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


Khamenei's advisor: 'New war between Israel and Iran may occur at any time' - report

Seyed Yahya Rahim Safavi, an advisor to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, announced the possibility of renewed conflict between Israel and Iran on Sunday, Persian media reported. 

A person walks on a street near a billboard with a caricature of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tehran, Iran, August 10, 2025.

IAI CEO: US should pick us to build the Golden Dome missile defense shield

IAI CEO Boaz Levy: ‘We built Arrow together with America; we can produce this system efficiently’

IAI CEO Boaz Levy.

Ex-IDF chief Halevi slams Mossad chief: 'Takes credit for IDF-led operations' - report

In meetings, Halevi reportedly criticized Barnea’s performance, particularly during the 12-Day War against Iran. 

 Responsible: IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi

'What an illusion': Iran's president mocks Netanyahu's vow to help country with water crisis

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urges Iranians to fight for freedom, promising Israeli solutions to Iran's water crisis once Iran is free.

 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a meeting in Ilam, Iran, June 12, 2025.

Netanyahu trial to extend to four days a week, from November

Netanyahu will testify three days of the week, while on the fourth, the court will hear testimonies from other witnesses brought forward by the defense.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at court in Tel Aviv, May 27, 2025.

Netanyahu vows Israeli help on water crisis once Iran is liberated from ‘tyrants of Tehran’

Prime Minister Netanyahu urges Iranians to fight for freedom, promising Israeli solutions to Iran's water crisis once Iran is free.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to international media on the Gaza war, in Jerusalem, August 10, 2025

Iran says direct nuclear talks with US possible under suitable conditions

Iran says it's open to direct nuclear talks with the US if conditions are right, but dismisses US demands to halt uranium enrichment as "a joke."

General view of the Iranian Consulate where Iran holds nuclear talks with so-called E3 group of France, Britain and Germany, in Istanbul, Turkey, July 25, 2025.

Iran says it arrested 21,000 'suspects' over fears of Israel collaboration during war

Following the war, Iranian security forces launched a campaign of widespread arrests, increasing street presence with checkpoints and encouraging citizens to report suspicious activity.

People walk past a billboard with a caricature of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on a street in Tehran, Iran, August 10, 2025.

Finance Minister Smotrich rejects compensating Israelis stranded outside Israel during Iran war

Finance Committee opposed the decision and called on Netanyahu to readdress the issue.

  Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends a Plenum session of the Knesset, Israel's Parliament, also attended by Argentine President Javier Milei (not pictured), in Jerusalem, June 11, 2025.

Half of Israelis struggling with sleep, anxiety, and fatigue a month after operation Rising Lion

A new survey by Maccabi Healthcare Services reveals widespread negative effects on the physical and mental health of Israelis following the fighting in Gaza and the conflict with Iran.

 MENTAL ILLNESS requires constant self-care and positive choices.