Israel and iran

Khamenei warns Iran is ready to respond to any new attack, threatens 'even bigger blow'

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, warned that his country is ready to "respond to any new attack" during comments carried by state TV.

 Illustrative image of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
 Reported explosion in the city of Qom, south of Iran, July 14, 2025.

Blast caused by gas leak injures seven in Iranian city of Qom

Will he return? An AI generated image of Reza Pahlavi, the Crown Prince of Iran and wife Yasmine

Crown Prince Pahlavi’s warning comes true as regime strongholds burn - opinion

 DEMONSTRATORS CALL for the release of the hostages still held captive in Gaza, at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv.

Even when the war ends, Israel's bereaved families never fully heal - opinion


Israel had a decisive victory in the war against Iran, now it's time for one in Gaza – opinion

Now is not the time to rush headlong into a ceasefire with Hamas that will bring neither immediate hostage release nor long-term security to Israel, nor real relief to Palestinians.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz attend a meeting of the Knesset plenum earlier this month. Now is not the time to rush headlong into a ceasefire with Hamas, the writer argues.

Fantastic achievements, but the job is not done - opinion

The 100-year war against the tiny Jewish presence in the Middle East might finally end, auguring a new era of 100 years of peace.

 THE IDF maneuvers inside the Gaza Strip, as seen from Israel, last week.

Not every wartime victory translates into political one - analysis

Whether Netanyahu chooses to ride the wave or bow out at the crest of his success in Iran, one thing is clear: the man largely written off after October 7 has reshaped the narrative.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives speech on June 24, 2025.

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.

 A truck driver gets his vehicle refuelled at an Indian Oil fuel station in Baghola, Haryana, India, June 4, 2025.

Transportation ministry establishes hotline for Israelis abroad wishing to return

Flights have already been landing at Ben-Gurion Airport since Tuesday, with all flights being fully booked, with prioritization given to humanitarian cases and medical emergencies.

 El Al flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, May 4, 2025.

What happened on day 617 of the Israel-Hamas war?

An IDF squad commander in the Shimshon Battalion of the Kfir Brigade was killed in southern Gaza, while in Khan Yunis, the remains of hostage Aviv Atzili were recovered.

 Sgt.-Maj. (res.) Noam Shemesh

Iran's Revolutionary Guards intelligence chief killed in Israeli strike, Iran news agency says

Flames and smoke rise, following what the Iranian Red Crescent Society says was an Israeli strike, in a location given as Tehran, Iran, in this screengrab taken from a handout video released on June 15, 2025.

US sent 300 Hellfires to Israel before Iran raid, helped intercept Tehran’s missiles - report

Because the missiles were part of a US $7.4 billion arms package approved by Congress in February, the transfer required no new notification. 

The AGM-114 Hellfire, an American missile developed for anti-armor use

Saudi warns Iran to reach nuclear deal with Trump or risk Israeli strike

Iran is open to a deal but distrusts Trump. Saudi Arabia is trying to prevent a regional war that could hurt its economy and stability.

 Illustrative image of Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman

Ex-IDF intel analysis chief: Enemies no longer view Israel’s existence as a given - analysis

The IDF is crushing Hamas and Hezbollah militarily.

 MISSILES FIRED from Iran are intercepted over northern Israel, last Tuesday. This has been a grueling year marked by unrelenting challenges. Just this past week, Israel faced an attack of nearly 200 ballistic missiles from Iran, the writer notes.

Iran, Pakistan urge UN Security Council to take action against Israel

Explosions were heard last Friday over the Iranian city of Isfahan in what sources said was an Israeli attack. However, Tehran played down the incident and said it had no plans for retaliation.

 THE UN Security Council meets, last month, prior to voting on a resolution demanding an immediate Gaza ceasefire for Ramadan leading to a permanent sustainable ceasefire and for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. The resolution passed.