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‘Nearly 2,000 executed’: Rights group says Iran doubled executions amid war with Israel

Against the backdrop of the 12-day war with Israel and repeated regime claims of arresting Israeli spies, a US-based rights group says Iran has executed at least 1,922 people since January, more than double last year’s figure

Lior Ben Ari | 12.27.25

Spies among us: How Iran built an espionage network inside Israel

Since September, Israeli authorities uncovered 35 Iranian espionage cases, charging Israeli citizens recruited by Tehran, from a 13-year-old to IDF soldiers, over attempts to pass sensitive information, sow chaos and carry out failed assassination plots

Ron Crissy | 12.27.25

Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani: 'I’m in survival mode; I escaped monsters'

After collaborating with Israeli creators and stirring controversy in Iran, Golshifteh Farahani returns to the spotlight in Julia Ducournau’s 'Alpha', speaking about exile, artistic discipline and turning pain into strength

Amir Bogen, Cannes | 12.27.25

'Hundreds of missiles a month': Iran resumes missile buildup as Israel sends message to Trump

Netanyahu is expected to present Trump with intelligence showing Iran is producing large numbers of ballistic missiles; officials briefed the Cabinet on Gaza scenarios, from moving to phase two of the ceasefire to renewed fighting

Itamar Eichner | 12.26.25

Iranian Quds Force operative killed in Lebanon strike 140 kilometers from Israeli border

Hussein al-Johari, a member of the Iranian Quds Force’s covert Unit 840, was killed in an Israeli drone strike on a vehicle deep inside Lebanon, about 140 kilometers from the Israeli border, the military said

Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 12.25.25

Israeli man arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran near former PM Naftali Bennett’s home

A week after the former prime minister's Telegram account was hacked, it was revealed that a 40-year-old man was spotted filming near his home in Ra'anana, as part of his contacts with Iranian officials; over the past two months he was asked to carry out a range of security-related missions

Roi Rubinstein, Meir Turgeman | 12.25.25

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Iran mocks Netanyahu over flooding in Israel but fails to solve its own water crisis

Tehran welcomed rare rain after decades of drought, but reservoirs remain low as President Pezeshkian warned all provinces face water shortages; Iranian media mocked Netanyahu over his comments on water management and videos of flooding in Israel

Lior Ben Ari, AFP | 12.24.25

Iran, Gaza and Turkey tensions top agenda as Netanyahu meets Trump in pivotal US summit

They will try to reach agreements on a number of issues, including Tehran's nuclear reconstruction efforts, transition to Phase II in Gaza, and deadline for dismantling Hezbollah; The schedule, the dilemmas, and whether Ran Gvili's mother will join the meeting

Itamar Eichner | 12.24.25

Netanyahu hints at Iran during Air Force ceremony: ‘We’re not seeking conflict, but our eyes are open’

At graduation ceremony for Flight Course 191 at Hatzerim Air Base, top leaders praised military achievements since October 7, addressed threats from Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah, and responded to a disciplinary incident involving cadets

Nina Fox | 12.24.25

US, Iran clash at UN over nuclear talks and enrichment demands

Washington says it is open to direct talks if Tehran accepts zero enrichment, while Iran accuses the US of pressure tactics and rejects limits it says violate its nuclear rights

Reuters | 12.23.25

‘No chance of normalization with Israel, we’re officially at war,’ Lebanon FM says

Lebanon’s top diplomat rules out normalization with Israel, rejects Hezbollah’s armed presence and Iranian support, and accuses the terror group of trying to blackmail the government while waiting for a shift in US policy

Lior Ben Ari | 12.23.25

Finance Ministry warns Iran war would trigger new budget shock

Senior officials caution that renewed fighting with Tehran could cost tens of billions, forcing Israel to raise the deficit, breach its budget again or slash funding to ministries, marking a third straight year of economic strain from prolonged war

Gad Lior | 12.23.25

Israeli leaks on Iran raise war fears, officials warn of dangerous miscalculation

Defense and intelligence officials caution high-level briefings and media leaks about renewed clash with Iran could trigger miscalculated response from Tehran; with ceasefire deals unraveling and Hezbollah’s intentions unclear, fears of broader war mount

Yoav Zitun | 12.23.25

Iran attack on Israel less likely due to damaged air defenses, expert says

Beni Sabti: 'If they don't have air defense systems, they cannot attack us'

ILTV | 12.23.25

Iran holds missile drills amid rising tensions, as Israel watches for signs of imminent attack

Tehran says missiles are for deterrence and not open to negotiation, while reports suggest missile production could reach 3,000 annually; Israeli and US officials warn drills may mask preparations for surprise strike or military escalation

Lior Ben Ari | 12.22.25

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