Iran
Iranian missile fragments hit several locations in central Israel following interception
Sirens sounded across the region at approximately 9:10 a.m. following the identification of an Iranian missile, believed to contain a cluster munitions warhead, according to initial reports.
Mojtaba Khamenei unconscious in Qom as questions grow over who leads Iran today - report
US shouldn't negotiate with Iran until it realizes how badly it's losing - editorial
Iran's peace proposal calls for end to Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon - NYT
Iran’s quiet coup: War and the rise of a military state - opinion
Rather than collapsing, the Islamic Republic appears to be undergoing a structural shift. Power is gradually concentrating in the hands of a hardened security elite.
Two separate Israeli espionage cases uncover Iran-linked activities in Jerusalem, Ashkelon
Two distinct espionage investigations in Ashkelon and Jerusalem reveal suspects linked to Iranian intelligence, involving explosive material production and digital recruitment efforts.
Are Iraqi militias crossing into Iran to support Iran's war effort? - analysis
The militia forces could bolster the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Iran. They could also be used by Iran to enforce order and carry out suppression in some areas on its periphery.
Israel approves increased production of Arrow missile interceptors for second time this year
Israel’s ministerial committee approves a rapid increase in Arrow missile interceptor production, aiming to bolster defense amid rising concerns over stock depletion during the ongoing conflict.
Strait of Hormuz to remain closed until Iran is compensated for war damages, Iranian official says
The IRGC Navy is currently in the process of completing operational preparations for a "new order in the Persian Gulf," the post read, emphasizing that the strait would be permanently changed.
Trump initially feared radio message from downed US airman was Iranian trap - Axios
After ejecting from the jet, the officer sent a message over his radio saying “Power be to God,” according to Trump who added that it "sounded like something a Muslim would say."
Plan in place to strike strategic Iran sites if deal not reached, sources tell 'Post'
Agreement on the target list follows a series of intensive high-level discussions aimed at synchronizing the American and Israeli responses to Tehran’s continued defiance.
Behind the US Air Force unit that spearheaded the mission to rescue downed airman
The concept of a dedicated pararescue force traces its roots back to the end of World War II. Becoming a PJ is widely considered one of the most grueling undertakings in the military.
Sources: IDF does not actually know how many ballistic missiles Iran has left
Part of the question for Israel is how many of the missiles, many of which have been covered in rubble, can be salvaged and are only temporarily inaccessible to Iran?
IDF intelligence, strikes helped US rescue downed pilot, sources tell 'Post'
Throughout the tense 48-hour window, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and US Central Command Commander Admiral Brad Cooper remained in direct contact.
