Iran

Iran's existential crisis: A shift in the Middle East

In this episode, Shifra Jacobs, Ezra Taylor and Or Horvitz provide an in-depth analysis of the ongoing conflict in with Iran.

 Iran's existential crisis: US-Israel joint operations and shifting alliances in Middle East.
United Hatzalah volunteers respond after Iranian missiles triggered sirens throught Israel, March 5, 2026.

Iranian missile shrapnel starts fire in central Israel, no injuries reported

Inter Miami CF captain Lionel Messi gestures on the day US President Donald Trump honors reigning Major League Soccer (MLS) champion Inter Miami CF players and team officials with an event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, March 5, 2026.

Trump: Iranian diplomats should seek asylum

Defense Minister Israel Katz gestures during joint statements to the press with Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias in Athens, Greece, January 20, 2026

Israel decided to kill Khamenei in November, Katz reveals in N12 interview


Europol warns Iran crisis raises threat of terror, extremism and cyberattacks

The terror threat could be heightened by individuals acting alone or small cells acting on their own initiative, Europol spokesman Jan Op Gen Oorth said.

 An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

Will the Kurds open a new front against Iran's Ayatollahs? - analysis

There is a burning desire among the Kurdish people to unite with the West and Israel to topple the regime in Tehran, yet there is deep pragmatic hesitation among the leadership.

Kurdish internal security forces stand guard, as Syrian Kurds demonstrate to demand the release of Kurdish militant leader Abdullah Ocalan, who has been held in prison by Turkey since his capture in 1999, in Qamishli, Syria February 15, 2026.

IDF launches new phase of Iran war, confirms death of major Hezbollah operative

IDF chief Eyal Zamir: Approximately 80% of Iran's air defense systems, over 60% of ballistic missile launchers destroyed • 'Hezbollah made a strategic error, now paying a heavy price'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine in a previous meeting.

Israelis abroad face ‘concrete concern’ of attack amid Iran war, NSC warns

The NSC said Iranian security bodies have issued threats toward Israeli and Jewish targets worldwide, and warned of growing concern over possible attacks.

ISRAELIS RETURN in the first El Al flight to Israel since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion, March 5, 2026.

British MPs raise concerns about London Al Quds march over Iran, terrorism links

The Al Quds Day Rally, organized by the Islamic Human Rights Commission, is set to take place on Sunday, 15th March, during Ramadan.

An RNLI lifeboat is piloted down the River Thames backdropped by the Palace of Westminster and The Elizabeth Tower more commonly known as 'Big Ben' in London on March 4, 2026.

Saudi Arabia fears Iran may target leaders in strikes, officials begin meeting by video

Tehran's missile and drone attacks have crossed a red line for Saudi Arabia in its dealings with the Islamic Republic, prompting the kingdom to begin discussions on the possibility of striking Iran.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman makes his way to greet US President Donald Trump upon his arrival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025

Starmer says UK-US relationship 'still special' after Trump's criticism of hestitation against Iran

Starmer defended his decisions both to withhold initial access to bases, and then to participate in "defensive" operations against Iran, once Tehran had responded by by attacking its neighbours.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives an update on the situation in the Middle East at Downing Street Briefing Room, in London, Britain, March 5, 2026.

IDF surprised by Houthis not joining Iran war, believes they still could, sources say

It was expected by many in the IDF that the Houthis would join in the attack once Iran's former supreme leader Ali Khamenei was assassinated.

Houthi soldiers stand guard as people detained by the Houthis wait for their release in Sanaa, Yemen January 25, 2025.

Time to strike a political blow against Hezbollah after Khamenei's death - opinion

Circumstances have created an unprecedented situation in which Israel is capable of conducting a campaign against a sworn enemy while the Lebanese state joins it.

Mourners gather around the Hezbollah-draped coffins and bodies of people killed earlier this week in Israeli airstrikes on Baalbek, during their funeral in the Lebanese eastern city on March 5, 2026.

Iran's underground ‘missile cities’ strategy becomes a disadvantage for regime - WSJ

The WSJ reports that Iran’s "missile cities" have become a strategic liability. Constant drone monitoring and neutralized air defenses have allowed the US and Israel to slash Iranian launches by 86%.

 IRGC commander Hossein Salami tours the new "missile city" at an undisclosed location in Iran, January 11, 2025