Natanz nuclear site explosion looking worse for Iran amid internal crisis

For Iran this embarrassment is compounded by an increasing crescendo of articles that not only highlight the destruction at the site but also point fingers at who did it. SETH J. FRANTZMAN JULY 6, 2020 13:42 The evidence is piling up for Iran’s leadership: A mysterious explosion at a warehouse at its sensitive and advanced […]

PA dismayed by lack of support over annexation, urges ‘jihad’ against Israel: reports

PA-affiliated TV channels air song urging ‘jihad’ and ‘self-sacrifice,’ an NGO reports Should Israel go ahead with the plan to apply its laws to a number of West Bank areas, Egypt, as well as several Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia, are planning to limit their response to purely symbolic condemnations, Israel Hayom reported Monday. The newspaper cites […]

With Iran in its sights, Israel launches new spy satellite into orbit

Defense Ministry says Ofek-16, an ‘optoelectronic reconnaissance satellite with advanced capabilities,’ blasted off at 4 a.m., undergoing tests after entering orbit By Judah Ari Gross Today, 5:52 amUpdated at 6:51 am 0 Edit   Judah Ari Gross is The Times of Israel’s military correspondent.   Israel launched a new spy satellite into orbit from a […]

Israel was behind blast at Iran nuclear site, Mideast intel official tells NYT

Officials says powerful bomb was used to damage building involved in centrifuge production at Natanz, denies Israeli connection to other recent fires in the Islamic Republic TOI staffToday, 5:11 am A fire that damaged a building used for producing centrifuges at Iran’s Natanz nuclear site was sparked by Israel, a Middle Eastern intelligence official told […]

IDF reportedly strikes Hamas targets in response to Gaza rocket fire

Israeli military reportedly bombs observation post, apparent underground rocket launchers, after 3 projectiles fired into Israel from the Strip By Judah Ari Gross and TOI staff Today, 11:20 pm The Israeli military bombed a number of Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip on Sunday night after terrorists in the enclave fired three rockets into southern […]

Iran says it has built underground missile cities along Gulf coastline

  JULY 5, 2020 22:05 DUBAI – Tehran has built underground “missile cities” along the Gulf coastline, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy chief said on Sunday, warning of a “nightmare for Iran’s enemies.” “Iran has established underground onshore and offshore missile cities all along the coasts of the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman that […]

A new direction in Israel’s war-between-wars campaign?

Iran has not placed the blame for a series of explosions targeting its missile and nuclear program, but says it knows who is behind them. ANNA AHRONHEIM JULY 5, 2020 16:33 A series of mysterious “accidents” targeting Iran’s missile and nuclear program is a significant rise in tensions between Israel and the Islamic Republic, leading […]

Hamas founder calls on PA, Fatah to join forces in armed resistance

“In the Gaza Strip there aren’t any Jews. There is no occupation. There is independence,” Mahmoud al-Zahar said. By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS A senior member of Hamas has called on Palestinian militant groups to join forces, abandon peace negotiations, and engage in armed resistance against Israel. Speaking to Lebanese TV channel al-Mayadeen on Thursday, Mahmoud […]

Our actions in Iran better left unsaid: Ashkenazi on Natanz explosion

“We have a long-term policy over the course of many administrations not to allow Iran to have nuclear abilities,” Ashkenazi said. By LAHAV HARKOV JULY 5, 2020 11:43 Israel takes actions to stop the Iranian nuclear threat, Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi said on Sunday in response to a question about the explosion in Natanz, Iran, […]

Israel says ‘not necessarily’ behind all Iran nuclear site incidents

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s defence minister said on Sunday it is not “necessarily” behind every mysterious incident in Iran, after a fire at the Natanz nuclear site prompted some Iranian officials to say it was the result of cyber sabotage. Israel, widely believed to be the region’s only nuclear power, has pledged never to allow […]