Iran nuclear threat

What is Pickaxe Mountain, Iran's nuclear site which might be among Trump's next targets - explainer

The threat of attacking the Iranian site reflects escalating tensions as Tehran and Washington trade fire in the Gulf, setting back efforts to end the conflict.

An Iranian nuclear power plant stands March 30, 2005 some 200 miles (322 km) south of Tehran, in Natanz, Iran.
 A missile is launched during an annual drill in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman and near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran

Both sides not willing to back down over Strait of Hormuz, Iran will not give in, expert says

Members of special IRGC forces attend 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.

The most dangerous component of Iran’s arsenal - opinion

A woman holds an Iranian flag on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 10, 2026.

Why mutual assured destruction will not work with Iran - opinion


Will Iraqi territory be used to fire rockets on Israel from Iran?

Iraq’s desire not to alienate the US and avoid a superfluous confrontation with Israel would not be the decisive factor.

Iran missile launch 521

Enemies of Israel pay the price

Let us run, with Israel, toward this band of giants who share not just the attitude of the Goliath of old, but also the same errors in judgment.

THE PAINTING ‘David Giving Thanks to God After the Death of Goliath’ by Charles Errard.

Analysis: Iran’s nuke moves are more bark than bite... so far

There is perhaps no loaded gun on the table yet, but with these threats Iran is at least placing a gun on the table and showing off its large collection of bullets.

Iran test fires a Fajr-3 missile 370 (R)

French FM: Iran's uranium enrichment plans are close to the 'red line'

Tensions between Iran and the West have surged since President Donald Trump pulled the US out of the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif reaches out to shake hands with French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian in Tehran, Iran, March 5, 2018.

Iran calls U.S. leaders cruel and disloyal, says armed forces 'prepared'

"Iranian armed forces are now, thanks to God, more prepared than ever and will not wait for the permission or approval of any power to develop defense capabilities."

IRANIAN EXHIBITORS stand in a booth during the opening of the fair ‘Iran country presentation’ in Rome, Italy last year.

Reveal of Israel’s intel coup in Iran bolsters deterrence, helps avert war

Iran violated the agreement by presenting a false presentation as an appendix to the contract.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani attends a meeting with Muslim leaders and scholars in Hyderabad, India, February 15, 2018.

Angela Merkel: Iran nuclear accord not ideal, but best to stick with it

"The question is whether you can talk better if you terminate an agreement or if you stay in it ... we say you can talk better if you remain in it."

German Chancellor Angela Merkel

EDITOR'S NOTES: The final word on Iran

What happens next with Iran’s nuclear program remains unclear.

US President Donald Trump

Pompeo hits the road again to press allies on new Iran deal

"The ultimate goal is to lay the groundwork for getting everyone back to the table and negotiating a new deal," said the US State Department.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo attends a NATO foreign ministers meeting at the Alliance's headquarters in Brussels

Trump nixes Iran nuclear deal

The speech that shook the world.

US President Donald Trump announces his intention to withdraw from the JCPOA Iran nuclear agreement during a statement in the Diplomatic Room at the White House in Washington, US, May 8, 2018