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


WATCH: Israeli Air Force to receive next-generation refueling aircraft for Iran strikes

These aerial refueling missions are crucial for the Air Force's operations in Iran, enabling the continued maintenance of aerial superiority in the region, according to the military. 

 Refueling an Israeli fighter jet, June 18, 2025.

Merz: 'Israel is doing the dirty work for all of us by striking Iran, lacks necessary weapons'

German Chancellor Merz has praised Israel for doing the 'dirty work' for everyone, but said that Israel also lacked the necessary weapons.

 German conservative candidate for chancellor and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party leader Friedrich Merz attends a press conference following the German general election in Berlin, Germany, February 24, 2025.

IDF strikes additional SAM sites in western Iran - watch

This followed Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei telling G7 countries to stop their "one-sided rhetoric" and condemn Israeli aggression, according to state media outlet IRNA

Israeli Air Force fighter pilots embark to attack Iranian nuclear targets, June 15, 2025

Israel's message to Iran: Target population centers, IDF will strike infrastructure

Some 204 people have already been wounded by Iranian attacks, along with three killed.

 Missiles launched from Iran are intercepted, as seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel, June 13, 2025

IDF, Navy intercept Iranian drones as Israeli strikes target Tabriz, in northern Iran

Two people were also killed in an Israeli attack on a missile site in Assadabad in western Iran.

Iranian air defenses firing following an Israeli strike in Tehran, Iran, June 14, 2025

Israel reportedly striking at Fordow nuclear site after destroying Natanz

The IDF has capabilities that could damage and cause cave-ins at Fordow, which lies underneath a mountain.

A handout satellite image shows a general view of the Natanz nuclear facility after a fire, in Natanz, Iran July 8, 2020

‘We want to degrade, disrupt and remove this threat,’ says IDF intelligence chief after Iran strike

Maj.-Gen. Shlomi Binder says Military Intelligence is on high alert and fully prepared for 'existential' campaign

 IDF Intelligence Directorate head Maj.-Gen. Shlomi Binder addressing an operations room amid Israel's strikes on Iran as part of Operation "Rising Lion," June 13, 2025.

Iranian state media downplays Israeli strike as Persian exile outlets celebrate strikes

London-based Iran International quoted an unnamed Israeli official who said the raid “targeted the homes of senior military and political officials.”

 People gather in the street in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, June 13, 2025.

Lebanon threatens to stop ceasefire cooperation after Israeli strikes in Beirut

The military force complained that Israel's strikes weakened the role of Lebanon's army, according to the report.

Members of the Lebanese army walk near Beirut international airport, Lebanon, February 15, 2025

Iran preparing for Israeli, US strikes, building up air defense systems - FT

“The enemies of the Iranian nation should understand that any violation of our airspace will cause them significant harm,” the military head said.

 An S-300 missile system on display during Iran’s Army Day parade.