le Monde

Five Israeli Military Bases Directly Hit by Iranian Missiles During War, Report Says

Haaretz

Iran's Khamenei makes first public appearance since Israel conflict; attends mourning event - video

The Times of India

Israel concealed information about Iran's destruction of five military sites, satellite images show

The Israeli authorities concealed information about Iran's destruction of five military facilities during the 12-day war, the British newspaper Daily Telegraph reported, citing an analysis of satellite data conducted in University of Oregon.

The Tehran Times

In Iran, Israel’s attack has shattered any trust in the west – even for those with no love of the state

The double standards and hypocrisy used to justify Israel’s aggression will not be forgotten here, or in other countries, says Hossein Hamdieh, a social researcher based in Tehran

The Guardian

Friday, 4 July 2025

‘Israel SURRENDERED To Iran’: Houthi Boss MOCKS Netanyahu After 12-day War Ends | Watch

The Times of India

77% of Iranians 'proud' of response to Israel: survey

TEHRAN - At least 77 percent of Iranians say they felt proud of the Islamic Republic's response to the recent Israeli aggression on Iran, according to a latest survey conducted by the research division of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).

The Tehran Times

In Israel's War, Jordan and Syria Became a Graveyard for Iranian Drones

Haaretz

The sirens have stopped with Iran, but the Israeli mind is still at war

The Jerusalem Post

Tehran: A map of military bases and strategic sites struck by Israel

For 12 days, starting on June 13, the Iranian capital was attacked with a wave of air strikes conducted by the Israeli army. As well as military targets, several residential buildings belonging to key regime figures and scientists were struck.

Le Monde

Mapping Israeli strikes on Iran’s air defences

A look at how Israeli strikes on Iran’s air defences paved the way for US bombers in their own operation.

Aljazeera

Supreme leader’s advisor reveals Mossad breach: Iranian press review

Meanwhile, authorities crack down on Afghan refugees over alleged Mossad link and reformist groups call for amnesty for political prisoners in the aftermath of the war with Israel

Middle East Eye

Nuclear Inspectors Leave Iran After Cooperation Halted With U.N. Watchdog

The withdrawal of international inspectors comes amid heightened concerns that Iran, battered by Israeli and U.S. strikes, may be driven to try to build a nuclear bomb.

The New York Times

Israel aims to maintain ‘aerial superiority’ over Iran

Defence minister instructs armed forces to devise ‘enforcement plan’ for ceasefire

Financial Times

“Are We At Risk?” Wave of ICE Arrests Strikes Fear in Iranian Communities

Iranian immigrants to the U.S. already faced higher scrutiny. After the U.S. waded into Israel’s war on Iran, ICE seems to be targeting them.

The Intercept

BBC Verify Live: Dramatic new footage emerges of strike on Tehran during Iran-Israel war

BBC News

Thursday, 3 July 2025

'Europeans are more wary than ever of a hastily negotiated deal between Washington and Tehran'

With the US president saying he has 'nothing to offer' Iran and Tehran refusing to negotiate with Israel's main ally, the diplomatic outlook for a negotiated solution remains extremely uncertain, writes Le Monde's Philippe Ricard in his column.

Le Monde

Israel did not achieve all its aims in Iran attack, says report; did Netanyahu's gamble backfire?

The Times of India

Philanthropist calls Bahrain Abraham Accords ‘unsung hero’ after Israel’s Iran strike

"As a Shia-majority country, it faces internal pressures that others do not. Yet, even after events like October 7, they didn’t waver," Rechnitz said.

The Jerusalem Post

Unguided and Indiscriminate: How Three Iranian Cluster Missiles Hit Seven Israeli Cities

Haaretz

After backing Israel, Iran’s self-styled crown prince loses support

Critics argue Reza Pahlavi’s monarchical ambitions and ties to Israel undermine his claims of advocating for democracy.

Aljazeera

Israel’s weird war clock: 12 days for Iran, 21 months in Gaza

Making peace with the Palestinians looks much harder than with Iran’s regime or Shias in Lebanon

The Economist

Turkey and Israel risk sliding towards confrontation

The fallout from the Iran war could end up igniting the region’s next great rivalry

Financial Times

The truth about Iran’s nuclear programme – podcast

After 12 days of bombing by Israel and the US last month, opinions vary about the extent of the damage caused to Iran’s nuclear facilities. Patrick Wintour and Rouzbeh Parsi explain why and what could happen next

The Guardian

Wednesday, 2 July 2025

Tehran offers minimal compensation for damage caused by Israeli strikes - report

No government official has commented on compensation plans for residents outside of Tehran, Iran International reported.

The Jerusalem Post

French detainees in Iran charged with spying for Israel

French detainees in Iran charged with spying for Israel

Le Monde

Israel Tried to Stop Iran's Doomsday Clock – but Ran Out of Time

Haaretz

IRGC reports operation against Israeli-linked sabotage elements in southeast Iran

TEHRAN – The Southeastern Regional Headquarters of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Forces announced that 52 members of a terrorist network involved in acts of sabotage were either killed or apprehended during a recent security operation in Khash County, located in Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan Province.

The Tehran Times

What is the Impact of 12-Day War on Iran – its Leadership and People?

Vali Nasr, a Majid Khaddouri professor of international affairs and Middle East Studies at Johns Hopkins University, and the author of Iran’s Grand Strategy: A Political History, talks about Iran's isolation from the western world and if they could face another wave of the war with Israel.

The Wire

The BBC isn’t telling the truth about Israel’s nuclear arms

The UK broadcaster is writing hundreds of articles on Iran’s budding nuclear programme while failing to inform the public about Israel’s actual nuclear weapons.

Declassified UK

How oil traders called the Middle East war

The oil market predicted the twists and turns of the Israel-Iran conflict

Financial Times

Iran’s SCATHING Ultimatum To Israel; Warns Of ‘Most Brutal Last War To Wipe Out’ Tel Aviv | Report

The Times of India

A Crackdown Inside Iran

July 1, 2025 • With a shaky truce between Israel and Iran holding, activists say the Iranian government is hunting for people it suspects of collaborating with Israel. Iranian state media reports hundreds have been taken into custody in the last two weeks and some are fleeing into neighboring countries, including Turkey. We hear from some.

NPR

Tuesday, 1 July 2025

Top Iran Official Survived Israeli Strike

The official, a rear admiral, was seen struggling to walk with a cane at a funeral procession this weekend for military commanders killed in the 12-day war.

The New York Times

Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi to convene summit of ‘national cooperation’ on Iran

Pahlavi has been actively supporting Iranian dissidents, particularly since Israel conducted Operation Rising Lion, striking Iranian military and nuclear facilities.

The Jerusalem Post

The Enrichment Imperative: A New Iran Nuclear Deal Is Inevitable for Israel, U.S.

Haaretz

Saudi Arabia's oil exports soar as kingdom tries to claw back market share

The oversupply in oil markets helped keep energy prices subdued during Israel-Iran conflict

Middle East Eye

A week into a pause in hostilities, Israel faces fallout of failed offensive against Iran

TEHRAN – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s vision of a swift and successful strike against Iran has turned into what many, including Israeli analysts, now describe as a strategic miscalculation of historic proportions.

The Tehran Times

What Israel’s attack on Iran means for the future of war

Aljazeera

Iran’s Chilling Warning To Israel At IRGC Commander Bagheri’s Funeral | ‘We Are Coming After You…’

The Times of India

French diplomat visits two French nationals detained in Iran

Until the visit, there had been no news about Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who have been detained in Iran since May 2022, after Israel bombed Iran's Evin prison on Monday, June 23, where they had been held.

Le Monde

Executions, arrests and paranoia: Inside Iran’s crackdown on its own people after Israeli strikes

The Independent

As the US and Israel’s War on Iran Backfires, the Global Order Pays the Price

From India’s point of view, it is important to accept that the country had no significant role in the events that unfolded in West Asia, except to underscore the Modi government’s pro-Israel position.

The Wire

In Gaza we watched Iranian missiles go by, heading for Israel. That war is over – it seems ours will never end

The Guardian

Monday, 30 June 2025

Survivor of Israel's Attack on Iran's Notorious Evin Prison Describes 'Slow Death'

Haaretz

Pakistani poet condemns Israel’s actions, emphasizes cultural security

TEHRAN – In a recent statement reflecting on Israel’s strikes on Iran, Pakistani poet and scholar Ali Kumail Qazalbash highlighted the nature of Israel and emphasized the importance of cultural and diplomatic approaches to resolving disputes.

The Tehran Times

How can Iranians rebuild while crackdowns intensify?

How are Iranians rebuilding after attacks from Israel and the US?

Aljazeera

Domestic gas price up 5% in July on Israel-Iran conflict impact

The Times of India

FedEx resumes Israel services, imposes surcharge on select routes

The exchange of missile fire between Israel and Iran had forced carriers to cancel or divert thousands of flights, shutting off much of the region's airspace.

The Jerusalem Post

From Iran-Israel Strikes to Russia’s War: How Conflicts Reshape Air Travel

Whether caused by a long war or brief skirmish, the closing of skies to air travel is having big effects on cost, convenience and safety.

The New York Times

Netanyahu says Iran war creates ‘new opportunities’ to free Gaza hostages

Comments by Israeli prime minister come as Donald Trump increases pressure on Israel and Hamas to strike deal

Financial Times

Iran: Executions soar following end of Israeli assault

New law makes it easier to target suspected spies as government cracks down on dissent

Middle East Eye

France, Germany and UK condemn 'threats' against UN nuclear watchdog head

Tehran has accused Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, of 'betrayal of his duties' for not condemning the Israeli and US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites.

Le Monde

Sunday, 29 June 2025

To Win the War With Iran, Netanyahu Must Reconcile With the Israeli Left

Haaretz

A transnational uprising: Humanity stands with Gaza and Iran

TEHRAN – Iran and Gaza have been front and center for global protesters in the past few days, who have been taking to the streets to condemn the Israeli regime’s unchecked aggression plaguing the region since October of 2023. 

The Tehran Times

Mossad trolls Tehran: ‘We’re following you back,’ Israelis taunt Iran’s generals

The Mossad message cautioned ordinary Iranians: “You may keep watching our content, but for your own safety, please avoid following the page or reacting to our posts.”

The Jerusalem Post

Israel’s Attack on Evin Prison Killed 71, Iranian State Media Report

The New York Times

Was the Iran war to establish Israel’s control over the Middle East?

Political scientist Vali Nasr warns that the US ‘doesn’t have a regime change option’ in Iran.

Aljazeera

Iran Hunts Down 'MOSSAD SPIES'; 'Drone Maker' Israeli Agent Arrested, 3 Others 'Executed'

The Times of India

Alone in Tehran, a young Iranian turns to ChatGPT and video games for comfort

A young shop manager living alone in Iran's capital was panicking during the war with Israel. Her family wasn't nearby. Her therapist had fled. So she turned to an AI chat bot.

NPR

Israeli court postpones Netanyahu appearance in corruption trial

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife are accused of accepting $260,000 in luxury gifts for political favors. His lawyers requested a two-week delay in testimony, citing security concerns after a ceasefire with Iran. Trump on Wednesday called the trial a 'witch hunt.'

Le Monde

Surging Iranian nationalism is an unintended consequence of Israel’s attacks

The Irish Times

Iran could restart enriching uranium in months, says nuclear watchdog head

Comments by IAEA’s Rafael Grossi follow week of conflicting claims about damage done by US and Israeli strikes

Financial Times

Iran says 71 killed in Israeli strike on Evin Prison

The strike damaged an administrative building at Tehran's most notorious jail for political prisoners

Middle East Eye

Don’t count on the Iran-Israel ceasefire lasting. What Netanyahu really wants is a forever war

Like Putin, Israel’s prime minister sees continuing destruction as an opportunity to boost support and outflank his enemies

The Guardian

How Biden Is to Blame for Israel and the U.S.’s 12-Day War Against Iran

Biden’s failure to reenter Obama’s nuclear deal helped create the risk for a potentially catastrophic U.S. war against Iran.

The Intercept

From Nakba to Nuclear Brink: How Trump and Netanyahu Made an Iranian Bomb Inevitable

By joining Israel’s illegal strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites and shielding Tel Aviv’s genocidal war in Gaza, Donald Trump has helped dismantle the last restraints on Tehran’s nuclear programme. Far from securing Israel, this reckless alliance has pushed the region closer to catastrophe, and made an Iranian bomb all but certain.

The Wire

Saturday, 28 June 2025

Why world media blaming Israel for US striking Iran is scary

The Jerusalem Post

Israel says Iran was building warheads capable of hitting London

‘James Bond’ operation that hit nuclear bunkers also wiped out programme to make regime ‘No 1 ballistic missile producer’, Foreign ministry claims

The Times

Israeli Agents Operated Inside Iran Years Before War on Nuclear Program, Report Details

Haaretz

Israel's primary target in war with Iran was police: Interior Minister

TEHRAN – In a televised interview Friday night, Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni announced that Iran’s law enforcement forces became a primary target of Tel Aviv’s 12-day war on Tehran, with nearly 150 police personnel martyred in attacks explicitly designed to "create internal chaos."

The Tehran Times

Jiski lathi, uski foreign policy! Five lessons from Iran-Israel conflict

The Times of India

'Iran's nuclear program, along with combative language and calls for Israel's elimination, symbolized resistance to the West'

'Iran's nuclear program, along with combative language and calls for Israel's elimination, symbolized resistance to the West'

Le Monde

Netanyahu claims victory over Iran – but polling shows many Israelis don't trust him

Israel's prime minister may be contemplating an early election, but he still faces corruption charges.

BBC News

Israel and U.S. Smashed Iran Nuclear Site That Grew After Trump Quit 2015 Accord

Nuclear experts say the president’s rejection of the restrictive deal forced him to neutralize an Iranian threat of his own making.

The New York Times

Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu weighs his next move after Iran war

Prime minister has sought to capitalise on domestic support for 12-day conflict to shore up his divisive premiership

Financial Times

Fetterman Voted With GOP to Make Sure Trump Can Attack Iran Again

Most Democrats rallied behind a war powers resolution in the Senate, but not the caucus’s most vocally pro-Israel member.

The Intercept

What next for Gaza as Israel’s shaky truce with Iran holds?

The Independent

Iran holds funeral for top military commanders and scientists killed by Israel

The Irish Times

Nowhere to run: The Afghan refugees caught in Israel’s war on Iran

Afghans stuck in Tehran represent a forgotten population in a conflict that has captured global attention.

Aljazeera

How will Israel’s war with Iran affect Benjamin Netanyahu’s future?

The Guardian

Friday, 27 June 2025

‘I’ve Basically Lost Everything’: The Aftermath of the 12-Day War

Mohsen Naghib-Hashemi, a graphic designer from Tehran, said his home and car were significantly damaged during the fighting between Israel and Iran. He described to The New York Times the challenges he faces in rebuilding his life.

The New York Times

Israel killed 30 Iranian security chiefs and 11 nuclear scientists, Israeli official says

Israel's air force struck over 900 targets, and the military deeply damaged Iran's missile production during the war that ended with a US-brokered ceasefire.

The Jerusalem Post

Unscathed by war, Gulf states look to capitalise on Israel and Iran's losses

For the first time in a generation, Arab rulers got to see how Israel fared in a conventional conflict. Now, their leverage has increased

Middle East Eye

Five academics and former diplomats on U.S. strikes, Iran and stability

June 27, 2025 • What 5 academics and former diplomats told Morning Edition about the U.S. strikes on Iran and fallout with Israel.

NPR

Battered by Israel, Iran May Seek an Alliance With the Gulf States

Haaretz

Israeli spies ‘in Iran for years’ before war on nuclear sites

New documents seen by The Times reveal Mossad has been gathering intelligence from within the enemy nation — and could still be doing so

The Times

US Burns $800,000,000+ To Save Israel From Iranian Missile Barrage | Shocking Details Out

The Times of India

The truce between Israel and Iran, protests in Nairobi, wildfires near Athens and the summer solstice at Stonehenge

The Guardian

Strindberg’s “Father” returns to stage with free performances in Tehran

TEHRAN – Swedish playwright August Strindberg’s 1887 tragic drama, “The Father”, has resumed performances at the Shahrzad Theatre Complex in Tehran following a pause caused by recent Israeli strikes on the Iranian capital.

The Tehran Times

The Iran threat will haunt the Gulf for years

As Israel and Washington celebrate, there is a sense of dread and uncertainty throughout the region

Financial Times

America’s role in the Middle East

Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, the United States helped to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. But how firm is it? And how stable are the leaders in Tel Aviv and Tehran?

The Economist

Two tribes: How Israel and Iran became enemies

The likelihood is that much of Iran’s nuclear capabilities remain intact, and despite calls for regime change there is no sign of Iranians rising up

The Irish Times

Ukraine fears US arms deliveries will be diverted to Israel

The aerial conflict between Iran and Israel has put heavy pressure on missile stockpiles and the production of surface-to-air missiles, which Ukraine already lacks to defend its airspace.

Le Monde

How Israel pulled off audacious ‘Red Wedding’ attack on Iran

The Independent

Thursday, 26 June 2025

BBC inside Iran state building hit by Israeli missile strike

The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from the ruins of an Iranian state TV building hit during the conflict with Israel.

BBC News

What We Know About the Fate of Iran’s Nuclear Program After Israeli and U.S. Strikes

President Trump’s claimed Iran’s capabilities were “obliterated.” The full extent of the damage is still emerging.

The New York Times

‘We wanted to eliminate Khamenei’: Israel’s Defence Minister Katz

Katz says Israel has ‘green light’ from US to attack Iran again if Tehran makes ‘progress’ with its nuclear programme.

Aljazeera

FirstFT: Iran’s uranium largely intact, early European intelligence suggests

Also in today’s newsletter, Israel halts deliveries of aid to north Gaza and EU officials call Merz ‘delusional’ for his auto tariff expectations

Financial Times

In Iran, relatives of detainees express concern after Israeli strike on Evin prison

In Iran, relatives of detainees express concern after Israeli strike on Evin prison

Le Monde

After Iranian Missiles Strikes, Israelis Now Fear Another Threat – This One in New York

Haaretz

'Israel got hit really hard:' Trump admits Iranian missiles decimated occupied territories

The Tehran Times

Israel’s military tech proved critical in war against Iran

The Jerusalem Post

Trump calls Netanyahu's corruption trial 'witch hunt' as he eyes progress on Gaza ceasefire

Trump's defence of Netanyahu comes after he lashed out at Israel to shore up the ceasefire with Iran

Middle East Eye

Khamenei Mocks US, Israel In First Victory Speech After Iran Truce Deal

The Times of India

This week’s most important political stories

A ceasefire holds between Iran and Israel, NATO leaders reach agreement to increase defence spending—and more

The Economist

In Tehran, we’re asking: what is this madness achieving for the people of Iran, Israel or the US?

The Guardian

Khamenei claims victory over Israel, says Iran ‘delivered a hand slap to America’s face’

Supreme Leader makes first public statement after end of Israel-Iran war

The Irish Times

Israel ‘not an ally’, says former British ambassador

Sir Richard Dalton tells Declassified the US and Israel pose greater threat to Middle East peace than Iran.

Declassified UK

Trump’s Show-Boating as the Author of the Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran is Likely to Impress No One

It is telling that major nations – including some US allies – have denounced Trump’s unprovoked bombing raids on Iran.

The Wire

Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Sensex rallies to over 8-month high on Iran-Israel ceasefire

The Times of India

Trump says he 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear programme. So does he need a deal?

Without an agreement, the US might have to constantly bomb Iran and rely on Israel to keep its air defences destroyed

Middle East Eye

Mapping Iran’s nuclear programme

American and Israeli strikes have done clear damage, but uncertainties remain about what has survived

The Economist

Trump Ended the Israel-Iran War With a Single Post. He Can Do the Same for Gaza

Haaretz

Iran moves to punish ‘spying’ as it proclaims victory over Israel, US

Aljazeera

Iran won, Israel lost

The Electronic Intifada

Trump teases new nuclear talks with Tehran, says ceasefire between Israel and Iran going 'very well'

The US president, speaking to reporters on Wednesday, said that Israel and Iran were 'both tired, exhausted' after 12 days of war, adding that talks with Tehran were planned for 'next week.' Trump also weighed in on Netanyahu's corruption trial, urging for Israel's 'Great War Time Prime Minister' to be exonerated after the conflict with Iran.

Le Monde

Iran delivered ‘hand slap to America’s face’, says supreme leader

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warns the US will ‘pay a heavy price’ in first remarks to the nation since the ceasefire between Israel and Iran was declared

The Times

Iranians and Israelis Begin Tense Return to Normal Life

As a cease-fire held for a second day, people in both countries were still haunted by the terrifying moments of a brief but intense war.

The New York Times

Exclusive: Israel planned false flag operation on US soil 

TEHRAN – Information obtained by the Tehran Times shows that Israel was plotting to carry out an explosion on U.S. soil and subsequently blame Iran, with the apparent aim of instigating a full-scale war between the United States and Iran. 

The Tehran Times

BRICS, With India on Board, Expresses ‘Grave Concern’ Over Strikes on Iran

Unlike with the SCO's statement condemning Israel's strikes, there is no indication that India distanced itself from BRICS's statement.

The Wire

How Iranians see the war: CT residents born in Iran express anger, hope

Hakakian, a Tehran-born, Jewish naturalized United States citizen who came to this country as a refugee 40 years ago at age 19, still has friends in Iran and relatives in Israel.

The Jerusalem Post

Satellite images reveal new signs of damage at Iranian nuclear sites

The latest imagery shows further damage following Israel's follow-up strikes on key facilities.

BBC News

Mixed bag for global markets as Israel-Iran tensions ease

The Irish Times

Martin Rowson on Donald Trump, the Israel-Iran war and the F-bomb – cartoon

The Guardian

Israel was once deterred from striking Iran. Now Netanyahu takes a victory lap

June 25, 2025 • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wanted to attack Iran for decades, but the U.S. and his own security chiefs deterred him. Now he's basking in the moment.

NPR

‘We want Tehran standing tall’: on the ground in Iran’s capital after Israel war

Businesses are reopening and residents returning to the city as shaky ceasefire brings an end to devastating 12-day conflict

Financial Times

Israel-Iran War, Escalation Pauses

Novara Media

The Latest: 7 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza as Iran-Israel ceasefire holds

The Independent

Tuesday, 24 June 2025

Iran's Quds Force chief Esmail Qaani alive, seen at rally in Tehran - report

The New York Times reported on Friday that Qaani was killed during an Israeli strike in Iran, citing an Iranian source.

The Jerusalem Post

Trump is seeking a quick US exit from Israel-Iran conflict. Will it work?

After bombing Iran, the US president announced a ceasefire. But it remains unclear whether his strategy will avert war.

Aljazeera

In Dubai, the Iranian diaspora experiences mixed emotions

Most Iranians who live in the Gulf Emirates oppose the government in Tehran; they feel torn between rejecting Israel's aggression and feeling satisfaction at seeing regime figures eliminated.

Le Monde

Most Britons view US as security threat after Trump’s election

Only Russia was perceived to be a greater threat, putting the US ahead of both Israel and Iran

Financial Times

Will Israel-Iran ceasefire hold? Analyst says both sides have strong incentives

June 24, 2025 • NPR's Michel Martin asks the Atlantic Council's Jonathan Panikoff whether a ceasefire agreement will stick between two countries that have spent decades antagonizing each other, Israel and Iran.

NPR

Cease-Fire Between Israel and Iran Appears to Hold After Trump Rebuke

The truce went into effect after pressure from President Trump and Qatar. Israel said its forces were now shifting their attention back to Gaza.

The New York Times

US intelligence report scales back claims on damage to Iranian nuclear facilities: Report

Israel says Iran's nuclear programme was set back years, but initial US battle assessment casts doubt on public comments

Middle East Eye

Trump Knows He Did Israel a Huge Favor in Iran. Will Netanyahu Pay Back With a Gaza Deal?

Haaretz

Behind the scenes of Trump’s ceasefire deal

From the US bombing Iran to intervention by Qatar — a timeline of how the fragile truce between Iran and Israel unfolded

The Times

Australia news live: Husic says Israel would be ‘outraged’ if regional neighbours acted like Netanyahu government did with strikes on Iran

The Guardian

12 days of fire: Iran ends 'adventurism war' imposed by Israel; Tel Aviv shifts back focus to Gaza

The Times of India

Trump has forced a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran

The Irish Times

MAGA backlash against Iran war turns into debate over Israel support

The Independent

How often do ceasefires in the Middle East work?

Donald Trump says he expects the Iran-Israel truce to last forever. Our analysis of more than 2,000 truces suggests that’s optimistic

The Economist

Everything you need to know about the Iran-Israel war

TEHRAN – The war between Iran and Israel appeared to grind to a halt on Tuesday, after a dizzying 12 days in which the world watched President Donald Trump demand the evacuation of Tehran's 10 million residents, threaten to assassinate Iran's Leader, advocate for "regime change," launch strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, and then claim he harbored no beef with the Iranian government and even wish for God to "bless Iran."

The Tehran Times

How a volatile 24 hours edged Iran and Israel to a ceasefire

From an attack on a US air base to a fragile ceasefire, this is how the Middle East conflict changed overnight.

BBC News

India Welcomes Iran-Israel Ceasefire, Role Played by US and Qatar

“There is no alternative to dialogue and diplomacy” in ending the region's conflict, the external affairs ministry said.

The Wire

Priti Patel slams Labour over Israel ties

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) –  Shadow Foreign Secretary Priti Patel accused the British government of freezing ties with Israel and failing to back US strikes on Iran. As reported by GB News, Priti Patel has criticised ministers for what she

The Parliament Politics

Monday, 23 June 2025

Trump says Israel and Iran have negotiated ‘complete’ ceasefire

The Guardian

How October 7 Is Shaping Support for Israelis Displaced by Iranian Missile Attacks

Haaretz

Israel-Iran conflict: Oil slides 6% after Iran's 'symbolic' strikes

The Times of India

Qatar mediated between Israel and Iran to reach ceasefire, source tells 'Post'

EXCLUSIVE

The Jerusalem Post

Israel-Iran day 12 as it happened: Fragile truce appears to take hold after Trump rebukes Israel and Iran; White House hits out at ‘leaked’ intelligence assessment on Iran strikes

Israel claimed ceasefire that went into effect on Tuesday morning had been broken by Tehran

Financial Times

Iran has not agreed to a ceasefire. Trump is lying again

TEHRAN - The Tehran Times understands that Donald Trump's claim of an incoming ceasefire between Iran and Israel is another one of the American president's lies aimed at pressuring the country.

The Tehran Times

Trump announces Iran and Israel have agreed to a 'complete and total ceasefire,' but Iran says 'as of now, there is NO agreement'

Trump announces Iran and Israel have agreed to a 'complete and total ceasefire,' but Iran says 'as of now, there is NO agreement'

Le Monde

Israel and Iran agree ‘complete and total’ ceasefire, says Donald Trump

The Irish Times

Trump says Israel and Iran have agreed to 'complete and total' ceasefire

US president says Israel and Iran will begin ceasefire within hours

Middle East Eye

Trump claims ceasefire reached between Israel and Iran

US president congratulates Iran and Israel on ceasefire deal, but neither country has confirmed agreement to end war.

Aljazeera

The Israeli military escalated attacks on Tehran.

The latest barrage hit a notorious prison in Iran and a building near a humanitarian aid facility.

The New York Times

Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Iran after attacks on US bases

The Times

With possible Iran-Israel ceasefire, Trump's high-risk strikes may pay off

Trump seems inclined to hold his fire as Iran's attack on US troops in Qatar caused no damage or casualties.

BBC News

In run-up to Iran air strikes Trump gorged on Fox News guests urging he join Israel’s war: report

The Independent

Self-Proclaimed “Peacemaker” Drags U.S. Into Another War

Heeding the request of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump dispatched U.S. warplanes to bomb Iran.

The Intercept

Qatar Temporarily Shuts its Airspace Amid Israel-Iran Conflict

The decision comes hours after the US urged its citizens in Qatar to “shelter in place until further notice”.

The Wire

Sunday, 22 June 2025

Israel-Iran day 11 as it happened: Donald Trump says Israel and Iran have agreed ceasefire; Tehran gave advance notice of strike against US military base in Qatar

US president outlines plans to end hostilities hours after Iran gave early notice of its plan to launch missiles at an American military base in Qatar

Financial Times

Bernard Hourcade, geographer: 'The war could trigger a resurgence of Iranian nationalism and patriotism'

The Israeli attack and the US airstrikes are seen in Iran as comparable to the intervention the United States led in 2003 against Iraq, explains the emeritus research director at the French National Center for Scientific Research.

Le Monde

Trump says Iran and Israel agree ceasefire plan

Israel has yet to comment officially on the ceasefire, while Iran says it will halt attacks if Israel does the same.

BBC News

Key players tangle at UNSC at ‘perilous turn’ of US-Israel-Iran conflict

Tensions soar at UN as Iran, allies condemn US military action, while US, Israel reject censure.

Aljazeera

Israel-Iran war: AI cancels Sunday’s Delhi to Frankfurt & Zurich flights due to airspace restrictions

The Times of India

India will ensure domestic fuel supply after US and Israel attacks on Iran

India's oil companies have supplies for several weeks and continue to receive energy supplies from several routes. They will take all necessary steps to ensure stability of supplies to their people.

The Jerusalem Post

Triumph Over Iran, Disaster on October 7: Netanyahu Picks When to Own Israel's Security

Haaretz

The American attacks allow Netanyahu to end the wars with Iran and in Gaza, says his predecessor

But, argues Ehud Olmert, it is far from clear that the Israeli leader will seize the opportunity

The Economist

US attack on Iran was carried out ‘in full co-ordination’ with Israel

The Irish Times

The unanswered questions raised by the US strikes on Iran

President Trump’s decision to join Israel’s offensive has made the situation more volatile and unpredictable

The Times

Young wushu champion martyred in brutal Israeli airstrikes

TEHRAN- Mehdi Ghaffari, a dedicated young wushu athlete from Khorramdarreh, Iran, was martyred in the latest wave of brutal and indiscriminate Israeli airstrikes. His death has sparked widespread grief across the Iranian sports community.

The Tehran Times

Why some key Tehran allies have stayed out of the Israel-Iran conflict

The Independent

Some Israelis Expect New Era After U.S. Strikes on Iran. Others Are Skeptical.

Both elation and fear were widespread in Israel amid uncertainty over what comes next.

The New York Times

Israelis hail US strikes on Iran and hope it will end the war 

Public backs Trump's intervention despite ongoing missile attacks 

Middle East Eye

Strikes on Iran and Israel, a hoisted yacht and Jaws rides again

The Guardian

US-Israeli War on Iran: Tactical Success May Not Add Up to Strategic Victory

In choosing bombs over diplomacy, Donald Trump has handed Israel a short-term win while setting fire to decades of global nuclear restraint — a reckless act of war that may haunt the Middle East and the world for years.

The Wire

Saturday, 21 June 2025

WATCH: Israeli strikes destroy three F-14 jets in central Iran, IDF targeting military sites

The strike on the three Iranian F-14s was carried out "in the heart of Iran," IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin said.

The Jerusalem Post

Believing Trump Is Nearing a Strike on Iran, Israel Sets Its Sights on Regime Change

Haaretz

Iran’s Missiles Rain On Israel: Tel Aviv In Panic As Sirens Wail, Fear Grips Streets

The Times of India

Iran is a direct threat to Britain — Israel’s fight is ours too

The Times

No U.S. Decision on Joining War Yet, Though It Could Come in Days, Israeli Officials Say

Israel on Saturday struck sites in southwestern Iran that would most likely be on any potential flight path used by U.S. warplanes on the way to attack a key Iranian nuclear facility.

The New York Times

What is the cost of the war between Israel and Iran?

Continuing strikes from both countries are draining their economies.

Aljazeera

Iran's civilians are terrorized by the attacks: 'Israel strikes everywhere, at any hour'

Iran's civilians are terrorized by the attacks: 'Israel strikes everywhere, at any hour'

Le Monde

Yemeni Armed Forces warn of Red Sea retaliation if U.S. joins Israeli attack on Iran

TEHRAN - The Yemeni Armed Forces have issued a firm warning against any joint U.S.-Israeli aggression targeting Iran, vowing a forceful response that could extend to American assets in the Red Sea.

The Tehran Times

An explosive moment of truth for Iran and Israel

A test of Trump’s nerves, Iranian resilience and Israeli overreach 

The Economist

Iran warns US involvement in Israeli attacks would be ‘very dangerous’

The Independent

Jordan urged to cancel Israel gas deal after supply halted amid Iran war

Campaigners urge Amman to cancel 15-year gas deal, saying Israel broke its obligations

Middle East Eye

Israel says it killed Iran's military coordinator with Hamas

Saeed Izadi had been in charge of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps's ties with Palestinian armed groups.

BBC News

Israel strikes Iran’s Isfahan nuclear facility as Trump weighs entering war

Crown jewel of Tehran’s nuclear programme at Fordow can only be destroyed with US bombs

Financial Times

Israel says it killed veteran Iran commander as both sides attack

Vladimir Putin quoted as saying Russia has repeatedly told Israel there is no evidence Iran is aiming to get nuclear weapons

The Irish Times

International Atomic Energy Agency resolution was weaponised against Iran

Unlike Iran, Israel is not a signatory to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons

The Mail & Guardian

Friday, 20 June 2025

Israel-Iran conflict unleashes wave of AI disinformation

Fake AI videos relating to the conflict have gained over 100 million views online, BBC Verify finds.

BBC News

WJC Israel head Sylvan Adams urges US President Trump to join war on Iran

“This is your Churchillian moment. Help rid the world of this scourge.”

The Jerusalem Post

MAGA is split over Israel and Iran. Which way will Trump go?

Could a US strike against Iran threaten support for President Donald Trump?

Aljazeera

Israel-Iran war: Donald Trump says Tulsi Gabbard was 'wrong' on Iran's nuclear programme; says 'my intelligence community was wrong'

The Times of India

What war in the Middle East means for your money

The Israel-Iran conflict will have global repercussions that will, in turn, hit our energy bills, savings, mortgages and growth

The Times

Israelis Stranded Abroad Amid Iran Conflict Rush to Return Home via Jordan

Haaretz

Tehran Balks at Negotiation Talks as Israel and Iran Trade Fire

During a U.N. Security Council meeting on Friday, Iran’s top diplomat said there was “no room for talking” until Israel stopped its attacks.

The New York Times

As Iran Makes Special Arrangements, Indian Evacuees Arrive In Delhi Aboard Charter Flights

Iran helped arrange the flights even as its airspace remains closed due to its conflict with Israel, a senior diplomat in India said.

The Wire

Maersk Haifa withdrawal signals Israel’s trade collapse under Iranian missiles 

TEHRAN – The Danish shipping giant Maersk announced Friday it would immediately suspend all vessel calls at Israel’s Port of Haifa, citing grave safety concerns following Iran's missile strikes against the regime, launched in self-defense. 

The Tehran Times

Israel warns of ‘prolonged campaign’ against Iran as Europeans push for truce

Foreign ministers hold Geneva talks in bid to end war and keep US out of conflict

Financial Times

Israeli forces push deeper into Syria as strikes with Iran enter second week

Residents decry 'savage' demolitions as Israeli soldiers advance further into Syria's southern Quneitra province

Middle East Eye

UK joins other nations in pulling embassy staff from Iran

On the eighth day of the war between Iran and Israel, the British ministry said it continued to call for de-escalation. Other nations that have suspended Tehran embassy operations include Australia, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, New Zealand, Portugal and Switzerland.

Le Monde

Iran and Israel trade attacks as Europe begins talks with Tehran

The Independent

Israel to switch focus of attack to Iran’s heavily protected south

The Irish Times

Israel Says 24 Killed in Iranian Attacks, Deplores Targeting of Hospital After Decimating Gaza Health System

Democracy Now!

Israeli media censors Iranian strike on cyberwarfare base

The Electronic Intifada

Thursday, 19 June 2025

United, American, Delta suspending flights to Middle East amid Israel-Iran conflict

The Independent

Israel’s Military Says Iran Struck Israel With Missile Armed With Cluster Munitions

Israel’s military accused Iran of using a type of weapon banned by more than 100 countries, though not by Iran or Israel. Experts said evidence offered support for the claim.

The New York Times

Leket Israel adapts strategy, buys, distributes meals for the needy amid Iran war

The Jerusalem Post

Scores of Indians stranded in Iran, Israel; anxiety stalks kin

The Times of India

Iran Has the Right to Advance Its Peaceful Nuclear Program: Hezbollah Chief

TEHRAN- Sheikh Naim Qassem, Secretary-General of Lebanon’s Hezbollah, declared that U.S. and Israeli pressure campaigns against Iran are based on “baseless pretexts,” stressing that Iran has the legitimate right to pursue its peaceful nuclear program under international law.

The Tehran Times

Inside the spy dossier that led Israel to war

We review its secret intelligence on Iranian nukes 

The Economist

What Israel has been doing in Gaza, while attacking Iran

Israel’s strikes on Gaza continue amid Iran conflict, killing hundreds of Palestinians in recent days.

Aljazeera

Diplomatic efforts continuing in bid to help Irish citizens in Iran and Israel

Simon Harris speaks to Saudi and Jordanian counterparts on ‘increasingly dangerous’ situation in Middle East

The Irish Times

The Goal of Israel's Operation Against Iran Should Be a Good Deal, Not Perpetual War

Haaretz

Trump to decide on US action in Israel-Iran conflict within two weeks

Trump's press secretary said the president believes there is a "substantial chance of negotiations" with Iran.

BBC News

Wards ‘completely demolished’ after Iran hits Israeli hospital

The Times

Muslim Brotherhood rallies around Iran, calls for Islamic unity against Israel

The group expressed its 'full support' for Iran following threats issued by US and Israeli officials against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Middle East Eye

Gulf monarchies hold rival Iran close as Israel conflict rages

Saudi Arabia, UAE and other states in region fear becoming targets for retaliation if US strikes Iran

Financial Times

Israel-Iran: Despite the assassination of top brass, Tehran's military is still operational

The current wave of targeted assassinations has nonetheless exposed counterintelligence failures within Iran's security services.

Le Monde

Israel made a "catastrophic mistake" by attacking Iran

The Electronic Intifada

Wednesday, 18 June 2025

‘Nobody knows what I’m going to do’: Trump embraces ambiguity towards Iran

The US president has signalled he may get involved in Israel’s fight against Iran but has not made a final decision.

Aljazeera

Israel-Iran conflict: This number could define outcome - The missile math explained

The Times of India

Israel strikes Arak nuclear site in Iran

Israeli jets target an inactive nuclear reactor while Iran hits Soroka hospital in the south of the country

Financial Times

If the U.S. joins Israeli attacks, Iran will retaliate ‘wherever we find the targets,’ an official says.

The New York Times

Trump says Putin has no business mediating between Iran and Israel

The US president said he spoke with the Russian president over the phone on Tuesday and said, 'Do me a favor... let's mediate Russia first, okay?' On Thursday, Putin said that a deal to end fighting between Israel and Iran was possible and he did 'not even wish to discuss' the idea Israel might assassinate Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Le Monde

Watch: Protect the world or avoid war? Americans divided on Iran conflict

President Donald Trump is weighing whether the US will join Israel's strikes on Iran as the two Middle Eastern countries continue attacks.

BBC News

Iran will never surrender, ayatollah tells Trump amid Israel conflict

The Times

War With Iran, Continued Gaza Fighting: Israel Is a Sick Lion, Not a Rising One

Haaretz

Exclusive: inside the spy dossier that led Israel to war

We review its secret intelligence on Iranian nukes 

The Economist

New type of Iranian missiles, previously undisclosed, reach occupied territories

TEHRAN – Iran has launched a barrage of missiles into the occupied territories as part of the latest phase of Operation True Promise III–this time sending missiles that sport a higher range and power in comparison to the ones that were used before in the course of last five days of conflict with Israel. 

The Tehran Times

Iran enters near total internet blackout as Trump remains cryptic over potential US strikes

Israeli attacks on Tehran kill an estimated 585 people by Tuesday, while Iran’s supreme leader calls US president’s rhetoric ‘absurd’

The Irish Times

Ukrainian child in Israel for Leukemia treatment killed in Bat Yam bombing, mother missing

Borik's mother, 30-year-old Maria Pashkorovia, is one of the handful of Israelis still considered missing following the Iranian attack on a Bat Yam residential building.

The Jerusalem Post

UK considers whether to support US if Trump joins Israel’s war on Iran

The Independent

Fighter jet parts sent through UK airport to Israel

Exclusive: As Israel uses F-35 fighter jets to bomb Iran and Gaza, we reveal parts for these warplanes were transported via London last month.

Declassified UK

Mosab Abu Toha: As Attention Shifts to Iran, Israel Ramps Up Killings, Starvation & Annexation in Gaza

Democracy Now!

Iran's medics fear 'another Gaza' as Israeli strikes overwhelm hospitals

Doctors and nurses in Tehran warn of a looming health system collapse under bombing and years of crippling US sanctions

Middle East Eye

Iran war: how Macron got caught in an Israeli trap

The war declared on Iran by Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has completely changed the stance of French diplomacy. A planned conference in New York that would have highlighted France's position on events in Gaza and the wider Palestinian situation was postponed, and French recognition of the state of Palestine currently seems to be on hold once more. Once again, Paris is back to showing public support for Israel. Mediapart's Ilyes Ramdani analyses the impact of the Israeli air strikes on the French president's Middle East diplomacy.

Mediapart

Israel Talking to Indian Officials on Evacuation of Nationals Amid Iran Conflict: Envoy

India's embassy in Tel Aviv has said that Indians looking to leave Israel “may like to avail of the land border crossing options”.

The Wire

Tuesday, 17 June 2025

Israel-Iran: Trump may consider joining Israel in striking Iran's nuke sites; report claims

The Times of India

Israel launches new attack on Iran’s nuclear programme

US President Donald Trump considering joining Israel’s military action

Financial Times

Russia fears another loss in Middle East from Iran's conflict with Israel

The longer Israel's military operation goes on, the greater the realisation that Russia has much to lose.

BBC News

Air ​raid​ sirens ​sound ​across ​​occupied territories as Iranian ​missiles reach Tel Aviv

​TEHRAN - Hebrew media sources reported that air raid sirens were activated across central and northern parts of the occupied Palestinian territories on ​early hours of ​W​ednesday ​a​s Iranian missiles were fired toward Israel in the latest phase of Operation True Promise III.

The Tehran Times

Sirens sound across Israel following Iranian attack, no injures reported

Multiple fires have broken out due to shrapnel hitting residential buildings in northern and central Israel.

The Jerusalem Post

Israel Says It Assassinated Iran’s Most Senior Military Commander

Maj. Gen. Ali Shadmani had been in the job for mere days. News of his death came as President Trump called for Iran’s “unconditional surrender” and threatened its supreme leader.

The New York Times

‘Not for you’: Israeli shelters exclude Palestinians as bombs rain down

Shelters are a lifeline in Israel from Iranian attacks, but Palestinian citizens of the country have been locked out.

Aljazeera

The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty explained

The document has come into sharper focus following Israel’s unprovoked attack on Iran

Middle East Eye

Supreme Leader, Alone: Iran's Khamenei Sees Inner Circle Hollowed by Israeli Strikes

Haaretz

Top MAGA pollster warns Republicans will lose the majority for ‘the next decade’ if Trump gets involved in Israel-Iran

The Independent

Inside the Iranian opposition, from a rapper to the Shah’s son

Israel’s attacks may have accelerated the overthrow of an unpopular regime. These are the dissidents that pose a threat

The Times

U.S. Intel Says Iran Isn’t a Nuclear Threat. Israel Wants the U.S. to Bomb It Anyway.

The U.S. is helping Israel wage war on Iran over its nuclear program. But U.S. intelligence says Iran is not building a bomb.

The Intercept

Without an exit strategy, Israel risks bringing destruction to its doorstep in a war of attrition against Iran

The Irish Times

By attacking Iran, Netanyahu stakes his political survival

As he launches Israel into another conflict, the prime minister is taking the risk of a drawn-out stalemate.

Le Monde

Break Silence on Israel's 'Barbarism' in Palestine, Iran: J&K CPI(M) Urges Centre

'We are holding this token protest so the world knows that the people of Kashmir and our country are standing with the voices who speak against barbarism in Iran and Palestine.'

The Wire

Monday, 16 June 2025

The Take: How close are Iran and Israel to full-scale war?

As Tehran evacuates, an unpopular Iranian government must win over a panicked public facing an all-out war.

Aljazeera

'Israel acted as an ally of the Iranian people,' dissident journalist tells 'Post'

Exclusive

The Jerusalem Post

Trump fires back at Tucker Carlson over Israel-Iran attack swipe

The Independent

Netanyahu wants regime change in Iran. Is Trump on board?

With no guarantee of what would follow a potential Israeli assassination of Khamenei, it may not be a gamble the White House is likely to take

Middle East Eye

Israel strikes Iran state TV as Trump says Tehran should be evacuated

The missile hit as a presenter criticised Israel live on air, while Iran has threatened ‘the largest and most intense missile attack in history’

The Times

Tuesday Briefing: Israel Attacked Iranian State TV

Plus, China’s soft-power toy.

The New York Times

Israel-Iran conflict: India starts evacuating students from Iran; 100 reach Armenia border

The Times of India

FirstFT: Iran will only agree to talks if Israel stops bombing, diplomats say

Also in today’s newsletter, Trump says it was ‘big mistake’ to exclude Russia from G7 and China’s industrial output growth slows

Financial Times

With Iran-Israel Conflict In Fourth Day, Many Indians in Tehran Bussed Out, Some Remain Stranded

Internet issues meant some were unable to receive information on time. Meanwhile, others still headed to Iran's borders on their own.

The Wire

Iran missiles hit Israeli Weizmann Institute of Science

The Tehran Times

Iran and Israel broaden attacks as Trump urges ‘everyone’ to evacuate Tehran

Iran threatens to leave nuclear weapons treaty and tells UN Security Council its strikes on Israel are self-defence

The Irish Times

Israel’s race to kill Iran’s nuclear dream

If it fails the regime could make a frantic dash for a bomb

The Economist

Interceptions Don't Come Cheap: Iran's Missile Barrage Spikes Israel's Air Defense Costs

Haaretz

'I don't want Tehran to turn into Gaza': Iranians on Israeli strikes

Iranians say they are caught between their country's regime and Israeli destruction as the conflict intensifies.

BBC News

Israeli strikes on Iranian oil and gas sites plunge markets into uncertainty

On Saturday, the Israeli army hit two oil sites near Tehran and a gas production complex in the south. Oil prices had already jumped more than 10% on Friday.

Le Monde

Government worried about safety of South Africans in Iran

The ministry of international relations called for the de-escalition of the conflict between Israel and Iran

The Mail & Guardian

Sunday, 15 June 2025

'Sometimes they have to fight it out': Trump says Iran-Israel will fight before peace; offers to help

The Times of India

224 have been killed in Israeli strikes on Iran

TEHRAN - Hossein Kermanpour, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Health, announced on Sunday that the consequences of the “false slogan” claiming that “Israel targets only military sites and has no quarrel with the Iranian people” have proven to be tragically unfounded.

The Tehran Times

How is Iran still launching missiles at Israel despite Israeli airstrikes? - explainer

According to IDF assessments, Iran began the current conflict with approximately 2,000 ballistic missiles of varying ranges and warhead types.

The Jerusalem Post

Trump told Israel not to kill Iran's supreme leader - report

Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that assassinating Khamenei was not a good idea, according to CBS.

BBC News

Who are Iran’s new top military leaders after Israel’s assassinations?

Iran has been forced to replace several military leaders, including the head of the army and the IRGC.

Aljazeera

Will Israel’s strikes on Iran bring about a regime change?

Binyamin Netanyahu’s government touts a new, pro-US state while its military insists destroying missile capability is the only aim

The Times

FirstFT: Israel-Iran conflict intensifies with new missile attacks

Also in today’s newsletter, Renault’s chief steps down and Aukus review rattles allies

Financial Times

Israel appears to have destroyed a refueling plane in Iran’s far east, satellite imagery and video shows.

The New York Times

Trump’s three excruciating choices on Iran

Israel started the Iran war. Only America can finish it

The Economist

Israel and Iran at War: 'The Missile Hit and We Waited to Die'

Haaretz

Iran warns of 'devastating response' to Israel attacks

Iran warns of 'devastating response' to Israel attacks

Le Monde

Trump rejected Israeli plan to kill Iran’s supreme leader, reports say

The Independent

As Indians In Iran, Israel Brace Themselves Amid Conflict, Situation ‘Too Dangerous’ For Evacuations

Even as many Indians are keen to be evacuated, officials said such movement was not possible with ‘bombs and missiles going off’.

The Wire

Iranian strikes expose lack of shelters for Palestinian citizens of Israel, residents say

Four Palestinian citizens of Israel were killed and dozens more wounded after a missile struck their home in the northern town of Tamra

Middle East Eye

War between Israel and Iran expected to continue for at least a fortnight

Donald Trump’s moves in the coming days will be critical in shaping the direction of the war

The Irish Times

Saturday, 14 June 2025

'Operations will intensify:' IRGC unleashes new wave of strikes against Israel 

TEHRAN – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has launched a new wave of retaliatory operations against the Zionist regime, striking critical energy and military facilities while intercepting dozens of hostile aircraft. 

The Tehran Times

The question now for Iran and Israel: who can take more pain?

Doubts remain about how hard Israel can hit Tehran’s nuclear programme but there is room for escalation — and the risk of a grave miscalculation

The Times

'The deepest we have struck in Iran': Defrin updates Israel has struck hundreds of Iranian targets

Defrin "could not disclose" whether Khamenei is one of Israel's strike targets when asked by a reporter.

The Jerusalem Post

Israel Stunned Iran, but Needs U.S. to Shape a Clear Exit Strategy

Haaretz

Iran launches fresh missile barrage on Israel: Tel Aviv hits back with airstrikes

The Times of India

Iran launches another round of missiles at Israel in retaliation for attacks

Videos seen by Middle East Eye show scores of fires and plumes of smoke in Haifa after missiles target northern Israel and Tel Aviv

Middle East Eye

Iran strikes Israel with new missile, drone attack; Israel bombs Tehran

Israel intensified its military campaign against Iran, targeting key civilian infrastructure.

Aljazeera

Israel Expands Attack to Include Iran’s Oil and Gas Industry

Iran has been battling an acute energy crisis for months because of gas shortages, and repairing any damage would both be costly and take significant time.

The New York Times

UK sending more RAF jets to Middle East

Sir Keir Starmer said aircraft are being deployed amid intense fighting between Israel and Iran.

BBC News

Iran strikes leave Israelis shaken but resolute

Locals in Rishon Le Zion were jolted by the level of destruction but support Netanyahu’s attack on Iran

Financial Times

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 16 as war rages on after the opening of a new front with Iran

The Independent

Israel thwarts Iranian retaliation and continues military offensive

The barrages of missiles fired by Iran in response to Israel's Thursday night attack left at least three people dead and 70 wounded on Israeli territory on Friday.

Le Monde

As SCO Condemns Israel for Attack on Iran, India Dissociates Itself from Statement

The SCO statement did not indicate that any member had dissociated from it. However, India issued a separate statement almost concurrently, clarifying that it was not part of the SCO’s decision-making on this matter.

The Wire

Netanyahu and Trump Are Trying to Have It All

With Israel’s attack on Iran, Netanyahu can distract from his many crises at home. Trump can appease both his faux anti-war backers and the hawks.

The Intercept

Iran and Israel exchange strikes with several explosions heard overnight

Escalation of conflict comes after Israel launched its biggest-ever air offensive against Iran

The Irish Times

Friday, 13 June 2025

'Strategic sites' hit as new wave of Iranian ballistic missiles reach Israel

TEHRAN - New volleys of Iranian ballistic missiles reached Israeli-occupied territories early Saturday morning, following initial launches hours earlier. Reports suggest Israelis were caught off gaurd as they believed Iran had wrapped up its retaliatory operation dubbed Operation True Promise 3.

The Tehran Times

Watch: Iran launches massive missile attack on Israel; explosions rock cities

The Times of India

Iran launches retaliatory airstrikes against Israel

Missiles targeted Tel Aviv, with at least one getting past the Iron Dome air defence system and injuring at least 40 people

The Times

Radiation Risk From Israel’s Strikes on Iran Nuclear Sites Is Low, for Now

The radiological threat from the targets of the earliest attacks are relatively minor.

The New York Times

Iran accuses Israel of igniting conflict many fear will engulf region

The Independent

Tracking the Israel-Iran war

The latest data and maps on the conflict

The Economist

Israel attack on Iran tests Trump promise not to be dragged into war

Most key lawmakers of Trump's Republican Party quickly rallied behind Israel, whose prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is a hero for many on the US right and has long called Iran an existential threat. But Trump's populist 'America First' base has been skeptical.

Le Monde

UN officials urge Israel, Iran to show ‘restraint’ at emergency meeting

Iran’s UN envoy told Security Council Israel’s attack amounts to ‘declaration of war’ and promised a ‘decisive’ response.

Aljazeera

Arab media reactions vary widely following Israeli strikes on Iran

Many Arab outlets dismissed Israel’s posture of operational independence in the strikes on Iran, with Al Jazeera Arabic describing Israel as the West’s ‘crazy friend'

The Jerusalem Post

These questions are often ignored in the Israel-Iran story. We asked a panel of experts

Five experts spoke to Middle East Eye to address deniability, impunity, and the laws of war

Middle East Eye

Iran launches strikes following attacks from Israel

The Irish Times

Livestream: Iran strikes back after Israeli attack

The Electronic Intifada

Army Chief, Top IRGC Commander: The Iranians Killed in Israel's Opening Salvo

Haaretz

As Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates, Modi Speaks of Need for 'Early Restoration of Peace'

Late on Friday, Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel, many of which were seen flying over the coastal city of Tel Aviv.

The Wire

What satellite imagery and verified video tell us about the Israeli strikes on Iran

Israel's wave of strikes against Iran, which began on Thursday night, has continued through today. BBC Verify's Merlyn Thomas has been examining footage of the attacks and the damage they've caused.

BBC News

Why Israel chose to strike Iran now

In attacking, Netanyahu has short circuited the debate in Washington and started a possible new cycle of escalation

Financial Times

Did Israel Just “Blow Up” Trump’s Bid For an Iran Nuclear Deal?

On Thursday, Trump said he worried a strike might sink negotiations — or maybe it would help! What Netanyahu wants seems obvious.

The Intercept

Thursday, 12 June 2025

Israel could strike Iran as soon as Sunday, WSJ reports

The newspaper cited a senior Israeli official as saying a strike could come as soon as Sunday unless Iran agrees to halt production of fissile material, which can be used to make an atomic bomb. 

The Jerusalem Post

Trump warns of ‘chance of massive conflict’ amid Israel-Iran tensions

US president says Israeli strikes on Iran are possible, but he reiterates preference for diplomatic deal with Tehran.

Aljazeera

Marjorie Taylor Greene rips Trump Mideast policy saying ‘Americans don’t want to bomb Iran’ for Israel

The Independent

U.S. Restricts Staff Travel in Israel in Anticipation of Israeli Strike on Iran

Haaretz

How might Iran retaliate? Scenarios after Israel attacks Tehran

US troops in the Middle East, shipping and oil facilities could be in Iran’s line of fire

The Times

Trump warns Israeli strike on Iran could ‘very well happen’

US president ratchets up pressure on Tehran ahead of crunch talks on nuclear programme this weekend

Financial Times

Why Israel May Be Considering an Attack on Iran

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to prevent Tehran from building a nuclear bomb, “one way or the other.” President Trump said he “does not want” Israel to attack.

The New York Times

Israeli strike on Iran is unlikely without green light from Trump

Washington-Tehran nuclear talks scheduled to continue as US deadline for deal expires

The Irish Times

US moves personnel out of the Middle East following Iranian threats

Donald Trump also reiterated that he would not allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon, amid mounting speculation that Israel could strike Tehran's facilities.

Le Monde

Wednesday, 11 June 2025

Israel completes preparations for operation against Iran - report

A source familiar with the details told the Post there is "definitely a chance" that a sixth round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran will not take place.

The Jerusalem Post

Trump says US military families can leave parts of Middle East

Tensions are rising between US, Israel and Iran over the latter’s nuclear programme

Financial Times

US to partially evacuate embassy in Iraq as Iran tensions rise

Israel ready to launch operation in Iran, the BBC's partner CBS reports

BBC News

Tuesday, 10 June 2025

Israeli 13-year-old Boy Arrested on Suspicion of Spying for Iran

Haaretz

Iran warns of ‘proportionate’ response as IAEA mulls censure

Iran-US talks over Iranian nuclear file are less friendly and Israel is threatening to attack Iran’s nuclear sites.

Aljazeera

Iranian media teases contents of alleged stolen Israeli nuclear documents

The documents claim to reveal an “illegal” secret nuclear weapons program in coordination with American and European institutions. 

The Jerusalem Post

Monday, 9 June 2025

Trump says Iran's proposal 'unacceptable' as Tehran touts intel on Israeli nukes

Trump says he wants a nuclear deal that strips Iran of the ability to enrich uranium

Middle East Eye

Israel Advancing Preparations for Iran Strike Amid Obstacles in U.S.-Tehran Talks

Haaretz

Israeli attack could drive Iran to seek nuclear weapons, IAEA chief warns

Head of nuclear watchdog warns Israeli strike may harden Iran’s resolve on nuclear arms as diplomacy stalls.

Aljazeera

Gathered intel enables Iran to immediately counter Israeli attack, Iranian official says - report

In a statement, the council warned that any future Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear facilities would be met with retaliation targeting Israeli nuclear sites using the intelligence gathered.

The Jerusalem Post

Iran to present counterproposal to US in nuclear talks

Tehran urges international community to press for Israeli nuclear disarmament

The Irish Times

IAEA chief says information obtained by Iran 'seem to refer' to Israeli nuclear research site

The Independent

Sunday, 8 June 2025

Iran says Israeli ‘treasure trove’ of secret documents to be unveiled soon

Aljazeera

'Iran is my biggest concern,' IAEA nuclear chief Grossi says

Grossi claimed that Israel's threats against the Islamic Republic imply that "the Iranian thing has incredible potential to become catastrophic."

The Jerusalem Post

Saturday, 7 June 2025

Iran Claims It Obtained Sensitive Israeli Nuclear Documents

Haaretz

Thursday, 5 June 2025

What is stopping Israel from bombing Iran's nuclear sites?

US confident Israel could set Iran's nuclear programme back 'a few years', but Netanyahu's fear of Trump holds him back, experts say

Middle East Eye

Wednesday, 4 June 2025

A Film About Iran's Islamic Revolution That Also Serves as a Warning About Israel

Haaretz

The retaliatory cycle has Iran and Israel firmly in its grip

Financial Times

Tuesday, 3 June 2025

The night Iran’s missile spectacle rattled Israel

Financial Times

Israel Can't – and Won't – Attack Iran's Nuclear Sites on Its Own

Haaretz

Sunday, 1 June 2025

Iran gives few clues as region awaits military response to Israel

Financial Times

Saturday, 31 May 2025

Israel's Netanyahu Says Int'l Community 'Must Act Now to Stop Iran' After IAEA Report

Haaretz

Friday, 30 May 2025

Iran’s Response to the Death of Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has declared that the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah will “not go unavenged,” following his assassination in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut. Khamenei announced five days of mourning in Iran for what he termed the

The Parliament Politics

Saudi Arabia Warned Iran to Reach Nuclear Deal With Trump or Risk Israeli Strike

Haaretz

Thursday, 29 May 2025

Israeli Attack on Iran's Nuclear Sites Would Happen in a Far Less Favorable Middle East

Haaretz

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Don't: Israel Must Not Attack Iran

Haaretz

Trump warns Netanyahu off Iran strike as nuclear talks continue

US president says an Israeli strike ‘would be inappropriate to do right now because we’re very close to a solution.’

Aljazeera

Trump warns Netanyahu not to strike Iran as US holds talks with Tehran

American president’s comments signal tensions with ally Israel

Financial Times

Trump confirms he told Israel’s Netanyahu to stand down on Iran strike

The Independent

Trump says he warned Israel against attack on Iran as nuclear deal ‘very close’

The Guardian

As Trump seeks Iran deal, Israel again raises possibility of strikes on nuclear sites

At the core of the tension between Netanyahu and Trump is their differing views of how best to exploit Iranian weakness

The Irish Times

Israeli Jets Strike Yemen’s Main Airport Again After Houthi Attacks

Israel said the bombing of the airport, which was targeted for the second time this month, had destroyed the last plane used by the Iran-backed Houthi militia.

The New York Times

Monday, 26 May 2025

Trump: U.S. Asked Israel to Stop Gaza War 'As Quickly as Possible,' Optimistic on Iran

Haaretz

Sunday, 25 May 2025

Netanyahu vows retaliation after Iran fires barrage of missiles at Israel

Financial Times

Friday, 23 May 2025

Lebanon Moves to Disarm Palestinian Groups, a Test Run for Hezbollah

After war with Israel weakened Iran-backed militias, including Hezbollah, Lebanon’s government has moved to assert its authority over armed groups.

The New York Times

Threat of Israeli strikes looms over US-Iran nuclear talks

The Times

West warns Iran not to hit back as Israel launches revenge strikes

The Independent

Thursday, 22 May 2025

Iran would view US as ‘participant’ in any Israeli attack on its nuclear sites

The Guardian

Iran says will hold US responsible for any Israeli attack on nuclear sites

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warns Israel will receive a ‘devastating and decisive response’ if it attacks Tehran.

Aljazeera

Can Israel destroy Iran’s nuclear facilities by itself?

Financial Times

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

Netanyahu Blocked Israeli Military Attack Capabilities Critical for War With Iran

Haaretz

Israel ‘preparing for strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities’

The US is negotiating a nuclear agreement with Iran but some in Israel fear it could stop short of dismantling Tehran’s programme

The Times

When the U.S. and Israel Bomb the Houthis, Civilians Pay the Highest Price

Military strikes in Yemen and sanctions targeting the Iran-backed militia have compounded a humanitarian crisis in the poorest country in the Middle East, officials say.

The New York Times

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

U.S. Intel Suggests Israel Preparing Strike on Iran's Nuclear Facilities, CNN Reports

Haaretz

Ramaphosa to face into a storm when he meets Trump, whose list of grievances against South Africa is long

US president unhappy at plight of Afrikaners, Pretoria’s court case against Israel and its ties with ‘rogue’ states like Iran

The Irish Times

Monday, 19 May 2025

Trump Says Nuclear Deal Sent to Tehran; Iran Slams U.S. Hypocrisy over Its Arming of Israel’s Genocide

Democracy Now!

Asked to Burn Forest, Recruit Friends: Israeli Teen Charged With Aiding Iranian Agent

Haaretz

Sunday, 18 May 2025

Israeli Teen Arrested for Allegedly Spying for Iran on ex-PM Bennett

Haaretz

US policy shifts on Syria, Yemen, Iran – but not Israel

US President Donald Trump talks about starvation in Gaza, but is the US willing to impose consequences on Israel?

Aljazeera

Trump rebuffs Netanyahu and gambles on a deal with Iran

Israel’s prime minister tied his country’s fate to Donald Trump. Now America is talking to its enemy

The Economist

Trump Shrugs Off Netanyahu on Gulf Tour

On Iran, Gaza, Syria and Yemen, President Trump is moving ahead without Israel, reshaping decades of foreign policy.

The New York Times

Friday, 16 May 2025

Trump and Gulf monarchs see eye to eye in the Middle East

A nuclear deal with Iran, a ceasefire in Gaza, the lifting of sanctions against Syria. Trump's strategy seems to align with the Gulf monarchs' model: Stability, security through development and the promise of billions of dollars in investments in the United States. Israel, isolated, finds itself caught off guard.

Le Monde

Thursday, 15 May 2025

Gaza, Syria, Iran: Israel Leaves Itself Out in the Cold as Trump Redefines the Middle East

Haaretz

Netanyahu downgraded to spectator on Trump’s Middle East tour

US president bypasses Israel as he eyes Gulf billions, meets Syrian leader and pursues détente with Iran

Financial Times

Trump's initiatives on Gaza, Yemen and Iran challenge Netanyahu

By negotiating directly with Hamas, much to the dismay of the Israeli prime minister, Washington secured the release of American national Edan Alexander.

Le Monde

Tuesday, 13 May 2025

Trump’s patience with Netanyahu is running out

The US is pursuing its own objectives and cutting Israel out of dealmaking with Iran and Saudi Arabia

Financial Times

Saturday, 10 May 2025

Israeli army says it 'intercepted' missile launched from Yemen

On Sunday, the Iran-backed group hit the area of the Tel Aviv airport in a rare missile fire that had penetrated Israeli air defenses.

Le Monde

Friday, 9 May 2025

Fourth Iranian man arrested in London terror probe

The investigation is separate to an alleged plot to target the Israeli embassy in London.

BBC News

Iranian terror suspects ‘targeted Israeli embassy in London’

Cell was in final stages of planning for attack on Israeli diplomatic mission, people familiar with investigation say 

Financial Times

Inside the US rift over Middle East as Trump heads to his ‘happy place’

The president visits the Gulf next week before Israel’s deadline for a Hamas ceasefire deal, with his cabinet split between hawks and doves on Iran

The Times

Thursday, 8 May 2025

Dissidents in UK warn of growing Iran danger amid alleged Israel embassy plot

The Guardian

Israel's Defense Chief Threatens Strikes in Iran if Houthis Continue Firing at Israel

Haaretz

Wednesday, 7 May 2025

Iranians arrested in counter-terrorism raids allegedly targeted Israeli embassy

The Guardian

Israeli embassy in London was target of suspected terror plot, BBC understands

Five Iranian men were arrested on Saturday over an alleged plan to target "a specific premises", police say.

BBC News

Iranian terror suspects ‘targeted Israeli embassy in London’

Eight men arrested in police raids at the weekend were allegedly plotting to attack the building in London

The Times

Sidelined on Iran and the Houthis, Israel Needs a Gaza Breakthrough to Win a Trump Visit

Haaretz

Can Trump reset Iran ties, despite Israel’s best efforts to thwart it?

Donald Trump pushed out national security advisor because he was reportedly coordinating Iran bombing plans with Israel.

Aljazeera

Israel Downs Drone as Houthis Vow to Continue Tit-for-Tat Strikes

Israel said it had intercepted an unmanned vehicle a day after President Trump said the U.S. would step back from conflict with the Iran-backed group.

The New York Times

Tuesday, 6 May 2025

Iran calls for US to withdraw support for Israeli strikes on Yemen

The Guardian

Israel Bombs Yemen’s Main Airport in Retaliation for Houthi Strike

The airstrikes on the capital, Sana, came days after the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen fired a missile that struck near Israel’s main airport.

The New York Times

Monday, 5 May 2025

Israel bombs Yemen’s Hodeidah port after attack near Tel Aviv

Air strikes come a day after the Iran-aligned Houthis fired a missile that struck near Israel’s main airport.

Aljazeera

Israel steps up military operations and threats against Gaza, Syria and Iran

Israel is preparing for a new large-scale attack on the Gaza Strip, intensifying its operations in Syria amidst sectarian tensions and threatening Iran's Houthi allies in Yemen, following a missile strike that hit Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport.

Le Monde

Sunday, 4 May 2025

Israeli jets bomb Yemen capital, ‘destroying Houthi airport’

Attacks are response to missile strike by Iran-backed rebels on Ben Gurion airport

The Times

Israel’s Netanyahu vows response to Iran after Houthi attack on airport

Attack claimed by Houthis temporarily halts air traffic at Israel’s busiest airport and triggers air raid sirens.

Aljazeera

Netanyahu: Israel Will Strike Houthis' 'Iranian Terror Masters' at Time of Its Choosing

Haaretz

Saturday, 3 May 2025

The Houthis have the upper hand. This is why

Despite concerted American efforts, the Iran-backed Yemeni group continues to launch missile attacks against Israel and ships in the Red Sea

The Times

Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Iran executes man accused of helping Israel kill colonel in Revolutionary Guards

The Guardian

Iran hangs man convicted of spying for Israel

Mohsen Langarneshin was convicted of aiding Mossad operations for two years, including the killing of an IRGC colonel.

Aljazeera

Tuesday, 29 April 2025

Israeli Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Iran Plot to Kill Top Israeli Officials

Haaretz

Monday, 28 April 2025

Bibi’s big gamble throws Israel into a long fight

Despite ferocity of the attacks, keeping Iran nuclear-free is likely to require cycles of future war or years of diplomacy

The Times

Trump Signals Progress Toward Iran Deal, Leaving Israel on the Sidelines

Haaretz

Iran accuses Israel of seeking to disrupt nuclear talks with US

Israel reiterates demand Iran’s nuclear programme be dismantled after Tehran and Washington report positive third round.

Aljazeera

Sunday, 27 April 2025

Israel's Netanyahu calls for 'dismantling' Iran's nuclear infrastructure

In a speech in Jerusalem on Sunday, the Israeli prime minister insisted that any deal with Tehran must also address its ballistic missile capabilities.

Le Monde

Friday, 25 April 2025

Israel’s strikes against Iranian nuclear sites

The Times

Trump and Netanyahu present united front as Iran nuclear talks set to resume

The US president insisted that he and his Israeli counterpart are on the 'same side of every issue,' as Israel vows to act against Iran's nuclear ambitions despite renewed diplomatic efforts.

Le Monde

Report: Trump Says U.S. Will Join Israel in Attacking Iran if Nuclear Deal Not Reached

Haaretz

Thursday, 24 April 2025

US writers at growing risk of crackdown on free speech, says PEN America

China again biggest jailer of writers in 2024, followed by Iran – with Israel in fifth place, says organisation’s annual report

The Guardian

Iran to brief China as it accuses Israel of ‘undermining’ US nuclear talks

Tehran official’s Beijing trip comes before third round of talks with the US and follows consultations with Russia.

Aljazeera

Israel ‘was poised to strike Iran before Trump announced talks’

The Times

What Israel Can Learn About Trump's Iran Strategy After His Last-minute Tariff U-turn

Haaretz

Friday, 4 October 2024

Iran's leader defends strikes on Israel in rare public speech

BBC News