Iran nuclear threat

The 12-day gamble: How the Israel-Iran war unfolded

Israel’s 12-day war was a gamble, and it was made possible by a unique set of circumstances. Much remains to be seen if it was the game changer that some people think it was.

 An illustrative image of the silhouettes of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to a backdrop of their respective countries' flags.
 Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmail Baghaei, said US strikes on Sunday had caused significant damage to nuclear facilities.

US strikes caused significant damage to nuclear sites, Iran admits

 A satellite image shows the Fordow nuclear facility in Iran in this handout image dated June 14, 2025

This is the bunker-buster Israel needs from the US to quickly destroy Fordow - opinion

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

IAEA's Grossi disputes IDF claims on levels of destruction at Iranian nuclear sites


IDF attacks, destroys Natanz nuclear site, weapons during overnight strikes in Iran

However, the IDF has so far not attacked from the air against the Fordow nuclear facility, which lies underneath a mountain.

 An IDF infographic indicating the layout of Iran's Natanz nuclear facility, June 13, 2025.

IDF intercepts massive drone attack from Iran, pummels Tehran's air defenses

The IDF did not specify when they would reach Israel, but in April 2024, it took such drones several hours.

 People gather near damaged vehicles in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, June 13, 2025.

Trump: Israeli strike on Iran not imminent, but could happen

"Iran's going to have to negotiate a little bit tougher, meaning they're going to have to give us something they're not willing to give us right now," said Trump.

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

US envoy Steve Witkoff: ‘We will never allow a nuclear Iran, no matter the cost’

“A nuclear Iran is an existential threat to Israel, and it is an existential threat to the United States,” Witkoff said.

 US envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff pledged unwavering American support for Israel’s security in a speech at United Hatzalah’s annual gala in New York on June 11, 2025.

Israel won't launch Iran strike unless US negotiations fail - Axios

One official told Axios that Israel made it clear to the US that they wouldn't surprise the Trump administration with any attacks on Iran without informing the US first. 

 L to R: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump against backdrop of Iranian flag (illustration).

Herzog to ‘Post’: 'Even if I stand alone; I will try endlessly to bring compromise'

President Isaac Herzog talks about societal schism, an unbreakable bond with Diaspora Jews, and Gaza, Iran, Syria, and Lebanon threats.

 Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

Netanyahu's office fails to deny Trump stopped Israeli strike on Iran nukes

Netanyahu directed "countless overt and covert operations" that have been instrumental in preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear arsenal.

 WOULD WAR with Iran lead to Israel’s destruction, or does Israel have no choice but to attack?

Iran is producing 90% of its own weapons, Iranian admiral claims – report

Iran claims to produce a majority of its weapons, but this self-sufficient defense strategy leaves its conventional forces relatively weak.

 Iranian missiles are displayed during the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 10, 2025.

2025: Israelischer Angriff auf Irans Atomprogramm könnte den Nahen Osten verändern – Analyse

Auf einmal besteht die offene Möglichkeit für Israel, iranische Atomanlagen entweder durch einen Luftangriff oder durch Einsatz von Spezialkräften zu eliminieren.

Iranian Nuclear Facility

European diplomat: Israel has decided to attack Iran's nuke sites - report

“We believe Israel has taken the decision to attack following the developments in the Middle East over the last several months,” a senior European diplomat said.

 An Iranian missile system is displayed next to a banner with a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during Iranian defence week, in a street in Tehran, Iran, September 24, 2024.

Fearing Israeli attacks, Iran's IRGC conducts air defense systems exercise

Iran is bracing for further attacks by Israel and the United States as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.

 IRGC commander Hossein Salami tours the new "missile city" at an undisclosed location in Iran, January 11, 2025