The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/axis-of-resistance/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:13:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Axis of Resistance | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/axis-of-resistance/ 32 32 Apparent Houthi attacks trigger alerts in 6 Saudi cities; Riyadh vows response https://www.timesofisrael.com/apparent-houthi-attacks-trigger-alerts-in-6-saudi-cities-riyadh-vows-response/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:56:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3897216 Saudi authorities say 13 hurt in Monday attacks, while Iran-backed group claims Riyadh launched 50 airstrikes in response; Strait of Hormuz traffic dwindles amid regional escalation

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]]> Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis announce maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia https://www.timesofisrael.com/yemens-iran-backed-houthis-announce-maritime-blockade-of-saudi-arabia/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:37:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3864626 Responding to recent Saudi-led attacks on Houthi-held airport, rebels invoke 'an eye for an eye,' vow to match Riyadh's 'blockade with a blockade'

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]]> Iran said to tell Hezbollah, allies to prepare for wider conflict, which could rope in Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-said-to-tell-hezbollah-allies-to-prepare-for-wider-conflict-which-could-rope-in-israel/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:07:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3863149 8 reported killed in overnight US strikes on Iran; IRGC says it targeted US aircraft, radar systems in Jordan and Qatar; Kuwait says water plant hit, troops hurt in drone attacks

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]]> Houthis threaten to join Mideast war, raising specter of renewed Red Sea attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/houthis-threaten-to-join-mideast-war-raising-specter-of-renewed-red-sea-attacks/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:03:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3788090 Iran-backed group in Yemen could target shipping in Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key chokepoint en route to Suez that is especially crucial with Strait of Hormuz effectively closed

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]]> Group behind European antisemitic attacks may be only a facade, warn experts https://www.timesofisrael.com/group-behind-european-antisemitic-attacks-may-be-only-a-facade-warn-experts/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:28:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3787407 Targeting of Jewish sites in several cities raises concerns that Tehran may be behind newly-established, shadowy organization, already labeled 'Iranian-backed proxy' by Israel

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]]> These are the key Iranian figures killed in the US-Israeli bombing campaign https://www.timesofisrael.com/these-are-the-key-iranian-figures-killed-in-the-us-israeli-bombing-campaign/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:26:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3781797 Longtime leader Khamenei, top aides such as security chief Larijani, military brass responsible for terror proxies and internal repression, are among dozens of officials killed in war

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]]> Hezbollah wades into Israel-Iran conflict, but calculated restraint may wane https://www.timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-wades-into-israel-iran-conflict-but-calculated-restraint-may-wane/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:02:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3766658 Analysts say terror group's largely limited attacks show loyalty to Tehran and alienate Lebanon while failing to seriously challenge IDF, though fighting could widen further

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]]> Iran’s efforts to ‘annihilate’ Israel justify offensive, Sa’ar tells UN Security Council https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-efforts-to-annihilate-israel-justify-offensive-saar-tells-un-security-council/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:00:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3577334 Israeli FM says 'reliable intel' showed Tehran was accelerating nuclear weapons plan; its missile program and support for proxies are all part of strategic plan to eliminate Israel

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]]> Sources close to Khamenei warn of growing risk he could miscalculate https://www.timesofisrael.com/increasingly-alone-sources-close-to-khamenei-warn-of-growing-risk-he-could-miscalculate/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 21:39:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3576761 One source describes the threat to Iran's security and internal stability as 'extremely dangerous'; insiders say supreme leader still has influential aides who haven't been targeted

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]]> How Iran could further retaliate for Israel’s offensive https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-iran-could-further-retaliate-for-israels-offensive/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:51:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3576121 Tehran might block the Strait of Hormuz, leave the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, or recruit its proxies for terror attacks abroad — but such actions would also risk US anger

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]]> Hezbollah and Iran-backed militias stay on sidelines as Israel strikes Tehran https://www.timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-and-iran-backed-militias-stay-on-sidelines-as-israel-strikes-tehran/ Sat, 14 Jun 2025 14:27:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3572768 Key members of the 'Axis of Resistance' have so far avoided direct involvement in the latest regional flare-up, due to domestic pressures and fear of Israeli retaliation

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]]> Iran maintains tough rhetoric on Israel and US, even while seeking nuclear deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-maintains-tough-rhetoric-on-israel-and-us-even-while-seeking-nuclear-deal/ Mon, 05 May 2025 15:59:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3542176 While committed to talks, Tehran airs missile test footage, hangs banner of Israel covered by targets in shape of Yemeni dagger, and calls out US defense secretary's threats

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]]> Iran insists military capabilities and proxy groups are ‘red lines’ in talks with US https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-insists-military-capabilities-and-proxy-groups-are-red-lines-in-talks-with-us/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:43:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3527592 Khamenei lauds first meeting in Oman but says he's 'very pessimistic about the other side'; Revolutionary Guard spokesman says Tehran's defense 'cannot be discussed or negotiated'

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]]> Iran sends new missiles to Iraqi proxies that were said to be disarming – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-sends-new-missiles-to-iraqi-proxies-that-were-said-to-be-disarming-report/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:18:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3523740 Delivery, days before nuclear talks with US, reportedly includes missiles that can reach Europe, in apparent bid to reassure what remains of 'Axis of Resistance'

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]]> Iran-backed Iraqi militias consider disarming amid threats from Trump administration https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-backed-iraqi-militias-consider-disarming-amid-threats-from-trump-administration/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:45:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3519794 Iraqi politician: Talks 'very advanced'; IRGC-linked factions may lay down arms to prevent targeting by US airstrikes, say Iran told them to take whatever decision they deem necessary

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