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Hamas's Yahya Sinwar welcomed apocalyptic nuclear war if it meant destroying Israel - analysis

"[Israel] may even use a nuclear bomb. But first it will be surprised by the attack and descend into chaos," Yahya Sinwar wrote in a leaked letter.

Smoke rises following an Israeli strike on a metal foundry in Gaza City, July 12, 2026.
Bereaved families, friends, and soldiers stand still as a two-minute siren sounds across Israel, marking Memorial Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror at the site of the Nova music festival massacre, in Re'im forest, near the Israel-Gaza border, April 21.

Iranian bot campaign targets Nova festival massacre survivors with severe online abuse, propaganda

A Hamas terorrist stands guard as Palestinians walk on a street during Eid al-Fitr, in Gaza City, March 20, 2026.

Pushing Iran, Hamas regimes towards collapse might not be possible, military expert says

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi addresses a special session of the Conference on Disarmament at the United Nations, aside of US-Iran talks in Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2026

Iran FM Abbas Araghchi says Gaza war to be raised in US talks, reaffirms Hamas support - report


Iran FM in the US as proxies plot multi-front war - analysis

Iran is also trying to put out messaging suggesting that Gaza will “swallow” IDF forces if Israel launches the expected incursion.

 A missile is launched during an annual drill in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman and near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran

Could Iran try to use crisis for nuke sneakout? - analysis

Only Iran and its nuclear weapons program fit in the category of existential threat to Israel.

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attends a graduation ceremony for armed forces officers at the Imam Ali academy in Tehran, Iran October 10, 2023

Russia’s FM in Iran seeks closer ties

Iran recently was able to get out from under sanctions on its missile program and is looking to expand its defense imports and exports.

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani during a meeting on the sidelines of a session of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council In Yerevan, Armenia October 1, 2019

Iran looks for a plan on day 17 of the war – analysis

In a search to find a way to keep their initiative against Israel going, Iran has tried to mobilize militias in Iraq, Syria and Yemen.

 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.

Hundreds of thousands join pro-Palestinian protests worldwide

Data in the UK showed there had been a 1,353% increase in antisemitic offenses this month compared to the same period last year, while Islamophobic offenses were up 140%.

 Pro-Palestinian demonstrators set an Israeli flag on fire during a protest near the Israeli Consulate as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, in Istanbul, Turkey October 18, 2023

The hidden danger in Khamenei’s multi-phased plan: will Iran go nuclear? - opinion

The fourth stage in Khamenei’s satanic plan is a breakout to a nuclear weapon under the cover of a general war.

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attends a graduation ceremony for armed forces officers at the Imam Ali academy in Tehran, Iran October 10, 2023

Iran: Israelis must face trial for 'crimes against Palestinians' in Gaza

"The Zionist regime's officials should be tried for their crimes against Palestinians in Gaza," Khamenei added.

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting with the guests of the Islamic Unity Conference in Tehran, Iran October 3, 2023.

Iran considers US 'militarily involved' in Israel's war with Hamas

An Iranian official said that the US is already involved in the conflict between Israel and Palestinians and must be held to account.

 IRAN’S SUPREME Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waves during a prayer marking the end of Ramadan, in Tehran, in April.

Iran media celebrates Sderot evacuation in bid to unite against Israel

Iranian media also discuss Syria and Gaza, as Iran tries to "unify" various fronts against Israel.

 Palestinians react as an Israeli military vehicle burns after it was hit by Palestinian gunmen who infiltrated areas of southern Israel, at the Israeli side of Israel-Gaza border, October 7, 2023.

Israel’s regional strategy amid Hamas war

Israel’s challenge today goes far beyond defeating Hamas, with the IDF also needing to keep it from expanding to the North and the West Bank, and keeping Iran from exploiting it.

 IDF sniper at the Gaza border.