Iran nuclear

Trump approves plans to attack Iran, Araghchi claims country never sought nuclear weapons

'Israel could end regime once and for all,' insider in Iran tells ‘Post’ • European ministers to hold nuclear talks with Iran

 IRANIAN FLAGS fly as fire and smoke rise from an Israeli attack on the Sharan oil depot in Tehran on Sunday. The world watches as Israel exercises the most basic right of any sovereign state: the right of self-defense, says the writer.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a meeting with ambassadors in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025

'Iran solely acts in self-defense': Abbas Araghchi claims country never sought nuclear weapons

 L to R: Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, US President Donald Trump against backdrop of respective flags and missile strikes.

US President Trump told senior aides that he approved of plans to attack Iran

IAEA board and chief Rafael Grossi hold exceptional meeting about Israel's strikes on Iran, June 16, 2025

IAEA confirms IDF hits at Karaj, Tehran uranium enrichment sites


Israel faces missile interceptor shortage amid Iran strikes, US official tells WSJ

Since the beginning of Operation Rising Lion, the US Defense Department has increased the number of missile defense systems stationed in the region.

 Missiles launched from Iran are intercepted as seen from Tel Aviv, Israel, June 18, 2025.

IAF strikes Iranian ballistic missile sites, shifting focus from nuclear targets

The target bank in the overnight strikes was primarily focused on missile production and launchers, but also included nuclear centrifuge production sites.

Israeli Air Force fighter jets seen attacking Iranian nuclear targets, June 15, 2025

Trump reportedly approves Iranian attack plans, European ministers to hold nuclear talks with Iran

IDF censor updates restrictions on reporting missile, drone impact sites • Pressure mounts on Trump to join Iran war • 24 Israelis killed, over 800 wounded since Friday

 US President Donald Trump during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, June 18, 2025.

IDF announces fallen soldier, GHF denies claims of dozens killed at aid sites

A combat officer and three soldiers from the Golani Brigade’s 12th Battalion were seriously wounded in the incident that killed St.-Sgt. Naveh Leshem.

 Palestinians carry aid supplies in Beit Lahiya, in the northern Gaza Strip, June 16, 2025; illustrative.

IDF begins conducting strikes in Tehran following evacuation warning

The military later announced it had begun conducting strikes in the area.

Israeli Air Force fighter jets seen attacking Iranian nuclear targets, June 15, 2025

US official to 'Post': It's clear what Trump wants, he won’t hesitate to do what's needed

Senior Israeli officials speaking with The Jerusalem Post believe Trump has decided that the US will strike Iran if it refuses a deal that includes dismantling its nuclear program.

US President Donald Trump gestures after returning early from the G7 Leaders' Summit in Canada, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, June 17, 2025

Israel's plan to strike Fordow nuclear facility ready if order is given - IDF

Fordow is the most important Iranian nuclear facility, which the IDF has not yet touched, but it poses unique challenges, being that it lies underneath a mountain.

A handout satellite image shows a general view of the Natanz nuclear facility after a fire, in Natanz, Iran July 8, 2020

CENTCOM warned Iran was 'mere steps' from nuclear weapons before IDF strikes began

The same post stated that if Iran had "sprinted" to enrich uranium, it could produce a single weapon within a week and 10 within three weeks.

 Lieutenant General Michael Kurilla testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee on his nomination to become Commander of Central Command during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, February 8, 2022.

Trump wants Iran to 'give up entirely' on nuclear weapons, seeking 'real end' rather than ceasefire

Trump believes that Israel will not slow down on its military campaign against Iran, noting, "you're going to find out over the next two days...Nothing's slowed up so far."

 US President Donald Trump gestures as he attends a family photo session during the G7 Summit, in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, June 16, 2025.

Trump to leave G7 summit early, calls on Tehran to be immediately evacuated

Iranian media reported heavy explosions in the capital, and that air defenses were firing off against an aerial attack.

 US President Donald Trump reacts at the White House in Washington, DC, US, June 12, 2025

WATCH: Israel strikes main road between Tehran and Qom city

The Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant has enriched a huge amount of uranium to the 60% level, has tremendous enrichment capacity, and is based in Qom Province.

 Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant, located in Qom Province.