Operation Rising Lion
Iran steps up missile upgrades with Russian help amid strike fears
The missiles that pose a threat to Israel’s home front include the Shahab series, including Kheibar Shekan, which is based on North Korean technology and has a range of about 2,000 kilometers
Iran rejects call to halt uranium enrichment after second round of indirect US negotiations in Oman
Secret Israel-US Pentagon talks focused on intelligence sharing as Iran tensions rise - exclusive
WATCH: Iranian Mossad agent discusses anti-regime role during June's Israel-Iran war
Online gambler who predicted Israel military action may be security insider
An anonymous user on the Polymarket gambling site, which allows users to gamble on future global events, accurately predicted four events surrounding Israeli action during Operation Rising Lion.
Donald Trump saved Iran's Khamenei once before, will he do it again? - comment
Trump claims to have called off strikes on Iran's supreme leader back in June 2025. Now the protesters in Iran hang in the balance as he appears to give Khamenei another lifeline.
Ayandeh Bank's collapse highlights breakdown of Iran’s financial system - WSJ
Ayandeh Bank, which was run by individuals connected to the Iranian regime, failed after accumulating nearly $5 billion in losses from bad loans.
Iran’s unrest ups the ante with regional tensions, but risk of war remains - opinion
It is still too early to assess whether the current protest will succeed and what Israel should do or not do in the face of provocative declarations suggesting interference in Iran's internal affairs
Iranians 'have fallen in love with Netanyahu,' Tehran resident tells KAN - report
An Iranian protester told KAN Reshet Bet that many Iranians admire Netanyahu and Israeli strikes, while blaming economic collapse, repression, and inflation for the unrest.
Netanyahu vows to block Iran's nuclear ambitions, accuses opposition of courting Muslim Brotherhood
PM defends haredi conscription bill, backs politically appointed probe into October 7 massacre.
‘Do not mess with us,’ - Herzog issues stern warning to Israel's enemies
“This is also a message to our enemies,” declared Herzog. “We suggest that you simply not mess with us, and understand that Israel is an existing fact..."
Vicious cycle of alarmism could lead Israel into unwanted war with Iran - analysis
While neither side wants war, both Jerusalem and Tehran suspect each other of being ready to suddenly launch a surprise attack.
Iran’s operations in Venezuela and the looming threat to US security - opinion
The CIA faces a growing challenge as Iran’s deepening presence in Venezuela threatens US interests.
Oil’s geopolitical premium vanished in 2025 and may not return - opinion
Oil futures in 2025 have oscillated within a relatively narrow range, with the high coming in January before the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries began production increases.
