Iran missiles

By asking Trump to delay Iran attacks, Netanyahu exposes Israel's air defense holes - analysis

The IDF sent out more than half a dozen messages about how ready it was and how strong its air defense capabilities are, only for Netanyahu to privately express the opposite opinion to Trump.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
The scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit and caused damage in Bat Yam, central Israel. June 29, 2025
Women walk past an anti-U.S. and anti-Israeli billboard displayed on a building in Tehran, Iran, January 4, 2026.

Iran opens door to preemptive strikes on Israel, US as response to nationwide protests

Iran's National Defense Council issued a statement that warned that any encroachment on its security or national integrity would be met with an “appropriate, targeted, and decisive response.

|ByALEX WINSTON
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog over a backdrop of Netanyahu's presidential pardon request.

Netanyahu's main goal in Trump meeting was to pressure Herzog into pardon - opinion

He flew to Miami with a clear brief: not our national security. Not Iran. Not Gaza, Syria, or Hezbollah either. He is focused on one thing: the pardon.

|ByBEN CASPIT
Iranian missiles are displayed at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps(IRGC) Aerospace Force Museum in Tehran, Iran, November 12, 2025

Iranian official responds to Trump's warning over missiles, says 'Iran's defense not containable'

“Iran’s ‌missile capabilities and defense are not containable or permission-based,” said Ali Shamkhani, a political advisor of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. 

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN

Faulty systems or surprise: Why hasn't IAF intercepted missiles aimed at central Israel? - analysis

Recent strikes into central Israel hint that Iran has refined its attack strategy, leveraging both direct launches and supplying missiles to Yemen's Houthis.

DECEMBER 21, 2024ByUDI ETZION
The scene where a Ballistic missile fired from Yemen hit a playground and caused damage in Jaffa, on December 21, 2024

More missiles and longer range: Iranian naval official claims Sabalan Destroyer improves capability

The Iranian official claimed the destroyer now has a range of over 1,000 kilometers.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A missile is launched during an exercise of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) navy in the south of Iran, in this picture obtained on January 17, 2023.

Iran builds 'defensive tunnel' in Tehran to avoid future Israeli attacks

According to Iranian media, the tunnel, located near Tehran's city center, will link a station on the Tehran metro to the Imam Khomeini Hospital.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024ByYONAH JEREMY BOB, REUTERS
The remains of a Kheibar Shekan and a Emad ballistic missiles are displayed by Israel's military in Julis army base, days after an attack by Iran on Israel, in southern Israel, October 9, 2024.

Iran eyes longer-range missiles, says deputy IRGC aerospace chief

An IRGC commander discusses Iran's missile expansion strategy and its implications for Israel.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
An anti-Israel billboard with a picture of Iranian missiles is seen on a street in Tehran, Iran April 19, 2024.

Between proxies and a new attack on Israel: Iran’s dilemma - analysis

Iran operates via proxies in several countries and territories, including Yemen, Lebanon, Iraq, and the Gaza Strip.

OCTOBER 30, 2024BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
THE FLAGS (from right) of Iran, Hezbollah, and Lebanon are on display in Tehran. The Lebanese people should not allow Iran to build a Shi’ite crescent from Tehran to the Mediterranean Sea; they should stop suffering for the sake of Hezbollah, the writer urges.

Iran warns of response to any Israeli attack, says energy sector secure - analysis

Iran has been seeking to prevent an Israeli retaliation, at least any kind of retaliation that would be large or visible, by making new threats.

OCTOBER 6, 2024BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Anti-missile system fires interception missiles as missiles fired from Iran, as seen in the West Bank on October 1, 2024

WATCH - 'Shame on them!': PM Netanyahu slams Macron’s call for arms embargo on Israel

Netanyahu rebukes Western leaders for advocating an arms embargo on Israel, accusing them of undermining Israel’s defense while Iran continues to arm its proxies across the Middle East.

OCTOBER 5, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and French President Emmanuel Macron over a backdrop of Gaza (Illustrative.)

PM Netanyahu: No country would accept the attack from Iran, and neither will Israel

IDF Chief Spokesperson Daniel Hagari also addressed the IDF's response to Iran, saying, "The IDF will respond to Iran in the time and manner that it sees fit."

OCTOBER 5, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Ministers and MKs attend a discussion and vote on the inclusion of MK Gideon Saar as a Minister in the government at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on September 30, 2024.

IDF prepares 'significant' retaliatory strike to Iran's missile barrage

The Israeli military recommends responding to the Iranian attack—during which 201 missiles were fired at Israel—in a "decisive" manner while fighting continues on six other fronts.

OCTOBER 5, 2024ByAMIR BOHBOT
The remains of a ballistic missile fired from Iran which landed in Israel, October 1, 2024

Biden says if in Israel's shoes he would consider alternatives to striking Iranian oil facilities

OCTOBER 4, 2024ByREUTERS
US President Joe Biden walks to the podium during a daily press briefing with Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre at The White House in Washington, US, October 4, 2024.