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Step Up Pressure on Iran's Proxies
Tehran’s direct attack on Israel demonstrates the urgency of defeating the Axis of Resistance.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Moscowitz says Johnson ouster would 'only embolden' China, Russia, Iran
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) on Sunday ripped into Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.)'s threat to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), arguing such a move would "only embolden" foreign adversaries including China, Russia and Iran. "What ...The Hill - Politics - Iran -
Iran on Edge Amid Airstrikes, Crackdowns and Fear of War
Facing deep economic troubles and a restive population, the government seems to have adopted a policy of declaring victory over Israel and cracking down at home, analysts say.The New York Times - Top stories - Iran -
Iraq investigates a blast at a base of Iran-allied militias that killed 1. US denies involvement
Iraqi authorities say they are investigating an explosion that struck a base belonging to the Popular Mobilization Forces, a coalition of Iran-allied militias, overnight, killing one person and injuring eightABC News - World - Iran -
Strike Was Meant to Show Iran that Israel Could Paralyze Its Defenses
This attack used a fraction of the fire power Iran deployed last week when it launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel.The New York Times - World - Iran -
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Israel’s Strike on Iran Highlights Its Ability to Evade Tehran’s Air Defenses
The retaliatory attack damaged a defense system near Natanz, a city in central Iran that is critical to the country’s nuclear weapons program.The New York Times - Top stories - Iran -
April 19, 2024 - Iran targeted in aerial attack
Israel carried out a military strike on Iran early Friday, a US official told CNN, in a potentially dangerous escalation of a fast-widening Middle East conflict that Iranian officials have so far sought to play down.CNN - Top stories - Iran -
Fears Over Iran Buoy Netanyahu at Home. For Now.
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, lost considerable support after the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attacks on Israel. Tensions with Iran have helped him claw some of it back.The New York Times - World - Iran -
Why the oil market shrugged as Iran and Israel appeared on the brink of war this week
Investors seem to believe that Israel's limited retaliatory strike has provided Iran with an off ramp to refrain from counterattacking.CNBC - Business - Iran -
No let-up for Gazans while world focused on Iran attacks
Fighting continues in Gaza, where a humanitarian crisis is overshadowed by the wider regional conflict.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
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In breaking their fragile truce, Israel and Iran have opened a Pandora’s box | Simon Tisdall
Skirmishes between the pair have until now been muted, but the tit-for-tat attack on Isfahan shows how the Gaza conflict is fuelling global tensions. Israel’s retaliation, when it came, was surprisingly limited. Iran minimised the significance of ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
Iran downplays presumed Israeli attack but vows response to any 'decisive action'
World leaders have been repeating calls for de-escalation, after a reported Israeli strike on Iran.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Explosion hits base of Iranian-aligned Iraqi army unit
Officials report casualties with some citing air strike on former anti-Isis unit known as Hashed al-Shaabi, which is now part of Iraq’s regular military. An explosion has hit an Iraqi military base housing pro-Iranian paramilitaries, according to ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
Israel's limited strike against Iran appeared to provide an off-ramp from the recent cycle of direct conflict.
Israel’s limited strike against Iran appeared to provide an off-ramp from the recent cycle of direct conflict.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
U.S., Israel quiet on strike against Iran
U.S. officials say Israel launched a small number of missiles at Iran on Friday in retaliation for Iran's missile attack against Israel last week. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.CBS News - Top stories - Iran -
Iran downplays Israel's missile strike on Isfahan
Iranian officials are downplaying an early Friday Israeli military strike near the city of Isfahan in central Iran. CBS News' Debora Patta and Weijia Jiang have more.CBS News - Top stories - Iran -
Iran and Israel's recent attacks, explained
With tensions between Israel and Iran at an all-time high, learn more about the countries' leaders, allies, nuclear capabilities and more.NBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Iran appears to downplay Israeli missile strike
Senior U.S. officials confirmed that Israeli missiles struck Iran Friday morning, but little else is known about the extent of the attack or any potential damage. Both countries appear to be downplaying the strikes, suggesting an effort to ...CBS News - World - Iran -
Iran's foreign minister responds after Israel attacks on Iran
In his first interview since Israel's attack, Iran's foreign minister downplayed the missile strike. Through an Iranian government interpreter, he told NBC News' Tom Llamas that Iran will not strike Israel again unless provoked.NBC News - Top stories - Iran -
What we know about Israel's missile attack on Iran
There are competing claims about the scale of Friday's attack on the Isfahan region.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
U.S. Fines Thai Company SCG Plastics $20 Million Over Alleged Iran Sanctions Violations
Treasury says SCG used certain shipping and documentation practices to conceal that the products it sold were made in Iran.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Key takeaways from Israel’s calibrated strike on Iran
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Key takeaways from Israel’s calibrated strike on Iran Early Friday the Israeli military struck near a major air ...The Hill - Politics - Iran -
What message did Israel send to Iran with reprisal attack?
An Israeli missile struck Iran Friday, two U.S. officials tell CBS News. Iranian officials tell Reuters there are no immediate plans to respond to the attack, which could be a sign of deescalating tensions. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab and Nancy Cordes ...CBS News - Top stories - Iran -
Iran's Threat Emerges Into Daylight
Deterrence ‘by deference’ has failed, says Mark Dubowitz, and Tehran is now closer than ever to acquiring nuclear weapons.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
World reacts to Israel's reprisal attack on Iran
Countries around the world are working to ensure tensions between Israel and Iran do not escalate further after the two nations exchanged targeted attacks. Sam Vinograd, a CBS News homeland security contributor and former counterterrorism ...CBS News - Top stories - Iran -
Oil prices post weekly loss as market sees limited risk of wider war after Israel strike on Iran
Oil prices briefly jumped more than 3% after reports of explosions near the Iranian city of Isfahan.CNBC - Business - Iran -
Oil ends below the day’s highs as panic eases over Israel’s retaliation against Iran
Oil prices on Friday pared much of their overnight gains to settle with a more modest rise as “calmer heads” prevailed after an apparent retaliatory attack by Israel on Iran.MarketWatch - Business - Iran -
Israel's Careful Strike Against Iran
Biden gets the restraint he wanted, but Tehran’s menace persists, especially its nuclear program.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Former Defense secretary: Silence ‘deafening’ after Israel’s strike on Iran
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper called Iran’s silence “deafening" after Israel struck near a major air base and nuclear site in the city of Isfahan early Friday. “This morning, the silence — from both sides, frankly — is deafening,” Esper, who ...The Hill - Politics - Iran -
Netanyahu’s Iran gambit leaves chance of avoiding all-out war
Attack does not compel Tehran to respond, say former officials and analysts, though they fear a line has now been crossedFinancial Times - Business - Iran -
BBC Verify examines video from Israel's attack on Iran
Footage showing explosions in the sky over Iran has been analysed by BBC Verify.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Israel launches calibrated retaliatory strikes against Iran
Officials and diplomats indicate attacks were limited and sought to avoid full-blown escalationFinancial Times - World - Iran -
Muted Iranian reaction to attack provides short-term wins for Netanyahu
Israeli prime minister’s main concern is his political survival but a multi-front war is still a strong possibility. Middle East crisis – live updatesIn the aftermath of Iran’s unprecedented salvo of missiles and drones fired directly at Israel at ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
Iranian air defence systems activated as Israel launches strikes – visual guide
Israel launched a limited attack on Iranian soil on Friday morning, in the latest tit-for-tat between the two countries. All our coverage of the Israel-Gaza warIsrael launched an attack on Iranian soil on Friday, in a tit-for-tat battle between ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
Isfahan - strategic Iranian city where explosions heard
The historic city, nicknamed "Nesf-e-Jahaan" or half the world, is also a centre for military industry.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
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Reactions to Israel's retaliatory strike on Iran
Iran has been playing down Israel's attack on its country, while regime supporters mocked it on social media. In remarks after a G7 meeting in Italy Friday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged for the deescalation of tension in the ...CBS News - Top stories - Iran -
Unease about Iran is bringing Arab states closer together
The standoff with Israel has done little to raise Tehran’s regional standingFinancial Times - Business - Iran