Operation Roaring Lion

Netanyahu met with UAE president at start of Operation Roaring Lion, PMO announces

Later on Wednesday, the UAE’s Foreign Ministry released a statement denying that any visit from Netanyahu or any Israeli military officials took place.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President of the UAE Sheikh bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
US President Donald Trump speaks during a Military Mother's Day Event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 6, 2026.

Israel concerned potential Trump-Iran deal may come with unwanted concessions - CNN

Israeli soldiers seen inside southern Lebanon as seen from the Israeli side of the border, May 5, 2026.

Netanyahu, Mossad met with UAE's President Mohammed bin Zayed during Iran war

 Georgia's authorities stop an illegal uranium sale. Stock photo.

Iran threatens to enrich uranium to weapons-grade, as Israel sends Iron Dome to UAE


Trump prioritizes Iran nuclear issue over economics, most Iranian launchers reportedly operational

South Korea weighs phased role in Hormuz mission • Hezbollah reportedly planning to occupy Beirut • Hamas preventing Gazan contractors from crossing Yellow Line to rebuild Rafah

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at a 'Rose Garden Club' dinner for National Police Week in the Rose Garden at the White House on May 11, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Trump 'seriously considering resuming war' after latest Iranian proposal - report

CNN reported that the latest Iranian proposal, which Trump called "unacceptable," is pushing Trump into believing he must resume the war against the regime.

US President Donald Trump attends a Mother’s Day reception for Gold Star mothers.

US issues new sanctions over Iran's oil shipments to China as part of Economic Fury

The State Department also announced a reward of up to $15 million for information leading to the disruption of the financial mechanisms of the IRGC.

Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz, December 21, 2018.

UAE targeted Iran's Lavan Island refinery during secret attacks against Islamic regime - report

The Emirati government didn't publicly confirm its participation in the strikes against Iran, which were done before the current ceasefire started.

An Emirates air force F16 performs a diplsy flight at Al-Maktoum International Airport during the Dubai Airshow 2025 in Dubai on November 17, 2025

The US is ignoring Iran’s religious agenda at its own peril - opinion

The Trump administration needs to be conscious that Iran is not only an Islamic state and not only a Shi’ite variety, but the elites directing the country are steeped in its Twelver sect version.

A MAN holds a flag with a picture of late leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, during a rally in Tehran, in April 2026.

Israel faces Hezbollah’s attrition trap on the Lebanese border - opinion

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said the organization was returning to guerrilla warfare against the IDF.

 IDF troops operating in the Litani River area in Lebanon for first time in over two decades. November 26, 2024.

Trump debates restarting Project Freedom as US, Iran at impasse over peace deal

Trump calls latest Iranian proposal 'unacceptable,' • Trump vetoed Kurdish uprising despite comments • Three soldiers wounded after exploding drone strike in southern Lebanon

US President Donald Trump, joined by members of his administration and healthcare industry professionals, answers a reporters question during an event on maternal healthcare in the Oval Office of the White House on May 11, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Netanyahu meets with leaders of Druze, Circassian communities at Dead Sea summit

"I want to tell you what the most important mission is - to ensure life. I am committed to this, and by the way, I am also speaking with President Trump about it," Netanyahu said during the meeting.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet leaders of the Druze and Circassian communities.

Trump calls latest Iranian proposal to end war 'totally unacceptable'

The Iranian proposal stressed the need to end the war on all fronts and to lift sanctions on Tehran, Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported, citing an informed source.

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media before boarding Air Force One for departure to Miami, Florida, at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, May 2, 2026.

Israel reportedly operates covert base in Iraq during Iran campaign

A secret Israeli outpost in Iraq allegedly supported airstrikes on Iran and stayed hidden until an Iraqi patrol came dangerously close.

Smoke rises following an airstrike on a Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) headquarters at Kirkuk International Airport, in Kirkuk, Iraq, March 28, 2026.