WATCH: Holocaust Remembrance Day begins in Israel The walls of Jerusalem’s Old City are illuminated with memorial candles and the words 'Never Forget' as Holocaust Remembrance Day begins. April 13, 2026
WATCH: Fragile calm shuts down Independence Day events across Israel Municipalities across Israel have canceled planned Independence Day events scheduled for next week. April 13, 2026
US Details Rules for Hormuz Blockade Enforcement According to Reuters, the U.S. has outlined enforcement rules for its naval blockade, which will be applied in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea, east of the Strait of Hormuz. The blockade applies to all vess... April 13, 2026
WATCH: NYT columnist Thomas Friedman makes shocking admission on Iran stance Columnist Thomas Friedman makes a striking admission about what drives his thinking on Iran. April 13, 2026
Iran: ‘No port in the Gulf will be safe’ Following the U.S. announcement of a naval blockade, Iran’s war command said “enemy ships” will not be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz while other vessels may transit under certain conditions. ... April 13, 2026
Trump orders Hormuz blockade after failed talks 'Effective immediately, the United States Navy will begin the process of blockading any and all ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz,' Trump announced. April 12, 2026
US-Iran talks became heated, nearly turned physical – report The confrontation escalated into shouting, prompting Pakistani mediators to intervene and separate the delegations. April 12, 2026
Negotiations Nearly Turn Physical as Talks Break Down – Report Tensions reportedly flared during overnight U.S.–Iran talks in Islamabad, with Turkish journalist Cetiner Cetin claiming a heated exchange between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. envoy Steve Wi... April 12, 2026
Trump presses Israel to scale back Lebanon strikes amid Iran diplomacy 'I spoke with Bibi and he’s going to low-key it,' Trump said. April 9, 2026
WATCH: White House press briefing on Iran ceasefire White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing on the Iran ceasefire. April 8, 2026
Trump issues dire warning to Iran over Strait of Hormuz 'Open the f****n' the Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell. Just watch,' Trump wrote. April 5, 2026
Trump Threatens to Hit Oil, Power, and Kharg Island President Donald Trump said the United States is in “serious discussions” with what he described as a new and more reasonable leadership in Iran to end military operations, but warned that major strikes could f... March 30, 2026
Trump extends deadline on Iran energy strikes 'Talks are ongoing and they are going very well,' Trump wrote. March 26, 2026
US preparing ‘knockout punch’ against Iran 'They better get serious soon, before it is too late, because once that happens, there is no turning back, and it won’t be pretty,' Trump warned. March 26, 2026
WATCH: Trump prepared to ‘unleash hell’ if Iran talks fail White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt warned that President Trump is prepared to 'unleash hell' on Iran if negotiations to end the war fail. March 25, 2026
WATCH LIVE: PM Netanyahu to Deliver Statement in Hebrew and English Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to deliver a statement at 8:30 PM Israel time (2:30 PM EDT) in Hebrew and English, followed by questions from the international media. https://www.youtube.com/live/zG... March 19, 2026
Israel strikes critical Iranian gas facility Qatar’s Foreign Ministry condemned the strike, calling it 'a dangerous and irresponsible step.' March 18, 2026
Daily Recap: Strikes, Embassy Attack, and Iran Leadership Targeted Fate of Iran’s Leader ‘Unclear’ Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said the whereabouts of Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei remain an “open question,” noting it is “embarrassing” for the regime that he ha... March 17, 2026
Top US official resigns, slams Trump for conducting ‘Israel-first’ war and bending to Jewish lobby 'I pray that you will reflect upon what we are doing in Iran, and who we are doing it for,' Kent wrote. March 17, 2026
Trump issues cryptic warning to Iran: ‘Watch what happens today’ 'Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today,' Trump wrote. March 13, 2026
Israel identifies shift in Iranian missile strategy Iran appears to be attempting to launch dozens of projectiles at once, indicating an ongoing learning process as Iranian forces adapt their tactics. March 2, 2026
Qatar warns Iran will face consequences as Gulf States condemn strikes 'We stand united in defending our citizens, our sovereignty, and our territories,' the statement said. March 2, 2026
Defense Minister Katz threatens Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem 'Naim Qassem, Hezbollah’s secretary-general, who chose to launch attacks under Iranian pressure, is now a marked target,' Katz wrote. March 2, 2026
WATCH: Kamala Harris blasts Trump over Iran attack Kamala Harris blasts President Trump for launching strikes on Iran. March 1, 2026
Putin mourns Khamenei as Iran’s allies condemn strike Putin praised the Iranian leader’s legacy, saying Khamenei 'will be remembered in Russia as a figure who advanced relations between our countries.' March 1, 2026
New details reveal CIA role in strike that killed Khamenei The breakthrough came when U.S. intelligence learned that a rare meeting of Iran’s senior political and military leadership would take place Saturday morning. March 1, 2026
US–Iran talks end without breakthrough as key gaps remain Tehran categorically rejected demands for zero enrichment, dismantling nuclear facilities, or transferring enriched uranium abroad. February 26, 2026
Modi announces new strategic partnership with Israel 'Today we are granting our partnership, which has proven itself over time, the status of a special strategic partnership,' Modi said. February 26, 2026
Hundreds of US troops arrive in Israel as military presence expands Thousands of American troops have reportedly been deployed to allied bases across the Middle East. February 26, 2026
Iran missile stance is a ‘big problem,’ Rubio warns as Geneva talks begin 'Iran refuses to talk about the ballistic missiles to us or to anyone, and that’s a big problem,' Rubio said. February 26, 2026
Major airline cuts Tel Aviv flights as security concerns mount 'At this stage, operating flights to Tel Aviv is not commercially and operationally viable,' the company said. February 25, 2026
Iran foreign minister warns pressure won’t force surrender 'If the United States thinks that building up massive force around us will make us surrender, that will not happen,' Araghchi said. February 25, 2026
Governments issue warnings, evacuations amid escalating tensions Australia advised nationals to depart Israel and Lebanon using commercial flights while it remains possible. February 25, 2026
Stage set for decisive moment in Iran crisis 'This Thursday will decide everything - a war or a deal.' February 25, 2026
Iran fires back at Trump following blistering State of the Union speech 'Professional liars are good at creating the illusion of truth,' Baqaei wrote. February 25, 2026
F-22 Raptors land in Israel as region stands on brink of war The aircraft is primarily designed to penetrate contested airspace and neutralize enemy air defenses in the early stages of potential operations. February 24, 2026
Israel issues stark warning to Lebanon over Hezbollah intervention Israel conveyed that key national assets, including Beirut’s international airport, could be targeted. February 24, 2026
Iran nears major anti-ship missile deal with China The addition of supersonic anti-ship missiles would represent a major upgrade to Iran’s maritime strike capabilities. February 24, 2026
US scrambles to ease tensions over Huckabee’s ‘Greater Israel’ comments Senior State Department officials contacted Arab partners to clarify Huckabee’s remarks were personal views, not a policy shift. February 24, 2026
US embassy staff evacuated from Beirut as regional war looms The evacuation comes as concerns grow that Lebanon could be drawn into a wider regional confrontation. February 23, 2026
Indian embassy advises nationals to leave Iran immediately The warning follows similar advisories issued by several European governments in recent days. February 23, 2026
Iran-backed groups step up military preparations across region The decision comes amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions and Israeli warnings over potential Houthi involvement. February 23, 2026
Khamenei prepares successor amid assassination fears Officials were reportedly instructed to designate multiple replacements for key positions. February 22, 2026
Taliban passes law allowing husbands to beat wives Under the code, husbands are allowed to physically punish their wives so long as the violence does not result in serious bodily harm. February 22, 2026
Huckabee backs massive ‘biblical Israel’ expansion, sparking firestorm Governments across the Arab and Muslim world issued strong condemnations, accusing Huckabee of inflaming tensions and contradicting international law. February 22, 2026
Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz as military drills intensify The warning follows recent Iranian naval drills conducted in and around the strait. February 19, 2026
USS Gerald R. Ford likely to deploy off Israel’s coast – report The carrier may initially deploy off Israel’s coast to help defend Tel Aviv and other cities. February 19, 2026
Region on the brink of war as diplomacy falters Any American operation would not resemble a limited or short-term strike but rather a broad and sustained military campaign lasting several weeks. February 18, 2026
Massive US military airlift underway as war with Iran looms Dozens of U.S. Air Force aircraft, including tankers, transports, and an E-3 AWACS, were active across the U.S. and Europe. February 18, 2026
IDF soldier killed in friendly fire incident in southern Gaza Two IDF units operating in close proximity mistakenly identified one another as hostile forces. February 18, 2026
Iran reports progress in talks as US military pressure mounts 'We reached agreements on the main issues,' Araghchi was quoted as saying. February 17, 2026
Khamenei threatens to sink US carrier as negotiations resume "More dangerous than the aircraft carrier is the weapon that can send it to the bottom of the sea,” Khamenei threatened. February 17, 2026
Arab states slam Israeli land registration move as ‘grave escalation’ In their statement, the foreign ministers argued the policy represents 'a flagrant violation of international law.' February 17, 2026
Greece, Morocco, Albania in talks to join Gaza stabilization mission The move follows reports that Indonesia is preparing to deploy thousands of troops to Gaza. February 17, 2026
IAEA chief meets Iranian FM ahead of US nuclear talks in Geneva Grossi said he concluded in-depth technical discussions with the Iranian Foreign Minister. February 16, 2026
Suspicious envelope sent to Prime Minister’s office The envelope showed suspicious indicators during an initial inspection and was handled according to security protocols. February 16, 2026
IDF strikes Hezbollah and Islamic Jihad terrorists in Lebanon Over the past week, the IDF eliminated three additional terrorists engaged in rebuilding Hezbollah positions. February 16, 2026
IDF kills senior Islamic Jihad commander in Rafah strike Abu Huli commanded Nukhba fighters, some of whom took part in the October 7 assault on Israeli communities. February 15, 2026
Canada calls for regime change in Iran as mass rallies spread worldwide Protesters marched through downtown streets waving flags and carrying a massive banner reading, 'Help is on the way.' February 15, 2026
US preparing for weeks-long campaign against Iran – report Despite the ongoing diplomatic track, the US is preparing for the possibility of a prolonged military confrontation. February 15, 2026
