Israel upset that US kept Netanyahu out of Iran ceasefire talks The handling of the process drew criticism from Israeli leaders. April 8, 2026
Trump says Iran will remove all of its uranium despite no clear agreement Iran claimed victory and maintained that the ceasefire deal would allow it to continue uranium enrichment. April 8, 2026
UN Chief Guterres warns Trump he could be charged with war crimes over Iran operation Trump threatened Iran, 'You'll be living in Hell' if the Strait of Hormuz isn't opened by Tuesday. April 7, 2026
Iran calls for ‘young people’ to form human chains around power plants as Trump deadline nears Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian said 14 million people, including himself, have volunteered to fight. April 7, 2026
Will Israeli correspondent Amit Segal face jail time over reporting second missing US crew member? Initial U.S. statements confirmed the recovery of one pilot but did not immediately reference another crew member. April 7, 2026
Trump: We’ll ‘take out’ all of Iran tomorrow, ‘destroy every bridge and power plant’ The warning followed Tehran’s formal rejection of a proposed ceasefire in the five-week conflict with the United States and Israel. April 6, 2026
‘Secret Muslim:’ King Charles blasted for giving Ramadan message while refusing same for Easter Other royal analysts pointed to historical context, noting that Easter messages have rarely been issued by British monarchs. April 6, 2026
Iran cluster missile scatters dozens of bomblets across central Israel Magen David Adom cautioned that following safety instructions helps prevent casualties, noting that those inside protected spaces were not harmed. April 6, 2026
Iran rejects ceasefire, issues 10-point counterproposal as talks stall Tehran objects to the Pakistan-mediated plan which calls for a phased agreement and 45-day pause in fighting. April 6, 2026
Iranian missile hits Haifa building injuring 6 Israelis, 4 still missing At least six people lightly wounded, among them a baby, as well as several individuals suffering from shock. April 5, 2026
CIA runs ‘deception campaign’ to fool Iran in high-risk rescue mission The operation followed the reported downing of a U.S. Air Force F-15 over Iran’s Khuzestan province on April 3, 2026. April 5, 2026
Israel prepares for strikes on Iranian energy sites, awaits US approval On Saturday, the Israel Defense Forces said it struck more than 200 Iranian regime infrastructure targets across Iran, April 5, 2026
US detains relatives of Soleimani ‘living lavishly’ in America Qasem Soleimani, who led Iran’s elite Quds Force and oversaw military operations across the Middle East, was killed in 2020 in a US airstrike. April 4, 2026
US-Iran talks hit ‘dead end,’ intense week of fighting expected In recent days, senior Israeli and US officials have said the conflict is in its 'final stretch' following strikes on Iran’s defense industry. April 4, 2026
Germany bans anti-Israel vigil at Buchenwald memorial The event, organized by Keffiyas in Buchenwald, had been set for April 12 to mark the 81st anniversary of Buchenwald’s liberation by US troops. April 3, 2026
IDF says Hezbollah cannot be fully disarmed without ground invasion The IDF said it is likely to maintain a security zone extending two to four km. into southern Lebanon after the current conflict ends April 3, 2026
US intelligence: 50% of Iran’s missile capabilities intact despite weeks of US-Israeli strikes Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell dismissed CNN's reporting as inaccurate. 'The United States military has delivered a crippling series of blows to the Iranian regime.' April 3, 2026
Amazon says cloud operations in Bahrain disrupted after Iranian threats to US companies Iran warned that beginning April 1, it would target American companies in response to US and Israel operations in its country. April 3, 2026
Vance warns mediators that Trump is impatient, wants deal now The message was passed through officials from Pakistan and Turkey, who have been acting as mediators between Washington and Tehran. April 2, 2026
Hezbollah fires 130 rockets at Israel, hundreds of thousands run for shelter Two separate impacts on Thursday resulted in injuries, one in Kiryat Shmona and the other in the northern town of Bi'ina. April 2, 2026
Netanyahu says Israel forming regional alliances with Arab states to counter Iran Countries that once dismissed Israeli warnings about Iran are now reassessing the threat, the prime minister said. April 1, 2026
U of Penn must comply with Trump’s request for information on Jewish groups, judge rules Pappert rejected constitutional challenges raised against the request and dismissed comparisons to historical persecution as 'unfortunate and inappropriate.' April 1, 2026
IRGC threatens to attack major US companies The IRGC identified 18 companies in its threat, including Microsoft, Google, Apple, Intel, IBM, Tesla, and Boeing April 1, 2026
Iran, Hezbollah planned preemptive strikes on Israel before the war The sources stopped short of confirming whether the group intended a broader ground invasion of northern Israel. March 31, 2026
Netanyahu says Iran’s ‘trillion’ military investment is ‘down the drain,’ cites ’10 plagues’ against regional axis Netanyahu said Israel has delivered “ten plagues,” invoking a reference to the upcoming holiday of Passover. March 31, 2026
Trump discloses identity of Iran contact Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf rejected Trump’s claim on X. March 31, 2026
Israel says it will accept any decision Trump makes on next phase of Iran war Israeli officials say Trump is engaging with Iran’s parliamentary speaker as well as with regional mediators. March 31, 2026
Trump says US will ‘shortly’ respond to Iranian attack on Haifa refinery, gives one-week deadline for deal Trump said the US is engaged in 'serious discussions' with what he described as a new regime in Tehran aimed at ending the war in Iran. March 30, 2026
Israel passes law mandating death penalty for terrorists in final Knesset vote with Netanyahu’s support The measure cleared its final readings in the Knesset plenum by a vote of 62-48, with one lawmaker abstaining. March 30, 2026
Israeli police block Latin patriarch from Holy Sepulchre over security concerns The Patriarchate said it marked the first time in centuries that church leaders were prevented from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at the site March 29, 2026
Netanyahu orders expansion of Lebanon security zone as Israel presses multi-arena campaign Netanyahu described a broad offensive targeting Iran and its allies while outlining efforts to push threats farther from Israel’s borders. March 29, 2026
Ballistic missile hits Beersheba, explosion triggers ‘flying objects, dozens rushed to hospital Authorities said the blast generated debris and “flying objects” that caused injuries, with shockwaves extending as far as 15 meters or more. March 29, 2026
Network of 500 groups backs US nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests, call for ‘revolution’ Messages circulating within these networks, including socialist and communist organizations, have urged participants to use the protests to build broader political momentum. March 29, 2026
Vance challenges Netanyahu’s war assessment in tense call as rift emerges over Iran strategy Advisers say he backs Israel but is monitoring potential gaps between U.S. and Israeli goals. March 28, 2026
IDF kills Hezbollah terrorist posing as journalist in targeted Lebanon strike Shaib was actively involved in exposing the locations of Israeli soldiers during ongoing operations. March 28, 2026
UAE pushes multinational force to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian blockade Bahrain is the only Gulf country currently backing the plan alongside the UAE, which has been repeatedly targeted by Iranian attacks, including strikes on an Emirati port used for oil exports. March 27, 2026
US updates travel advisories, raises warnings for Middle East amid Iran war The agency said the advisories are intended to help Americans better understand risks and make informed decisions when traveling abroad. March 27, 2026
Iranian hardliners increasingly vocal about nuclear bomb after Khamenei killing, US-Israeli strikes The shift comes after the killing of Khamenei at the start of the war, an event that sources say has strengthened the influence of more hawkish elements. March 27, 2026
FBI reveals bomb planted at CENTCOM HQ MacDill Air Force Base hosts the headquarters of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), which is overseeing Operation Epic Fury against Iran. March 26, 2026
Mediators: Trump weighing Iran ground operation as US believes Tehran won’t accept 15-point plan Despite the military buildup, both officials said Iran is not expected to yield under pressure. March 26, 2026
Sydney Sweeney post about deployed brother draws antisemitic backlash online Comments included, 'I can’t wait for him to be taken captive,' and 'He’ll be dead in two weeks for the Jews.' March 26, 2026
Iran threatens Red Sea shipping route as Houthis mobilize in Yemen The Houthis have increased attacks inside Yemen while reinforcing several front lines. March 25, 2026
IDF busts underground Hamas cell in Samaria built to hold hostages Members of the cell conducted surveillance on a potential hostage but ultimately abandoned the plan after concluding they would have difficulty carrying out the kidnapping. March 25, 2026
Iran fortifies Kharg Island as US weighs possible takeover US officials and military experts have warned that such an operation would carry significant risks, including the potential for heavy US casualties due to the island’s layered defenses. March 25, 2026
Israel races to strike Iranian targets as Trump signals potential ceasefire The order was given Tuesday after Netanyahu reviewed a US-backed 15-point proposal aimed at halting the conflict. March 25, 2026
Woman brandishing knives moves through streets as missile sirens blare Officials said there is no suspicion of a security-related motive. March 24, 2026
Trump says Iran offered ‘present’ linked to Hormuz as talks advance toward possible end to war Asked whether the United States would control the waterway after the war, Trump said, 'We’ll have control of anything we want.' March 24, 2026
Israel strikes Iranian explosives facility despite Trump signaling truce The strikes were part of a wider operation in which Israeli jets dropped more than 120 bombs on dozens of targets across Iran. March 24, 2026
Woman killed in north; seven, including infant and child, injured in Bnei Brak as missiles strike Israel In Bnei Brak, part of a residential balcony collapsed, while in nearby Rosh HaAyin, a car overturned. March 24, 2026
Iran sets harsh terms for ending war while signaling possible flexibility in indirect talks It also said Iran is calling for the removal of US military bases from the region and financial compensation for wartime damage. March 23, 2026
Senator Schumer refuses to admit damage to Iran military is ‘a good thing’ Schumer responded by raising concerns about future economic fallout and avoided addressing the question directly. March 23, 2026
Netanyahu says Israel will safeguard interests as Trump pursues talks with Iran Netanyahu said, 'At the same time, we continue to strike both in Iran and in Lebanon, dismantling the missile and nuclear program piece by piece, and continuing to deal severe blows to Hezbollah.' March 23, 2026
Iran demonstrates 4,000-kilometer missile range, expanding reach beyond previous limits The extended reach likely stems from technology developed through Iran’s satellite launch programs. March 22, 2026
Dimona residents speak out after Iranian missile strike near Israeli nuclear facility Iran said the strike was carried out in response to a strike on its nuclear facility at Natanz, reportedly by American forces. March 22, 2026
Poll: Most Americans want swift end to Iran war while backing nuclear, security goals At the same time, 53% said it would be unacceptable for the war to conclude with the Iranian regime still in power. March 22, 2026
Israeli officials assess Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei alive but badly injured amid conflicting reports The Israeli position differs from claims made Friday by Amir Farshad Ebrahimi, an exiled Iranian journalist and researcher, who said Khamenei had died after being in a coma. March 22, 2026
Nearly 100 Israelis wounded in Iran missile strike on Arad The incident marked the second missile interception failure within two hours, following an earlier missile impact in Dimona. March 21, 2026
Dozens injured after missile hits Dimona, near Israel’s top-secret nuclear site The Israel Defense Forces said air defense systems engaged the incoming missile but failed to intercept it. 'The incident will be investigated,' the military said. March 21, 2026
Six countries move to designate IRGC as terrorist organization after talks with Sa’ar Lawmakers in Tehran, some wearing IRGC uniforms during the session, passed legislation targeting the militaries of EU countries that had included the IRGC on the list. March 20, 2026
Iranian missile barrages hit central Israel: 2 lightly injured in Rehovot strike, home destroyed but residents unharmed Magen David Adom said a man and a woman in their 70s were treated at the scene and were in good condition. March 20, 2026
