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Trump considers limited strike on Iran, most air power since 2003 arrives in Middle East - WSJ

A smaller attack on Iran would target a few military or government sites, designed to be small enough not to provoke major retaliation and force Iran to agree to a deal favorable to the US. 

|ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN
US President Donald Trump makes a fist at the end of an event during a visit to Coosa Steel Corporation, in Rome, Georgia, U.S., February 19, 2026.
An explosion during an exercise in southern Iran, in this handout image obtained on February 17, 2026.

Iran tells UN chief it will respond 'decisively' if subjected to military aggression

US President Donald Trump's rhetoric towards Iran "signals a real risk of military aggression," Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations said in the letter, adding that Iran did not want a war.

|ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN, REUTERS
The U.S. Air Force B-2 bomber "Spirit of Oklahoma" is refueled in-flight over Eastern Washington state, April, 27, 2002 while participating in "Northern Edge," Alaska's largest annual joint training exercise.

'Hundreds of strikes per day': Former CENTCOM deputy says US can wipe out Islamic Regime in hours

A possible first wave of an attack on Iran would focus on strategic missile sites and launchers, the most immediate threats to US forces and Israel, a former CENTCOM official told the Post.

|ByAMICHAI STEIN
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) sails alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

US likely to attack Iran, but Trump has not yet decided to do so, sources tell 'Post'

Although the decision is not final, Trump expressed disappointment in Iran's negotiating positions throughout the week, according to sources.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Drone attack targets Iranian military plant in Isfahan, blast heard

A loud explosion was heard at a military plant in Iran's central city of Isfahan.

JANUARY 28, 2023ByREUTERS
An Iranian woman walks past election campaign posters in Naghsh-e-Jahan square in Isfahan

Sullivan lands in Israel for Iran talks amid tension with new gov't

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan visits Netanyahu to discuss Iran and the Israel-Palestine conflict

JANUARY 18, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
President Isaac Herzog meets with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on January 18, 2023

Iran executes dual national Alireza Akbari after accusing him of spying for UK

Britain had described the death sentence as politically motivated and called for his immediate release.

JANUARY 14, 2023ByREUTERS
Alireza Akbari, Iran's former deputy defence minister, speaks during an interview with Khabaronline in Tehran, Iran, in this undated picture obtained on January 12, 2023.

Iran top court accepts protester's appeal against death sentence

Iran has already executed two people involved in unrest that erupted in September after the death in custody of Kurdish Iranian woman Mahsa Amini.

DECEMBER 31, 2022ByREUTERS
A police motorcycle burns during a protest over the death of Mahsa Amini, a woman who died after being arrested by the Islamic republic's "morality police", in Tehran, Iran September 19, 2022

Iran’s Guards arrest seven people linked to UK over protests

The government has blamed the unrest on demonstrators bent on the destruction of public property and says they are trained and armed by enemies including the United States, Israel and Saudi Arabia.

DECEMBER 25, 2022ByREUTERS
Members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards march during a parade to commemorate the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq war (1980-88), in Tehran September 22, 2011.

Ukraine official urges 'liquidation' of Iranian weapons factories

Ukrainian officials have accused Iran of planning to supply more weapons to Russia.

DECEMBER 24, 2022ByREUTERS
A drone is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on August 25, 2022.

EU to discuss Russia, Iran sanctions, top up of Ukraine arms fund

EU leaders gathered to discuss a new wave of sanctions on Iran and Russia, in addition to renewing finances for Ukraine's weaponry needs.

DECEMBER 12, 2022ByREUTERS
EU leaders hold summit on Russian oil sanctions, in Brussels

Iran, North Korea think they can become nuclear powers without obstacle - analysis 

North Korea and Iran have made it clear that their nuclear threats are not empty.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un gestures as he watches the test-firing of a new-type tactical guided weapon according to state media, North Korea, in this undated photo released on April 16, 2022 by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

Iran lawmakers demand severe punishment for 'rioters' as protests rage

The activist HRANA news agency said that 318 protesters have been killed in the unrest as of Saturday, including 49 minors.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022ByREUTERS
A man gestures during a protest over the death of Mahsa Amini, a woman who died after being arrested by the Islamic republic's "morality police", in Tehran, Iran September 19, 2022.

Iran says over dozen people killed in shrine attack, Raisi vows to respond

Islamic state claimed responsibility for Wednesday's shrine attack.

OCTOBER 26, 2022ByREUTERS
Iranian flag is seen at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, as Albania cuts ties with Iran and orders diplomats to leave over cyberattack, in Tirana, Albania, September 8, 2022