Iranian State Broadcaster Dubbed ‘Torture TV’ Struck by IDF
IDF Strikes Iran’s State Media: The Israeli Air Force struck the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) building in Tehran on June 16, stating that the structure was being...
United States
Natanz ‘May Have Imploded’: Israel Inflicts Damage on Key Iranian Nuclear Facilities
IAEA Confirms Significant Damage at Natanz Enrichment Site: Rafael Grossi, the director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), confirmed that Israel inflicted significant damage on Iran’s main uranium enrichment facility at Natanz.
Flash Briefs
Iraq in the Crossfire
Iraq was in crisis before Israel and Iran started trading blows. Now, it’s next door to a conflict.
Op-eds
More than 30 Iranian ballistic missiles strike Israel in 4 days of war, over 370 launched
At least 30 Iranian ballistic missiles have landed in Israel since the beginning of the recent conflict between Israel and Iran on June 13. Iran has launched more than 370 missiles at Israel...
Op-eds
Israelis Rally Around Iran Strikes, According to New Poll
Rising Lion Backed: Israel’s surprise launch of air strikes on June 13 against the Iranian regime’s nuclear and missile programs, dubbed Operation Rising Lion, is supported...
Flash Briefs
U.S. Should Not Mistake Oman for a Neutral Mediator
Oman is not hesitating to show its sympathy for Iran. The country’s sultan, Haitham bin Tarik, called Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on June 16 to offer condolences and tell Pezeshkian that Oman...
Policy Briefs
Iraqi militias largely rely on rhetoric in response to Israel-Iran conflict—for now
Iran-backed militias in Iraq have resorted mainly to words, not actions, to support Iran since direct conflict between Israel and Iran began on June 13. The statements issued by the groups have included...
Op-eds
Europe Hesitates To Condemn Iran, While U.S. Stands by Israel
The upcoming G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, could add a new layer of friction between the United States and Europe. In contrast to President Donald Trump’s unwavering support for Israel in the war,...
Policy Briefs
‘Topple This Bloodthirsty Government’: Despite Censorship, Some Iranians Express Support for Israel’s Strikes
Iranians Seen Supporting Israeli Strikes: As Israeli forces continue to conduct airstrikes on military and infrastructure targets belonging to the Iranian regime, a steady stream...
Flash Briefs
At Least 8 Killed, 100 Injured in Overnight Iranian Missile Barrage on Israeli Civilians
Several Casualties in Iranian Attack: Iran launched a fresh barrage of ballistic missiles at Israeli population centers in the early hours of June 16. Four people were killed from...
Flash Briefs
U.S. Forces in the Middle East: Under Attack and Defending Israel
U.S. forces are under attack in the Middle East. U.S. officials stated on June 14 that three drones had been launched at Al-Asad Air Base in western Iraq, where U.S. troops are stationed. The drones were almost certainly fired by Iranian-backed proxies and were intercepted before hitting their targets. The attack comes amid renewed threats from Tehran, which has vowed to continue strikes against Israel and said it would attack U.S. bases as the U.S. military helps defend the Jewish state from Iran’s long-range missile and drone barrages.
Policy Briefs
Israel May Need U.S. Help to Take Out Key Iranian Nuclear Site Before Disaster Strikes
Iran is relocating its enriched uranium stocks for protection against Israeli strikes and will not tell the UN’s nuclear watchdog where, the nation’s deputy foreign minister said Saturday. The move...
Policy Briefs
Iran Appeals to Qatar, Oman to Revive Nuclear Talks
Iran Asked Qatar, Oman to Mediate With the U.S.: Amidst ongoing Israeli strikes in Iran, Tehran approached Qatar and Oman, requesting their diplomatic services. According to June 15 reports, Iran’s...
Flash Briefs
Iran-backed Shiite militias attack US forces based in Iraq
Iran-backed Shiite militias launched three drones at a US base in western Iraq. The attack is the first of its kind reported since Israel launched a preemptive strike on Iran’s nuclear program, key leaders,...
Op-eds
The 9 Iranian Nuclear Scientists Israel Has Eliminated
By Bridget Toomey and Andrea Stricker To stop Iran’s drive to build nuclear weapons, Israel eliminated nine top scientists and experts whose knowledge was critical to Tehran’s initiative. Israel...
Insights
At Least Eight Dead, Dozens Injured After Iranian Missile Barrage on Israeli Civilians
Family Killed in Tamra: Iran launched several waves of ballistic missile attacks against civilian targets in Israel in the early hours of June 15. Earlier in the evening, at five...
Flash Briefs
Iran’s lies about its nuclear plans finally at an end
Iran’s nuclear weapons strategy lies in tatters in the wake of this week’s extensive, and ongoing, targeted Israeli strikes. Ever since the Islamic Regime’s clandestine program to obtain...
Op-eds
Iran announces more casualties, intensifies internal crackdown amid Israeli strikes
As Israel’s military campaign against the Islamic Republic continued on June 14, Brigadier General Effie Defrin, spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), said that 70 Israeli aircraft...
Op-eds
Israel’s home front faces Iranian missile, drone attacks
On the first day of the conflict between Israel and Iran that began early in the morning on June 13, Israel was struck by approximately 10 Iranian missiles that penetrated the country’s defenses....
Op-eds
Ukrainian intelligence details Russia’s new V2U autonomous loitering munition
Russia has developed a new loitering munition called the V2U that, according to Ukrainian reports, can use AI to navigate and strike targets and may have a swarm capability. If these reports are true,...