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5.17.26
Iran and UAE trade accusations at BRICS summit after weeks of escalation
Against the backdrop of a fragile ceasefire and reports of UAE involvement in the war, Iran accused Abu Dhabi of siding with the US and Israel, while the Emirates rejected what it called an attempt to justify attacks against it
UAE wanted joint Iran strike, but Gulf neighbors balked, report says
Lebanon to press Israel on ceasefire at Washington talks as truce deadline nears
Vessel near Strait of Hormuz seized, redirected toward Iran
In Hormuz, ships go dark as Iran’s missile sites remain active and Trump hesitates
Mideast News
Iran hangs man accused of spying for Israel amid wave of executions
State media says Ehsan Afreshteh was trained by Mossad in Nepal and sold sensitive information to Israel before being hanged after the Supreme Court upheld his espionage conviction
AFP
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09:08 | 05.13.26
Report: Iran regained operational access to about 70% of missile launchers
The findings reported by the New York Times contradict Trump administration claims that the joint campaign decimated Tehran’s forces and raise concerns over any renewed fighting
ynet Global
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07:16 | 05.13.26
Trump weighs limited Iran strike or temporary deal to reopen Hormuz, officials say
Israel favors broader strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure, but fears being blamed for dragging US back into a wider war as Qatar pushes behind-the-scenes mediation efforts
Itamar Eichner
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22:18 | 05.12.26
Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran during war, sources say
Saudi Arabia’s reported strikes, carried out after Iranian attacks on the kingdom, reveal how Gulf states quietly hit back while also pursuing de-escalation with Tehran
Reuters
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21:20 | 05.12.26
Will Lebanon repeal its boycott of Israel law and how does it affect the current negotiations?
Expected direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon could hit a dead end over the Lebanese law that was signed more than 70 years ago; Trump already has rushed to call for its repeal, but its enforcement could also deter ambassadors, who risk 'hard labor'
Lior Ben Ari
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14:06 | 05.11.26
Iran sent response to US proposal aimed at ending war, state media says
Sources say talks seek temporary halt to hostilities and restored Strait of Hormuz traffic as Qatar, Pakistan mediate efforts toward a broader deal
Reuters, Lior Ben Ari
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16:22 | 05.10.26
Khamenei the ‘strategist’ keeps US waiting as Harris blasts 'bulls**t' Iran war
American intelligence is unsure who holds real power in Tehran, as reports say Iran’s hidden new leader is wounded, isolated and reachable only through visitors or couriers
ynet
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09:06 | 05.09.26
Iran mocks US as Hormuz fire continues and Washington awaits response
As fire continues near Hormuz, Washington awaits a 'serious' Iranian response to its war-ending proposal while Tehran mocks US pressure; satellite images suggest strikes significantly set back Iran’s nuclear weapons capabilities
Ron Crissy
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01:49 | 05.09.26
US strikes tankers near Iran as UAE says Tehran fired missiles, drones
UAE says three people were moderately wounded; attacks came despite a ceasefire and hours after exchanges of fire near the Strait of Hormuz
News Agencies, ynet
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16:18 | 05.08.26
Drug boom: Lebanon’s war-weary population turns to sedatives in droves
Pharmacists report requests for sleeping pills and sedatives soaring over 300% as war, displacement and years of crisis deepen anxiety, though officials say orders may partly reflect stockpiling rather than actual use
Lior Ben Ari
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09:56 | 05.07.26
Trump puts Iran deal on the clock with one-week ultimatum, Fox host says
US president gives Iran one week to reach a deal to end the war and Hormuz crisis, Bret Baier says; US forces fire on an Iranian tanker trying to breach the blockade
Liran Friedmann, Daniel Edelson, New York, Ron Crissy
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21:41 | 05.06.26
Satellite images reveal heavy damage to US bases across Mideast from Iran strikes
Washington Post analysis of satellite images finds damage across 15 US military sites in the Middle East, including air defense systems, aircraft and communications facilities, in a toll far beyond what Washington has acknowledged
ynet
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17:54 | 05.06.26
Trump threatens to resume bombing Iran if emerging Hormuz deal fails
US president says strikes would return at 'much higher' intensity if Tehran rejects a reported deal to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and launch broader nuclear talks, as Iran denies progress and Israel voices concern
Lior Ben Ari
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16:33 | 05.06.26
Syria says it foiled Hezbollah plot to assassinate top officials
Damascus says suspects trained in Lebanon and planned attacks on senior officials, while Hezbollah denies any presence in Syria and accuses Damascus of fueling tensions
AFP
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22:58 | 05.05.26
Iran renews missile, drone fire at UAE
Emirati officials say air defenses are responding to Iranian attacks for a second day, warning that the UAE reserves its 'full and legitimate right' to respond
Lior Ben Ari
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18:34 | 05.05.26
Bypassing Hormuz: Why Iran targets Gulf oil routes — and what it may strike next
Tehran claims dominance over Hormuz and is already eyeing the next target, calling Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline the main alternative; experts warn Iran is expanding threats to Gulf energy infrastructure
Lior Ben Ari
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14:35 | 05.05.26
US claims it broke Iran blockade after merchant vessels cross Strait of Hormuz
Announcement marked the first reported US-backed transit through the strategic waterway since Iran imposed a sweeping blockade on Gulf shipping, a move that has disrupted global energy flows and heightened tensions across the region
Reuters, Ron Crissy, Lior Ben Ari
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16:27 | 05.04.26
Iran claims missiles hit US warship near Hormuz after warning ignored
Report comes after Iran’s military warned US forces not to enter the Strait of Hormuz following President Donald Trump’s announcement of 'Project Freedom,' a US effort to help free commercial ships stranded in the Gulf during the war with Iran
Lior Ben Ari
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13:19 | 05.04.26
US readies Project Freedom in Hormuz; Iran warns 'Trump’s delusional posts' won't manage Gulf
CENTCOM says the operation will include guided-missile destroyers, more than 100 land- and sea-based aircraft, multidomain unmanned platforms and 15,000 service members
ynet
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08:48 | 05.04.26
UAE exit shakes OPEC as Saudi oil prince faces crisis test
The Iran war has disrupted Gulf exports and spare capacity, while Prince Abdulaziz faces criticism over Saudi Arabia’s increasingly unilateral control of OPEC+ decisions
Reuters
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08:37 | 05.04.26
Iran says it is reviewing US response to proposal to end war
Tehran says the plan is focused on ending the war and is conditional on that goal, adding that 'at this stage, we do not have nuclear negotiations'
News Agencies, Lior Ben Ari
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20:07 | 05.03.26
Report: Iran proposes freezing enrichment, reopening Hormuz in new deal
According to Al Jazeera, Iran is open to freezing enrichment for up to 15 years and exporting or diluting highly enriched uranium, in exchange for lifting sanctions and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as Trump signals skepticism and keeps military options on the table
Lior Ben Ari
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17:13 | 05.03.26
Two US service members missing in Morocco after military exercise
Search and rescue teams are looking for the troops near Morocco’s Atlantic coast after the African Lion exercise, the largest annual US joint military drill in Africa
Associated Press
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16:25 | 05.03.26
‘Angry Bird’ Hezbollah chief sparks uproar in Lebanon | Watch
Tensions inside Lebanon are escalating against the backdrop of Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon and U.S.-mediated contacts between Israel and Lebanon
Lior Ben Ari
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21:58 | 05.02.26
Syrian-born activist converts to Judaism, plans Israel move: 'The rabbi nearly chocked'
Rawan Osman says her views shifted after living near Jews in France; since Oct. 7, she has visited Israel 20 times, fought antisemitism and begun preparing to convert and immigrate
Lior Ben Ari
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19:10 | 05.02.26
Iran cuts oil output as fears of renewed war grow
Exports have plunged under the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, while talks with Washington remain stalled and Tehran says its forces are ready for any escalation
ynet
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17:28 | 05.02.26
Iran damaged 16 US military sites using advanced Chinese satellite, report shows
CNN investigation finds at least 16 American military facilities in eight countries were damaged in Iranian strikes during the war, including aircraft, communications equipment and radar systems; source says Iran used a secretly acquired Chinese satellite to improve targeting
Lior Ben Ari
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23:06 | 05.01.26
After OPEC exit, UAE deepens US, Israel ties and warns against Iran’s role in Hormuz
Amid its exit from OPEC, a top UAE adviser said freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz depends on the international community, not 'Iranian arrangements,' as Abu Dhabi seeks to boost oil output, rebuild its war-hit economy and deepen US and Israel tie
Lior Ben Ari
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12:33 | 05.01.26
'No internet, no income': Iran’s digital blockade strangles its economy
While senior officials enjoy unrestricted internet via 'white SIM cards,' ordinary Iranians lose livelihoods as the digital blockade fuels anger, drives tech layoffs and pushes professionals into street vending, with warnings it could devastate infrastructure
Reuters
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10:46 | 05.01.26
Iran’s enriched uranium likely still hidden at Isfahan site, IAEA chief says
Grossi says IAEA discussed with Russia and others the possibility of sending Iran's highly enriched uranium out of the country — a complex operation that would require either a political agreement or major US military operation in hostile territory
Associated Press
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13:59 | 04.29.26
Trump bets Iran will collapse as blockade drags on with no clear exit
US president reportedly sees continued pressure on Iran’s ports and oil exports as less risky than renewed strikes or withdrawal; talks remain stalled as Tehran weighs a new proposal and Washington demands a 20-year enrichment freeze
ynet
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09:48 | 04.29.26
Thousands of sailors stranded for weeks in Hormuz as crisis traps ships and crews
Some crews report dwindling food and drinking water, fear of missiles and drones overhead and uncertainty over rescue efforts; maritime groups say about 20,000 people are stuck aboard some 2,000 vessels across the Persian Gulf
News Agencies, Smadar Perry
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09:03 | 04.29.26
Trump doubts Iran deal as mediators see hope in 'especially critical' coming days
Iran also seeks guarantees to end the war before any Hormuz deal, while the US insists nuclear limits remain central; officials say talks continue behind the scenes, with Washington expected to respond soon amid pressure to reach an agreement
ynet, News Agencies
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07:27 | 04.28.26
US reviews Iran offer to end war, reopen Strait of Hormuz
Under the proposal, discussion of Iran’s nuclear program would be set aside until after the war ends and shipping disputes in the Gulf are resolved; offer is unlikely to satisfy Washington, which says nuclear issues must be addressed from outset
News Agencies
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22:01 | 04.27.26
Report: Iran offers US deal to reopen Hormuz, delay of nuclear talks
Proposal would first address the crisis over Hormuz and the US blockade, extending the ceasefire or ending the war, while postponing nuclear negotiations until a later stage
ynet Global
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05:45 | 04.27.26
Report: Israel sent Iron Dome system, troops to UAE during war with Iran
Axios reported that Israel sent an Iron Dome system and troops to a Gulf state at the start of the war with Iran; an Israeli official said it intercepted Iranian missiles, while a UAE official said Israel proved it is a true ally
ynet
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16:55 | 04.26.26
Trump pulls envoys from Iran ceasefire talks: ‘No 18-hour flight to talk about nothing’
Cancellation comes after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reportedly left Islamabad without meeting American representatives
ynet
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19:05 | 04.25.26
Iran FM reportedly leaves Pakistan after talks as ceasefire diplomacy stalls
Tehran ruled out direct talks with US envoys as Washington demanded verifiable steps to end any nuclear weapons effort
Reuters
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17:49 | 04.25.26
Report: Iran has 11 tons of uranium, enough for up to 100 nuclear weapons
Most of the stockpile was accumulated after the 2018 collapse of the nuclear deal, with material stored at multiple enrichment levels and in fortified sites, complicating monitoring and any effort to limit Iran’s nuclear capacity
ynet Global
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16:18 | 04.25.26
Iran hangs anti-government protester accused of Mossad ties
State-linked media says Erfan Kiani was executed over alleged vandalism, arson and violence during unrest in Isfahan, as rights groups warn Iran is widening its use of death sentences against protesters and alleged Israeli collaborators
Reuters
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12:01 | 04.25.26
Arrests and sexual abuse: Iran escalates executions as prisons become front line
Arrests, disappearances, sexual assault in detention and executions of opponents surge as activists warn protesters, women and ethnic and religious minorities face growing danger under Iran’s postwar crackdown
Omid Habibinia/The Media Line
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12:48 | 04.24.26
The Basij: Iran’s terrifying repression machine
Once a militia that sent children into Iraq’s minefields, Iran’s Basij has become a ruthless machine of fear and repression that crushes dissent; experts and intelligence officials explain why Israel targeted even its smallest checkpoints
Guy Assif
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09:21 | 04.24.26
Air defenses activated in Tehran against ‘hostile targets’; Katz: Israel awaiting US green light to resume strikes
IDF uncovers Hezbollah tunnel beneath clothing store near Metula, as Lebanon reports drone strike beyond Yellow Line; Katz says Israel awaits US approval to resume strikes, warning a 'deadly' attack could topple Iran’s regime
Elisha Ben Kimon, Lior Ben Ari, Yossi Yehoshua
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21:10 | 04.23.26
Report: Mojtaba Khamenei suffers severe burns, awaits prosthetic leg; Pezeshkian personally treating him
Iranian sources told The NYT the new supreme leader, wounded in the strike that killed his father, has undergone three leg surgeries, struggles to speak due to severe burns and avoids video messages while remaining mentally sharp under tight security
ynet
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17:06 | 04.23.26
Swarm tactics in Hormuz: Iran’s 'mosquito fleet' strikes as US releases dramatic tanker raid footage
Iran released footage of commandos seizing ships in the Strait of Hormuz, but analysts told CNN it may be staged; the Pentagon published its own video of a tanker raid as officials warn the IRGC’s thousands of small boats can enforce the blockade
ynet
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16:41 | 04.23.26
Report: clearing Iranian mines from Strait of Hormuz could take at least 6 months
Pentagon briefing to Congress warns cleanup may not begin until war ends, as Iran’s mines disrupt a key oil route, raising fears of prolonged high energy prices and economic fallout, while officials question earlier claims the mines were already removed
ynet
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21:49 | 04.22.26
US informed Israel that Iran ceasefire extended until Sunday, officials say
Trump says Iran halted execution of eight women protesters after his appeal, claiming that four are to be released and four given one-month sentences, framing the move as a possible opening step toward renewed negotiations
Itamar Eichner
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20:28 | 04.22.26
‘3–5 days’: Trump ceasefire window and naval giant heading to the Middle East
As reports point to a brief pause, the USS George H.W. Bush — a nuclear-powered warship carrying 90 aircraft and over 6,000 personnel — is nearing the region after a long route around Africa, with its arrival expected within days
Ron Crissy
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19:44 | 04.22.26
Second French soldier killed in Hezbollah attack in southern Lebanon, Macron says
Cpl. Anis Girardin died of his wounds after evacuation to France following the attack, which also killed Cpl. Florian Montorio and wounded three others, as UNIFIL and Israel said Hezbollah likely responsible, though group denied involvement
ynet
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18:05 | 04.22.26
Trump says Iran talks could resume as soon as Friday
Trump tells New York Post that renewed negotiations are 'possible,' after Pakistani sources said discussions could take place within the next 36 to 72 hours
ynet Global
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16:34 | 04.22.26
Inside Trump’s ceasefire extension: Iran zigzags as a stark warning emerges
As Iran backed out of planned talks, US officials debated strikes, weighed political risks and warned internal divisions in Tehran and delays could derail diplomacy, even as Washington bets pressure will force a deal
ynet
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16:18 | 04.22.26
Iran claims attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz, says it seized two
Tehran says Revolutionary Guards targeted vessels it accused of violating maritime rules, though details remain unverified; incidents come as Iran refuses to commit to extended ceasefire announced by Trump and signals continued escalation
Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies
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15:25 | 04.22.26
Trump extends Iran ceasefire pending 'unified proposal' from Tehran
Iran skips Pakistan talks as US maintains sanctions, Vance cancels visit and tensions rise despite ceasefire extension, with Tehran warning blockade is an 'act of war' and threatening Gulf oil amid stalled negotiations
ynet, News Agencies
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22:56 | 04.21.26
Lebanon PM backs Israel talks, will not allow Hezbollah 'intimidation'
Salam said he plans to travel to Washington with the goal of securing a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory; Macron says France is ready to help Beirut prepare for negotiations
News Agencies
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20:51 | 04.21.26
Iran stays silent as deadline looms: will ceasefire end tonight?
Pakistan’s information minister said the ceasefire may end at 2:50 a.m., earlier than expected, as Iran has yet to confirm participation in talks; Trump signaled he will not extend the truce, warning time is short and the US is militarily prepared
Lior Ben Ari
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19:24 | 04.21.26
IDF will ‘face resistance’ if it stays in south Lebanon, speaker Berri warns
Israel maintains troops in southern Lebanon during a US-brokered ceasefire as tensions rise, with Beirut rejecting any buffer zone and warning of renewed conflict ahead of planned diplomatic talks
Reuters
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18:45 | 04.21.26
US-Israeli strikes failed to break Iran's leadership, but negotiations might
Iran’s leadership is now centered in a powerful security council dominated by political and military rivals, with emerging disputes over the Strait of Hormuz highlighting tensions ahead of high-stakes US talks
Associated Press
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18:09 | 04.21.26
Trump says 'I expect to be bombing' as US presses Iran for deal, warns time is running out
US officials have expressed confidence that talks with Iran could take place in Pakistan, though a senior Iranian official has said Tehran is still considering whether to participate
Reuters
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16:00 | 04.21.26
Second round of Iran-US talks set to begin Tuesday afternoon, sources say
President Donald Trump reportedly tells Fox News interviewer that a deal with Iran would be signed 'today' in Islamabad, though the remarks did not include a clear timeframe
ynet, News Agencies
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01:17 | 04.21.26
Iran executes two men accused of spying for Mossad, opposition rejects claims
The two were linked to the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran, and spark condemnation from opposition groups, who deny the charges and call for international action to stop the wave of executions
Reuters
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12:50 | 04.20.26
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