Haaretz
February 2026
A new red line: The real reason Iran attacked its neighbors in the Gulf
Tehran is drawing a clear boundary against foreign military bases in the region while trying to prevent the formation of a united Persian Gulf front against it, and its neighboring Arab states are working to balance defending their borders with avoiding wider escalation
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed, Trump says
Between shots of espresso, arak and missiles, Israelis brace for another Iran war
Israel: Iran fired over 100 drones, missiles; war expected to last several days
Inside the high-stakes U.S.-Israel attack on Iran: A breaking news podcast with Haaretz defense analyst Amos Harel
The stakes are much higher than last time,
After strikes on Iran: U.S. lawmakers split on party lines as Trump leaves Congress in the dark
Iran reportedly closes Strait of Hormuz, the world's most vital oil export route
Explained: How does Israel defend against Iranian missiles?
Iran FM: Tehran seeks de-escalation, open to renew U.S. talks if strikes stop
If the United States wants to talk, they know how to reach out,
Larnaca or Sharm el-Sheikh: can Israelis stuck abroad amid Iran war get back home?
The Transportation Ministry has not announced rescue flights for the thousands of Israelis stranded abroad during the current exchange of missiles, but some tourism companies are recommending Israelis move to major airports nearby, while others suggest staying put
World leaders react to Iran operation: Iranians must 'determine their future'
Netanyahu: Military operation in Iran will allow Iranians to topple the Ayatollah regime
Trump announces 'major combat operation' against Iran in 8-minute address
War for regime change in Iran: U.S. and Israel have ambitious aims, but will Trump stay the course?
Netanyahu sees a historic opportunity with the military operation in Iran, but has overlooked the long-term risk for U.S.-Israeli relations
Israel shuts down schools as Iranian missile barrages target the country
While students will not go to schools in person, the Education Ministry is expected to announce its guidelines for holding classes remotely later on Saturday
'Thank you, Trump': Netanyahu opposition voices support for war with Iran
Look after yourselves, because this government won't do it for you,
Iran launches strikes against Gulf countries, Jordan in response to U.S., Israel attack
Iranian missile fire has been reported to have targeted locations in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrain and Jordan
Trump following Israel-U.S. operation in Iran: Iranians 'take over your government'
The U.S. president urged Iranians to take cover during the strikes, but to attempt to usurp the Ayatollah regime once American and Israeli forces are finished
Israel announces it has launched 'preemptive strike' on Iran; sirens blare across country
Just about two years ago, in late March 2024, Ronit Zilberman, a zoologist, was walking near her home in the Ramat Hahayal neighborhood of Tel Aviv when she noticed boxes with what she realized were thousands of documents that someone had left next to a dumpster