Tensions between Iran and Israel are on the rise as threats of retaliation loom. Find out how these archenemies reached this point!
Tensions between Iran and Israel have escalated once again, with Iran blaming Israel for a strike on its Syria consulate and vowing to retaliate. The roots of this animosity can be traced back to Iran's 1979 Islamic revolution, which drastically transformed their previously cordial relations. Recently, the US has been closely monitoring the Iranian threat, anticipating a major drone and missile attack, raising concerns of a wider regional war. Furthermore, India has advised against travel to both Iran and Israel due to the prevailing situation.
As Israel braces for potential retaliation from Iran or its proxies after a recent embassy strike, the White House is closely watching the Iranian threat. The US has restricted travel for diplomats in Israel amid fears of an imminent Iranian attack. Additionally, France, India, Russia, and the UK have all issued travel warnings over the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, following promises of reprisals for previous attacks.
Amidst the escalating tensions, oil prices have surged to $92 per barrel in European trading as Israel and Iran exchange threats, heightening concerns of a wider conflict. President Biden has issued warnings to Iran, expecting an attack on Israel soon and emphasizing the need to avoid further escalation. In a show of strength, the IDF in Israel remains prepared for any potential Iranian retaliation, showcasing the ongoing volatility in the region.
Iran blames Israel for a strike on its Syria consulate, and has vowed to retaliate. Iran's 1979 Islamic revolution transformed previously cordial relations ...
US general meets with Israeli defense brass to discuss expected Iranian retaliation for alleged Israeli strike on IRGC members; Halevi says IDF 'ready for ...
The US says it is on high alert for a significant Iranian retaliatory attack on Israel as fears grow of a wider regional war.
NEW DELHI: India advised its citizens on Friday (Apr 12) against travelling to Iran and Israel until further notice in view of the "prevailing situation in ...
Israel on Friday braced for an attack by Iran or its proxies as warnings grew of retaliation for the killing last week of a senior officer in Iran's embassy ...
Iran is believed to be planning retaliation after blaming Israel for a strike on its Syrian consulate.
Two US officials also reportedly say a missile and drone attack could be launched as early as Friday evening.
Tehran indicates response will be designed to avoid escalating conflict amid flurry of diplomatic calls.
He said he expected Iran to attack Israel "sooner, rather than later," and warned Teheran not to proceed. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Oil futures stayed well above $90 per barrel as Israel and Iran traded barbs amid fears of a wider escalation of hostilities in the Middle East.
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Friday (Apr 12) said he expected Iran to attack Israel "sooner, rather than later" and warned Tehran not to proceed.
President Biden said an attack by Iran against Israel could happen sooner rather than later. He said the United States will help defend Israel.
Warnings come as Tehran promises reprisals against Israel for deadly April 1 attack on Iranian consulate in Syria.
Russian oil and products have become trapped at sea on four tankers after the United States hit the vessels with fresh Iran-related sanctions, ...
Iran has vowed to punish Israel over a recent strike on its Damascus consulate widely blamed on Israel, and fears are rising that an imminent response could ...
Biden's 'ironclad' backing of Israel is coming into conflict with stated US goal of averting regional war, analysts say.
PARIS - The French foreign ministry on Friday advised French citizens against travelling to Iran, Lebanon, Israel, and the Palestinian territories amid ...
Israel says it is ready to defend itself against retaliation for an attack on an Iranian consulate in Syria.
WASHINGTON: United States President Joe Biden on Friday (Apr 12) said he expected Iran to attack Israel "sooner than later" and warned Tehran not to proceed ...
Report says ballistic missiles fired from Iran would take 12 minutes to reach Israel, cruise missiles would take two hours, and drones would reach targets ...
“The US had observed Iran moving military assets around internally, including drones and cruise missiles, signaling that it was preparing to attack Israeli ...
DUBAI: A vessel has been seized by "regional authorities" between the United Arab Emirates and Iran, maritime security agencies said on Saturday (Apr 13), ...
An Iran Revolutionary Guards helicopter had boarded and taken into Iranian waters the Portuguese flagged MSC Aries. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Tehran has vowed to respond to a suspected Israeli air strike on its consular building in Damascus.
(DUBAI, United Arab Emirates) — Commandos from Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard rappelled down from a helicopter onto an Israeli-affiliated container ...
IRGC forces conducted an operation via helicopter to take control of the commercial vessel, state media reports.
DUBAI: Iran's Revolutionary Guards seized an Israeli-linked cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday (Apr 13), days after Tehran said it could close ...
Commandos from Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard rappelled down from a helicopter onto a container ship near the Strait of Hormuz and seized the ...
The MSC Aries was seized by troops descending from a helicopter early on Saturday, the ship's owner says.
Even Iranian reporters have noticed the silence and how the rhetoric of imminent war is largely being stoked by US intelligence officials in Washington. One ...
Iran seized the MSC Aries, affiliated with Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer, in the latest escalation of tensions following Israel's strike on an Iranian ...
Israel is bracing itself for retaliation from Iran for a strike in Damascus. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Israel never admits carrying out such attacks, but everyone knows it was its doing. AFP Onlookers check the car in which three sons of Hamas leader Ismail ...
Iran's state news agency IRNA said on Saturday that its Revolutionary Guards had seized the MSC Aries vessel it said was "linked to Israel" and it was being ...
WASHINGTON: United States President Joe Biden on Friday (Apr 12) said he expected Iran to attack Israel "sooner than later" and warned Tehran not to proceed ...
Americans in Israel have been warned to limit their travel as U.S. officials say Iran is expected to launch an attack on the country as soon as Friday.
US president was to spend weekend in Delaware but on Saturday returned to Washington to consult with national security team.
The threat of an Iranian attack against Israel has increased tensions across the Middle East and beyond.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has seized a container ship in a helicopter operation near the Strait of Hormuz, state news agency IRNA ...
DUBAI/JERUSALEM: Iran's Revolutionary Guards seized a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday (Apr 13), saying the vessel was linked to Israel, ...
The drones would take hours to arrive in Israeli airspace, Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari said. He warned Israelis to stay in safe rooms for 10 ...
Iran launched the strikes amid fears of a regional escalation following an apparent Israeli attack on an Iranian embassy complex in Syria last week.
Iran launched an attack on Israel, escalating long-standing tensions between the two nations. Iran accused Israel of perpetrating a strike on its consulate ...
Iran has launched more than 100 armed drones towards Israel in retaliation for a suspected Israeli strike in Damascus that killed several senior Iranian ...
Israel warned on Saturday (Apr 13) that Iran would suffer the "consequences for choosing to escalate the situation any further" as fears grew of wider ...
Iran's awaited retaliation for an Israeli attack on its embassy in Damascus has begun, according to the Israeli army.
Iran launched dozens of drones at Israel on Saturday but they will take hours to reach their targets, Israel's military said, an attack that may trigger a ...
Iran launches drones and missiles at Israel, after threatening Israel with a reprisal attack.
CAIRO - A number of drones were seen flying from the direction of Iran over Iraq's Sulaymaniya province, three security sources told Reuters on Saturday.
Israel's military said the dozens of drones launched by Iran would take hours to reach their target but that an attack could trigger a major regional ...
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden reinforced solidarity with Israel on Saturday after meeting with his national security team to discuss Iran's drone and ...
Iran had threatened to respond to an assassination at its embassy, and did so Saturday, sparking fears of a wider confrontation.
Iran launched a swarm of explosive drones and fired missiles at Israel late on Saturday in its first-ever direct attack on Israeli territory.
TEHRAN, Iran: Thousands of Iranians took to the streets of Iran early Sunday (Apr 14) in a show of support for the unprecedented drone and missile attack ...
Iranian demonstrators show support during a gathering in Tehran on April 14, after Iran launched drone and missile strikes on Israel. PHOTO: NYTIMES.
Iran fired more than 200 drones and missiles at Israel since Saturday, according to the Israeli military.
Israel said Iran launched more than 200 drones and missiles, causing damage to a military facility. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Israel's military has reported minor damage after Iran launched dozens of drones and missiles towards it late on Saturday.
Israel says 99% of the missiles and drones launched by Iran in an overnight assault were downed by its air defenses, with help from its allies.
BUSAN, South Korea: Iran launched hundreds of attack drones and missiles at Israel late on Saturday (Apr 13) in its first ever direct military assault on ...
While Iran says the attack “achieved all its objectives”, Israel declared it “foiled” with 99% of the attacking drones and missiles shot down.
U.S. President Joe Biden denounced the Iranian strike on Saturday as "unprecedented" and will convene G7 leaders to respond to Iran's "brazen attack."