‘Creates more enemies’: Iran’s war spreads to Turkey as analysts warn regional assault is a strategic mistakeNew figures released Wednesday by Israel’s Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) show Iran has concentrated far more firepower on Gulf neighbors than on Israel in the war’s opening days. March 5, 2026
Deadly explosion at girls’ school caused by misfired Iranian missile, says IsraelAdviser to Netanyahu says blast at a girls' school in southern Iran was caused by a misfired Iranian missile, not by US or Israeli airstrikes. March 5, 2026
UN official backs Iranian strikes on US bases, declares Israeli strikes illegalGreek jurist appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council denounces US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, says the Islamic Republic has a right to self-defense and can justifiably bomb American bases across the Middle East. March 5, 2026
Iran loses contact with Palestinian terror proxies amid US-Israel strikes – reportPalestinian factions — particularly Palestinian Islamic Jihad and smaller groups — have been facing a severe financial crisis for months amid a sharp decline in Iranian support. March 4, 2026
NATO shoots down missile headed for Turkey in dramatic mid-air interceptTurkey’s Defense Ministry said that fragments of the intercepted missile landed near the town of Dörtyol in Hatay province, and no injuries were reported. March 4, 2026
Qatar rebuts Tucker Carlson’s anti-Israel conspiracy theoryFar-right podcaster's false claims about Israeli agents attempting to bomb Qatar and Saudi Arabia debunked by the Qatari government. March 4, 2026
Mojtaba Khamenei’s election to supreme leadership is not the endBoth father and son rely upon the security forces at the expense of the seminaries. March 4, 2026
US-Israel war effort bolstered by growing support in Middle East, Europe; Iran left isolatedSince the start of the war this past weekend, Iran has reportedly launched 450 missiles and 1,140 drones toward Gulf states. March 4, 2026
Israeli Air Force makes history with the F-35, shooting down Iranian jetIsraeli pilot shoots down Iranian fighter jet, marking the first time ever that the US-built F-35 stealth fighter has scored an air-to-air kill of a manned aircraft. March 4, 2026
Stop the count: Israel levels building where clerics gathered to select Iran’s new supreme leader'They can find a substitute for most officials, but not for Khamenei.' March 4, 2026
Pentagon identifies first US troops killed in war with IranIn a video message Sunday night, President Trump expressed condolences to the families of the fallen and warned that the road ahead may bring more loss as the campaign continues. March 4, 2026
Iran running out of missile launchers – TrumpPresident Donald Trump says Iran's capacity to launch missiles is being rapidly degraded, echoing reports from Israel that ballistic missile attacks are expected to drop off significantly. March 4, 2026
CIA-backed Kurdish militias could topple Iranian regime: reportKurds control significant territory in western Iran and could lead a broader anti-regime coalition. March 4, 2026
Iran taps Khamenei’s son as Supreme Leader; Israel says he’ll be targeted for eliminationIsrael warns Iran's new Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei's son, that he is fair game for assassination. March 4, 2026
IAF expects to stop most Iranian missile launches by end of weekThe IDF noted Iran’s struggles to coordinate larger attacks, with personnel reportedly abandoning positions after single launches amid drone and aircraft threats. March 4, 2026
IAF strike enables hundreds of political prisoners to escape Iranian prisonThe sudden liberation of hundreds brought chaotic scenes, with former detainees scattering into surrounding areas amid ongoing hostilities. March 3, 2026
Iran war will be ‘quick and decisive,’ says Netanyahu, not an ‘endless war’Israel's prime minister mocks claims that Israel dragged the US into the current war with Iran. March 3, 2026
Witkoff: Iran admitted it has enough enriched uranium for 11 nukesTrump's Mideast envoy says Iranian negotiators proudly told the US delegation during talks that Iran evaded enforcement of limits on its nuclear program. March 3, 2026
Attacking Gulf Arab states was a huge mistake for Iran – opinionRather than restraining the United States, Iran’s actions risk pushing Arab governments closer to Washington. March 3, 2026
IDF ground troops enter Iran and Lebanon – reportIsraeli military announces ground operation in southern Lebanon amid reports that IDF special forces units were deployed in Iran. March 3, 2026
Iran’s Quds Force threatens to strike US homeland, eliminate ZionismAmerica will no longer be safe, warns the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, vowing to eliminate Zionism and strike at the US homeland. March 3, 2026
Trump: We’re ‘knocking the crap’ out of Iran; biggest wave has yet to comePresident Trump says war with Iran 'going very well' and currently ahead of schedule, predicting it will be over in around a month. March 3, 2026
Iran bombs US embassy in Saudi capitalFire breaks out at American embassy in Riyadh after being struck by Iranian suicide drones. March 3, 2026
Six US troops killed in Iranian strike as Operation Epic Fury intensifiesThe deadly attack occurred Sunday morning local time at the Shuaiba port in Kuwait. March 2, 2026
Trump: I got Khamenei before he got mePresident Trump blames Iran's supreme leader for 2024 assassination plots, says most of Khamenei's potential successors were killed in strikes over the weekend. March 2, 2026
3 US fighter jets accidentally shot down by allied forcesThree American F-15E fighter Jets accidentally shot down by Kuwait's air defense network. March 2, 2026
‘No negotiations with US,’ Iran declaresChief of Iran's national security council denies President Trump's claims that Iran has quietly reached out to US for ceasefire talks, accuses Trump of pushing 'Israel First' agenda. March 2, 2026
Trump: War will continue until objectives achievedPresident Trump calls on 'Iranian patriots' to rise up and overthrow the regime, says US and Israeli resolve has 'never been stronger.' March 2, 2026
Three U.S. troops killed in Iran operationIran has launched hundreds of rockets at Israel and dozens into other countries in the region, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait and Jordan. March 1, 2026
Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad killed in IDF strikeIran's hardline former president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, killed in airstrike during first day of the war. March 1, 2026
9 killed in Iranian missile strike on Beit Shemesh9 dead, 27 injured in Iranian missile attack on central Israeli city of Beit Shemesh. March 1, 2026
Trump: Iran retaliations weaker than expected, diplomacy ‘much easier now’Trump says Iran more likely to agree to negotiate an agreement 'because they are getting beat up badly,' adding that Iran's retaliatory strikes are only half the intensity US predicted before the war. March 1, 2026
Trump ordered strikes over planned Iranian preemptive attack – reportPresident Trump decided in favor of striking Iran after US intelligence obtained evidence suggesting Iran was planning to launch a preemptive ballistic missile attack. March 1, 2026
Khamenei is dead; the campaign must continue root and stemKilling the Supreme Leader removes the head of the snake, but the body remains heavily armed, deeply entrenched, and desperate for survival. March 1, 2026
US strikes on Iran spark travel chaos as airlines cancel flightsIn total, about 24% of flights to the Middle East were cancelled, the data shows. March 1, 2026
Iran war moved up to catch Khamenei during meeting with top aides – reportThe IDF carried out the airstrike eliminating Iran's supreme leader in an attack that used 30 bomb on the ayatollah's residence while he met with top security officials. March 1, 2026
Not just Khamenei: 40 senior Iranian officials killed in strikesDozens of senior Iranian leaders believed to be dead following Israeli, US airstrikes, including the chief of the IRGC, Iranian defense minister, intelligence chief, and key figures in Iran's nuclear program. March 1, 2026
Saudi Arabia quietly lobbied Trump to strike Iran – reportDespite publicly calling for diplomatic solution, Saudi crown prince privately lobbied President Trump for weeks to strike Iran, according to report. March 1, 2026
Trump responds to Iranian threats, predicts regime change after Khamenei killedPresident Trump warns the US will hit Iran 'with a force that has never been seen before' if Tehran follows through on its threats to ramp up its strikes on US allies. March 1, 2026
Iran strikes UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, JordanSaudi Arabia, where no hits were reported, condemned Iranian attacks targeting its neighbors in a statement by the kingdom’s official press agency. February 28, 2026
The Gulf turns: Iran’s retaliation unites the Arab world against Shi’ite axisThe Arab world is not rallying to Iran’s defense. It is lining up against it. February 28, 2026
Satellite imagery shows heavy damage at Khamenei compoundA central objective of the first joint wave of strikes was to hit as many leaders as possible, according to three Israeli security officials familiar with the operations. February 28, 2026
Israel, US launch massive attack on IranThe IDF operation was codenamed 'Roaring Lion,' while the U.S. Defense Department codenamed the operation 'Operation Epic Fury.' February 28, 2026
Trump administration wants Israel to strike Iran first – report'There’s thinking in and around the administration that the politics are a lot better if the Israelis go first and alone and the Iranians retaliate against us, and give us more reason to take action.' February 26, 2026
US pushing for permanent restrictions on IranWitkoff reportedly said the Trump administration is pushing for permanent restrictions on Iran's nuclear program without the sunset provisions used in the 2015 deal. February 26, 2026
Vance: Iran rebuilding its nuclear programPresident Trump remains committed to trying to reach a diplomatic solution with Iran, Vance said. February 26, 2026
Hundreds of US troops arrive in Israel as military presence expandsThousands of American troops have reportedly been deployed to allied bases across the Middle East. February 26, 2026
Ex-IDF soldier detained in Turkey released after U.S. interventionAnti-Israel groups called for her arrest, citing ban on foreign military service. February 26, 2026
Ayatollah Khamenei holed up in secret bunker – reportIran's Supreme Leader has reportedly gone into hiding in a secret bunker connected to avast underground tunnel network in Tehran. February 26, 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
Who will rule Iran if the United States kills Khamenei?Khamenei has safeguarded the regime so that the hardline Qom clergy and the security establishment will remain dominant after his death. February 25, 2026
Governments issue warnings, evacuations amid escalating tensionsAustralia advised nationals to depart Israel and Lebanon using commercial flights while it remains possible. February 25, 2026
Iranian dissident: Israel is our natural ally, we are ready to overthrow the regimeIranian man opposed to the Islamic Republic speaks with Israeli public broadcaster in fluent Hebrew, calls for the US and Israel to strike from the air while dissidents fight the regime on the ground. February 25, 2026
Iranian opposition group claims attack on Khamenei headquartersPMOI/MEK says dawn assault on heavily guarded Tehran complex led to heavy clashes with IRGC. February 25, 2026
F-22 Raptors land in Israel as region stands on brink of warThe aircraft is primarily designed to penetrate contested airspace and neutralize enemy air defenses in the early stages of potential operations. February 24, 2026
Report: Trump frustrated with military options for confronting Iran'Everything that has been written about a potential war with Iran has been written incorrectly, and purposefully so,' Trump said. February 24, 2026
Jordanian parliament votes to strike ‘Israel’ from official recordIslamist lawmakers say the Jewish state should not be named due to its 'enemy' status. February 24, 2026
Trump dismisses ‘fake news’ US planning limited Iran strikes, says Iran will face a ‘very bad day’ if no deal reachedPresident Trump denies reports that top US general opposes war with Iran, warning that if no deal is reached it will be a 'very bad day' for Iran. February 24, 2026
Trump leaning towards initial strike to force Iranian submissionDuring the initial strikes, the US could bomb the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps headquarters, ballistic missile sites, and nuclear facilities. February 23, 2026
US embassy staff evacuated from Beirut as regional war loomsThe evacuation comes as concerns grow that Lebanon could be drawn into a wider regional confrontation. February 23, 2026
