Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

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Iran rebuilds Kangavar missile base tunnels
US-Israel military ties deepen, permanent presence considered
Lebanon pilot aims LAF sovereignty, Hezbollah curbed

The time is now 9:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran has rebuilt infrastructure damaged in US and Israeli airstrikes faster than expected, according to the Wall Street Journal, which cites satellite imagery. The report notes that Planet Labs imagery from March showed two tunnel entrances to a missile base near Kangavar and an adjoining access road damaged...

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Iran rebuilds Kangavar missile base infrastructure
Israel Lebanon plan withdraws villages Hezbollah cleared
US sanctions Hamas funding through Brotherhood fronts

The time is now 8:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran has rebuilt key infrastructure damaged in US and Israeli airstrikes faster than previously expected, a Wall Street Journal review of satellite imagery shows. March imagery from Planet Labs identified two tunnel entrances to a reported Iranian missile base near Kangavar and an adjacent access road that had...

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US targets Hamas funding network, Brotherhood ties
Smotrich accelerates Shalem settlement post-attack
Hillel withdraws brief in Harvard antisemitism case

The time is now 7:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, Washington imposed fresh sanctions targeting what it described as a transnational Hamas financing network, including Muslim Brotherhood affiliates and a Turkish trading company. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control designated Mahmoud al-Abyari, a senior UK-based Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood official, along with three other individuals an...

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Spain evacuates 10,000 as wildfires rage
MT Asana hijacked in Gulf of Aden
Pentera and Recorded Future partner for CTEM

The time is now 6:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Regional Impacts, Spain's government declared a national emergency late Thursday after a string of wildfires near Madrid and in the neighboring province of Avila forced more than 10,000 people to evacuate as firefighters fought to contain the blazes. The Interior Ministry said the move reflected simultaneous outbreaks, adverse weather conditions and the...

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Gilad Farm attack kills Israeli deterrence urged
Lebanese enter Zotur al Arabiya after evacuation
Saar blames NYC mayor for antisemitic climate

The time is now 5:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Regional Impacts, after Friday morning terror attack in Gilad Farm left one dead and two seriously wounded, Israeli leaders urged the IDF to respond with an iron fist to the West Bank terror and to restore deterrence. Samaria Regional Council Head Yossi Dagan said, “Terror will not break us,” and...

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Israel vows crushing blow to Iran
West Bank attack leaves Israelis dead, wounded
Iran widens strikes on Gulf states

The time is now 4:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that Iran would suffer a crushing blow if it attacks the Jewish state in response to ongoing US military strikes.

In Regional Impacts, the Israeli military said it killed the terrorist who attacked a group of Israelis near Gilad Farm in...

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- Iran Accelerates Gulf Strikes, Bahrain Braces
- Malaysia Defends Nonrecognition, Ambassador Summoned
- Likud Slips as Yashar Surges in Poll

The time is now 3:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Sirens sound in Bahrain as Iran completes second week of strikes against Gulf States, sirens sounded across Bahrain, the Interior Ministry announced on Friday morning, urging citizens to remain calm and head to the nearest shelter. The attack follows Iran's overnight strikes against Kuwait and US military infrastructure in...

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Iran strikes Bahrain base with drones
Three Israelis wounded near Gilad Farm
US court rejects detention of Badar Suri

The time is now 2:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, Sirens sounded across Bahrain as Iran completes a second week of strikes against Gulf states. Iran's army claimed responsibility for overnight strikes that targeted the fuel tanks, warehouses, and accommodations of the United States' Sheikh Issa base in Bahrain with drones, according to ISNA. ISNA also reported that earlier...

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Iran rejects ceasefire over Hormuz control
Hormuz crossings plummet as oil nears $100
Israel eyes independent inquiry into Hamas attack

The time is now 1:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran rejected on Thursday a ceasefire proposal from US President Donald Trump carried to Tehran by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, The New York Times reported, citing Iranian and Iraqi officials. Tehran said the proposal fails to address who would control the Strait of Hormuz, and the country is...

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- Iran rejects Trump ceasefire over Hormuz control
- Only one tanker crosses Hormuz, prices surge
- Netanyahu govt delays massacre probe until elections

The time is now 12:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran rejected on Thursday a ceasefire proposal from US President Donald Trump carried to Tehran by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, The New York Times reported, citing Iranian and Iraqi officials. Tehran said the proposal fails to address the question of who would control...

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Israel in Full Readiness for Iran Clash
US Strikes Iran Again as Tensions Spike
Two Stabbed Outside Upper West Side Synagogue

The time is now 11:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, the IDF says it is in full readiness for a return to combat with Iran. IDF Arabic language spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Ella Waweya told N12 and Al-Arabiya that the force is in a state of full readiness and preparedness, both offensive and defensive, and that “we do...

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IDF declares full readiness for Iran clash
US strikes on Iran continue Tehran retaliates
Oil tops $100 as tensions flare

The time is now 10:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, the Israeli military says it is in a state of full readiness for a return to combat with Iran, with both offensive and defensive capabilities on standby. Lieutenant Colonel Ella Waweya, the IDF Arabic-language spokesperson, told N12 in an interview that “The IDF is in a state of fu...

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Israel declares full readiness for Iran clash
Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal
Oil tops $100 as Houthis threaten shipping

The time is now 9:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, the Israeli Defense Forces say it is in a state of full readiness for a return to combat with Iran, with IDF Arabic-language spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Ella Waweya telling N12 that “we do not wait for missiles to fall or for the enemy to knock on our door before ge...

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Israel Readies for Iran Return to Combat
Trump Promises Massive Iran Attack
Oil Surges Past $100 as Houthis Strike

The time is now 8:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, the Israeli military says it is in a state of full readiness for a return to combat with Iran, with the IDF’s Arabic-language spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Ella Waweya telling a Thursday night interview that the force is prepared on both offense and defense and that Israel “does not wait...

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- Israel readies for Iran strike this weekend
- Iranian strikes pound US bases, evidence surfaces
- US taps frozen assets for Iran damages

The time is now 7:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, a Likud lawmaker indicated that an attack against Iran is approaching, perhaps even as early as this weekend. During a Channel 14 News interview, MK Moshe Saada said, "We all know that we are approaching an attack on Iran, perhaps even as early as...

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Israel readies Iran strike this weekend
Iranian Plot to Kill Israeli Officials Foiled
Iranian Attacks Hit US Sites Soldiers Injured

The time is now 6:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, Moshe Saada, a Likud member of Knesset, said in a Channel 14 News interview that an attack against Iran is approaching, stating that “we all know that we are approaching an attack on Iran, perhaps even as early as this weekend.” The remarks come amid rising tensions between the...

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Israel vows crushing blow to any attack
Iranian strikes hit US-linked sites, soldiers injured
US-Saudi deal tests Israel's security

The time is now 5:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that any attack on Israel would incur a crushing blow, after a high-level security consultation attended by Israel’s senior military and defense leadership. The gathering included IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Eyal Zamir, Defense Ministry Director-General Major-General (Reserve) Amir Baram, the Israel Ai...

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Israel readies new Iran strikes; shelters opened
Iranian strikes damage US bases; soldiers injured
IDF helps Venezuelan quake victims return home

The time is now 4:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, Israel eyes new targets, more aggressive strikes in next Iran campaign. Several Israeli municipal authorities have opened public shelters as a precaution, while the IDF Home Front Command has not changed its civilian instructions. After experiences in the past year during Operation Rising Lion and Operation...

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Israel warns Iran after top security meeting
Trump near decision on massive Iran attack
Iran displays missiles and submarine in Tehran

The time is now 3:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Iran that any attack on Israel would draw a devastating response after a high-level security consultation attended by senior defense leaders, including IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Eyal Zamir, Defense Ministry Director-General Major-General (Reserve) Amir Baram, the Israel Air Force commander...

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Israel Opens Shelters as Iran Clashes Escalate
Trump Near Deciding on Massive Iran Attack
Corn Ship Bombing Kills 10 in Odesa

The time is now 2:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Israel has opened shelters, with officials stressing this is not a drill. The report notes the move amid rising tensions with Iran and allied groups, but details beyond the shelter orders are not provided in the material.

In US Military Role, President Donald Trump says...

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Global Iranian proxy network busted via middlemen
Trump says massive Iran strike imminent
IRGC officers train Houthis on missiles

The time is now 1:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Mossad and Shin Bet said they have busted a global Iranian terror network using a proxy-by-proxy tactic. The agencies described a shift by Iran’s Intelligence Ministry to recruit through middlemen rather than directly from Tehran in an effort to blunt blowback and conceal origins. The operation exposed a...

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- Iranian terror network busted via proxy plot
- Trump weighs massive Iran strike Israel ready
- IRGC deploys to Yemen to bolster Houthis

The time is now 12:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Mossad and Shin Bet announced they busted a global Iranian terror network using a proxy-by-proxy tactic. They said the operation shows Iranian masterminds shifted from direct foreign recruitment to employing middle-men in an effort to better obscure Tehran’s involvement. There was a be...

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Iran plot to assassinate Israeli leaders exposed
Ali al-Zaidi visits Tehran amid shifting alliances
IRGC deploys to Yemen to bolster Houthis

The time is now 11:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Mossad exposes Iran’s plot to infiltrate hit squads and assassinate Israeli leaders. Israeli intelligence says Iran’s Intelligence Ministry recruited foreign operatives through criminal proxies to gather intelligence and carry out assassinations inside Israel; the network was exposed through cooperation with agencies abroad. Iran is avoi...

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IRGC Warns Britain After U.S. Strike Escalates
Houthis Blockade Bab el-Mandeb Threatens Shipping
Nuclear Deal Tied to Abraham Accords

The time is now 10:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In משמרות המהפכה האיראנים מאיימים על בריטניה: ארה"ב השתמשה אתמול (בתקיפות באיראן - א"ע) במפציצי B-1 שהמריאו מבסיס חיל האוויר פיירפורד בבריטניה. כל בסיס המשמש לתוקפנות נגד שטחה של איראן נחשב בעינינו למטרה לגיטימית. כדי להגיב לכתבה לחצו כאן
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards have warned Britain after the United States yesterday used B-1 bombers that took off from Fairford Air Base in Britain to strike Iran. They say any base used to attack Iran's territory is a legitimate target.

In US President Donald Trump said he is deeply disappointed with the Houthis and warned that the United States will respond by striking Iran if the group continues targeting Saudi vessels
President Trump said he...

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Israel weighs sweeping drone ban over Iran
Israeli forces kill Hamas operatives in Gaza
Iran Pakistan trade ties boost regional links

The time is now 9:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Israel is weighing a total ban on the use of drones in its airspace amid fears of a potential Iranian attack. The proposal was discussed at a Security Cabinet meeting, with the defense establishment's view relayed to all Knesset ministers, and the move is driven by...

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Israel weighs drone ban amid Iranian threat
Iran and Pakistan trade to hit 10B
US weighs regime change option on Iran

The time is now 8:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, the government is weighing a total ban on drone use in Israeli airspace amid growing fear of an Iranian attack after drones have caused damage across the Middle East in recent weeks. A recent Security Cabinet session discussed the issue, with the defense establishment’s view re...

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Ramat Gan Opens Shelters Amid Iran Threat
US Deploys Carriers Across Middle East
Record First Time Voters Shape Israel Election

The time is now 7:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Ramat Gan opened all its public bomb shelters after a municipal assessment found that the risk of Iranian missile fire over the weekend had increased and was no longer negligible, Mayor Carmel Shama-Hacohen said on Facebook on Thursday. He wrote that the city decided to open all...

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Iran threatens Gulf oil, jeopardizing regional security
Israel delays Oct 7 inquiry bill
Glow raises $180M at $1.2B valuation

The time is now 6:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, a Bahraini analyst warned that Tehran’s threat against regional infrastructure erases the line between United States targets and Gulf economies, even as Iran seeks to project strength. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf posted on social media Wednesday night that “in a region where we do not sell oil, no o...

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- B-1B Returns to Action Over Iran
- Record 595,000 First-Time Voters in Israel
- Greece Approves Achilles Shield Israel Deal

The time is now 5:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the price Iran pays will rise every night until Tehran’s leadership comes to their senses, telling reporters on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum that Iran is seeking another deal after the previous agreement collapsed but is...

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US deploys B-1, escalates Iran strikes
Houthis strike Saudi tankers, threaten oil chokepoint
Saudi-US nuclear deal sparks Israeli security alarm

The time is now 4:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, the US Central Command reported a 12th consecutive night of strikes against Iran, targeting maritime capabilities, missile and drone storage facilities, coastal surveillance sites and air-defense assets. The US military said it has since struck dozens of Iranian military sites this month while enforcing a renewed maritime...

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US B-1 strikes Iran escalating conflict
Houthis strike Saudi tankers in Red Sea
Greece to buy Israeli air defense system

The time is now 3:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US escalates Iran campaign with first B-1 bomber strike since conflict resumed, sources tell 'Post', the United States deployed a B-1 long-range bomber to strike Iran on Tuesday, marking a significant escalation since the conflict renewed about twelve days ago, according to The Jerusalem Post. The first strike using the...

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B-1 Bomber Strikes Iran From UK Base
Houthis Hit Saudi Tankers Tightening Oil Routes
Saudi Nuclear Deal Confirmed by Energy Chief

The time is now 2:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, the United States escalated its campaign against Iran with the deployment of a B-1 long-range bomber, which conducted its first strike on Tuesday. The aircraft began its mission from a base in the United Kingdom, and flight-tracking data showed its movements online while officials did not...

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Senior Iranian officials narrowly escape Israeli strike
UK-based B-1 bomber joins Iran strikes
Houthis strike two Saudi oil tankers

The time is now 1:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says he narrowly escaped an Israeli strike that hit a compound where senior Iranian officials were gathered on the opening morning of the war, offering one of the clearest glimpses yet into the chaos that engulfed Tehran’s leadership. “Suddenly, there was an atta...

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- US widens Iran strikes after Hormuz threats
- Israel election tests unity post Hamas massacre
- Barbara Butch defies disruption vows to perform

The time is now 12:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, the United States is increasing the forces available in the Middle East in preparation for a possible expansion of operations against Iran, with fighter jets positioned across the region and bomber aircraft on high alert as officials weigh broader attacks on Iranian targets...

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- US expands forces as Iran escalation looms
- Israel grapples unity amid bereavement and elections
- Britain withdraws Iran embassy staff amid turmoil

The time is now 11:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, the United States is expanding its available forces in the Middle East as President Trump weighs broader attacks on Iran, a move officials say would provide him with more options for potential escalation. Fighter jets have been positioned across the region and bomber...

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E-3G declares emergency over Persian Gulf
UK evacuates Iran embassy staff amid tensions
House backs $95B Iran-war package

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In US Military Role, a US Air Force E-3G Sentry airborne early warning and control aircraft is currently squawking 7700, a General In-Flight Emergency, over Saudi Arabia near the Persian Gulf as seen on FlightRadar24.

In Regional Impacts, Britain’s Foreign Office has withdrawn embassy staff from Iran citing an on...

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- IRGC Mine Attack Sparks Hormuz Crisis
- Twelfth Night of US Strikes on Iran
- House Approves 1.15 Trillion Defense Bill

The time is now 9:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, sirens sounded in Kuwait on Thursday morning, with the Kuwaiti army saying air defense systems were intercepting hostile Iranian drone threats. Hours later, an oil tanker caught fire after hitting a mine in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC spokesperson claimed responsibility for the attack, saying three...

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US strikes Iran for 12th straight night
Iran vows eye for an eye defense
House OKs NDAA 2027 amid Iran war

The time is now 8:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran's foreign minister said, "Our defense doctrine is clear: eye for an eye."

In US Military Role, The US military began a 12th consecutive night of strikes in Iran, CENTCOM said in a post on X/Twitter. Several explosions were heard in the southern Iranian cities...

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- US Launches 12th Night Strikes on Iran
- Israel Kills 12 Hamas and PIJ Operatives
- Congress Approves 1.15 Trillion NDAA Critics Wary

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In Iranian Retaliation, the Iranian Foreign Minister said that Iran's defense doctrine is clear: eye for an eye.

The Iranian Foreign Minister declared that the defense doctrine is an eye-for-an-eye approach.

In US Military Role, the US Central Command said it began a 12th consecutive...

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Sirik and Bushehr Hit US Strikes Ahwaz
US Probes Russia Aid To Iran Attacks
Saudi Nuclear Deal Allows Uranium Enrichment

The time is now 6:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, several explosions were heard in Sirik and Bushehr on Thursday morning, according to local media reports. The deputy governor of Khuzestan Province said a location near the southwestern city of Ahwaz was targeted in US missile attacks, and the development of these events is being tracked as...