Iran
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Iran, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
'Generals’ Revolt' Finale Argues a Coup Can Happen Without Tanks
The final episode of "Generals’ Revolt" argues that a military coup can occur without tanks, through the gradual weakening of elected civilian authority. It ties the 2023 protest…
Iran Reportedly Strikes Merchant Ship in the Strait of Hormuz as New U.S.-Tehran Channels Emerge
Iran was reported to have attacked a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman on Thursday. The strike came as the U.S. and Iran are creating direct military…
Iran Says Sailing Outside Authorized Strait Lanes Is Unsafe After Vessel Strike
Iran's Strait of Hormuz authority said ships traveling outside designated lanes are unsafe after reports that the Revolutionary Guard struck a Singapore-flagged cargo vessel. It s…
Polls Show Bennett Slumps to Single Digits as Likud Leads
Two new polls show Likud leading and Naftali Bennett falling sharply, including a Channel 14 survey that gives his party 9 seats. Gadi Eisenkot remains competitive in both seat co…
Yotam Zimri Says Iran’s Warning Is “Essentially Right,” Citing Past Israeli Withdrawals
On Channel 14’s "The Patriots," Yotam Zimri responded to an Iranian threat over southern Lebanon by saying the Iranians are “essentially” right. He cited past Israeli withdrawals…
Iranian Opposition Figure Claims Mojtaba Khamenei Is Already Dead
An Iranian opposition activist says Mojtaba Khamenei was killed by Israeli strikes on February 28 and that the regime is hiding it. He claims Iran briefly used a leadership counci…
Oman Rejects Iranian Fees on Hormuz Shipping, Prompting Fresh Tensions
Oman’s foreign minister said future arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz will not include ship tolls or transit fees. The move, made after talks with U.S. and Gulf officials, cha…
Signs Mount of a Potential Jordan Border Crisis as Security Warnings Grow
An Israeli Navy interception near Eilat has heightened concern that Jordan's border could face a new security threat. The report says relations with Amman are at a historic low, w…
Mossad to Lead Gaza Emigration Plan After High-Level Security Meeting
Israel’s leadership has decided that the Mossad will handle implementation of a Gaza emigration plan. The move follows an urgent security-political meeting led by Shmuel Ben Ezra…
Kobi Refua Says He Is Fully Committed to Bnei Eilat After Viral Ben Yehuda Clash
Kobi Refua, newly named sporting director of Bnei Eilat, said he is committed to building the club into a promotion contender in its first season. He also addressed the viral half…
Rubio and Gulf ministers link Lebanese and Gaza recovery to disarmament
Marco Rubio and Gulf foreign ministers issued a statement saying Lebanese sovereignty and Gaza reconstruction both depend on disarming nonstate armed groups. The statement also ba…
Vance says U.S. and Iran will open direct talks through IRGC channel in Qatar
J.D. Vance said the U.S. and Iran have agreed to open a direct channel with the Revolutionary Guard to lower the risk of renewed conflict. Under the arrangement, American and Iran…
Iran, Russia and Yemen: The shipping chokepoint strategy that could shake the global economy
A Channel 14 report says Iran is preparing to weaponize the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab if talks fail. It alleges Russia finances the system through Quds Force intermediari…
Vance says a Revolutionary Guards officer and a CENTCOM officer will sit down together
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said Thursday he plans to arrange direct talks between an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officer and a CENTCOM officer in Doha. He also said the…
Israel Worried Trump May Sell F-35 Jets to Turkey, Citing Risks to Air Force Freedom of Action
Israeli defense officials are alarmed by Donald Trump’s indication that he may sell F-35 jets to Turkey, warning it could hurt the Israeli Air Force’s freedom of action. The repor…
Netanyahu and defense chiefs vow to hold positions in Lebanon and warn Iran
At a Bahad 1 officers’ graduation Thursday, Netanyahu, Katz and Zamir issued defiant messages on Lebanon, Iran and the war. Netanyahu rejected any withdrawal from southern Lebanon…
Gulf States Say Iran’s Missile Program Must Be Part of Peace Talks
The United States and Gulf states issued a joint declaration on Gaza, Iran, and Lebanon. They said no one should be forced out of Gaza, any departures must be voluntary and revers…
Iranian Official Says Israel's Withdrawal from Lebanon Is a Red Line in U.S. Talks
An Iranian official close to the negotiating team said Israel must withdraw from Lebanon for a final Iran-U.S. deal. The official called it a red line and demanded a permanent cea…
Journalist Slams House Arrest for Man Who Brandished Gun at Ultra-Orthodox Protesters
Ynet police reporter Liran Tamari criticized a Jerusalem court decision to release to house arrest a man suspected of brandishing a gun at ultra-Orthodox protesters. He argued the…
Katz Warns Iran Israel Will Respond With Full Force to Any Attack
Defense Minister Israel Katz spoke Thursday at a Bahad 1 officers' graduation and said the IDF will stay in security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza indefinitely. He warned Iran…
Report: Iran Eyes Billions in Revenue From the Strait of Hormuz
Iran is exploring a plan to monetize the Strait of Hormuz after wartime disruption to shipping. The proposal could bring roughly $40 billion a year and give Tehran new control ove…
Polls, Diplomacy, and Military Moves Signal a Shifting Global Picture
A Reuters poll says Trump’s Iran war is deeply unpopular and may hurt Republicans before November’s midterm elections. Separately, the EU held controversial talks with the Taliban…
Protests and applause greet Netanyahu at officer graduation as he vows to block Iran
At an IDF officers’ graduation ceremony at Bahad 1, Benjamin Netanyahu was interrupted by boos and cheers as he defended Israel’s military achievements and vowed Iran would not ob…
Mbappe and Haaland Lead the Race for Group Supremacy as World Cup Group Play Reaches the Finish
France and Norway headline the final round of World Cup group-stage matches on Friday, with Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland meeting for the first time in national-team shirts. Be…
Hamas Tries to Push Gaza Onto the Iran-US Talks Agenda
Hamas said its deputy Arab and Islamic relations chief, Basem Naim, spoke this week with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi about Gaza and the Iran-US talks. Hamas sources sa…
Oil Prices Fall to Prewar Lows as Hormuz Traffic Resumes
Oil prices dropped to prewar levels after tanker traffic resumed through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent fell to $73.49 and WTI to $70.10, the lowest since February 27, as markets exp…
Opposition Report Reveals Secret 35-Meter Underground Bunker Built for Khamenei in Tehran
Iran International reported secret plans for a 35-meter-deep bunker complex built for Ali Khamenei in Tehran. The outlet said the site, hidden as a sports center and built over ab…
Rubio warns Iran on Hormuz fees, militias, and missile threat
Marco Rubio warned Iran against taxing ships in the Strait of Hormuz and said the U.S. knows what was agreed in the Swiss talks. In the UAE, he linked any regional peace to stoppi…
EU envoy says ties with Israel remain strong despite dispute over foreign ministers
EU Ambassador Michael Mann said tensions with Israel are real, but dialogue continues and the relationship remains strategically strong. He criticized settlement expansion, settle…
Apple Raises Mac and iPad Prices, with Israel Likely to Follow
Apple has raised prices on MacBook and iPad models in response to higher chip, memory, and storage costs. The move may soon reach Israel, where retailers are expected to get a new…
How Trump’s Iran Policy Reversed from Total War to a Deal
An Israeli-style reconstruction says Donald Trump went from threatening to destroy Iran to accepting a June 2026 deal that leaves Tehran richer and more secure. The article traces…
Israel Faces a Deepening Trap in Lebanon Amid Diplomatic Pressure
The article says Israel is trapped in southern Lebanon by U.S.-Iranian diplomacy, while Hezbollah strengthens and international monitoring fails. It warns that pressure for a quic…
Iranian Parliament Speaker Rejects Trump Claim on Unfrozen Funds and U.S. Farm Purchases
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf rejected Donald Trump’s claim that unfrozen Iranian funds would buy U.S. farm products. Tehran said Iran, not Washington, will…
Rabbi Shlomo Zavihi Offers a Persian Torah Talk on Parashat Balak
A post invites viewers to watch Rabbi Shlomo Zavihi deliver a Persian Torah teaching on Parashat Balak. Zavihi is identified as the rabbi of the Mashhad Jewish community in Iran a…
Tal Titu says she faced negativity inside the Big Brother house
Tal Titu appeared on "Reality Check" and spoke about her "Big Brother" experience, including hostile chants and insults she heard from outside the house. She also discussed Eliran…
Iran Launches Recruitment Drive Offering $1,000 a Month for Hezbollah Volunteers
Iran has launched a public recruitment drive in Tehran to attract volunteers for Hezbollah service in Lebanon, offering about $1,000 a month. Recruits are expected to train with t…
Quds Force Chief Threatens Israel as Lebanon Talks Enter Final Day
Esmail Qaani threatened Israel with defeat if it does not withdraw from southern Lebanon, as Washington-hosted Israel-Lebanon talks reached their final day. A U.S. report about a…
Poll Finds Strong Israeli Support for Forceful Action Against Hezbollah Despite Iran Risk
A new Israeli poll shows strong support for military action against Hezbollah, even at the risk of war with Iran. It also finds deep distrust of ceasefires, broad opposition to a…
Can Israel's Defense Tech Stand on Its Own Without the U.S.?
An Israeli Business article asks whether Israel can sustain its defense needs if U.S. support weakens. Experts say full independence is impossible, but Israel must rapidly expand…
Peace Board Says Hamas Is Open to Giving Up Arms, But Wants Conditions
Peace Board officials said Hamas has agreed in principle to disarm, but is trying to tie that to Israeli withdrawals and other conditions. Preparations for an international stabil…
Trump Seeks $88 Billion in Emergency War Funding From Congress
Donald Trump asked Congress for an extra $88 billion, largely to fund the war with Iran. The package faces strong Democratic opposition and is unlikely to pass the Senate. CNN rep…
Trump and Senator Cassidy Clash in Heated Closed-Door Meeting Over Iran War
President Donald Trump and Senator Bill Cassidy exchanged shouts during a closed-door meeting with Republican lawmakers over the Iran war. Cassidy later received a White House bri…
Gulf States Fear Trump's Iran Deal Could Undermine Regional Security
A CNN analysis says Gulf states fear Donald Trump’s Iran deal could weaken regional security and U.S. credibility. Their worries center on Iran’s role in the Strait of Hormuz, the…
World Cup lookalikes evoke Israeli league players
Sports 5 highlighted three World Cup players who resemble Israeli Premier League footballers. The article singled out Iraq's Merchas Doski, Morocco's Jassim Yassine and Iran's Ali…
Haifa rocket-hit building clears key hurdle for redevelopment
A Haifa apartment complex damaged by an Iranian missile during the war has secured enough owner support to advance a demolition-and-rebuild plan. RENEW aims to replace two old bui…
Katz Says Pressure on Iran Must Continue After Current Gains
Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel should not settle for its current achievements against Iran. Speaking at a Defense Ministry conference, he warned that money reaching Iran…
Bennett Says He Would Remove Illegal Outposts, Push a New Regional Vision
Naftali Bennett said he is running to replace Israel’s government and warned that defeat would put the country in danger. In a wide-ranging interview, he laid out a plan for illeg…
Katz Says Israel Aims to Develop Offensive Strike Capability From Space
Defense Minister Israel Katz told a security conference in Jerusalem that Israel will expand its defense budget by 350 billion shekels over the next decade. He said the strategic…