Israeli Airstrike In Damascus Kills High-Ranking Iranian General

Iranian military commander Seyed Radhi Mousavi seen in an undated photo. (Source: social media)  

BBC: Israeli strike in Syria kills Iranian commander, Iran says 

A senior Iranian commander was killed in a suspected Israeli strike in Syria. Iranian media say. 

Seyyed Razi Mousavi was "an experienced military adviser" to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, the semi-official Tasnim news agency said. 

It says he was killed in an air strike on the Sayyida Zeinab area south-east of Damascus. 

Israel has carried out military strikes in Syria for years, against what it says are Iran-linked targets. 

The strikes have increased in frequency over the past months following Hamas' attack on 7 October.  

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 Israeli Airstrike In Damascus Kills High-Ranking Iranian General  

Israeli airstrike in Damascus kills high-ranking Iranian general, says Iran -- The Guardian/AP  

Israeli airstrike in Syria kills senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards member -- Reuters  

Iran Accuses Israel of Killing Sayyed Mousavi, a Military Official -- New York Times  

Israel kills top Iranian commander in Syria -- Business Insider 

Iranian leaders say Israeli missile strike killed senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps adviser -- FOX News  

High-ranking Iranian general is 'killed in Israeli airstrike in Syria' amid fears war in the Middle East could explode - with Tehran vowing revenge for attack -- Daily Mail 

Israeli air strike in Syria kills top Iranian military adviser -- Al Jazeera  

Inside story: Airstrike kills Iran’s 'most influential' commander in Syria -- Amwaj

US intelligence Believes Iran And Its Proxies Are Seeking To Avoid A Wider War With Israel

 

CNN: US intelligence currently assesses Iran and its proxies are seeking to avoid a wider war with Israel 

The US intelligence community believes – for now – that Iran and its proxies are calibrating their response to Israel’s military intervention in Gaza to avoid direct conflict with Israel or the US while still exacting costs on its adversaries. 

But the US is also keenly aware that Iran does not maintain perfect control of its umbrella of proxies – in particular over Lebanese Hezbollah, the largest and most capable of the various groups. Hezbollah is an ally of Hamas, the group that attacked Israel on October 7, and has long positioned itself as fighting against Israel. US officials are deeply concerned that the group’s internal politics may cause Hezbollah to escalate simmering tensions. 

The US also does not always have perfect visibility into the communications between Iran and its various proxies, according to sources familiar with US intelligence in the region.  

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WNU Editor: We shall see if Iran is committed to avoiding a wider war with Israel. But I am skeptical. I do not see any de-escalation in the Israel - Hamas war, and tensions between Israel and Hezbollah continues to remain high. The Houthis in Yemen have already declared war against Israel. It will not take much to spark this into a major regional war.

Iran Calls On Arab Nations To Impose An Oil Embargo On Israel And To Expel Israeli Ambassadors

 

FOX News: Iran calls on Arab nations to impose oil embargo on Israel, expel ambassadors  

OPEC plans to ignore Iran's demands, reports say Iran called on its Arab-majority neighbors to impose an oil embargo on Israel as the Jewish state wages its war against Hamas. 

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Wednesday called for the embargo and for nations within the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to expel all Israeli ambassadors. 

OPEC, the organization of largely Arab nations that overseas oil production in the Middle East, has no plans to impose such an embargo, Reuters reported Wednesday. The organization has no special or emergency meetings planned to discuss such a move. 

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Update #1: Iran Calls for Oil Embargo Against Israel Over Gaza Strikes (Bloomberg)  

Update #2: Iran urges Muslim countries to sanction Israel after Gaza hospital strike (Al Jazeera)  

WNU Editor: For the moment OPEC is not interested .... Iran's Call For Oil Embargo On Israel Falls On Deaf Ears In OPEC+ (OilPrice.com).

Israel's Air Force Simulates Widescale Strikes On Iran Nuclear Facilities

Israeli F-35 fighter jets fly in formation during the military's Blue Flag exercise in October 2021. (Israel Defense Forces)  

Times of Israel: Israeli Air Force simulates widescale strike on Iran nuclear facilities 

Military says dozens of fighter jets conduct ‘long-range flight, aerial refueling and striking distant targets’ maneuvers over Mediterranean Dozens of Israeli Air Force fighter jets conducted air maneuvers over the Mediterranean Sea on Tuesday night, simulating striking Iranian nuclear facilities. 

According to a statement by the Israel Defense Forces on Wednesday, the drill included “long-range flight, aerial refueling and striking distant targets.” According to Channel 13 news, more than 100 aircraft — as well as navy submarines — participated in the drill that spanned some 10,000 kilometers.  

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WNU Editor: The U.S. is going to participate in the next round of exercises .... Israel set to hold several major joint military drills with US in coming months (Times of Israel). More here .... Report: US, Israel to Conduct Joint Drills Simulating Attacks on Iran (Antiwar.com).

Is Israel Feeling Cornered By Iran?

Bloomberg: As Iran Emerges From Isolation, Israel Is Feeling Cornered 

(Bloomberg) -- Early this month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a mock wartime meeting of his security cabinet in a bunker. Communities in northern Israel are preparing shelters for a long-term conflict. And the military is working overtime on a new laser system to intercept rockets. 

Their focus is Iran and its nuclear ambitions.

For years, Israel has considered a nuclear-armed Iran to be an existential threat, and directed its energies to confronting it and its regional proxies in Syria, Lebanon and the Palestinian areas. 

But much is new in the past few months. Iran has emerged from diplomatic isolation, forging a key military alliance with Russia from which it’s seeking air defenses, restoring diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia and pushing its allies to fire missiles at Israel. It is also enriching more and more uranium, including a small amount almost to weapons grade — while denying any plans for making a bomb.  

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WNU Editor: The Middle East is rapidly changing. The wars that have engulfed the Middle East for the past few years appear to be ending, and Iran is restoring ties with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states. But more importantly there is a growing perception in the Middle East that U.S. power and influence in the region is in decline, a scenario that does not favor a country like Israel that is heavily dependent on US economic and military aid.

Nuclear Tensions Continue To Grow Between Israel And Iran

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant delivers a video message at an Israel Air Force base on May 23, 2023. (The Ministry of Defense) 

Al-Monitor: Israeli brass sounds alarm on Iran's readiness to launch nuclear attack 

Israeli officials are watching tensely as intelligence indicates Iran is working on the detonation mechanisms needed for a nuclear bomb. 

TEL AVIV — Israeli security chiefs have become especially worried recently, not only over Iran’s moves to enrich uranium, but also on Tehran's rapidly growing capabilities to launch a military nuclear attack. 

Even in amid speculation about a US push to forge a historic peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia, Israel’s top commander sounded an ominous warning. Speaking on May 23 at the annual Herzliya Conference, Lt. Gen. Herzl Halevi warned of negative developments that could lead to Israel taking action against Iran.  

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WNU Editor: Iran's allies are also adding to the current tensions .... Hezbollah chief responds to Israeli warnings: You’re not threatening war, we are (Times Of Israel). More here .... 'We Are Talking About A Big War': Hezbollah Leader Threatens Israel (I24NEWS). 

More News On Growing Nuclear Tensions Between Israel And Iran  

Israel's defense chief warns Tehran against further nuclear development: 'We have the ability to hit Iran' -- FOX News 

Israeli national security chief: New Iranian nuclear facility not immune from attack -- AP  

Israel: Iran May Soon Enrich Uranium to 84% Purity -- Jewish Press  

Israel ‘Modifying’ F-15EX Fighters To ‘EXterminate’ Iran’s Nuclear Facilities Using Bunker-Busting GBU-57 Bombs -- EurAsian Times 

War Clouds Gather over Israel as Iran Makes Peace with Arab Rivals -- Newsweek

Israel Says Iran Has Enough Nuclear Materials To Build Five Nuclear Bombs

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (right) begins a trip to Greece and Cyprus with a stop in Athens, May 4, 2023. Photo by Ariel Hermoni/Israeli Ministry of Defense.

Jerusalem Post: Iran has enough uranium for five nukes, not just one - Gallant 

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant revealed on Thursday that Iran currently has enough enriched uranium for five nuclear weapons, should it decide to weaponize that uranium and complete the detonation and delivery tasks for firing a weapon. “Iran is not sufficing with one nuclear bomb. 

It has already accumulated enough enriched uranium at the 20% and 60% levels for five nuclear bombs,” the defense minister told his hosts during a visit to Greece. 

Gallant added, “If Iran enriches to the 90% weaponized level it would be a great error, and the price would be heavy and there would be consequences which could inflame the Middle East.”  

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Israel Says Iran Has Enough Nuclear Materials To Build Five Nuclear Bombs  

Netanyahu: If Iran could threaten every U.S. city with nuclear extortion, it would change history -- i24 News  

Gallant: Iran has enough nuclear material to build five bombs -- JNS  

Israeli defense minister says Iran has enriched enough material for five nuclear bombs -- All Israel News 

Netanyahu tells members of Congress that Iran could threaten ‘every city in the US’ -- Times Of Israel

Iranian President Raisi Says Iran Would ‘Destroy’ Tel Aviv And Haifa If Israel Attacks

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi attends a military parade alongside high-ranking officials and commanders during a ceremony marking the country’s annual Army Day in Tehran on April 18, 2023. (AFP)  

Al Arabiya News: Raisi says Iran would ‘destroy’ Tel Aviv and Haifa if Israel attacks 

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned on Tuesday that any military action by Israel against Iran would result in the “destruction” of the Israeli cities of Tel Aviv and Haifa. 

Raisi made the statement during a ceremony broadcast live on state television to mark Iran’s annual Army Day. “The enemies, especially the Zionist regime, have understood that the smallest action against (Iran) will prompt a harsh response from the armed forces that will lead to the destruction of Haifa and Tel Aviv,” he said.  

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 Iranian President Raisi Says Iran Would ‘Destroy’ Tel Aviv And Haifa If Israel Attacks  

Haifa and Tel Aviv will be destroyed if Israel takes slightest act against Iran, Raisi warns -- Tehran Times  

Iran will destroy Tel Aviv, Haifa at slightest Israeli action - Raisi -- Jerusalem Post  

Iran threatens to destroy Tel Aviv and Haifa, as Israel marks Holocaust memorial day -- Times of Israel

Israel Believes Iran And Its Allies Have Begun A Multi-Front Conflict With Israel

 

Jerusalem Post: Iran kickstarts multi-front Middle East war against Israel - analysis 

The Islamic Republic's proxies and allies appear to have begun a multi-front conflict with Israel over the past week. 

A week of attacks on Israel, including rockets fired from Lebanon, Gaza and Syria, represents the manifestation of an Iranian strategy to confront Israel with multiple threats on different fronts. Although different groups may be behind the attacks from those places, these groups are likely all linked to Iran. The groups involved include Hamas, Hezbollah, Islamic Jihad and others that may go by different or new names, but which are proxies of Tehran. 

Iran has long sought to bring its conflict with Israel to the Jewish state’s borders. Its backing of Hezbollah and Hamas was key to that strategy over the decades. For instance, Tehran supplies Hamas with financial support and also helped it develop longer-range rockets and a larger arsenal. Whereas Hamas rockets could once only travel a few kilometers, now they can reach most parts of Israel. 

The Islamic Republic also supported Islamic Jihad, which is even more of an Iranian proxy than Hamas. The group not only has an arsenal thought to include thousands of rockets, but it has gunmen in the West Bank and its leadership often resides in Damascus.  

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WNU Editor: The mood in Israel is that they are now facing Iran and its allies on multiple-fronts .... Iran is pushing Israel towards a multi-theater conflagration (JNS). But truth be told, this undeclared war between Israel and Iran (and its allies) have been ongoing for a long time .... Israeli attacks on Syria in the past year: Timeline (Al Jazeera).

IAEA Chief Tells Israel That Attacks On Nuclear Facilities 'Outlawed’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Knesset on March 1, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90) 

Times of Israel: Netanyahu slams IAEA chief for saying attacks on nuclear facilities ‘outlawed’  

PM says remarks ‘unworthy’ of Rafael Grossi, vows Israel will protect itself against ‘oppressors’ like Purim villain Haman 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday slammed International Atomic Energy Association chief Rafael Grossi for comments he made against a possible Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, calling them “unworthy.” 

Grossi, who had just returned from a visit to Tehran, said on Saturday that “any military attack on a nuclear facility is outlawed, is out of the normative structures that we all abide by,” when asked by a reporter about threats from the United States and Israel to attack Iran if negotiations to curb its nuclear program are unsuccessful.  

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Update: Netanyahu rebuffs IAEA chief's remarks against possible attack on Iran (Reuters)  

WNU Editor: Netanyahu's response .... Netanyahu: Iran can try to slaughter us but we can't defend ourselves? (Jerusalem Post).

Israel’s Netanyahu Is Said To Be Hold Regularly Meetings With Top Brass On Attacking Iran's Nuclear Facilities

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the Israel Air Force base at Hatzerim, May 18, 2021. With him are Air Force chief Amikam Norkim (left) and deputy IDF chief of staff Eyal Zamir (Kobi Gideon / GPO)  

Times Of Israel: Netanyahu said to huddle repeatedly with military brass over possible attack on Iran 

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 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly held a series of secret high-level meetings with top military officials aimed at upping preparations for a possible confrontation with Iran. 

According to a Channel 12 report on Tuesday, the premier huddled five times in recent weeks with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, Mossad head David Barnea, Military Intelligence chief Aharon Haliva and other military brass to discuss readying for a possible attack on Iran’s nuclear program. 

The report, which was not attributed to any source, included few other details about the discussions, and may itself be designed to telegraph the seriousness of Israeli threats to resort to military action in order to shut down Iran’s suspected drive toward a nuclear weapon, which Netanyahu has described as an existential threat.  

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Update #1: Israel Planning Iran Attack? Netanyahu Holds Meetings With Top Brass Amid "Military Action" Call (News 18)  

Update #2: Report: Israel’s Netanyahu Held Meetings With Top Brass on Attacking Iran (Antiwar.com)  

WNU Editor: The new government of Israeli PM Netanyahu has been putting pressure on the Biden administration to issue an ultimatum to Iran on its nuclear program. This leaked report on Netanyahu regularly meeting with his military brass over military action against Iran tells me that they are intensifying this pressure even more.

French Media Says Israel Has Identified ‘3000 Targets’ Inside Iran That Will Be Struck In A War

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was welcomed this evening by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris.

The two leaders are currently meeting for a working dinner. pic.twitter.com/xgrAzEWDTR

— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) February 2, 2023

EurAsian Times: Israel Identifies ‘3000 Targets’ Inside Iran To Strike Its Critical Military Infra – French Media Report 

Iran recently accused its fiercest rival and adversary in the region, Israel, of a drone attack on its military facility and vowed retaliation for the incident. In contrast, Israel is allegedly planning to stitch an anti-Iran military coalition to wipe our Iranian nukes. 

Corresponding with Iran’s ferocious warning, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his first visit to France after he returned to power. As speculated, the interaction between the two countries leaders was dominated by the Iranian question. 

French President Emmanuel Macron denounced Iran’s “headlong race” to build its nuclear program following a meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu at the Élysée Palace. This is significant as recent local French media reports have claimed that Israeli outreach to France is part of a plot to stitch an anti-Iran military coalition.  

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WNU Editor: I am skeptical that such an anti-Iran military coalition would form let alone strike Iran. 

Such a conflict will result in the immediate closure of the Straits of Hormuz to oil traffic, and a loss of almost a quarter of the world's oil production.

$300/barrel for oil and the economic shock-waves that such a war would unleash is something that the West is unprepared for. I also sense that there is no Western public appetite to get involved in such a conflict, nor any real political will.

Iran Accuses Israel For Drone Attack On Weapons Facility In Isfahan. Threatens Retailiation

Eyewitness footage shows what is said to be the moment of an explosion at a military industry factory in Isfahan, Iran, January 29, 2023, in this still image obtained from a video. (Reuters)  

Times of Israel: Iran officially blames Israel for drone attack on defense site, vows to retaliate 

In letter to UN, Iran accuses Jerusalem of ‘terrorism and sabotage,’ says it reserves the right to ‘respond resolutely to any threats by the Israeli regime’ 

Iran has for the first time officially blamed Israel for a drone strike on a key defense facility in the city of Isfahan, filing a complaint with the United Nations Security Council about the “terrorist attack” launched by the Jewish state and saying it reserves its “legitimate and inherent right” to retaliate. 

In the letter sent Wednesday and published Thursday, Iranian Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani said he wanted to draw the UN’s attention to “further instances of the Israeli regime’s acts of terrorism and sabotage as well as violations of international law against the Islamic Republic of Iran.”  

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 Iran Accuses Israel For Drone Attack On Weapons Facility In Isfahan  

Iran blames Israel for drone attack, threatens retaliation -- AP 

Iran Says Israel 'Responsible' For Drone Attack: Envoy -- AFP  

Iran accuses Israel of launching drone attack on weapons facility -- CNBC 

Iran blames Israel for drone strike caught on video, threatens retaliation -- FOX News 

Iran blames Israel, vows revenge for Isfahan drone attack -- Jerusalem Post

Officials Say Israel Launched This Saturday's Drone Attack On Iranian Facility

 

Jerusalem Post: Israeli drone attack on Iranian weapons factory was phenomenal success - sources 

The Islamic Republic claimed that the drone attack had failed and only cause minor roof damage. 

Despite Iranian claims, the Israeli drone attack on Iran at Isfahan was a tremendous success, according to a mix of Western intelligence sources and foreign sources, The Jerusalem Post initially reported on Sunday morning. Several hours later, 

The Wall Street Journal came out with a similar report, stating that Israel and the Mossad were behind the attack, citing US officials. 

There were four large explosions at the military industry factory, documented on social media, against a facility developing advanced weapons. The damage goes far beyond the “minor roof damage” that the Islamic Republic claimed earlier Sunday and has falsely claimed in past incidents.  

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WNU Editor: Western sources are saying that this drone attack caused major damage. Iran is saying the damage was minor. Iran is also saying that this recent drone attack will not impact its nuclear program .... Drone attack will not affect Iran’s nuclear program – FM (RT). 

 Officials Say Israel Launched This Saturday's Drone Attack On Iranian Facility  

Israel Launched Drone Attack on Iranian Facility, Officials Say -- New York Times  

Report: Israel carried out drone attack on Iranian defense facility -- Times of Israel  

Israel struck Iran with drones – WSJ -- RT  

Iran claims drones attack was launched by Israel... as EU considers classing Tehran's Revolutionary Guards as terrorists -- Daily Mail  

Was Israel behind drone attack on Iran military installation? -- Al Jazeera

Israel’s Outgoing Army Chief Says The IDF Has Three Operational Plans To “Neutralize” Iran's Nuclear WEapons Program

Israeli army Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi speaks at a conference in Tel Aviv, Israel. Gideon Markowicz/Flash90

i24 News: Israel has 3 plans to ‘neutralize’ Iran’s nuclear program - army chief 

Israel’s outgoing army chief Aviv Kochavi said in a series of farewell interviews on Friday that Israel has devised three operational plans to attack Iran to “neutralize” its nuclear program.  

Days before being replaced by his successor Herzi Halevi, Israel’s army Chief of Staff said that Iran has an “active weapons team," which “has been working at a very slow pace, and this is in violation of the nuclear deal.” 

According to Kochavi, Iran currently has enough fissile material for the production of four bombs using highly enriched uranium. 

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Update #1: Israel Unveils Three Steps to ‘Neutralize’ Iran’s Nuclear Program -- Defense Post  

Update #2: Leaving His Post, Top Israeli General Speaks Of ‘Targeting’ Iran -- International Iran  

WNU Editor: This claim was made in this interview .... 'It would be intolerable to have the IDF get two conflicting sets of orders' (Israel Hayom).

Iran Releases Chilling Video On How They Would Respond To An Israeli Strike On Its Nuclear Facilities

 

Daily Mail: Iran threatens to raze Tel Aviv to the ground in chilling video explaining how Tehran would respond to an Israeli strike on its nuclear plant 

* The violent video, posted on Twitter, includes terrifying explosions and missiles 

* It contains a step-by-step process of how Iran would raise Tel Aviv 'to the ground' 

* 11 years ago former president of Iran Khamenei made the same threat to Tel Aviv 

Iran has threatened to raze Tel Aviv 'to the ground' in a chilling video explaining how Tehran would respond to an Israeli strike on its nuclear plant.   

The violent video - shared on Twitter - begins by acknowledging how the Zionist regime conducted 'another joint exercise with the US' to 'simulate an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities'.   

A confident reporter in the video said: 'Let's assume that Israeli jets manage to reach the Natanz nuclear site in one piece, and let's assume that they manage to bomb this site and damage it.  

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WNU Editor: This is a follow-up on Iranian media reports last month on what sites Iran would strike in a war with Israel .... Iran-backed media outlet reveals 'sensitive' sites Iran will strike in war against Israel (Middle East Monitor).

Iran's President Warns Israel It Will Be Destroyed If They Launch A Military Strike On Tehran's Nuclear Program

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi speaks during a press conference in Tehran on August 29 2022. (AFP)  

Daily Mail: Iran's president threatens to DESTROY Israel if the Jewish state carries out military strikes on Tehran's nuclear program 

* Israel is suspected in carrying out several attacks targeting Iranian nuclear sites 

* President Ebrahim Raisi warned Israel during a rare news conference on Monday 

* He said that 'acts of sabotage' by Israel could 'not stop' Iran's nuclear program 

Iran's president has threatened to destroy Israel if it carries out military strikes on Tehran's nuclear program. 

Amid tensions, the Jewish state is suspected in carrying out a series of attacks targeting Iranian nuclear sites, as well as a prominent scientist. 

In a rare news conference on Monday marking his first year in office, President Ebrahim Raisi said if Israel decides to carry out its threats to destroy Iran's nuclear program, 'they will see if anything from the Zionist regime will remain or not.'  

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Update: Iran’s Raisi threatens Israel, says no return to nuke deal if IAEA probe continues (Times of Israel/AP) 

WNU Editor: Iran says there will be no nuclear deal if IAEA continues their probe on past Iranian nuclear activity .... Iran: There Will Be No Nuclear Deal Unless IAEA Ends Probe (RFE/OilPrice.com). The IAEA has responded .... IAEA director says it will not close probe without answers to Iran's uranium traces (JNS).

Saudi Report Says Israeli Air Force F-35s Penetrated Iranian Airspace Multiple Times Over The Last Two Months

AN F-35 seen during an aerial display at an IAF pilots’ graduation ceremony at Hatzerim air base in the Negev. Stealth fighter aircraft of this type were involved in the downing of the Iranian UAVs. (photo credit: AHARON KROHN/FLASH90) 

Jerusalem Post: IAF F-35s penetrated Iranian airspace months ago - Saudi report  

According to the report, the purpose of the operation - conducted with the US - was to simulate an aerial and maritime strike on Iran in the Red Sea. 

Israeli Air Force F-35 advanced fifth-generation fighter jets penetrated Iranian airspace multiple times over the last two months, according to the Saudi media outlet Elaph. Both Iranian and Russian radars failed to locate them, according to the report. 

According to the news site, Israel and the US have conducted large-scale exercises over the Red Sea in order to simulate an aerial and maritime strike on Iran and the seizure of Iranian vessels in the Gulf Sea. 

The exercises come as part of a series of drills conducted by the two countries both secretly and publicly in order to prepare for strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

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Saudi Report Says Israeli Air Force F-35s Penetrated Iranian Airspace Multiple Times Over The Last Two Months  

Report: Israeli F-35s penetrated Iranian airspace repeatedly during war drills -- Times of Israel  

Report: Israeli F-35s routinely breached Iranian airspace during war games -- JNS 

Israeli F-35’s Repeatedly Entered Iran’s Airspace: Report -- i24 

Israel’s Special F-35I Adir Stealth Fighters: Training for a Strike on Iran? -- 19FortyFive

IDF Chief Says Israel Has A 'Moral Obligation' To Act Against A Nuclear Iran

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi (Photo: Yair Sagi)  

YNet News: IDF chief says military option against nuclear Iran 'a moral imperative

' Kochavi reiterates opposition to U.S. efforts to revive tattered nuclear deal, says 'IDF provides the military capability for the day the political echelon will seek to make a decision' IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi said Sunday evening that a military option against Iran's nuclear program was a "moral imperative." 

"Blocking Iran from nuclearization through diplomacy is the preferred way, but history has proven many times that diplomacy can fail and succeed for a short period of time before seeing a breach or betrayal," Kochavi said during a handover ceremony of a senior official at the IDF General Staff.  

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WNU Editor: Iran has responded .... Iran will respond in kind to any measure against its national security: Senior diplomat (Press TV). More here .... That Iran is on nuclear threshold is not secret, says top Iranian politician (Tehran Times). 

IDF Chief Says Israel Has A 'Moral Obligation' To Act Against A Nuclear Iran 

IDF chief: Israel has ‘moral obligation’ to ready military response to Iran’s nukes -- Times of Israel 

IDF chief Kohavi warns Israel might be required to act against Iran -- Jerusalem Post  

Israel: Military Chief Warns Country May Have To Act Against Iran -- i24 News  

Kohavi: Attack on Iran at Center of Israeli Army Preparations -- Asharq Al-Awsat

US President Biden and Israeli PM Lapid Sign Joint Pledge To Deny Iran Nuclear Weapons

President Joe Biden (left) and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid (right) signed a security pledge Thursday saying that they would ensure Iran would not get a nuclear weapon 

 

Daily Mail: 'We're not going to wait forever': Biden says the clock is ticking on stalled Iran nuclear talks - as Israeli PM Yair Lapid encourages the US to 'put a credible military threat on the table' 

* President Joe Biden said Thursday that the clock is ticking on stalled Iran nuclear talks at a press conference with Israel's Prime Minister Yair Lapid 

* 'We're not going to wait forever,' Biden answered at a press conference in Jerusalem when asked if the US would set a deadline 

* During the press conference, Lapid told Biden that the only way to stop Iran was to 'put a credible military threat on the table' 

* In an interview with Israeli TV that aired Wednesday night, Biden said he was open to using force to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon 

President Joe Biden said Thursday in Jerusalem that the clock is ticking on stalled Iran nuclear talks at a press conference alongside Israel's Prime Minister Yair Lapid. 

'We've laid out for the people - for the leadership of Iran - what we're willing to accept in order to get back into JCPOA,' Biden said, using the acronym for the longer name of the Iran deal. 'We are waiting for the response. When that will come I'm not certain. But we're not going to wait forever.' 

During the press conference, Lapid told Biden that the only way to stop Iran was to 'put a credible military threat on the table.' 

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US President Biden and Israeli PM Lapid Sign Joint Pledge To Deny Iran Nuclear Weapons  

U.S., Israel sign joint pledge to deny Iran nuclear weaponry -- Reuters  

Biden and Israeli PM pledge no nukes for Iran, will join other nations in confronting Iran -- FOX News  

US, Israel sign deal on denying nukes to Iran -- DW  

Biden, Lapid sign US-Israel promise to deny Iran nuclear weapons -- France 24  

US, Israel sign joint anti-Iran nuclear declaration -- Al Jazeera  

Biden: US prepared to use force to stop Iran getting nuclear arms -- BBC  

Biden says US won’t wait ‘forever’ for Iran on nuclear deal -- AP 

Biden says diplomacy is still the best way to keep Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, despite Israeli skepticism -- CNN