Roaring Lion

Putin, Iranian security chief discuss Russia-Iran gas pipeline

Iran's security chief delivers Khamenei's message to Putin and discusses regional security, ending the war and a possible gas pipeline from Russia to Iran.

'I'd do it again'

Trump defends Iran war after Vance's post

Trump acknowledges the Iran war contributed to Republican midterm losses but insists he would make the same decision again to prevent a nuclear Iran.

Trump:

US could strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain in one hour

Trump tells Sean Hannity the US could strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site within an hour, while insisting Tehran wants a deal and the fighting is not a war.

'No war, no deal'

Report: CIA Director urges Trump to maintain Iran strategy

CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly urges Trump to maintain economic pressure on Iran rather than rush into a deal or resume fighting, as advisers remain divided.

Report:

US hit Iran's Qeshm Island as part of secret strikes campaign

The Wall Street Journal reports that the US struck Iran's Qeshm Island Monday as part of a weeks-long campaign of limited attacks kept secret to avoid escalation.

Vance: Trump and I feel pretty good about prospects of Iran deal

VP JD Vance says talks with Iran are progressing and no deadline has been set, but insists Tehran must verifiably commit not to rebuild its nuclear program.

Trump: Iran wants a deal, it could happen

Trump says Iran is seeking an agreement with Washington, citing falling oil prices and US military gains while predicting a deal with Tehran could be reached.

Report:

As he weighs Iran strikes, Trump questions Pentagon leadership

Trump is considering new strikes on Iran after the midterms while reportedly questioning his top military advisers, according to The Atlantic. The White House insists he retains full confidence.

Trump on Iran: At some point, we're going to give them the hammer

Trump says he is holding back further action against Iran to save lives, but warns a decisive blow may be coming and predicts the war will end very soon.

Iran's massive missile arsenal revealed, Israeli preparing

Israeli assessments put Iran's arsenal at 1,700 ballistic missiles and 80,000 drones, as the US reinforces its regional forces despite deployment gaps.

Watch:

Hezbollah posters found in children's room

IDF troops operating near Al-Khiam uncover weapons inside a civilian home, Hezbollah symbols in a children's room, and a storage site for explosive drones.

Trump, Netanyahu hold talks amid Iran tensions

The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump and Netanyahu spoke as Trump considers resuming military strikes against the Islamic Republic.

Trump: Iran wants talks, war could end soon

Trump says Iran is seeking negotiations and struggling to pay its security forces, hours after predicting the war would end soon and demanding nuclear guarantees.

Vance: Trump will not let Iran conflict become a 'forever war'

Vice President JD Vance says Trump will prevent a prolonged war with Iran but will “accomplish America’s objectives."

Pompeo: Military campaign against Iran was years overdue

Former Secretary of State praises the US-Israeli campaign against Iran, saying earlier military action could have prevented Tehran from expanding its arsenal.

Ahead of another strike?

Report: CENTCOM chief briefs Trump at the White House

Wall Street Journal reports CENTCOM commander Brad Cooper briefed Trump on military options against Iran as Washington prepares for possible renewed strikes while pursuing diplomatic contacts.

Report

US tells allies: Prepare for possible Iran strikes, retaliation

According to The Associated Press, Washington has warned Middle East allies to prepare for possible US strikes on Iran after the midterms and retaliatory attacks.

Iran rejects 'unacceptable' terms of new proposed deal

Qatar presents a new proposal to end the Iran war, but Tehran rejects the terms as unacceptable.

Report:

Vance reaches out to Iranian hardliner in bid to revive talks

Wall Street Journal reports that Vice President JD Vance contacted senior Iranian hardliner Mohsen Rezaei to explore renewed peace talks.

Trump:

'The war in Iran will end when I want it to'

Trump says he would attack Iran again without hesitation and insists he will decide when the war ends, demanding guarantees that Tehran will never obtain nuclear weapons.

Report:

US tells Gulf allies to prepare for Iran strikes after midterms

According to The Wall Street Journal, the US has warned Gulf Arab nations of a possible military offensive against Iran after the midterms.

Trump on Iran war:

'We had no choice, we didn’t start the war'

Trump defends the war against Iran, warning that Tehran's missiles could threaten US cities: It should’ve been done a long time ago.

Report:

Hezbollah rebuilding military capabilities with Iranian funding

Reuters reports that Hezbollah has received tens of millions of dollars from Iran to replenish its arsenal, develop explosive drones, and prepare for a possible renewal of fighting with Israel.

CENTCOM chief declares:

'Strait of Hormuz is free from Iranian mines'

CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper visits the Strait of Hormuz as US forces report helping more than 3,000 ships transit the waterway and keeping shipping lanes clear of Iranian mines.

Trump on Iran:

'I’m going to make a great deal'

After ruling out US strikes on Iran on Sunday, Trump says he is willing to take time to secure a nuclear agreement and warns of the dangers of a nuclear-armed Tehran.

Iran regime change:

Netanyahu's inner circle questions military solution

Senior security officials and figures close to Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly believe that military strikes could weaken Iran's regime but would not be sufficient to bring about its collapse.

Trump on Iran:

'We have to make sure they never have a nuclear weapon'

Trump warns Iran could face additional US strikes while leaving the door open to a nuclear deal.

Report:

US military has strike plans ready for Iran

CENTCOM has reportedly prepared several options for renewed strikes against Iran after the midterms, pending Trump’s approval.

US Ambassador to Turkey:

'Could there be an Iran strike this weekend? Absolutely'

US Ambassador Tom Barrack says military strikes on Iran could happen this weekend, warning Trump is serious about taking action if diplomacy fails. Trump responds: I don’t know anything about it.

Trump on Iran:

'We could take the whole country'

President Trump says Iran is economically crippled and the US controls the Strait of Hormuz, while leaving open the possibility of further military strikes.

Trump:

'Iran war will end soon, but further US strikes remain possible'

President Trump predicts the Iran war will end soon and gas prices will fall, after earlier warning of possible further strikes to prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Did Trump block Iran strike?

Netanyahu: Incorrect report. One day, the truth will come out

Prime Minister Netanyahu rejects a Financial Times report claiming President Trump prevented Israel from launching a major attack against Iran earlier this month.

Special interview

Netanyahu warns: Iranian threat far from over

Five days before election day, Netanyahu warns the right could lose power and discusses Trump's endorsement, Iran, Gaza, Lebanon, and Judea and Samaria.

Trump:

'We obliterated Iran's nuclear program, war will end very soon'

President Trump says the war with Iran will end very soon, praises US strikes on its nuclear program, and keeps the possibility of further military action open.

Report:

US and Israel prepare new Iran strikes after midterm elections

The New York Times reports that the US and Israel are preparing a short, intensive military campaign against Iran after the midterms, targeting nuclear sites and energy infrastructure.

Trump:

'Iran war was one of my administration's greatest achievements'

President Trump says he has no regrets about the war with Iran, crediting it with preventing a nuclear threat as he considers further military action.

Near diplomatic crisis

IDF strikes just miss Lebanese troops

An out-of-control Israeli robotic APC prompts airstrikes that mistakenly targeted a Lebanese Army vehicle; no injuries were reported, IDF investigates.

'The nice way or the not nice way'

Trump weighs next move against Iran

President Trump says the US must decide how to secure victory over Iran, declines to provide details on Hegseth's meetings in Israel.

Southern Lebanon

Over 540 terrorist infrastructure sites destroyed

IDF soldiers operating in the southern Lebanon security zone in recent weeks destroyed more than 540 terrorist infrastructure sites and located more than 150 weapons.

Secret transcripts expose Netanyahu's clashes with top brass

Newly revealed war cabinet transcripts expose explosive disagreements between Netanyahu and Israel's security chiefs over Gaza, Hezbollah, Syria, and decisions that shaped the course of the war.

Iran's President:

'We're ready for dialogue but won't bow to coercion'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian denies seeking nuclear weapons and offers dialogue as Trump warns of possible new US strikes against Iran.

CENTCOM denies Iran claims on Hormuz, ship sinking, US deaths

US Central Command disputes Iranian claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz, the sinking of a Singapore-flagged ship and hundreds of American military deaths.

Israel on high alert:

Fears of pre-election escalation

Israel is monitoring Iranian missile tests and regional threats amid fears that a miscalculation could trigger a wider conflict ahead of elections in Israel and the US.

Bound for Attacks on IDF

Hezbollah admits ownership of Lebanese-seized explosives

Hezbollah admits explosives seized in Lebanon belonged to the group, claiming they were intended for attacks on Israeli forces and demanding their return.

Despite talks

Iran's parliament speaker calls for war readiness

Iran's parliament speaker urges military readiness despite US negotiations, as Trump threatens further action and Tehran demands concessions over the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump:

'If Iran had a nuclear weapon, they would use it within 24 hours'

President Trump predicts the Iran war will end soon, claims Tehran would use nuclear weapons if it had them, and suggests further US military action remains possible.

Targeted navy ships

Watch: US forces destroy Iranian surveillance vessel

CENTCOM says US forces destroyed an Iranian-linked vessel targeting American warships in the Gulf of Oman, as Washington continues enforcing its naval blockade.

CENTCOM rejects Iran's claims

'US forces help ship 19 million barrels of oil'

CENTCOM rejects Iran's claim of control over the Strait of Hormuz, saying US forces helped transport 19 million barrels of oil and continue enforcing a naval blockade.

Trump warns Iran:

'Wait till you see what we do'

President Trump issues a new warning to Iran at a rally in Alaska, threatening further US action: We’ve had it.

Iran preparing response

'US must honor commitments'

Iran says it is finalizing its response to the US through mediators, accusing Washington of failing to honor commitments as talks over the Strait of Hormuz stall.

'War will end soon'

Trump: Midterm elections won't affect Iran policy

President Trump says the midterm elections will not change his Iran policy, predicts the war will end soon, and criticizes Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.

Hundreds of meters long

Watch: Hezbollah tunnels destroyed in southern Lebanon

Inside the tunnels, the troops found hideouts and weapons, including Kalashnikov rifles, a machine gun, and anti-tank missiles.

Iran:

'US response is insufficient'

Iran says the US response to its seven conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz is insufficient, as indirect negotiations continue through Qatar.

US disables cargo ship attempting to breach Iran naval blockade

CENTCOM says a US fighter jet disabled a Panama-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after it ignored warnings and attempted to breach the naval blockade against Iran.

Trump:

'We stopped Iran from nukes, 18 men did not die in vain'

President Trump honors 18 US servicemembers killed in the Iran war, saying their sacrifice helped prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Report: US pressured Israel to strike Iran before elections

Trump administration urged Israel to launch a strike against Iran amid concerns over Tehran's military buildup, asking Israel to bear political risks ahead of elections, journalist Ben Caspit reports.

Trump:

'War with Iran will be over soon, one way or another'

President Trump says the war with Iran will end soon, either through diplomacy or military action, as the Pentagon prepares possible strikes on Iranian targets.

Operated on behalf of Iran

IDF strikes terrorist behind attacks in southern Syria

The IDF says it targeted Yusuf Ali Al-Hassoun, an Iranian-directed terrorist who planned drone and rocket attacks against Israeli soldiers in southern Syria.

US sanctions 17 vessels in crackdown on Iran's shadow oil fleet

The US Treasury sanctions 17 vessels and networks transporting Iranian oil, aiming to cut Tehran's revenue and intensify pressure for a peace agreement.

Iran's nuclear chief:

'We will not abandon uranium enrichment'

Iran's nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami rejects US demands to curb uranium enrichment, insisting Tehran will neither halt enrichment nor surrender its uranium.