Iranian Nuke Centrifuge Plant Badly Damaged By Drones

Iranian Nuke Centrifuge Plant Badly Damaged By Drones
Iranian Nuke Centrifuge Plant Badly Damaged By Drones

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett appeared to hint Thursday — the day after the attack — that Israel may have been involved when he spoke to a graduating ceremony for Israeli Air Force pilots: “Our enemies know — not from statements, but from actions — that we are much more determined and much more clever, and that we do not hesitate to act when it is needed.”

Russian Fleet Protects Iranian Ships Smuggling Arms, Israelis Say

Russian Fleet Protects Iranian Ships Smuggling Arms, Israelis Say
Russian Fleet Protects Iranian Ships Smuggling Arms, Israelis Say

TEL AVIV: Amid confused reports of a drone attack on an Iranian ship in the Mediterranean on its way to Syria, Iran appears to have moved its weapons shipments to Syria and Lebanon from the land — where Israel has regularly tracked and destroyed them — to ships that may be receiving protection from Russian…

IDF Steps Up Iran Preparations; $1.2B More Sought

IDF Steps Up Iran Preparations; $1.2B More Sought
IDF Steps Up Iran Preparations; $1.2B More Sought

A senior Israeli source who talked with BD on condition of anonymity said the $1.2 billion will mostly be spent on “improving Israel’s capability to perform standoff attacks,” which involves acceleration of some very highly classified  “black programs” that address this capability “with breakthrough technologies.” Some will be spent on Israel’s missile defense systems, as well.

Israelis Say They’ll Attack Iran If US Eases Sanctions

Israelis Say They’ll Attack Iran If US Eases Sanctions
Israelis Say They’ll Attack Iran If US Eases Sanctions

TEL AVIV: Israel has said openly that it will attack Iran if the U.S eases sanctions against the Shiite regime and agrees to go back to the nuclear agreement the Jewish state claims is “the biggest hoax in recent history.” “Israel needs to know — and fast — whether Washington plans to stop Iran’s race…

Mossad Head Briefs Biden Admin On Iranian Nukes, Missiles

Mossad Head Briefs Biden Admin On Iranian Nukes, Missiles
Mossad Head Briefs Biden Admin On Iranian Nukes, Missiles

The head of the Mossad is expected to serve as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main liaison with the new administration, because of his personal acquaintance with Biden and many of the new president’s senior officials developed while he was head of Israel’s National Security Council.

Hey Iran: Israeli Sub Heads To Persian Gulf With Egypt OK

Hey Iran: Israeli Sub Heads To Persian Gulf With Egypt OK
Hey Iran: Israeli Sub Heads To Persian Gulf With Egypt OK

The Dolphin submarines are armed with a mix of very advanced weapons, including long-range ballistic missiles armed with nuclear warheads.

US, Israel Readying For Iran Strikes In Mid East

US, Israel Readying For Iran Strikes In Mid East
US, Israel Readying For Iran Strikes In Mid East

The IDF went into the highest level of readiness to be ready for some of the 140,000 rockets possessed by Hezbollah in Lebanon or from areas in the Gulf region controlled by the Houthi rebels, Iran’s main proxy in this region. Iron Dome, David’s Sling and Arrow are all reportedly on highest alert.

Israel Launches Iran Command; Talks With Biden Team Planned

Israel Launches Iran Command; Talks With Biden Team Planned
Israel Launches Iran Command; Talks With Biden Team Planned

TEL AVIV: While Israel anxiously awaits a Biden Administration, it has made operational a new command focused entirely on Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Naetanyahu is repeating — again and again — his intention to stop Iran from achieving a nuclear capability: “Israel will not allow Iran to have the bomb.” The IDF says that the…

‘Very Urgent’ Israeli Defense Minister Visit To DC; Iran & FMF $$

‘Very Urgent’ Israeli Defense Minister Visit To DC; Iran & FMF $$
‘Very Urgent’ Israeli Defense Minister Visit To DC; Iran & FMF $$

Gantz left Israel Wednesday night for a quick 10-hour visit to the United States after a security meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu. The chance Trump will not win the US election is driving Israel to try and settle a number of urgent matters and get action on them before the election.

Iran Threat Sparks UAE-Israel Deal; US & Israeli F-35s Practice Killing SAMs

Iran Threat Sparks UAE-Israel Deal; US & Israeli F-35s Practice Killing SAMs
Iran Threat Sparks UAE-Israel Deal; US & Israeli F-35s Practice Killing SAMs

Israel and the United Arab Emirates have announced an historic diplomatic agreement catalyzed by the growing security threat posed by Iran. The United States, concerned about Tehran’s regional and nuclear ambitions, is leading an effort at the UN this week to prevent the Security Council’s arms embargo on Iran from expiring on October 18. If…

Teheran-Damascus Agreement Prompts Israeli, US Deterrence

Teheran-Damascus Agreement Prompts Israeli, US Deterrence
Teheran-Damascus Agreement Prompts Israeli, US Deterrence

The Iranian Chief of Staff says the agreement’s aim is to strengthen Syria’s air defense and to reduce Israeli, Turkish and American freedom of action in Syrian airspace.

Israel: Lebanon Border Clash Follows JCS Chairman Visit

Israel: Lebanon Border Clash Follows JCS Chairman Visit
Israel: Lebanon Border Clash Follows JCS Chairman Visit

Gen. Mark Milley’s trip to Israel – his second in eight months – comes as the US and Israel heighten collaboration against Iran and its proxies.

Cyber Strike By Foreign Force Caused Iran Explosion: Israeli Experts

Cyber Strike By Foreign Force Caused Iran Explosion: Israeli Experts
Cyber Strike By Foreign Force Caused Iran Explosion: Israeli Experts

Iranian officials confirmed damage to a building built near the Natanz nuclear power plant today, saying an “accident” occurred. Israel has denied any connection to the huge explosion in the secret facility.

Change US Escalation Calculus With Iran

Change US Escalation Calculus With Iran
Change US Escalation Calculus With Iran

We offer this opinion piece about increasing US responses to Iranian aggression just as President Trump has this morning “instructed the United States Navy to shoot down and destroy any and all Iranian gunboats if they harass our ships at sea.” Of course, we don’t know the crucial rules of engagement that will guide Navy…