The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/iranian-threat/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Iranian threat | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/iranian-threat/ 32 32 Sirens, shelters and an empty Old City: Jerusalem rattled on day 1 of war with Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/sirens-shelters-and-an-empty-old-city-jerusalem-rattled-on-day-1-of-war-with-iran/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:57:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3764976 Eerie silence settles over capital on Shabbat leading up to Purim holiday, as residents hunker down under ballistic missile fire and speculate about a conflict of biblical proportions

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]]> As Iran threat returns, private safe rooms factor again into cost of living https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-iran-threat-returns-private-safe-rooms-factor-again-into-cost-of-living/ Sat, 24 Jan 2026 07:07:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3734510 Homes with their own bomb shelters can cost as much as 10% more than those without, though some price-sensitive renters are willing to forgo the convenience

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]]> Mossad chief: Israel has duty to ensure Iran cannot restart nuclear program https://www.timesofisrael.com/mossad-chief-israel-has-duty-to-ensure-iran-cannot-restart-nuclear-program/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:46:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3714037 At spy agency award ceremony, David Barnea says Islamic Republic will break out to bomb 'as soon as it is allowed,' says there must not be another 'bad deal'

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]]> Report: Senior official says Israel aims to topple Iranian regime by end of Trump’s term https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-senior-official-says-israel-aims-to-topple-iranian-regime-by-end-of-trumps-term/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 02:59:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3685720 Tehran said revamping advanced missile systems, as another official says Jewish state 'will respond much more aggressively' in future confrontations that in past

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]]> In Sweden, Iran’s proxies recruit criminals and minors to threaten Israelis, Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-sweden-irans-proxies-recruit-criminals-and-minors-to-threaten-israelis-jews/ Fri, 07 Feb 2025 03:51:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3474550 IRGC threats in the Nordic country have skyrocketed since Oct. 7, 2023, with some nearly succeeding — including an attempted bombing outside the Israeli embassy in Stockholm

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]]> US increasingly worried that Iran is poised to build nukes, intel report says https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-increasingly-worried-that-iran-is-poised-to-build-nukes-intel-report-says/ Sat, 07 Dec 2024 16:54:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3434422 Document says Tehran not currently building an atomic weapon, but uranium enrichment levels are near weapons-grade, existing stockpiles are enough for over a dozen nuclear warheads

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]]> Israel vows Iran will ‘pay’ for Hezbollah attack on Netanyahu home; Tehran distances itself https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-vows-iran-will-pay-for-hezbollah-attack-on-netanyahu-home-tehran-distances-itself/ Sun, 20 Oct 2024 02:36:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3400707 FM Katz rejects Islamic Republic portrayal of drone attack on Caesarea residence as solely the work of its Lebanese proxy: 'You're responsible'; Knesset speaker: 'They'll be sorry'

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]]> After Iran’s attack and as Israel engages Hezbollah, will proxies in Iraq step up fire? https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-irans-attack-and-as-israel-engages-hezbollah-will-proxies-in-iraq-step-up-fire/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 05:06:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3387820 Relatively quiet until now compared to other terror militias backed by the Islamic Republic, Shia-allied Iraqi groups are increasingly firing on the Jewish state with mixed success

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]]> Israel said to ask US to deter Iran from retaliating for Nasrallah assassination https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-said-to-ask-us-to-deter-iran-from-retaliating-for-nasrallah-assassination/ Sun, 29 Sep 2024 08:04:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3386015 Pentagon chief assures Gallant the US supports Israel’s right to self-defense, 'remains postured to defend its forces in the region,' as Tehran vows revenge for Beirut strike

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]]> Pro-Israel Trump backers irked by his claim Israel has two years left if Harris wins https://www.timesofisrael.com/pro-israel-trump-backers-irked-by-his-claim-israel-has-two-years-left-if-harris-wins/ Thu, 12 Sep 2024 17:13:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3374507 Remarks 'went too far,' missed chance to properly criticize VP on Iran policy, head of Jewish security institute says; Hebrew U prof. says comment taps into serious fear

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]]> Iran upped cyberattacks on Israel after Oct. 7. Experts say a ceasefire won’t change that https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-upped-cyberattacks-on-israel-after-oct-7-experts-say-a-ceasefire-wont-change-that/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:51:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3373010 This year, the Islamic Republic set a new benchmark for its cyber strategy, which extends far beyond the battlefield to include influence operations and intelligence gathering

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]]> In reversal, Israel said to now believe Iran plans to attack in next few days https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-reversal-israel-said-to-now-believe-iran-plans-to-attack-in-next-few-days/ Mon, 12 Aug 2024 01:04:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3352486 IDF says civilian guidelines unchanged as reports say Tehran will possibly strike by Thursday; US announces it's sending guided missile submarine, expediting strike group's arrival

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]]> Opposition party head appears to urge nuclear action to stop Iran’s atomic program https://www.timesofisrael.com/opposition-party-head-appears-to-urge-nuclear-action-to-stop-irans-atomic-program/ Wed, 03 Jul 2024 22:46:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3324508 Ex-defense minister Liberman calls on government to use 'all tools' at its disposal to counter the threat posed by Tehran, stressing this can't be done by 'conventional means'

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]]> Amid retaliation threats from Iran, IDF cancels home leave for all combat troops https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-retaliation-threats-from-iran-idf-cancels-home-leave-for-all-combat-troops/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:54:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3260875 Army braces for possible missile attacks, including directly from Iran; scrambled GPS systems - linked to IDF measures against attack - tell drivers in central Israel they're in Beirut

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]]> Iran vows to ‘decisively respond’ to any US strikes in aftermath of Jordan attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-vows-to-decisively-respond-to-any-us-strikes-in-aftermath-of-jordan-attack/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:37:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3213479 Tehran ramps up rhetoric as Biden promises retaliation for killing of 3 US troops; Houthis target US warship in Red Sea in latest attack, with CENTCOM saying missile shot down

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