US F-35 hit, forced to make emergency landing, IRGC takes credit
This would be the first time Iran has hit a US aircraft in the war. Both the US and Israel are using F-35s, which are fifth-generation stealth jets costing upwards of $100 million.
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War could leave Iran with a more radical, nuclear-ambitious regime, IDF sources say
War by the numbers: How many strikes, targets, and missions has Israel carried out? - explainer
IDF exploited Iran fallback plan, hit forces at stadiums in deadliest strikes of war - report
WATCH: Kremlin news crew hit by Israeli strike in southern Lebanon after Israel provided warning
The footage shows RT correspondent Steve Sweeney just before the sound of an incoming strike can be heard. Sweeney is seen diving forward as a blast strikes behind him.
US and Israeli war aims in Iran are not the same, Gabbard says
"The objectives that have been laid out by the president are different from the objectives that have been laid out by the Israeli government," Gabbard said.
‘More than symbolic’: Doha’s expulsion of Iran’s military, security attache signals shift in Gulf
Dr. Najah Al-Otaibi, a Saudi researcher specializing in international relations and the Gulf region, told The Jerusalem Post that Iran’s attacks constitute “a betrayal of the diplomatic detente.”
Today will be most intense day of US strikes on Iran, Hegseth claims again
Despite Hegseth's claims, US General Dan Caine did note that Iran still maintained "some capability" of launching strikes across the Gulf during the briefing.
Lebanon’s Bassil urges neutrality as Hezbollah-Israel clashes escalate
Gebran Bassil warns that Hezbollah’s actions and the Israel conflict could split Lebanon, urging neutrality and caution to protect the country from regional wars and internal strife.
Kataib Hezbollah signals temporary pause in Iraq attacks amid strict conditions
Kataib Hezbollah said it might pause attacks on US targets in Iraq, but its strict and unlikely conditions suggest strikes could resume soon.
Fanning flames of war, Iran appears to activate Gulf terror cells as conflict expands - analysis
Iran may be turning to local groups and terrorist cells to fan the flames of war in the region.
Iran hangs three, including national wrestling champion, in connection with January protests
The Hengaw human rights organization reported that the men gave their confessions after being tortured, and they were found guilty despite there being no witnesses or evidence.
Iran revives ‘Zionist sorcery’ claims in propaganda against Israel
Mehr, Khamenei’s official site, and earlier Fars commentary show how supernatural and antisemitic language has entered parts of Iran’s propaganda ecosystem.
Iran nears three weeks offline as regime braces for renewed demonstrations
The blackout rendered it impossible to make phone calls or text locally or internationally, suppressing all attempts at communication.
