Airstrikes

War split into two stages, or a mostly nuclear deal: What comes after Trump, PM meeting? - analysis

In any event, two pretty stark most likely scenarios are coming into contrast: either there will be a two-stage war with Iran, or Tehran and Trump will strike a nuclear deal.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the White House, February 12, 2026.
Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi following a speech in Washington, January 16, 2026; illustrative.

Iran's Reza Pahlavi: Trump needs to act, end IRGC's genocide on Iranians

UNIFIL soldiers conducting operations in southern Lebanon, January 31, 2026; illustrative.

UNIFIL denounces IDF over chemical substance drops near Blue Line, despite military pre-warning

‘THEY LOVE Trump, they love America – but right now they feel abandoned, and it hurts.’ The US president said he has no reason to strike, but protesters have been asking for US intervention. Here, a man shows a sign mentioning Trump during a rally in support of nationwide protests in Iran in Rome.

'They feel abandoned': Iranians need Trump's help, former IRGC officer warns - interview


Nigerian jets thwarted Benin coup attempt as soldiers targeted president, Benin's gov't says

In its first foreign military intervention in nearly a decade, Nigeria sends fighter jets and ground troops to assist Benin government in restoring order.

Nigerian Airforce fighter jets fly around Nigeria's Aso-Rock in Abuja, Nigeria during the countrys 60th Independence Celebration on October 1, 2020. - Nigeria is holding scaled-down celebrations due to the coronavirus pandemic to commemorate six decades since it gained self-rule from Britain in 1960

WATCH: IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon as terror group refuses to disarm

The strike targeted Hezbollah missile launch sites, weapons storage facilities, and military posts that were reportedly utilized to plan and launch terror attacks against IDF troops.

People walk past a damaged building during the funeral of Hezbollah's top military official, Haytham Ali Tabtabai, and of other people who were killed by an Israeli airstrike on Sunday, November 24, 2025

Lebanon's President Aoun says country ready for agreement to end Israeli strikes - AP

Aoun added that talks would also involve the IDF withdrawing from the five outposts in Lebanese territory, where the military said in they would each be manned by a company of troops.

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York, US, September 23, 2025.

WATCH: Israeli air strikes kill two Hezbollah terrorists, destroy vessel in southern Lebanon

The terrorists were engaged in efforts to restore Hezbollah's terror infrastructure in the area, the IDF added in their statement.

 Reported images of Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, March 22, 2025.

WATCH: Israeli forces battle Hamas terrorists in Gaza City incursion

While in Gaza City, troops have killed numerous terrorists using tank fire, armed drones, and air strikes.

This picture taken from a position at Israel's border with the Gaza Strip shows smoke billowing on September 16, 2025.

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

The decades-old F-16 "Barak" aircraft managed to strike in Iran without refueling, and added significant capacity to the Israel Air Force’s strike capability.

An Israeli F-16D; illustrative.

Iran is prepared for another war with Israel, response will be even stronger, FM Araghchi warns

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called for Arab nations to cut relations with Israel in support of Gaza during an interview with the Saudi-owned newspaper Asharq al-Awsat.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets with ambassadors in Tehran, July 12, 2025; illustrative.

IDF conducts airstrikes on south Lebanon against Hezbollah terror targets

"There are no unusual instructions for the civilian area. All planned events are approved as scheduled. We will provide updates on any changes," the Upper Galilee Council stated.

IAF strikes in southern Lebanon on August 6, 2025.

Why airstrikes alone won’t deter Iran: A case for a no-fly zone strategy - opinion

A no-fly zone over key Iranian regions could disrupt Iran's nuclear progress, weaken its military, and shift internal pressure, offering a strategic alternative to airstrikes and economic sanctions.

 An illustrative image of fighter jets superimposed above Israeli and Iranian flags.

Israel airstrike hits vicinity of Syria's Sweida, Syrian state news agency says

Despite reports indicating the strike was carried out by Israel, Channel 12 reported that the Israeli military had not conducted the strikes.

 Smoke rises over over Al-Mazra'a village, following renewed fighting between Bedouin fighters and Druze gunmen, despite an announced truce, in Sweida, Syria July 18, 2025.