Operation Midnight Hammer
Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz a 'territory of the United States' after defeating Iran
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi responded to Trump's comments later on Friday, saying that "Iran neither fears threats nor cowers before displays of power."
Iran moved thousands of uranium centrifuges into fortified Pickaxe Mountain - WSJ
Iran's enriched uranium under US surveillance, will be extracted 'at some point', Trump says
What is everyone misunderstanding about US intelligence report on Iran nuclear threat? - analysis
Washington must not fall for Iran’s ceasefire and nuclear delay tactics - opinion
Iran’s negotiation tactics risk delaying nuclear talks while securing early concessions from the US.
No war can destroy Iran's nuclear ambitions, IAEA director says
Even if facilities and equipment are damaged, Grossi emphasized that reconstruction would be "very possible," since Iran has the knowledge of how to build them.
What is Basij? The Islamic Republic's 'iron fist' to suppress protesters - explainer
Basij, a key paramilitary militia under the IRGC, has a violent history of suppressing protests, enforcing morality laws, and committing human rights abuses, including torture and sexual abuse.
US considering moving additional THAAD and Patriot air defense systems to Middle East, experts say
The additional systems, currently based in South Korea, would be relocated amid Operation Epic Fury to better protect US and allied forces in the region.
Witkoff: Iran openly admitted to having enough 60% enriched uranium to create nuclear material
Iran claims it possesses 460kg of 60% enriched uranium, enough to build nuclear weapons in a few years. Notably, Iran would have needed at least two years to actually make a nuclear bomb.
Iran scrambling to salvage what remains of nuclear program before it's too late - exclusive
According to sources familiar with the details who spoke to The Jerusalem Post, Iran is attempting to protect what it can, reinforce facilities, and remove equipment where possible.
The next war with Iran will be fought by precision firepower and autonomy - analysis
Washington has deployed what is being described as the most substantial concentration of naval and air assets in the region since before the 2003 war in Iraq
Trump says Iran will 'never' have nuclear weapons during State of the Union address
As US-Iran tensions rise, US President Donald Trump stated that he will “never allow the world’s number one sponsor of terror to have a nuclear weapon.”
US Air Force orders 30,000-pound GBU-57 bunker busters as Iran tensions rise
After using 14 GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators (MOP) during Operation Midnight Hammer against Iranian nuclear facilities, the USAF needs to replenish its arsenal.
F-22s pulled from Super Bowl flyover after reassignment for operational missions
While it is unclear if they are needed for a possible American attack on Iran, this type of aircraft participated in the US's Operation Midnight Hammer in June of last year.
