Operation Roaring Lion

Hezbollah rocket hits Byzantine-era church in Nahariya, damages protective infrastructure

Originally destroyed by the Persians in 614 CE, the mosaic was painstakingly restored by the IAA over the course of two years, and officially opened to the public in 2022.

A man inspects the site of the remains of a Byzantine church, which was damaged after a barrage of projectiles was launched towards Israel from Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, in Nahariya, northern Israel, April 10, 2026.
 An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.

A Pahlavi-led regime toppling could open the door to extract Iran's uranium - opinion

A woman walks next to an anti-Israeli mural on a street after US President Donald Trump said that he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 8, 2026.

Is Iran's nuclear threat completely removed or imminently deadly? - analysis

Iranian parliament members chant in support of the IRGC while wearing military uniforms in Tehran, Iran, February 1, 2026.

As diplomacy fails, Iran expert says Middle East on brink of military escalation


Trump floats naval blockade of Iran, Islamabad talks fail

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Bulk Carrier, Belray, in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz on March 22, 2026 in northern Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

Israel's war in Lebanon seen as price to pay for Iran reopening Hormuz- analysis

Iran wanted the Lebanon war to end before talks, to take credit for ending it, and the US wanted Hormuz to be opened, so that negotiations would be focused immediately on the nuclear issue.

An Israeli artillery unit fires towards Lebanon, amid escalation between Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel, and amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, on the Israeli side of the Israel-Lebanon border, in northern Israel, March 17, 2026.

A ceasefire won't stop Iran's military industry -analysis

Periods of reduced kinetic activity can ease pressure, allowing for Iran to once again clandestinely reorganize, restock, and even expand their weapons procurement.

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

High Court allows broader anti-war protests over weekend, criticizes state over repeated delays

The ruling followed a procedurally fraught stretch in which the state repeatedly sought additional time and drew open judicial criticism.

Israelis attend a protest against the current Israeli government and the war in Tel Aviv, April 11, 2026.

War with Iran exposes Israel's critical energy vulnerabilities

Energy sources were front and center in the war with Iran making clear that Israel must do more to secure its critical power infrastructure

Firefighters attempt to extinguish a fire following a projectile impact on a refinery on Haifa on March 30.
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Trump orders Hormuz blockade, vows to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons after failed talks

Vance: No deal reached after talks with Iran • CENTCOM clears underwater mines in Hormuz • Netanyahu says Israel's war with Iran 'not over yet'

A bird flies near the Jag Vasant vessel transferring LPG at a port after transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid supply disruptions linked to the U.S-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Mumbai, India, April 1, 2026.

What an Israeli bomb shelter can teach about fear, patience, and survival - opinion

Sometimes, even a short stay in a shelter can be educational and inspirational.

IMPATIENT ISRAELIS that we are, it’s hard to wait for the all-clear announcements

Netanyahu presented Iran attack plan to former US presidents, former secretary of state claims

According to Kerry, Netanyahu had presented presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden with plans to attack Iran, all of whom refused, before Trump agreed.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump are seen shaking hands at a press conference in 2025.

The moral barometer: Iran uses its people as live targets, as America values every life - opinion

Let’s not forget for one moment that one nation here believes in civilized democracy, while the other tortures its own people.

 L to R: Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and US President Donald Trump against backdrop of respective flags and missile strikes.

WATCH: Netanyahu says that Israel's campaign in Iran is 'not over yet'

“The Iranian regime is begging for a ceasefire; there are internal conflicts among the leadership there," he said.

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