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Report: talks between US and Iran continue despite overnight strikes
Reuters says Qatari negotiators left Tehran on Thursday after talks with Iranian officials toward a deal that lasted into the early hours of the morning
News Agencies | 10:46 | 06.11.26
נשיא טורקיה ארדואן מציג תמונה מעזה בעצרת הכללית של האו"ם בניו יורק
Erdogan: Israeli strikes in Syria and Lebanon also threaten Turkey
Turkish leader warns Israel’s actions threaten the region, vows strong response if Turkish or Turkish-Cypriot rights are harmed, and references a potential joint Israel-Greece-Cyprus military force in the eastern Mediterranean
News Agencies, ynet | 13:43 | 06.10.26
Alleged spy’s escape in Lebanon exposes Israel’s shadow war inside Hezbollah
AP says Khaled al-Aydi fled, accused in an alleged Mossad plot, Hezbollah custody during Israeli strikes and disappeared, sparking a political dispute over who may have helped him leave Lebanon
AP | 09:58 | 06.10.26
מפגינים חות'ים בצנעא, בירת תימן, בתמיכה באיראן ובחיזבאללה
Iran clash emboldens Houthis as Yemenis warn of dangerous return to war
Yemeni sources say the Iran-backed group sees the clash as proof Tehran still backs its proxies, while civilians fear deeper isolation and retaliation
Lior Ben Ari | 09:00 | 06.10.26
Report: US-Iran talks narrowed to four nuclear issues before attacks
Talks centered on enrichment limits, Iran’s uranium stockpile, dismantling key nuclear sites and snap inspections, with the latest attacks raising doubts over whether negotiations can continue
ynet | 08:11 | 06.10.26
תיעוד: אדמירל בראד קופר מפקד פיקוד מרכז בצבא ארה"ב טס מעל מצרי הורמוז במסוק אפאצ'י
US Apache helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz, crew rescued safely
The New York Times reported that the cause of the crash was not immediately clear, with officials yet to say whether the aircraft was hit by Iranian fire, suffered a mechanical failure or encountered another problem
ynet | 07:16 | 06.09.26
בנימין נתניהו ג'וזף עאון
Lebanon’s president Aoun appeals to Israel: ‘Let’s sit and talk’
Amid Iranian threats and continued fire in southern Lebanon, President Joseph Aoun urges Israel on CNN: ‘Let’s talk. We are ready, willing and committed. Are you?’ Despite Hezbollah incitement, Beirut’s leadership is keeping direct negotiations alive and proposing a non-aggression deal
Reuters | 22:21 | 06.08.26
פעילות כוחות צה"ל במרחב הבופור
Hezbollah lawmaker embarrassed on live TV after IDF spokesman asks about Beaufort tunnels
Arabic-language IDF spokesman Avichay Adraee urged Lebanese channel Al Jadeed to ask Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah about the Beaufort after the IDF exposed what it said was a major tunnel network there; when the host relayed the question, Fadlallah angrily refused to answer
Lior Ben Ari | 21:32 | 06.08.26
שר הפנים של טורקיה מוסטפה צ'יפצ'י בדיון של מפלגת השלטון
Minister says Turkey will one day take control of Jerusalem
'With Allah’s help, these places will return to our rule and authority,' Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi says, adding he dreams of becoming governor of Jerusalem under Erdogan
Itamar Eichner | 18:32 | 06.07.26
תקיפות בדרום לבנון
Israel pauses offensive operations in southern Lebanon ahead of next round of talks
Ahead of the fifth round of Israel-Lebanon talks, an Israeli official said it is too early to write off the ceasefire, outlining Israel's conditions, a shift to defensive operations and a pilot program to test whether the Lebanese army can maintain control in southern Lebanon
Itamar Eichner | 23:04 | 06.06.26
US-Iran deal nears as Tehran demands billions and warns of wider war
Witkoff and Kushner consult nuclear experts on implementation plan as US denies Iranian claim it fired warning shots near Navy ships
Ron Crissy, News Agencies | 23:46 | 06.05.26
The Third International Dialogue of Civilizations and Tolerance Conference in Abu Dhabi
Women changemakers from across MENA gather in Abu Dhabi to advance regional dialogue
Delegates from across the Middle East and North Africa discuss peacebuilding, tolerance and cross-border partnerships, while a new study finds most women-led organizations in the region already engage in regional cooperation
ynet Global | 16:04 | 06.04.26
החרמת אתרים עלווים
Syria’s Alawites face boycott calls as post-Assad revenge campaign spreads
The 'I am not a tree' campaign urges Syrians to shun Alawite workers, doctors, shops and landlords, prompting warnings that post-Assad Syria is sliding into sectarian revenge and collective punishment
Lior Ben Ari | 12:57 | 06.04.26
Interim deal may leave Iran battered but not broken
A possible deal would reopen Hormuz and ease market pressure, but leave Iran’s enrichment, missiles and proxies largely intact, deepening Israeli fears that the core threats the war was supposed to address are only being deferred
Reuters | 19:33 | 06.03.26
משחתת צבא ארה"ב
US says forces struck Qeshm Island after Iranian attacks
CENTCOM says Iranian missiles failed to hit regional targets as Gulf hostilities flare, with Kuwait and Bahrain issuing alerts and diplomacy still stalled
Reuters | 02:43 | 06.03.26
כוחות יוניפיל בדרום לבנון
UN weighs more robust Lebanon force after UNIFIL
The proposals range from about 1,980 to 5,525 uniformed personnel and include continued monitoring along the Blue Line, with drones, radar, helicopters and satellite imagery considered to boost oversight
Reuters | 02:34 | 06.03.26
כבלי רחפנים אופטיים במושב זרעית
Hezbollah's nighttime FPV drones raise alarm in IDF: 'They keep improving'
Even before Staff Sgt. Michael Tyukin and Staff Sgt. Adam Tzarfati were killed, the IDF feared Hezbollah could equip fiber-optic FPV drones with thermal sensors; officials say the group is improving its capabilities, while a US expert warns Israel may have to rethink how its forces operate at night
Elisha Ben Kimon, Eitan Glickman | 10:01 | 06.02.26
תושבים עוזבים את אזור הדאחייה בביירות
IDF issues rare Dahieh evacuation warning as Beirut residents flee Hezbollah stronghold
Israeli official says strike decision was coordinated with Washington after Hezbollah rejected Rubio’s ceasefire push, prompting US to drop objection to Dahieh attacks
Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner, Elisha Ben Kimon | 17:35 | 06.01.26
פעילות כוחות חטיבה 810 בלבנון
The IDF operation and Beaufort clashes that sparked Hezbollah's expanded rocket fire
As the US weighs a possible halt to the fighting, Israeli forces are pressing deeper into Lebanon, crossing the Litani River and launching an operation north of it; the military says it has secured the area and established river crossings, while Lebanese reports say Israeli troops have also reached the Beaufort area
Elisha Ben Kimon | 03:19 | 05.31.26
"חגיגות ניצחון" בטהרן
Iran’s hard-liners smell betrayal in US deal talks
As Washington and Tehran inch toward a possible deal to end the war, vocal faction in Iran is staging rallies and pressuring the new supreme leader in a bid to derail negotiations
ynet | 11:28 | 05.30.26
שלט של מוג'תבא חמינאי המנהיג העליון של איראן ברחוב ב טהרן
Does Mojtaba Khamenei’s leadership have a future?
Verified information within Iran suggests that Mojtaba Khamenei effectively has no role in the leadership structure of the Islamic Republic  
Omid Habibinia/The Media Line | 10:04 | 05.30.26
תקיפת איחוד האמירויות באיראן
Report: UAE struck dozens of targets in Iran during war, coordinated with Israel and US
Wall Street Journal says Emirati strikes hit sites in Hormuz, Bandar Abbas, Lavan Island and Asaluyeh, exposing deeper Gulf involvement and tensions with Saudi Arabia
Ron Crissy | 22:17 | 05.29.26
Iran rejects Trump’s deal claims as he nears ‘final decision’ on ceasefire
Trump says Iran must abandon nuclear weapons, reopen Hormuz and accept uranium removal; Tehran denies key terms, demands sanctions relief and warns it may break the US blockade
Lior Ben Ari, Ron Crissy | 20:42 | 05.29.26
איראן משקמת את מאגר הטילים שלה
Iran races to dig out missile sites after US-Israel strikes, satellite images show
Satellite images show Iran has cleared at least 50 access points at 18 missile sites since the ceasefire began, restoring access to underground launchers and weapons hit during the war
ynet | 11:46 | 05.28.26
נשיא ארה"ב בבית הלבן
Trump says Iran deal may hinge on Gulf normalization with Israel
US president says he is 'not sure' US should make an Iran deal unless countries such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar normalize ties with Israel, but stops short of making it a condition
News Agencies | 20:42 | 05.27.26
רכב משוריין של צבא סוריה עולה באש בחמה
Syria says Assad-era chemical weapons found, including sarin components
Authorities say they found more than 70 rockets and aerial bombs at three sites, arrested 18 suspects and plan to destroy remaining materials under OPCW supervision
Lior Ben Ari | 01:15 | 05.27.26
Netanyahu says Israel can't sway Trump on Iran deal, sources say
Israeli officials say Netanyahu privately voiced concern over emerging memorandum to reopen Strait of Hormuz, while Washington and Tehran play down hopes of imminent breakthrough
News Agencies | 15:08 | 05.25.26
תימן קורס הכשרה של ה חות'ים ל עיתונאים פינת יא אללה של ליאור בן ארי
Houthis force Yemeni journalists into ideological training courses against Israel, US | Watch
Houthi-run media presents the programs as Quran-based professional training, but Yemeni sources say they are part of a broader propaganda system meant to control journalists, unify anti-Israel messaging and intimidate dissenters
Lior Ben Ari | 12:10 | 05.25.26
טורקיה מהומות עימותים ליד מטה מפלגת האופוזיציה CHP המשטרה מפנה את המנהיג
Unrest in Turkey: police storm opposition HQ, evict Erdogan rival
Court ruling ousting CHP leader Ozgur Ozel sparks clashes in Ankara, with tear gas fired inside party headquarters as supporters march toward parliament and decry a 'judicial coup'
Reuters | 18:27 | 05.24.26
נשיא ארה"ב נואם בעצרת ברוקלנד קולג'
Trump: US will not rush Iran deal, Hormuz blockade stays until agreement signed
Netanyahu signals Israel’s red line on Tehran’s nuclear program, as officials say Washington is updating Jerusalem on talks over Hormuz, enriched uranium and a final agreement
ynet | 17:26 | 05.24.26
Mojtaba Khamenei and Donald Trump
Iran agreed to give up enriched uranium stockpile in emerging US deal announced by Trump
US officials say Tehran’s commitment to surrender its highly enriched uranium is central to the proposed agreement, though details on how it would happen remain unresolved
ynet | 04:48 | 05.24.26
נשיא ארה"ב נואם בעצרת ברוקלנד קולג'
Trump says Iran deal 'largely negotiated'
US president says final details are being discussed after call with leaders from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan and Bahrain; Trump says separate call with Netanyahu also went well
ynet | 23:43 | 05.23.26
במסגרת ציון יום השנה להולדת האימאם רזא, תושבי איראן יצאו לרחובות להראות תמיכה במשטר ובמנהיג העליון מוג'תבא חמינאי
US, Iran near deal, final decision expected within 48 hours
Trump says chances are '50/50' as Washington reviews Iran’s latest offer, with mediators pushing a draft to extend the ceasefire, reopen Hormuz and launch further nuclear talks
ynet Global, News Agencies | 18:47 | 05.23.26
עבאס עראקצ'י עם אסים מוניר
Iran says memorandum reached with Pakistani mediator, awaits US response
Iranian official says draft deal would end war, reopen Hormuz and delay nuclear talks, while Rubio says Iran talks are making progress and possible 'news' could come soon
Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies | 16:32 | 05.23.26
מצר הורמוז
Iran, Oman test toll plan in Hormuz showdown
Talks over possible transit and service charges come despite US warnings, as Iran’s blockade disrupts shipping and Tehran seeks new ways to bypass sanctions
ynet | 10:25 | 05.22.26
טהרן
Iran propaganda push swaps martyrdom for Western villainy to sell war to weary public
Tehran’s campaign features Hormuz posters, pink missiles, mass military-themed weddings and public weapons training, as analysts say the regime is using nationalism to mask economic crisis and fear of renewed unrest
Reuters | 03:26 | 05.22.26
UAE ruler Mohammed bin Zayed
UAE fast-tracks crude pipeline as Strait of Hormuz disruption hits global oil flows
Hormuz-bypass crude pipeline halfway complete and set for 2027, as Iran’s blockade disrupts shipping; Al Jaber warns oil flows may take at least four months after ceasefire to recover to 80% of prewar levels
Reuters | 19:01 | 05.20.26
נשים איראניות בכינוס סולדריות למען מוג'תבא חמינאי
In Tehran, weapons demonstrations send warning at home and abroad as war threat grows
Revolutionary Guard and Basij trainers teach civilians to handle Kalashnikov-style rifles, while state media promotes Janfada volunteers and critics warn children are being drawn into militarization
Associated Press | 14:17 | 05.20.26
Iran threatens war ‘beyond the region’ if US resumes strikes as Hormuz crisis drags on
Trump says he came within an hour of restarting the campaign, while talks remain stalled and Iran eases Hormuz restrictions only for friendly countries as oil prices stay high
Reuters | 13:09 | 05.20.26
סירת מנוע של משמרות המהפכה מתקרבת לספינה במצר הורמוז
Strait to the point: how Iran turned Hormuz into its US-Israel strike insurance
Tehran’s pressure on Gulf energy targets and global shipping has forced Washington and Jerusalem into a war of attrition, raising oil prices and complicating efforts to reopen the vital strait
ynet | 11:19 | 05.20.26
נשיא איראן לשעבר מחמוד אחמדינג'אד מגיש מועמדות בחירות ל נשיאות
Report: US, Israel planned to install Ahmadinejad in Iran and helped him escape country
Strike on former president’s Tehran home reportedly meant to free him from house arrest, but after he was wounded, he backed away from coup plan, according to US officials cited by the New York Times
ynet | 07:33 | 05.20.26
מסוק של צבא פקיסטן
Report: Pakistan sent 8,000 troops, fighter jets to Saudi Arabia during Iran war
Reuters says the deployment included a Chinese HQ-9 air defense system and drones, was financed by Riyadh and operated by Pakistani personnel, even as Islamabad served as the main mediator between Washington and Tehran
Reuters | 14:16 | 05.18.26
Report: Pakistan shares revised Iranian proposal to end war with US
Trump says Iran is 'dying to sign' a deal, while Tehran says it is focused on ending the war but will not negotiate away what it calls its right to enrich uranium, the central sticking point in talks
Reuters | 11:12 | 05.18.26
עצורי המשט בהארכת מעצר
Deported Gaza flotilla activists return aboard new Turkish convoy
Israel prepares to intercept about 50 vessels from Marmaris within days, with officials expecting resistance and warning that detainees may be held longer this time
Itamar Eichner | 21:29 | 05.17.26
שלט של עלי חמינאי שחוסל ב טהרן איראן
Iran hangs man accused of spying for Israel amid wave of executions
State media says Ehsan Afreshteh was trained by Mossad in Nepal and sold sensitive information to Israel before being hanged after the Supreme Court upheld his espionage conviction
AFP | 09:08 | 05.13.26
שיגור טילים מאיראן לעבר ישראל
Report: Iran regained operational access to about 70% of missile launchers
The findings reported by the New York Times contradict Trump administration claims that the joint campaign decimated Tehran’s forces and raise concerns over any renewed fighting
ynet Global | 07:16 | 05.13.26
Trump weighs limited Iran strike or temporary deal to reopen Hormuz, officials say
Israel favors broader strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure, but fears being blamed for dragging US back into a wider war as Qatar pushes behind-the-scenes mediation efforts
Itamar Eichner | 22:18 | 05.12.26
מטוס F-35 של צבא ארה"ב
Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran during war, sources say
Saudi Arabia’s reported strikes, carried out after Iranian attacks on the kingdom, reveal how Gulf states quietly hit back while also pursuing de-escalation with Tehran
Reuters | 21:20 | 05.12.26
דגל ישראל בדרום לבנון
Will Lebanon repeal its boycott of Israel law and how does it affect the current negotiations?
Expected direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon could hit a dead end over the Lebanese law that was signed more than 70 years ago; Trump already has rushed to call for its repeal, but its enforcement could also deter ambassadors, who risk 'hard labor'
Lior Ben Ari | 14:06 | 05.11.26
Iran sent response to US proposal aimed at ending war, state media says
Sources say talks seek temporary halt to hostilities and restored Strait of Hormuz traffic as Qatar, Pakistan mediate efforts toward a broader deal
Reuters, Lior Ben Ari | 16:22 | 05.10.26
Khamenei the ‘strategist’ keeps US waiting as Harris blasts 'bulls**t' Iran war
American intelligence is unsure who holds real power in Tehran, as reports say Iran’s hidden new leader is wounded, isolated and reachable only through visitors or couriers
ynet | 09:06 | 05.09.26
ארה"ב תקפה שתי מכליות איראניות נוספות
Iran mocks US as Hormuz fire continues and Washington awaits response
As fire continues near Hormuz, Washington awaits a 'serious' Iranian response to its war-ending proposal while Tehran mocks US pressure; satellite images suggest strikes significantly set back Iran’s nuclear weapons capabilities
Ron Crissy | 01:49 | 05.09.26
משחתת צבא ארה"ב
US strikes tankers near Iran as UAE says Tehran fired missiles, drones
UAE says three people were moderately wounded; attacks came despite a ceasefire and hours after exchanges of fire near the Strait of Hormuz
News Agencies, ynet | 16:18 | 05.08.26
בום של תרופות הרגעה בלבנון
Drug boom: Lebanon’s war-weary population turns to sedatives in droves
Pharmacists report requests for sleeping pills and sedatives soaring over 300% as war, displacement and years of crisis deepen anxiety, though officials say orders may partly reflect stockpiling rather than actual use
Lior Ben Ari | 09:56 | 05.07.26
טראמפ באירוע לכבוד יום האם בוושינגטון
Trump puts Iran deal on the clock with one-week ultimatum, Fox host says
US president gives Iran one week to reach a deal to end the war and Hormuz crisis, Bret Baier says; US forces fire on an Iranian tanker trying to breach the blockade
Liran Friedmann, Daniel Edelson, New York, Ron Crissy | 21:41 | 05.06.26
פגיעות אתרים אמריקאיים מתקפות איראניות
Satellite images reveal heavy damage to US bases across Mideast from Iran strikes
Washington Post analysis of satellite images finds damage across 15 US military sites in the Middle East, including air defense systems, aircraft and communications facilities, in a toll far beyond what Washington has acknowledged
ynet | 17:54 | 05.06.26
דונלד טראמפ
Trump threatens to resume bombing Iran if emerging Hormuz deal fails
US president says strikes would return at 'much higher' intensity if Tehran rejects a reported deal to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and launch broader nuclear talks, as Iran denies progress and Israel voices concern
Lior Ben Ari | 16:33 | 05.06.26
Hezbollah terrorist carrying a rocket
Syria says it foiled Hezbollah plot to assassinate top officials
Damascus says suspects trained in Lebanon and planned attacks on senior officials, while Hezbollah denies any presence in Syria and accuses Damascus of fueling tensions
AFP | 22:58 | 05.05.26
ירי איראני לכיוון ספינות אמריקניות
Iran renews missile, drone fire at UAE
Emirati officials say air defenses are responding to Iranian attacks for a second day, warning that the UAE reserves its 'full and legitimate right' to respond
Lior Ben Ari | 18:34 | 05.05.26
פוג'יירה
Bypassing Hormuz: Why Iran targets Gulf oil routes — and what it may strike next
Tehran claims dominance over Hormuz and is already eyeing the next target, calling Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline the main alternative; experts warn Iran is expanding threats to Gulf energy infrastructure
Lior Ben Ari | 14:35 | 05.05.26
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