The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-strike-on-iran/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:34:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israeli strike on Iran | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-strike-on-iran/ 32 32 Busting Iran’s nuclear gambit, Trump breaks new ground for US power in region https://www.timesofisrael.com/busting-irans-nuclear-gambit-trump-breaks-new-ground-for-us-power-in-region/ Sun, 22 Jun 2025 15:59:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3580766 Tehran miscalculated against Israel and Washington and has few good options left, while America burnishes its appeal as an ally to Middle Eastern countries

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]]> Former CIA analyst sentenced to 37 months in prison for leaking Israeli attack plans https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-cia-analyst-sentenced-to-37-months-in-prison-for-leaking-israeli-attack-plans/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 01:57:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3570361 Asif Rahman faced up to 20 years behind bars for leak of top secret files outlining Israel's preparations to strike Iran in retaliation for ballistic missile attack

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]]> Israel said readying to quickly strike Iranian nuclear sites if US-Iran talks fail https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-said-readying-to-quickly-strike-iranian-nuclear-sites-if-us-iran-talks-fail/ Thu, 22 May 2025 05:23:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3554801 Military has assessed that attack window may close, Israeli sources tell Axios; US source says Washington concerned Israel could go ahead without prior approval from Trump

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]]> New US intel suggests Israel readying to strike Iranian nuclear facilities — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-us-intel-suggests-israel-readying-to-strike-iranian-nuclear-facilities-report/ Wed, 21 May 2025 01:19:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3554013 CNN says it's unclear whether Israeli leaders have made a final decision to attack, though one source says likelihood they will do so 'has gone up significantly in recent months'

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]]> Trump: Israel would ‘be the leader’ of strike on Iran if nuclear talks fall apart https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-israel-would-be-the-leader-of-strike-on-iran-if-nuclear-talks-fall-apart/ Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:37:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3524499 US president adds, however, that Washington will make the decisions; Netanyahu's cabinet secretary says PM was surprised that direct US-Iran talks are slated for coming weekend

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]]> Iran Guards show off underground ‘missile city,’ claim ‘enemy’ falling behind https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-guards-show-off-underground-missile-city-claim-enemy-falling-behind/ Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:15:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3511633 Iran's military chief claims capabilities are now 10 times stronger than thoseused in October missile attack on Israel; several Iranian-made missiles identified in footage

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]]> After striking Houthis, Israeli pilots say air force ‘is ready to attack Iran now’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-striking-houthis-israeli-pilots-say-air-force-is-ready-to-attack-iran-now/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:22:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3459081 'Yemen is further away than Iran. Now do the math,' one IAF commander says, adding, 'If I were sitting in Iran, I wouldn't sit calmly'

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]]> PM: Iran ‘dumbfounded’ by Israeli strikes, saw investment in proxies go ‘down the tubes’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/pm-iran-dumbfounded-by-israeli-strikes-saw-investment-in-proxies-go-down-the-drain/ Sat, 21 Dec 2024 20:14:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3444028 In interview with WSJ, Netanyahu lauds Lebanon op, says he dismissed Gallant's call to strike Hezbollah immediately after Hamas attack, rejects permanent truce in Gaza

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]]> IDF sees chance for strikes on Iran nuke sites after knocking out Syria air defenses https://www.timesofisrael.com/iaf-says-preparing-for-strikes-on-iran-nuke-sites-after-knocking-out-syrias-air-defenses/ Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:37:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3438400 Over 85% of Assad regime's anti-aircraft systems destroyed in strikes, giving Israeli jets, drones total air superiority; IDF assesses weapons from Syria could reach Hezbollah

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]]> Katz: Iran nuclear facilities ‘more exposed than ever’ following Israeli strikes https://www.timesofisrael.com/katz-iran-nuclear-facilities-more-exposed-than-ever-following-israeli-strikes/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:51:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3417574 New defense minister says conditions in place to 'remove threat of annihilation hanging over State of Israel'; FM Sa'ar calls Iran nuclear threat the region's most serious issue

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]]> Netanyahu: Attack on Iran was precise, powerful, achieved all goals; Khamenei: A mistake https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-israels-air-attack-on-iran-was-precise-and-powerful-achieved-all-goals/ Sun, 27 Oct 2024 11:51:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3406032 PM says airstrikes hit Iran defense capabilities, missile production; Iran's supreme leader warns of 'response to Zionist regime,' says its 'incorrect assessment must be corrected'

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]]> Rattling sabers, IDF drills for long-range strike as Hezbollah touts advanced missiles https://www.timesofisrael.com/rattling-sabers-idf-drills-for-long-range-strike-as-hezbollah-touts-advanced-missiles/ Fri, 16 Aug 2024 18:40:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3355622 Threatening messages come amid ongoing fighting along border with Lebanon, including surveillance drone thought to belong to terror group crashing in northern town

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]]> Air Force stages major drill in Greece practicing potential long-range strike on Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/air-force-stages-major-drill-in-greece-practicing-potential-long-range-strike-on-iran/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:08:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3096550 Military says fighter jets flew thousands of kilometers, successfully hit targets with live fire, despite 'particularly challenging' weather conditions

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]]> Iran’s president threatens swift demise for Israel should it attack his country https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-president-threatens-swift-demise-for-israel-should-it-attack-his-country/ Wed, 03 May 2023 05:55:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3007664&preview=true&preview_id=3007664 Raisi, set to visit Syria amid detente with Saudis, says shifting regional alliances, along with 'unprecedented' political situation in Israel, have made Jewish state vulnerable

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]]> Netanyahu said to huddle repeatedly with military brass over possible attack on Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-huddles-with-military-top-brass-as-israel-looks-to-rattle-some-sabers/ Wed, 22 Feb 2023 07:06:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2957777 TV report says PM held 5 meetings with defense minister, IDF chief, Mossad head, Military Intelligence chief; he tells conference world must back up promise to thwart nuclear drive

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