Israeli Official Issues New Warning About Iran’s Nuclear Threat After U.S. Bombing
Israel believes that enriched uranium stored deep underground at Iran’s Isfahan nuclear facility—one of three sites targeted in last month’s U.S. airstrikes—may still be retrievable, according to a senior Israeli official who spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity. “The enriched uranium at Isfahan could potentially be retrieved by Iranians,” the official said Thursday. The […]
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Makes First Public Appearance Since War
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei emerged from hiding Saturday to attend a religious ceremony, marking his first public appearance since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran began. Why It Matters Khamenei’s public reappearance signals a potential shift in Iran’s posture following a devastating conflict that saw U.S. forces bomb three key nuclear sites […]
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Iran’s Army Prepares For New Attack
Iran’s military said it had increased its level of preparedness and threatened a “crushing and devastating response” for any attack by Israeli forces. Newsweek has contacted the Israeli prime minister’s office and the U.S. State Department for comment Why It Matters The warning from Iran’s military is an indication of the persisting tensions in the […]
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Iran’s Khamenei Issues First Statement Since Israel War Ended
By Shane Croucher is a Breaking News Editor based in London, UK. He has previously overseen the My Turn, Fact Check and News teams, and was a Senior Reporter before that, mostly covering U.S. news and politics. Shane joined Newsweek in February 2018 from IBT UK where he held various editorial roles covering different beats, […]
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Donald Trump Reacts to Iran’s Strike on US Base
By Gabe Whisnant is a Breaking News Editor at Newsweek based in North Carolina. Prior to joining Newsweek in 2023, he directed daily publications in North and South Carolina. As an executive editor, Gabe led award-winning coverage of Charleston church shooter Dylan Roof’s capture in 2015, along with coverage of the Alex Murdaugh double murder […]
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Israel Bombs Gates of Iran’s Notorious Evin Prison
By Amir Daftari is a Newsweek reporter based in London, specializing in global affairs with a focus on the Middle East. He joined Newsweek in 2024 from the United Nations and has previously worked at CNN International. A graduate of the London School of Economics, Amir has received multiple awards for his reporting, including his […]
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B2s Dropped Six Bunker Busters on Iran’s Fordow, Fox Host Says Citing Trump
By Adeola Adeosun is the Newsweek Weekend Night Editor based in Atlanta, Georgia. Her focus is reporting on U.S. national news, politics and trends. Adeola joined Newsweek in 2024 and has previously worked for CNN, Bossip, and The Messenger. You can get in touch with Adeola by emailing a.adeosun@newsweek.com. Languages: English. Adeola Adeosun Weekend Night […]
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Iran’s Exiled Crown Prince Predicts Regime Collapse, Reclaiming of Nation
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last monarch, has said the Islamic Republic is nearing collapse and called on Iranians to “reclaim and rebuild” the country. As Israel continues its bombardment of Iran, Pahlavi, who for decades has opposed the regime in his home country from abroad, said in a video message on social […]
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Breaks Silence on US Nuclear Talks
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said he was neither “overly optimistic or overly pessimistic” regarding the Oman talks with the United States in his first remarks since Saturday’s meeting. Newsweek has reached out to the U.S. State Department for comment. Why It Matters The comments from the Islamic Republic’s leader point to the degree […]
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US Parks Nuclear Bomber Fleet on Iran’s Doorstep in Warning to Tehran
Satellite imagery appears to show the United States has deployed nuclear-capable bombers at an air base in Qatar as part of an enhanced military presence in the Middle East to deter Iran. Hans Kristensen, who is the director of the Nuclear Information Project at the Federation of American Scientists, posted the photo of Al Udeid […]
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