The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israel-iran-relations/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:12:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israel-Iran relations | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israel-iran-relations/ 32 32 Netanyahu: If Iran attacks Israel, it will face ‘a response they can’t even imagine’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-if-iran-attacks-israel-it-will-face-a-response-they-cant-even-imagine/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:59:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3758059 PM says Jerusalem working 'side by side' with Washington to confront Tehran, vows that era of containment is over: 'If you don’t come to the jungle, the jungle comes to you'

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]]> Iran’s military degraded by 12-day war with Israel, but still has significant capabilities https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-military-degraded-by-12-day-war-with-israel-but-still-has-significant-capabilities/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:52:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3754125 Despite its losses to Israel and US, Tehran retains missiles, manpower and regional reach

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]]> IMF sees Israeli economic recovery from Gaza war, but worries over flareup in regional tensions https://www.timesofisrael.com/imf-sees-economic-recovery-from-gaza-war-overshadowed-by-flareup-in-regional-tensions/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:42:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3748888 Body warns renewed regional hostilities risk curtailing growth due to high defense spending, elevated risk premia, shortage of workers amid mobilization of IDF reserves

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]]> Skirting bans, Iranian products from spices to salves find way to Israeli stores https://www.timesofisrael.com/skirting-bans-iranian-products-from-spices-to-salves-find-ways-to-israeli-stores/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:40:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3744375 Using 3rd-country loophole, merchants and restaurateurs at Tel Aviv spice market sell authentic goods from Islamic Republic, though closure of Turkey conduit sending prices skyward

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]]> Israelis split on joining possible US strike on Iran, survey finds https://www.timesofisrael.com/israelis-split-on-joining-possible-us-strike-on-iran-survey-finds/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:13:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3747150 Poll shows half back Israeli action only if Iran attacks first, while 44% support immediate involvement; public also divided on US military aid, Board of Peace, state of democracy

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]]> Iran threatens to hit ‘heart of Tel Aviv’ in response to any US attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-threatens-to-hit-heart-of-tel-aviv-in-response-to-any-us-attack/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:18:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3743727&preview=true&preview_id=3743727 As tensions soar, top adviser to Khamenei vows 'unprecedented' response, including against 'all who support the aggressor,' while foreign minister warns of 'fingers on the trigger'

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]]> Trump: Time running out as ‘massive armada’ heads to Iran, next strike will be ‘far worse’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-a-beautiful-armada-is-sailing-toward-iran-i-hope-they-make-a-deal/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:20:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3743176 Iran's Araghchi says not in contact with Witkoff, but intermediaries holding consultations; watchdog says 6,126 killed in crackdown, further 17,091 possible deaths under investigation

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]]> Iran’s tiny Tel Aviv outpost: City playground has surprising owners https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-tiny-tel-aviv-outpost-the-surprising-owners-of-a-city-playground/ Sat, 24 Jan 2026 11:10:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3740339 With social media quiz, municipality draws attention to the fact that a small park near the city center is built on a plot purchased by pre-revolutionary Iran for an embassy

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]]> Amid Iran tensions, IDF chief says military ready to act ‘against any enemy’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-iran-tensions-idf-chief-says-military-ready-to-act-against-any-enemy/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:55:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3738630 Zamir visits air base that welcomed three new F-35s into IAF arsenal; at Home Front Command earlier in week, IDF chief said Israel preparing for 'surprise war'

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]]> Reports suggest US may strike Iran in coming days, as Trump says killing is ‘stopping’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/reports-suggest-us-may-strike-iran-in-coming-days-as-trump-says-killing-is-stopping/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:54:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3734038 Islamic Republic threatens 'decisive' action against US and Israel if targeted; Hezbollah warned against joining fray; IDF ups defensive posture, tells Israelis to 'avoid spreading rumors'

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]]> IDF says it’s on alert for ‘surprise scenarios,’ as US mulls military strikes on Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-its-on-alert-for-surprise-scenarios-as-us-mulls-military-strikes-on-iran/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:50:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3732608 Israel said to believe Trump will make good on threat to attack in support of anti-regime protesters; US president puts 25% tariff on countries doing business with Tehran

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]]> Iran army chief threatens response to Trump and Netanyahu’s ‘hostile rhetoric’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-army-chief-threatens-response-to-trump-and-netanyahus-hostile-rhetoric/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:18:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3728785 Country's top judge says there will be 'no leniency' for growing demonstrations, while President Masoud Pezeshkian orders security forces not to crack down on unarmed protesters

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]]> Iran accuses Israel of seeking to ‘undermine national unity,’ after Netanyahu backs protests https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-accuses-israel-of-seeking-to-undermine-national-unity-after-netanyahu-backs-protests/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:44:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3726951 Foreign ministry spokesman charges Israeli, US leaders with 'incitement to violence' as protests show no sign of slowing; Iranian judiciary head warns no leniency for 'rioters'

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]]> ‘Fight against darkness’: Foreign Ministry appears to back Iranian protests https://www.timesofisrael.com/fight-against-darkness-foreign-ministry-appears-to-back-iranian-protests/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 07:25:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3725231 Ministers Gila Gamliel and Amichai Chikli post in support of demonstrations sparked by the Islamic Republic's ailing economy, as Netanyahu stays silent

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]]> Amid threats of fresh bout with Iran, experts warn missile defenses may not be ready https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-threats-of-fresh-bout-with-iran-experts-warn-missile-defenses-may-not-be-ready/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:50:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3712281 With Tehran rebuilding its arsenal and US interceptor supplies depleted and slow to replenish, analysts say another war may prove more of a challenge to Israel's home front

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