Israel Iran War

US close to delivering Israeli 'Gideon' KC-46 refueling aircraft for future Iran attacks

The first of the KC-46 aircraft undertook a maiden test flight within the US, and is expected to be delivered to the Jewish state in around a month.

Israel's new KC-46 refueling aircraft, named "Gideon," on its maiden flight, May 4, 2026.
U.S. forces patrol the Arabian Sea near M/V Touska on April 20, 2026, after firing upon the Iranian-flagged vessel that the U.S. accused of attempting to violate the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz.

UAE Defense Ministry says it intercepted three missiles from Iran as tensions surge in Hormuz

A Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 lands at Hollywood Burbank Airport on April 17, 2026.

Spirit Airlines begins 'orderly' shutdown, cancels all flights

The Iron Beam laser defense system, pictured in December 2025.

IDF: Iron Beam laser saw limited use in Iran war due to lack of batteries, 14 needed


US fighter jet downed by Iran, IDF begins striking targets in Beirut

US intel. says half of Iran’s weapons are still intact as Trump, Netanyahu claim otherwise • Hezbollah terrorists say they are being sent to die for Iran, IDF says disarming group unrealistic

Smoke rises after a reported Israeli airstrike, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, March 27, 2026.

US strikes on Iran may constitute war crimes, international law experts announce

Trump, who has previously offered shifting timelines and objectives for the war, said in a televised speech on Wednesday that the war could escalate if Iran did not give in to Washington's terms.

A view of a residential building damaged by a strike in Tehran, Iran, March 23, 2026.

IDF destroys IRGC Ground Forces base in Tehran, begins striking mobile command centers

The Iranian regime has begun using mobile units as command centers in order to avoid Israeli and American strikes, according to intelligence shared by the IDF.

An IAF F-35 participates in Operation Roaring Lion, March 5, 2026.

From Iran to Israel: An Iranian volunteer’s unlikely stand in wartime

Mehran Rezvani, who grew up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution, has become a devoted supporter and volunteer for Israel.

Rezvani enjoys his volunteer activities at Eitanim.

Passover under fire: Israelis balance fatigue with cautious hope after month of war

Despite overwhelming public support to fight Iran's Islamic Republic in Operation Roaring Lion, the war is taking its toll on everyday citizens. 

A family takes cover amid an Iranian ballistic missile attack in central Israel, March 26, 2026

Jewish tradition is a polemic against loneliness, on Passover and the rest of the year

Jewish holidays like Purim and Passover seek to strengthen different sets of interpersonal connections, such as fostering bonds between friends and expressing care.

Ultra-Orthodox Jews celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim in the ultra-orthodox Mea Shearim neighborhood in Jerusalem on March 4, 2026.

China, Pakistan call for Iran peace talks, normal navigation in Strait of Hormuz

Both countries have called for talks to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, now in the fifth week. Pakistan has previously said it is ready to facilitate peace talks between Washington and Tehran.

Cars drive down a highway as smoke billows after overnight airstrikes on oil depots on March 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war? - explainer

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned that ships passing through the narrow Strait will be targeted, after the US and Israel launched strikes on the country on February 28.

A ship passes through the Strait of Hormuz.

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatens US companies across Middle East

The 18 companies listed in the IRGC's threat included Microsoft, Google, Apple, Intel, IBM, Tesla, and Boeing.

A ballistic missile launched from Iran, as seen over Jerusalem, during the war with Iran and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, March 28, 2026.

Netanyahu says Islamic regime 'weaker than ever' as Lapid slams PM for inability to win Iran war

Netanyahu outlined 10 significant hits Israel has dealt Iran since the start of Operation Roaring Lion, including decimating Hamas and Hezbollah, and fighting West Bank terror.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.