Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Monday that Iran is advancing intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of striking major U.S. cities, saying the Islamic Republic could soon “put New York City, Boston, Washington, or Miami under their atomic guns.”
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday warned Iran that any attempt to revive its nuclear weapons program would be met with swift military action, signaling that Washington is prepared to strike again if Tehran resumes enrichment activity.
The United Nations Security Council on Friday rejected a resolution put forward by Russia and China that would have extended sanctions relief for Iran under the 2015 nuclear deal for another six months, setting the stage for international measures against Tehran to snap back into place this weekend.
Iran erupted in protests overnight as thousands took to the streets to mark the third anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death, the young Kurdish woman killed in custody by the regime’s morality police after refusing to wear a hijab.
France, Germany, and the United Kingdom–the so-called E3–are holding fresh negotiations with Iranian officials in Geneva on Monday, just days before a self-imposed deadline to trigger the reimposition of sweeping United Nations sanctions against Tehran.
Russia is circulating a draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council aimed at extending the 2015 Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) for six months, delaying any action on snapback sanctions until April 18, 2026.
Iran and Belarus signed a wide-ranging package of agreements Wednesday aimed at boosting cooperation in defense, industry, and trade while presenting a united front against Western sanctions.
Two Christians in their 60s, who were “pardoned” and released after serving a combined six years in prison for leading house churches in Iran, have been re-arrested, a non-profit organization advocating for persecuted Christians reported.
Iran’s Vice-President for Strategic Affairs, Mohammad Javad ZarMif, has accused Israel of planting explosives in Iranian centrifuge equipment, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Israel has concluded its most extensive military operation against Iran to date, code-named “Days of Repentance.” The operation involved over 100 combat aircraft, spanned more than 1,200 miles (2,000 km) and targeted around 20 military sites, including missile, drone, and radar installations.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei promises “harsh punishment” for Israel following the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday.
Confidential documents and analysis by weapons experts indicate that a significant expansion at Iran’s most fortified nuclear facility could soon triple its production of enriched uranium, the Washington Post reported.
The United States and European allies are imposing new sanctions on Iranian military leaders and weapon makers to punish Iran for its April 14 missile and drone attack on Israel, but they urge the Jewish nation not to retaliate strongly amid fears of a broader war.
Following last weekend’s missile and drone attack by Iran and its proxies, Israel is reported to have launched an airstrike on a military base in Iran that used advanced missiles capable of evading Iranian radar, targeting a crucial component of the air defense system that safeguards Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Israel hit Iran with at least one missile early Friday in what appears to be a retaliatory strike after weeks of escalating tensions between the two countries, U.S. sources say.
While the US has pressed Israel not to attack the remaining Hamas battalions in the Rafah area of Gaza (because of the potential for mass civilian casualties), the Biden administration is now reportedly willing to support a Rafah operation provided Israel does not attack Iran, the Jerusalem Post learned from the Qatari newspaper The New Arab.
The United States and European allies have pledged more sanctions against Iran, but differences remain on whether to designate the country’s feared Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.
Israeli officials aim to retaliate against Tehran for its unprecedented drone and missile attack while carefully avoiding further escalation, maintaining alliances crucial in repelling the attack, and staying focused on their military objectives in Gaza, according to The Wall Street Journal. US and Western officials expect Israel’s response could come swiftly, potentially as early as today.
Three Group of Seven (G-7) of the most advanced economies have been “firmly condemning the launch of missiles and drones from Iran, reiterating full support for Israel’s security.”
The U.S. has deployed naval warships to safeguard Israel and American forces, aiming to deter a potential direct attack from Iran on Israel, which could occur as soon as Friday or Saturday, the Wall Street Journal reported.