Operation Rising Lion

US officials believed Israel planned to kill Iranian negotiators amid peace talks - report

According to the report, US officials were particularly concerned that Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi would be targeted.

FOREIGN MINISTER of Iran Abbas Araghchi, and Speaker of Iran Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf with the delegation of Iran at the Lake Lucerne Summit at the Buergenstock resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, Switzerland, Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Chetz the dog and Dr. Talia Adler.

Chetz the dog, wounded in Iranian strike during Operation Rising Lion, learns to walk again

Thai workers collect freshly harvested fennel near Kibbutz Alumim in southern Israel

New report shows many migrant workers lacked access to shelter during Operation Roaring Lion

Eli Cohen, CEO of Pitchon-Lev with Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana

Pitchon Lev receives Knesset Speaker’s Award


'Best air defense system': Rafael chairman discusses Israel's preparedness for possible Iran attack

When asked whether Israelis should feel reassured about interception capabilities, Steinitz reaffirmed that "Israel has the best air defense system in the world, and it is only improving."

A David's Sling interceptor launching during the Israel-Hamas war; illustrative.

Araghchi slams US-Israeli Miriam Adelson, accusing her of dual loyalties in antisemitic trope

Iran's FM Abbas Araghchi criticizes Miriam Adelson's claims, calls for diplomacy in US-Iran talks, and warns of military retaliation if negotiations fail.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi addresses the Al Jazeera Forum in Doha, February 7, 2026; illustrative.

Obama's nuclear treaty with Iran was 'one of the dumbest deals' ever seen, Trump tells Fox News

US President Donald Trump accused former presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden of “creating a monster” in reference to their administrations' handling of the Iranian nuclear issue.

US President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media on board Air Force One en route to Palm Beach, Florida, US, February 6, 2026. 

Iran steps up missile upgrades with Russian help amid strike fears

The missiles that pose a threat to Israel’s home front include the Shahab series, including Kheibar Shekan, which is based on North Korean technology and has a range of about 2,000 kilometers

An Iranian missile is launched during a military exercise at an undisclosed location in Iran, August 20, 2025

Iran rejects call to halt uranium enrichment after second round of indirect US negotiations in Oman

An Iranian official told Reuters the direct talks had not officially started, and that Iran’s demands had been conveyed to the US via Oman.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) meets with Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi for indirect nuclear talks with the US in Muscat, Oman, February 6, 2026.

Secret Israel-US Pentagon talks focused on intelligence sharing as Iran tensions rise - exclusive

During a quiet visit to Washington, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir met senior US military leaders in closed-door talks tied to Iran and regional security, according to diplomatic sources.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine in a previous meeting.

WATCH: Iranian Mossad agent discusses anti-regime role during June's Israel-Iran war

The agent, known as "Arash," spoke to Channel 12's Uvda about the role he played as "Mossad's eyes" during an operation within Iran to destroy a ballistic missile launcher aimed towards Israel.

Iranian Mossad agent "Arash" speaks to Channel 12's Uvda about an operation during the Israel-Iran war in June 2025, broadcast on January 29, 2026.

Online gambler who predicted Israel military action may be security insider

An anonymous user on the Polymarket gambling site, which allows users to gamble on future global events, accurately predicted four events surrounding Israeli action during Operation Rising Lion.

 An illustrative image of an Israeli hacker

Donald Trump saved Iran's Khamenei once before, will he do it again? - comment

Trump claims to have called off strikes on Iran's supreme leader back in June 2025. Now the protesters in Iran hang in the balance as he appears to give Khamenei another lifeline.

 L to R: Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and US President Donald Trump against backdrop of respective flags and missile strikes.

Ayandeh Bank's collapse highlights breakdown of Iran’s financial system - WSJ

Ayandeh Bank, which was run by individuals connected to the Iranian regime, failed after accumulating nearly $5 billion in losses from bad loans.

Iranians walks past a Bank Ayandeh and Parian, on the first anniversary of the nuclear agreement, in the capital Tehran on Jaunary 14, 2017.