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US seeking to deter Iran from strike on Israel, officials say | Israel

By jointly declaring commitment to Israel’s security, the United States seeks to deter Iran from retaliating against Israel and at the same time prevent the outbreak of a major regional war, Washington officials say. . U.S. officials are still concerned about Iranian missiles and other threats in retaliation for Israel’s April 1 bombing of the […]

Israel warns Iran of retaliatory strike if provoked

Israel warned on Wednesday that it would retaliate against Iran if the Islamic Republic were to strike Israel, the Associated Press reported. The comments came from the country’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate.  “If Iran attacks from its territory, Israel will respond and attack in Iran,” Israel […]

Senior Biden Treasury Official Admits Money for Iran Goes Towards Violence

Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo on Tuesday inadvertently revealed that $6 billion that the Biden administration unfrozen on Iran last year in exchange for the return of five American prisoners was likely used to fund violent activities. Approved in parliament. Adeyemo said in testimony before the Senate Banking Committee: Senator, you are right that money […]

Did Israel surrender to White House pressure in Gaza? Iran likely thinks so

Just 72 hours after President Biden threatened to cut off US aid to Israel, the Israeli military announced the withdrawal of troops from southern Gaza to commemorate the six-month anniversary of the massacre on October 7. Although optics suggest it has capitulated to pressure from the White House for an early end to the operation […]

Former defense secretary predicts Iran will strike at Israel

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Friday that Iran is likely to retaliate against Israel for the recent missile attack that hit the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria. Israel has not claimed responsibility for the attack that killed Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a senior Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander. Reuters reported that a Lebanese security source […]

Former defense security predicts Iran will launch retaliatory attack

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Friday that he believes Iran will retaliate, albeit on a limited scale, in response to Israel’s recent airstrike on the Iranian embassy compound in Syria. “They’re going to take action,” Esper said on CNN’s “The Source” with anchor Caitlan Collins. “They will feel the need to protect their dignity, […]