Iran nuclear threat

Defense sources: Ending IDF war on Iran waits for Trump decision on Hormuz, nuke issue

Defense sources were not convinced that Iran would accept a deal to end the war in the coming week, and if they don't, Trump would decide how to address the crisis in the Strait.

US President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media onboard Air Force One on March 29, 2026 while en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland from West Palm Beach Florida.
A general view of a heavy water plant in Arak, 320 kms south of Tehran, 26 August 2006.

Israel strikes Iranian nuclear development facilities, Tehran vows retaliation

Screengrab of an IDF graphic showing the covert ‘Minzadehei’ Iranian nuclear compound struck by the IDF on March 3, 2026.

IDF destroys secret nuclear site, over 300 ballistic missile launchers across Iran

Iranian missiles are displayed at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps(IRGC) Aerospace Force Museum in Tehran, Iran, November 12, 2025

Iranian official responds to Trump's warning over missiles, says 'Iran's defense not containable'


Huckabee: Iran ignored Trump’s warning until US B-2 bombers struck Fordow nuclear site

Speaking at INSS in Tel Aviv, Huckabee said Iran appears to be trying to rebuild its nuclear facilities, and argued Europe is also in Iran’s sights.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee looks on during an interview with Reuters in Jerusalem, September 10, 2025.

'We identified our weaknesses and those from our enemies': Iran's Araghchi warns Israel - analysis

Araghchi warned that Iran has learned from the 12-day war, especially by "showing that Israel's air defenses can be penetrated."

 Image of Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi against a backdrop of the Iranian flag, US flag and fire.

Iran-IAEA 'deal' on broader nuclear standoff unclear, with contradicting reports on inspections

The agreement comes against the backdrop of the European powers having activated the process to "snap back" international sanctions against Iran on August 29.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets with ambassadors in Tehran, July 12, 2025; illustrative.

Israeli military official says Iran’s missiles can hit Europe, aiming to reach east coast of US

Even with the limitation of only about 400 missile launchers, the Iranian regime has been able to launch devastating strikes, an Israeli military official said.

 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander-in-Chief Major General Hossein Salami reviews military equipment during an IRGC ground forces military drill in the Aras area, East Azerbaijan province, Iran, October 17, 2022.

The 12-day gamble: How the Israel-Iran war unfolded

Israel’s 12-day war was a gamble, and it was made possible by a unique set of circumstances. Much remains to be seen if it was the game changer that some people think it was.

 An illustrative image of the silhouettes of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to a backdrop of their respective countries' flags.

US strikes caused significant damage to nuclear sites, Iran admits

"Our nuclear installations have been badly damaged, that’s for sure," Baghaei said, according to the report.

 Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmail Baghaei, said US strikes on Sunday had caused significant damage to nuclear facilities.

This is the bunker-buster Israel needs from the US to quickly destroy Fordow - opinion

To date, the US military has never confirmed operational use of the GBU-57A/B in combat. It is a strategic weapon held in reserve for the highest-value, hardest-to-reach targets.

 A satellite image shows the Fordow nuclear facility in Iran in this handout image dated June 14, 2025

IAEA's Grossi disputes IDF claims on levels of destruction at Iranian nuclear sites

The IDF had said that it had succeeded in striking and destroying both the above ground and underground Natanz nuclear sites, including the crucial centrifuge fleet.

IAEA board and chief Rafael Grossi hold exceptional meeting about Israel's strikes on Iran, June 16, 2025

IDF attacks, destroys Natanz nuclear site, weapons during overnight strikes in Iran

However, the IDF has so far not attacked from the air against the Fordow nuclear facility, which lies underneath a mountain.

 An IDF infographic indicating the layout of Iran's Natanz nuclear facility, June 13, 2025.

IDF intercepts massive drone attack from Iran, pummels Tehran's air defenses

The IDF did not specify when they would reach Israel, but in April 2024, it took such drones several hours.

 People gather near damaged vehicles in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, June 13, 2025.