Operation Rising Lion

Donald Trump saved Iran's Khamenei once before, will he do it again? - comment

Trump claims to have called off strikes on Iran's supreme leader back in June 2025. Now the protesters in Iran hang in the balance as he appears to give Khamenei another lifeline.

 L to R: Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and US President Donald Trump against backdrop of respective flags and missile strikes.
Iranians walks past a Bank Ayandeh and Parian, on the first anniversary of the nuclear agreement, in the capital Tehran on Jaunary 14, 2017.

Ayandeh Bank's collapse highlights breakdown of Iran’s financial system - WSJ

People gather during protest on January 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Iran’s unrest ups the ante with regional tensions, but risk of war remains - opinion

An illustration of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in front of a backdrop of Iranian flags flying amid fire from an Israeli strike on Sharan Oil depot, Tehran.

Iranians 'have fallen in love with Netanyahu,' Tehran resident tells KAN - report


Netanyahu vows to block Iran's nuclear ambitions, accuses opposition of courting Muslim Brotherhood

PM defends haredi conscription bill, backs politically appointed probe into October 7 massacre.

Netanyahu addresses Knesset at 40-signature debate on ‘extremist government’ in Jerusalem, January 6.

‘Do not mess with us,’ - Herzog issues stern warning to Israel's enemies

“This is also a message to our enemies,” declared Herzog. “We suggest that you simply not mess with us, and understand that Israel is an existing fact..."

President Isaac Herzog visits Rafael Advanced Defense Systems in northern Israel.

Vicious cycle of alarmism could lead Israel into unwanted war with Iran - analysis

While neither side wants war, both Jerusalem and Tehran suspect each other of being ready to suddenly launch a surprise attack.

 Rescue personnel stand next to damaged vehicles as they work at an impact site following missile attack from Iran on Israel, in Rishon LeZion, Israel, June 14, 2025

Iran’s operations in Venezuela and the looming threat to US security - opinion

The CIA faces a growing challenge as Iran’s deepening presence in Venezuela threatens US interests.

 CIA Director John Ratcliffe receives updates in the Situation Room of the White House, in Washington, June 21, 2025.

Oil’s geopolitical premium vanished in 2025 and may not return - opinion

Oil futures in 2025 have oscillated within a relatively narrow range, with the high coming in January before the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries began production increases.

An aerial view shows the oil tanker named Boracay (also called Pushpa), a vessel being investigated by French authorities and suspected of belonging to the so-called "shadow fleet" involved in the Russian oil trade, off the coast of the western France port of Saint-Nazaire, France, October 2, 2025

Israel launched Operation Narnia on Iran's nuclear scientists with US backing - Washington Post

At least 71 civilians were killed during Operation Narnia, a series of strikes on Iranian nuclear scientists, about which the US was informed before it began.

Smoke rises from a location allegedly IRGC's Sarallah Headquarters in north of Tehran, Iran after being targeted by Israel on June 23, 2025.

Iran's army lied about downing Israeli F-35s in June war, media chief admits

Jabali said IRIB was not directly observing the crash or monitoring defense systems and received conflicting information from military officials.

 F-35's arrive in Israel after being purchased from Lockheed Martin, November 13, 2022

Iran authorities summon Jewish rep. over community's pro-Israel likes on social media

After being summoned by Iranian security bodies, the country’s Jewish MP Najafabadi called on Jewish Iranians to delete Israel-linked posts and unfollow IDF and other “hostile” channels.

Homayoun Sameyah Najafabadi vists the Beheshtieh Jewish cemetery in southern Tehran, January 9, 2015

Pro-Palestinian hacktivists launched hundreds of cyberattacks on Israeli space sector

Hacktivists launched 237 cyber operations against space-related entities during the Israel-Hamas war, peaking during Operation Rising Lion against Iran.

Cyber attacks on space

Khamenei’s army: The mysterious US-based Iranian X accounts supporting Iran's regime

A closer examination by The Jerusalem Post of dozens of X accounts replying to Khamenei’s speech revealed a set of numerous common patterns.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei over a backdrop of the Iranian flag and screenshots of pro-regime messages on X/Twitter in Arabic.

War of the future is already here: IAI chief highlights role of drones, AI in Israel-Iran war

Levy said that the only surprise from Rising Lion wasn't Iran's technology but their "audacity" to fire heavy salvos at a civilian population.

 A missile launched from Iran towards Israel is seen from Jerusalem, June 19, 2025.