Operation Roaring Lion

Iran less likely to compromise in US talks as its isolation grows, analyst warns

The collapse of US-Iran talks is casting doubt on the ceasefire, suggesting it may be a fragile pause rather than a path to diplomacy.

A billboard with a graphic design about the Strait of Hormuz on a building in Tehran, Iran, April 13, 2026
Riot policemen line up along a road near the expected venue of the US-Iran talks in the Red Zone area of Islamabad on April 10, 2026.

Iranian delegation claims it was 'under attack' en route to Islamabad, regime is re-arming - report

A view of an oil facility in the Khark Island, on the shore of the Gulf.

Iran’s oil minister: Crude sales remain strong, revenue to aid industry repairs

People march during a protest against US and Israel strikes against Iran, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in New York City, US, March 7, 2026.

Dozens arrested in NYC during protests against US support for Israel


IDF: Within a few days, there won't be major fights left in Lebanon

The IDF might still engage in limited fighting with leftover Hezbollah forces in parts of southern Lebanon who have not withdrawn north of the Litani River with most of Hezbollah's other forces.

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, April 10, 2026.

MK Fogel deletes X post mocking Trump at Ben-Gvir's request, says he wanted 'to be heard'

The post remained online for over an hour and gained traction on American platforms, reaching roughly half a million views.

MK Zvika Fogel leads a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah, March 15, 2026.

Pakistan sending troops to Saudi Arabia could shift tide in war against Iran - opinion

On one hand, Pakistan’s involvement could increase pressure on Iran. On the other hand, it brings Saudi Arabia closer to a country that has expressed hostile positions toward Israel.

Army soldiers sit in a truck, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 10, 2026.

Senior IDF officer shares how IDF prepares its UAV fleet for next round of Iran war - interview

K described a force that has rapidly expanded its capabilities, adapted to new threats, and proven its resilience under fire.

UAV Operator Course graduation

No illusions: Iranian people return to frontlines of dealing with regime - editorial

Stopping the bombs is a step, but as long as the regime itself is left in power, there will be no change vis-à-vis Iran, with or without a deal.

US Vice President JD Vance, left, talks to Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshall Asim Munir, right, and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, center, before boarding Air Force Two after attending talks on Iran on April 12, 2026.

One wounded following rocket barrage from Hezbollah, Trump's blockade on Hormuz goes into effect

European countries raise concerns over naval blockade • Trump: ‘I don’t care’ if Iran comes back to negotiations • Erdogan threatens military action against Israel

US Navy and US Marine Corps aircraft attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 are arrayed on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln during the Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran from an undisclosed location March 10, 2026.

What can the IDF learn from Ukraine about emerging Hezbollah FPV threat? - comment

Hezbollah is increasingly deploying FPV explosive drones against IDF forces, drawing on tactics seen in Ukraine, raising concerns over Israel’s preparedness for the evolving threat.

 A drone carries a Hezbollah flag, May 21, 2023

IMF warns Strait of Hormuz might never be back to normal

The IMF warned that the situation at Hormuz could be similar to the one in Bab-al-Mandeb, where shipping lanes haven’t yet recovered ever since the first Houthi attack.

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz is seen in this illustration taken June 22, 2025.

Hezbollah rocket hits Byzantine-era church in Nahariya, damages protective structure

Originally destroyed by the Persians in 614 CE, the mosaic was painstakingly restored by the IAA over the course of two years, and officially opened to the public in 2022.

A man inspects the site of the remains of a Byzantine church, which was damaged after a barrage of projectiles was launched towards Israel from Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, in Nahariya, northern Israel, April 10, 2026.

A Pahlavi-led regime toppling could open the door to extract Iran's uranium - opinion

Removing Iran's uranium stockpile would eliminate the possibility of future nuclear ambitions or the construction of dirty bombs.

 An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.