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נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ בעדכון על המלחמה עם איראן בבית הלבן
Trump: I predicted war would end in three days | Watch
In a separate address earlier Thursday, marking one month since the start of the war, Trump said the United States is 'nearing completion' of its military objectives and promised to 'finish the job'
ynet | 16:41 | 04.02.26
טראמפ ומקרון
Macron pushes back on Trump: Forcing Hormuz open by military means 'is unrealistic'
Macron says forcing the Strait of Hormuz open 'is unrealistic' and 'would take forever,' warning ships would face threats from IRGC and missiles, insisting any solution must come 'in consultation with Iran'
Reuters | 14:44 | 04.02.26
נשיא ארצות הברית דונלד טראמפ
Confusion, contradictions and no exit plan: Trump’s Iran speech draws sharp backlash
Without a clear exit strategy, hopes that the US president would outline a path to end the war were dashed, as critics — from Britain’s Telegraph to US media — dismissed the speech as recycled slogans while Trump touted gains and sidestepped economic pain and public concerns
ynet | 14:16 | 04.02.26
נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ בעדכון על המלחמה עם איראן בבית הלבן
Nearing the end? Trump’s war goals face a reality check
Nearly five weeks after the opening strike, Trump says war goals are nearly achieved, but Iran continues missile fire, proxy forces remain active, enriched uranium stays buried and threats persist despite talk of regime change 
ynet | 10:51 | 04.02.26
נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ בעדכון על המלחמה עם איראן בבית הלבן
Trump says Iran war goals 'nearing completion,' vows to 'finish the job'
Trump claims Iran’s military has been devastated, defends Operation Epic Fury and blames Tehran for oil price surge while signaling a possible drawdown and urging allies to take greater responsibility for securing key shipping routes
ynet | 04:31 | 04.02.26
נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ בפלורידה
President Donald Trump to address nation about Iran war | Watch live
US president to outline progress in Iran campaign, highlight military gains and signal timeline for drawdown of operations
ynet | 03:59 | 04.02.26
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'We will consider when Hormuz is open': Trump says Iran seeking ceasefire
US president says any pause in fighting would depend on reopening of key oil chokepoint; Iran’s foreign minister says no negotiations underway
Ilan Levinsohn | 16:38 | 04.01.26
נשיא ארצות הברית דונלד טראמפ
Trump 'seriously' considering US leaving NATO over Iran war
The remarks come after NATO members refused US request to deploy naval forces to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with Trump describing the alliance as a 'paper tiger'
ynet | 12:09 | 04.01.26
Ship ablaze in the Gulf, reportedly after an Iranian attack
'We saw missiles flying': Strait of Hormuz closure leaves 20,000 seafarers stuck at sea
Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has stranded tankers with some 20,000 seafarers, including 7,300 Filipinos, who report fear, distress and suicidal thoughts after witnessing missile and drone attacks at sea
ynet | 11:41 | 04.01.26
ראש ממשלת הונגריה ויקטור אורבן עם מזכירת המדינה של ארה"ב מרקו רוביו בודפשט
Rubio says Iran war ‘finish line’ near as UAE pushes to open Hormuz by force
As US officials cite ongoing contacts with Tehran and a possible meeting, Gulf tensions escalate with the UAE weighing military steps to secure a vital global oil route amid rising economic risks
News Agencies | 05:51 | 04.01.26
נשיא ארצות הברית דונלד טראמפ
Trump says US could end Iran war within two to three weeks
The timeline comes as US public opinion shifts toward ending the conflict quickly, even without fully achieving stated military objectives
Reuters | 02:10 | 04.01.26
דונלד טראמפ ג'ורג'ה מלוני
Report: Italy blocked US jets mid-flight from Sicily base en route to Iran strike
Corriere della Sera reports Italy barred US jets from landing at Sigonella after learning mid-flight their target was Iran, risking tensions with Trump despite Meloni’s close ties
Daniel Bettini | 17:25 | 03.31.26
נשיא ארה"ב טראמפ ב מטוס אייר פורס 1
Trump says ‘not quite yet’ ready to leave Hormuz as Hegseth warns ‘decisive days’ ahead
The US president signals no immediate pullback despite pressure; defense chief says American firepower is increasing as Iran’s weakens, with negotiations ongoing even as regional strikes and economic fallout intensify
ynet | 16:25 | 03.31.26
Report: Iran leadership chaos and mistrust hinder US nuclear talks
NYT: assassinations disrupt Iran’s leadership, leaving officials divided, fearful and unable to coordinate positions in US talks
ynet | 12:55 | 03.31.26
תמיכה בעלייתו לשלטון של רזא פהלווי, בישראל ובארצות הברית, מחוץ לקונסוליה הישראלית בלוס אנג'לס
Iran opposition mobilizes in London, Washington and beyond in show of strength
As the possibility of a ground confrontation between the United States and the Islamic Republic looms, expectations are also growing that protesters inside Iran may once again challenge the regime’s security grip in the coming weeks 
Omid Habibinia/The Media Line | 08:49 | 03.31.26
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Trump willing to end Iran war without reopening Strait of Hormuz, officials say
Trump and his advisers have reportedly concluded that forcing the waterway open would likely prolong the conflict beyond the administration’s preferred timeline
ynet | 03:55 | 03.31.26
FBI says Michigan synagogue attack was Hezbollah-inspired terrorism
US authorities say suspect was motivated by support for Hezbollah and revenge after relatives, including a brother identified as a Hezbollah commander, killed in Lebanon, raising fresh concerns over threats to Jewish institutions in America
ynet | 00:06 | 03.31.26
ארכיון הדיוויזיה המוטסת ה-82 של צבא ארה"ב חיילים צנחנים
Thousands of US Army paratroopers arrive in Middle East as buildup intensifies
Deployment expands Trump’s military options as his administration weighs possible missions, including seizing Kharg Island, securing oil routes and uranium extraction
Reuters | 20:37 | 03.30.26
בואינג B-52 סטרטופורטרס
Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran war
The move goes a step further than Madrid’s earlier decision to deny the United States the use of jointly operated military bases
Reuters | 13:14 | 03.30.26
נשיא ארה"ב מתייחס למלחמה באיראן בוועידת חברי בית הנבחרים הרפובליקנים
Report: Trump weighs mission to seize Iran uranium
US president is considering a risky operation to remove Iran’s enriched uranium as Washington presses Tehran to surrender it and weighs broader military steps
ynet | 05:01 | 03.30.26
הפטריה מהפיצוץ הגרעיני
‘Nuclear fatwa is dead’: Is Iran now racing toward a bomb after the war?
Tehran’s claim its nuclear program is peaceful relied on Khamenei’s religious ban; his successor has not reaffirmed it, hardliners are rising, and calls grow to pursue a bomb: 'We have entered a new phase, we are a superpower'
ynet | 23:47 | 03.29.26
KitKat
12 tons of KitKat stolen in Europe as truck with 400,000 bars vanishes en route to Poland
Nestle says shipment of 413,793 chocolate bars disappeared during transit from Italy; missing goods may hit shelves ahead of Easter as company warns of rising cargo theft
News Agencies | 22:53 | 03.29.26
Iran demands immunity for Hezbollah, Houthis as Saudi Arabia pushes ‘ironclad guarantees’
Mediation efforts in Islamabad reveal a widening divide: Iran rejects missile limits and seeks protection for proxies, while Saudi Arabia insists any deal must curb Tehran’s weapons and regional influence
Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies | 20:20 | 03.29.26
הריסות בניין ב טהרן איראן
Iranians oppose nuclear talks: ‘War may be the last chance to topple the regime’
Iran’s regime has staged 850 pro-government rallies and arrested more than 1,400 people since the war began; after weeks of strikes, fear and uncertainty grow — and some opponents now favor continued war over talks with Trump
AP | 17:16 | 03.29.26
תהלוכת המיסה של יום ראשון של הדקלים בירושלים
Christian outrage erupts after Israel blocks Latin patriarch from Holy Sepulcher on Palm Sunday
The Jerusalem patriarch and Holy Land custos were barred from the Holy Sepulcher on Palm Sunday — 'for the first time in centuries,' church leaders said, citing 'disregard for billions'; Italy condemned the move, and police said they acted to protect lives
News Agencies, Itamar Eichner, Liran Tamari | 17:08 | 03.29.26
'No Kings' protest, March 28, 2026
'No Kings' protests sweep US as funding questions challenge claims of grassroots movement
Organizers say the movement spans hundreds of groups nationwide, while a report points to major funding networks and involvement of socialist and communist organizations mobilizing protesters
The Media Line Staff | 10:12 | 03.29.26
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani meet in Doha.
Ukraine agrees to defense cooperation with UAE, Qatar during Zelensky Gulf visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had earlier been to the UAE and met President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the two countries agreed to cooperate in the fields of security and defense; deals come amid escalating tensions in the region
Reuters | 01:38 | 03.29.26
תחנת הכוח הגרעינית בבושהר
Russia evacuates Bushehr workers, condemns Israel strikes: 'Time to stop, you crossed the line'
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused those carrying out the attacks of deliberately raising tensions in the Middle East despite the risks, including what she described as a real threat of widespread radioactive contamination
Itamar Eichner | 19:57 | 03.28.26
ארכיון 2003 טיל טומהוק משוגר מ משחתת הטילים של צבא ארה"ב USS Cape St. George
Report: US running low on Tomahawk missiles as heavy use in Iran war raises concern
United States has reportedly already launched about 850 Tomahawk missiles, each costing between $2 million and $3.6 million, a key asset for US Navy to strike targets at a distance without putting pilots at risk
ynet | 16:48 | 03.28.26
הרוגה ישראלית בת 12 בתאונת אוטובוס בצרפת
Tragedy in France: 12-year-old Israeli girl killed in ski resort bus accident
The bus carried 14 other Israeli tourists returning from an Alps vacation; several were lightly injured and taken for treatment in Albertville
ynet | 13:41 | 03.28.26
מסוף הנפט באי ח'ארג
Strategic islands: Iranian outposts that could shape US control of the Strait of Hormuz
US may target Iran’s Kharg oil island as key Gulf outposts gain focus; Tehran boosts forces as strikes hit sites seen as pre-invasion moves
ynet | 12:03 | 03.28.26
נשיא מצרים עבד אל פתאח א סיסי
Egypt scrambles to end war as economic crisis deepens at home
As Egypt conducts a flurry of regional diplomacy and mediation efforts, it faces mounting domestic strain from the war, including soaring fuel prices, falling Suez Canal revenues and new nationwide electricity restrictions
Lior Ben Ari | 05:33 | 03.28.26
יוסף אמיל רג'י , נעים קאסם
Lebanese foreign minister behind Iran ambassador expulsion sparks Hezbollah fury
Hezbollah calls the Lebanese foreign minister’s unprecedented decision a 'surrender to external dictates,' warning it paves the way for Israeli influence as Beirut seeks to distance itself from Tehran, and demanding the 'reckless step' be reversed
Lior Ben Ari | 04:15 | 03.28.26
Trump says Mojtaba Khamenei may be dead, jokes about reopening ‘Strait of Trump’
Trump says region closer than ever to being 'free,' confirms talks with Tehran, claims US 'saved' Israel and the Middle East, and urges Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords
Daniel Edelson, New York | 02:58 | 03.28.26
ארכיון ספינה ספינת מטען ליד מצר הורמוז
UN moves to create mechanism to safeguard Hormuz trade in face of Iran war
Body aims to prevent disruptions in vital shipping lane as war threatens global food supplies and energy markets
Reuters | 22:56 | 03.27.26
נזק לבניין בדובאי מפגיעת כתב"ם
Iran threatens Gulf hotels it says are housing US troops
Many US troops have left bases hit by Iran for hotels and offices across the Middle East and even Europe, taking part in the war effort remotely; Iran warns sites could be targeted and urges hotels not to host American soldiers
Lior Ben Ari | 11:19 | 03.27.26
הדיוויזיה המוטסת ה-82 של צבא ארצות הברית
Report: Pentagon considers sending 10,000 additional troops to Middle East
Potential deployment could include infantry and armored units, adding to about 5,000 Marines and thousands of 82nd Airborne paratroopers already ordered to the region
ynet | 03:51 | 03.27.26
תמונת הפרופיל של המנהיג העליון החדש של איראן מוג'תבא חמינאי ברשת X – שנערכה בעזרת AI
Trump says CIA told him Mojtaba Khamenei is gay
Mojtaba's alleged homosexuality was one of the reasons his father, former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, opposed him as a potential successor
ynet | 01:25 | 03.27.26
ד"ר רחמה אל-עדוואן, רופאה בריטית שהואשמה בתמיכה בחמאס
British doctor charged with supporting Hamas: 'Israelis worse than Nazis'
Dr. Rahma Aladwan, an orthopedic surgeon in the British National Health Service, was arrested at her home after violating restrictive conditions; she is charged with supporting terror and inciting racial hatred
ynet | 22:49 | 03.26.26
כוח קודס בתהלוכה צבאית באיראן
Report: Iran recruits children as young as 12 for military support roles
Iran lowered the recruitment age for noncombat roles, allowing children as young as 12 to assist in patrols, checkpoints and logistics
ynet | 20:32 | 03.26.26
מסוף הנפט באי ח'ארג
Iran fortifies key oil hub Kharg Island amid fears of US ground assault, sources say
Iran has reinforced defenses on Kharg Island in recent weeks in preparation for a possible ground operation ordered by President Donald Trump to seize the island
Nina Fox | 04:51 | 03.26.26
ראש ממשלת ספרד פדרו סנצ'ס נאום התנגדות ל מלחמה ב איראן פרלמנט
Spanish PM Sánchez calls Iran war ‘illegal,’ says it aims to ‘bury Gaza under rubble of oblivion’
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez, a frequent critic of Israel since Oct. 7, defended his opposition to the Iran war as 'absurd, cruel and illegal,' warned of consequences 'far worse' than Iraq, as opponents mocked images of him on Iranian missiles
ynet | 12:18 | 03.25.26
טהרן
'Don't want to be fooled again': Iran fears talks with Trump are another trap
Axios reports that Iranian officials told mediators they suspect Washington is using ceasefire diplomacy as cover for more attacks, while the White House pushes direct talks, expands forces in the region and signals military pressure will continue
ynet | 06:07 | 03.25.26
טראמפ ובן סלמאן
Report: Saudi Arabia nears joining war against Iran as tensions escalate
WSJ: Saudi Arabia may soon join war on Iran after allowing US use of air base; UAE weighs troop deployment as both fear a premature US withdrawal
ynet | 10:01 | 03.24.26
המטוס בנמל התעופה לה גווארדיה
Flight attendant fell through hole in plane, ‘cockpit destroyed, no one to guide us’ | New York crash footage
Air traffic control audio captures frantic 'stop' warning and admission 'I messed up' as passengers describe panic after Air Canada jet slammed into fire truck on runway
ynet | 22:37 | 03.23.26
יו"ר הפרלמנט האיראני מוחמד באקר קאליבאף עם מדי משמרות המהפכה
Mocks Trump, threatens US assets: Iran’s hardline parliament speaker emerges as unlikely face of talks
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf taunts US and Israel online, threatens financial targets and signals 'new phase' in war while reportedly serving as key channel in indirect talks
Lior Ben Ari | 18:32 | 03.23.26
חצאים דייגו גרסיה אי ב האוקייינוס ההודי שבו מפעילה ארה"ב בסיס אווירי אסטרטגי, B-2 מפציץ אסטרטגי של ארה"ב בתרגיל משנת 1994
'We have zero defense': Iran strike jolts UK as fears grow missiles could reach London
Attempted strike on Diego Garcia sparks public anxiety and political debate as officials downplay threat while experts warn London could be within range and defenses may rely on allies
Zeev Avrahami | 17:49 | 03.23.26
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Trump says Iran talks ongoing, ‘they have agreed to no nuclear weapon’
Trump says negotiations led by US envoys have reached key understandings, with Iran agreeing in principle to forgo nuclear weapons as talks continue and a potential deal nears
Reuters, ynet | 16:40 | 03.23.26
תחנת כוח איראן ארכיון
Trump says US pausing strikes on Iran energy sites after ‘productive’ talks
POTUS says delaying attacks on Iran’s power grid for 5 days after constructive talks with Tehran on 'complete and total resolution' of Middle East hostilities; Iran denies negotiations, says Hormuz will remain closed to 'aggressors'
Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 13:35 | 03.23.26
המטוס בנמל התעופה לה גווארדיה
Two killed after Air Canada Express jet hits ground vehicle on runway at New York’s LaGuardia
Flight arriving from Montreal carrying 76 passengers and 4 crew members collides with truck at one of world’s busiest airports; pilot and co-pilot killed; witnesses say many on board were Jewish
News agencies | 09:10 | 03.23.26
דייגו גרסיה אי ב האוקייינוס ההודי שבו מפעילה ארה"ב בסיס אווירי אסטרטגי
Iran hails Diego Garcia attack, says Trump 'must be taught a historic lesson'
Mehr calls strike on Indian Ocean US base a major warning beyond West Asia, as Tehran dismisses Trump’s de-escalation remarks; Natanz nuclear facility reportedly hit, air defenses activated in Tehran
Lior Ben Ari | 13:26 | 03.21.26
Even Finland: where can Iran’s 2,500-mile missiles reach? | Maps
Attempted strike on US-British base suggests Tehran may be able to hit targets far beyond previous estimates, extending potential reach into Europe, Africa and Asia
Lior Ben Ari | 12:36 | 03.21.26
תמונתו של המנהיג העליון החדש של איראן מוג'תבא חמינאי בשוק בטהרן
Where is Iran’s new supreme leader?
Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared publicly 13 days after appointment, sparking questions over his condition and who is leading Iran amid war and unverified reports he was wounded
Reuters | 10:38 | 03.21.26
טראמפ
Report: US weighs seizing Iran nuclear material as war shifts
CBS reports planning includes possible special operations mission to secure enriched uranium as Trump weighs next phase of campaign with Israel against Tehran
ynet | 09:01 | 03.21.26
אנטוניו גוטרש, מזכ"ל האו"ם, בעצרת הכללית של האו"ם בניו יורק
UN Secretary-General Guterres cooperating with Trump's Board of Peace
Guterres said body is working with bodies tied to the initiative to help rebuild Gaza homes and infrastructure, stressing the cooperation is limited to practical reconstruction efforts where humanitarian goals align
ynet Global | 06:12 | 03.21.26
דייגו גרסיה אי ב האוקייינוס ההודי שבו מפעילה ארה"ב בסיס אווירי אסטרטגי
Report: Iran fires missiles toward Diego Garcia in rare long-range strike
Neither missile hit the base, with one failing midflight and a US warship firing an interceptor at the other; attempted strike suggests Iran’s missiles may reach about 4,000 kilometers, farther than it has publicly stated
ynet | 02:41 | 03.21.26
מכלית נפט ליד מצר הורמוז סמוך ל ראס אל-חימה ב איחוד האמירויות 11 במרץ
US issues 30-day waiver on Iranian oil sales to ease supply
The United States has waived sanctions for the third time in about two weeks, after easing curbs on Russian oil and issuing a license allowing Iranian crude and petroleum sales from March 20 to April 19
Reuters | 01:57 | 03.21.26
נושאת המטוסים הצרפתית שארל דה גול
French sailor reveals aircraft carrier location by logging jog on fitness app, report says
Crew member aboard nuclear-powered Charles de Gaulle posted 7.3 km run to public fitness app Strava, exposing vessel’s near real-time position as it sailed toward eastern Mediterranean amid war deployment
ynet | 19:48 | 03.20.26
A British nuclear submarine
Two suspected Iranian spies arrested near UK nuclear submarine base at Faslane
Armed police detain man and woman after attempted entry to HMNB Clyde; security fears rise amid war with Iran and warnings of possible retaliatory attacks on Western targets
ynet | 18:26 | 03.20.26
A-10 'Thunderbolt' aircraft
US deploys aging A-10 jets to hunt Iranian attack boats in Hormuz as allies hold back
Pentagon ramps up operations to secure key oil route as Iranian drones and fast boats target shipping; allies signal support but avoid military role, while Macron calls for postwar UN mission and reopening may take weeks
News Agencies | 17:33 | 03.20.26
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