CIA
Why Iran's ballistic missiles pose a greater threat than the nuclear issue - analysis
This issue is especially dynamic as Iran surprised both Israel and the US with the speed at which they were able to excavate and uncover underground missile sites, which had been bombed.
Iran executes alleged Mossad, CIA collaborator amid intelligence crackdown- report
Pakistan tightens security in Islamabad ahead of US-Iran negotiations
Behind the US Air Force unit that spearheaded the mission to rescue downed airman
How US fooled Iran to rescue downed F-15 airman stranded in a mountain crevice
A US airman stranded in Iran's mountains for 36 hours was rescued thanks to a CIA-led deception campaign and a daring military operation that thwarted Iranian efforts to locate him.
Iranian drone attack on US embassy in Riyadh more destructive than initially revealed - report
A recent Iranian drone strike on the US embassy in Saudi Arabia caused more damage than initially reported, potentially putting hundreds at risk, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Why is Israel, not US, carrying out most senior Iranian assassinations? - analysis
Israel has taken the lead in assassinating top Iranian officials, with the US playing a minimal role, signaling a major shift in strategy amid escalating tensions.
Pete Hegseth just became Israel’s latest war-celebrity obsession
Until February 28, most Israelis had barely heard of him. Ten days later, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is one of the most prominent figures on Hebrew media, Instagram, and X.
Hundreds of Kurdish fighters launch ground offensive in Iran, officials deny reports
The Kurdish forces operating along the Iran-Iraq border are considered one of the most prominent armed opposition groups confronting the regime in Tehran.
Iran reached out to CIA to discuss end of conflict, Trump is saying it's too late - report
The contact landed as Iran’s leadership structure was thrown into deeper disarray by continued Israeli strikes, complicating even the basic question of who can commit Iran to any ceasefire.
Iranian drones hits CIA station at US embassy in Riyadh, 'Washington Post' reports
There was no mention of any CIA personnel being wounded, with the attack on the embassy the latest in a series of Iranian attacks across the Gulf states.
Before strikes, CIA assessed Khamenei would be replaced by hardline IRGC elements if killed
US President Donald Trump has for weeks signaled the US was interested in seeing regime change in Iran, but has not given in any detail Washington’s thinking on who could lead the country.
Trump’s Iran calculus: A final diplomatic gamble or a countdown to conflict? - analysis
In his longest State of the Union yet, Trump framed Iran as an imminent threat, raising the question of whether he was signaling diplomacy or preparing the public for conflict.
CIA publishes Farsi message instructing Iranians how to reach out securely
The CIA issued a rare public call in Farsi urging Iranian anti-regime protesters to contact the agency securely online, saying it can hear their voices and wants to help.
