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Trump would want US strikes to be a decisive blow to Iranian regime -NBC

The officials are concerned that the Iranian regime is not yet weak enough to be effectively ended through US strikes.

US President Donald Trump speaks at the Detroit Economic Club in Detroit, Michigan, US, January 13, 2026.
 Iranian flags fly as fire and smoke from an Israeli attack on Sharan Oil depot rise, following Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025.

Why haven't US, Israel sent help to Iran's protesters? - analysis

 Benjamin Netanyahu, Vladimir Putin

Netanyahu sends message to Iran through Putin: 'Israel doesn't want war' - KAN

 Israelis clash with police during a protest against the decision of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to fire head of Shin Bat Ronen Bar, in Jerusalem, March 20, 2025.

Most Israelis say social division bigger threat to country than Iranian nuclear threat - poll


Iran evacuates Hezbollah, IRGC commanders from Syria amid fears of Israeli retaliation

Amid concerns of an Israeli retaliation strike onto Iran, Iran has evacuated IRGC and Hezbollah commanders stationed within Syria.

  Members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attend an IRGC ground forces military drill in the Aras area, East Azerbaijan province, Iran, October 17, 2022

US, EU urge Israel not to spark regional war in Iran response

The US and the EU spoke out as the IDF has made a decision on how to respond but has not yet set the timing for when to take action.

 An anti-missile system operates after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel April 14, 2024.

IDF has decided on type, not timing, of counter-strike on Iran

Top Hezbollah official killed as 3 Israelis injured by groups’ drones

 Iran flag and Israel flag

Halevi: Israel will respond to Iran’s missile attack

International community urges restraint as war cabinet debates action

Maj.-Gen. Hertzi Halevi chosen as next Deputy Chief of Staff, November 2020.

US doesn't seek war with Iran, looks to curb Israeli response

Biden assures support for Israel, emphasizes diplomatic efforts following Iran attacks on Israel earlier on Sunday.

 A drone is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on August 25, 2022.

"Iran failed to achieve goals", IDF Arabic spokesperson tells Al Arabiya

IDF Arabic spokesperson tells Al Arabiya that Iranian attack failed to achieve goals, Iron Dome intercepted majority of missiles, and minimal damage reported to Israeli airbase.

 Avichay Adraee: Israel's face to the Arab world

Why are Israelis searching for Psalms more than news amid attacks?

During the Iranian missile attack on Israel, the top search was Tehillim, the book of Psalms, suggesting people sought solace in prayer. Israelis also searched for "news" and "flights."

 The book of psalms the victim had with him at the time prevented a shard of debris from piercing his body.

Attacks on Kurds or use of proxies: Middle East awaits Iran’s response - analysis

People in the Middle East are concerned about Iran’s vow to attack Israel in the wake of an airstrike in Damascus.

 (L-R) Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Iranian commentator: Fiery rhetoric will be Iran's only response to IRGC assassination

According to some experts, Iran is hesitant to enter into direct conflict with Israel, especially when considering US support.

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting with the guests of the Islamic Unity Conference in Tehran, Iran October 3, 2023.

The precision strike in Syria was an important proof of Israel's strength - editorial

For other Arab countries who also oppose Iran, October 7 was a signal that Israel, Iran’s most steadfast regional opponent, was not able to effectively withstand and repel attacks by Iran’s proxies.

 Smoke rises after what the Iranian media said was an Israeli strike on a buidling close to the Iranian embassy in Damascus, Syria April 1, 2024.