Israel expects Trump to take a strong stance on Iran, a minister says

Israel anticipates that the forthcoming Trump administration will adopt a firm stance against Iran and its nuclear pursuits, which could pave the way for additional peace agreements with neighboring Arab states, according to a senior official in Israel’s security cabinet. In an interview with Reuters, Energy Minister Eli Cohen stated that Israel is closer than ever to finalizing a deal to cease hostilities in Lebanon … Continue reading Israel expects Trump to take a strong stance on Iran, a minister says

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting

Netanyahu says Israel has significantly harmed Iran, while Khamenei downplays the damage

Israel’s airstrikes significantly impacted Iran‘s defense systems and missile production capabilities, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday. In contrast, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei cautioned against overstating the effects of Saturday’s assault. As conflict continues in Gaza and Lebanon, the potential for direct confrontation between Israel and Iran poses a risk of escalating into a broader regional conflict. Nevertheless, a day after … Continue reading Netanyahu says Israel has significantly harmed Iran, while Khamenei downplays the damage

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting

Khamenei says Iran and its regional allies will not retreat in the face of Israel

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated on Friday that Iran and its regional allies will not retreat in the face of Israel, following an Israeli strike on Beirut believed to have aimed at the potential successor to the late Hezbollah leader. Khamenei described the recent actions of Iran’s armed forces as “completely legal and legitimate” during a rare appearance at Friday prayers in Tehran, referencing … Continue reading Khamenei says Iran and its regional allies will not retreat in the face of Israel

Is a full scale war between Israel and Iran imminent?

On the evening of October 1, Iran executed a missile strike against Israel, which the Israeli Foreign Ministry characterized as unprecedented. Prior to the assault, the United States had alerted Israel to Iran’s preparations for a significant missile offensive. This warning was issued less than a day after the Israeli military commenced a “limited ground operation” in southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah’s infrastructure, a group supported … Continue reading Is a full scale war between Israel and Iran imminent?

Boys scouts carry a picture of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah

Khamenei cautioned Hassan Nasrallah to relocate

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reportedly cautioned Hezbollah leader Syyed Hassan Nasrallah to evacuate Lebanon just days prior to his death in an Israeli airstrike. Khamenei is now expressing significant concern regarding Israeli infiltration within high-ranking government positions in Tehran, according to three Iranian sources. Following the attack on Hezbollah’s booby-trapped devices on September 17, Khamenei dispatched an envoy to urgently advise Nasrallah to … Continue reading Khamenei cautioned Hassan Nasrallah to relocate

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting

Israel is on high alert following reports of Nasrallah’s death, Iran’s Supreme Leader to relocate to a secure site

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been relocated to a secure site within the country, accompanied by increased security protocols, according to two regional officials who spoke to Reuters. Meanwhile, the Israeli military announced on Saturday that it is on heightened alert for a potential broader conflict following its claim of having killed Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut. The military expressed hope … Continue reading Israel is on high alert following reports of Nasrallah’s death, Iran’s Supreme Leader to relocate to a secure site

Despite the killing of senior commanders, Hezbollah cannot be forced to kneel, Khamenei says

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated on Wednesday that the assassination of Hezbollah commanders will not incapacitate the group, following Israel’s targeted strikes against high-ranking members of the Iran-supported organization during a series of intense air raids across Lebanon. Khamenei emphasized that Hezbollah’s organizational capabilities and manpower are robust enough to withstand the loss of a senior leader, despite it being a significant setback. … Continue reading Despite the killing of senior commanders, Hezbollah cannot be forced to kneel, Khamenei says