Category Defense

Iran’s Escalating Threats a Sign of Growing Distress

Why is Iran escalating its threats against Israel and the United States in recent days? The aggressive posture likely signals growing distress as the regime feels increasingly trapped and powerless. Iranian officials will have to find quick answers in the…

Netanyahu Urges World to Support Israeli Strikes on Iran

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Sunday that Israel will continue its relentless military campaign against Iran. All countries should exert more pressure on Tehran and support Israel’s actions, he said. Speaking at the weekly cabinet session, Netanyahu stressed that Iran…

Russia Angry at Israel As IDF Escalates Syria Airstrikes

Russia on Wednesday revealed operational details about IDF airstrikes in Syria in signaling its irritation over Israel’s intensified bombing of Iranian targets. Earlier, Russian officials condemned the strikes and chided Israel for breaching Syrian sovereignty. The Russian Foreign Ministry said…

Israel-Iran Conflict Enters Dangerous New Phase

The IDF’s wide-ranging bombing of Iranian and Syrian targets early Wednesday puts the Israel-Iran conflict on a direct warpath. Escalating dynamics of Iranian and Israeli punches and counter-punches run the risk of exploding into an all-out war. The Israeli army…

Surprise Drill, Gaza Flareup Boost IDF War Readiness

The IDF further boosted its state of readiness for war Monday by launching a surprise drill in northern Israel. The exercise follows the recent round of fighting around Gaza, which enabled the army to test some of its systems. The…

Israel to Hold Nationwide Air Raid Drill in November

Israel will hold a nationwide drill at the end of November to test its upgraded air raid alert system. The exercise comes amid high Israel-Iran tensions and growing concerns about a potential regional war. The three-day drill will start on…