Will israel attack iran

IDF spox.: Iran protests an internal matter, but Israel ready to respond to surprise attack

IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin reiterated that Israel sees the Iranian protests as an internal matter, stressing Israel's readiness for any potential Iranian attack.

IDF spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin is seen in a switch-over ceremony in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 27, 2025
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attends a meeting with students in Tehran, Iran, November 3, 2025

Israel has limited time to act against Iranian regime, senior official warns

Iranian clerics pass in front of an anti-US mural during the 45th anniversary of the US expulsion from Iran, in Tehran, November 3, 2024; illustrative.

Iran's clerical leaders face existential crisis amid nuclear deadlock

An Israeli F-16D; illustrative.

IAF eyes major overhaul of F-16s, used to strike Iran, to meet future combat needs


El Al cancels all flights, tells passengers not to come to airport amid Iran threat

The company confirmed it is acting in accordance with instructions from the country's security and aviation authorities.

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Israel had a window of opportunity to attack Iran and it was right to use it - analysis

Three key factors made an Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities a viable option today, but what happens after the strike?

 A missile is launched during a joint exercise called the 'Great Prophet 17', in the southwest of Iran, December 24, 2021. Picture taken December 24, 2021.

Operation Rising Lion: Israel kills IRGC chief, Hossein Salami, senior IRGC air force commanders

Dozens of Israeli aircraft participated in an initial wave of strikes on dozens of military targets and Iranian nuclear sites early on Friday morning.

 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander-in-Chief Major General Hossein Salami (L), Illustrative image of Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff, Major General Mohammad Bagheri

Middle East on edge: Israel-Iran escalation threatens regional stability - analysis

Just after three in the morning, sirens sounded across Israel, and Israel’s Defense Minister announced a preemptive strike against Iran.

 People gather in the street in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, June 13, 2025.

Israel launches preemptive strike on Iranian nuclear sites, military targets

According to the IDF, Iran has enough uranium to weaponize it to nuclear levels to 15 nuclear weapons within days

 The reported strike of an IDF strike in Iran, June 13, 2025.

US intel. suggests Israel preparing strike on Iran's nuclear facilities - CNN

"Whether and how Israel strikes will likely depend" on Jerusalem's views of US-Iran nuclear negotiations, CNN added.

 A war between Israel and Iran (illustrative)

Israel still eyeing a limited attack on Iran's nuclear facilities

From Israel's perspective, this may be a good moment for a strike against Iran's nuclear facilities.

Explosions seen near Tehran, amid an Israeli attack on Iran, October 26, 2024

Former IDF spox. criticizes Israeli leaders for allowing Iran's nuclear program to flourish

One of the prominent figures commenting on the issue and revealing details about Israel’s decision-making over the years in response to the Iranian threat is former IDF Spokesman Avi Benayahu.

 (Illustrative) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the backdrop of an Iranian oil field.

Is this the last Iran nuke negotiation before judgment day? - analysis

October 2025 – when the global sanctions snapback threat and limits from the 2015 nuclear deal on Tehran’s centrifuges expire – is just over the horizon.

 Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting at the IRGC Aerospace Force achievements exhibition in Tehran, Iran November 19, 2023.

CIA employee who leaked classified documents on Israel's plans to strike Iran to plead guilty

Asif William Rahman, who worked at the US intelligence agency since 2016, acknowledged that he illegally downloaded, printed and distributed classified information on multiple occasions.

 IAF forces preparing for Israel's retaliation attack against Iran, October 25, 2024.