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Report: Former Mossad chief met Ahmadinejad

Former Mossad chief David Barnea met Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in 2024 for secret discussions, The New York Times reports.
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The Economic Times
· Jul 13, 2026
US-Iran war: Iran launches 'eye-for-an-eye' op
US-Iran war: Iran launches 'eye-for-an-eye' op
Tehran Times
· Jul 11, 2026
ICRO chief urges media activists to convey realities about Iran
TEHRAN- To counter distorted narratives and showcase the authentic cultural and social landscape of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hojjatoleslam Mohammad-Mehdi Imanipour, the head of Iran’s Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO), hosted a high-profile gathering titled Tell the World About Iran on Tuesday evening.
Right Wing Watch
· Jul 9, 2026
Nuke Iran
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BRICS News
· Jun 27, 2026
[Photo] JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 President Trump warns "the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer [...]
JUST IN: President Trump warns the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist if the US is forced to complete the job.@BRICSNews
Sky News Australia
· Jul 6, 2026
Tehran home to ‘super villain convention’ to thwart Middle East peace
Former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy likened Tehran to a "super villain convention" working to disrupt Middle East peace. “Iran is now under the control of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and they’re plotting to rebuild their control in the Middle East,” Mr Levy told Sky News host James Macpherson. “What we’re seeing in Tehran and around Iran now is less of a funeral and more of a super villain convention; they’re bringing together all the worst people in the world … to plot together how to thwart the peace process in the Middle East.”
The Young Turks
· Jun 28, 2026
BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!
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Drudge Report
· Jul 12, 2026
Iran war dramatically reignites as USA launches strikes...
Iran war dramatically reignites as USA launches strikes... (Top headline, 1st story, link) Related stories:Tehran opens fire on SIX American allies...Strait of Hormuz closed as 'unauthorized' vessel hit...NEW ATTACKS... Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron
The Daily Wire
· Jul 7, 2026
Meet the Americans Who Went To Iran For Ayatollah Khamenei’s Funeral
As Iran sought to turn former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral into a global show of legitimacy, a handful of Americans traveled to Tehran to help push the regime’s propaganda, praise the late leader, and denounce the United States. Khamenei, who ruled Iran for 36 years, oversaw the Islamic Republic through decades of conflict with ...
Intel Slava
· Jul 8, 2026
[Video] 🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️ — Trump stated that the Iranians are "crazy".
— Trump stated that the Iranians are crazy.“The Iranians are incompetent and crazy. They're liars. We agreed: no nuclear weapons. They go out and tell the press: we didn't even talk about that. There's something wrong with them, they're crazy,” said the US President, wagging his finger.@Intelslava
World Israel News
· Jun 28, 2026
Trump’s ultimatum: ‘Iran will cease to exist’
President Donald Trump issued his most explosive threat yet against Tehran, warning the Islamic Republic would “no longer exist” if the United States is forced to resume the war after accusing Iran of repeatedly violating the ceasefire by attacking shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The warning came as US forces launched a new wave [] The post Trump’s ultimatum: ‘Iran will cease to exist’ appeared first on World Israel News.
All Israel News
· Jul 10, 2026
WATCH VIDEO: TEHRAN TARGETS TRUMP FOR ASSASSINATION — it’s time for Trump to end Iran threat once and for all
WATCH VIDEO: TEHRAN TARGETS TRUMP FOR ASSASSINATION — it’s time for Trump to end Iran threat once and for all
DawnNews English
· Jun 23, 2026
🔴 LIVE: Iran Foreign Ministry Press Conference After US-Iran War Escalation | Esmail Baghaei Speaks
LIVE from Tehran as Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei holds a press conference addressing the latest developments in regional tensions, diplomacy, and international relations. #iran #tehran #breakingnews #middleeast #worldnews #politics #live #irannews --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndotcom/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/dawn_com Website: www.dawn.com Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
Associated Press
· Jul 9, 2026
Videos show explosions across Iran as US launches new airstrikes
The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran on Thursday. Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied countries in the Middle East in an exchange of fire that threatened an interim deal aimed at ending the regional conflict. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
Forbidden Stories
· Mar 3, 2026
Eyes of Iran: How the regime secretly monitors its citizens
As they bomb Iran, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are calling on its people to rise up against the dictatorial regime, which is shaken but still standing. The post Eyes of Iran: How the regime secretly monitors its citizens appeared first on Forbidden Stories.
Arutz Sheva
· Jun 21, 2026
Mark Levin: 'At some point, Trump is going to tell Iran 'alright, enough''
American commentator Mark Levin warned Iran cannot be contained, praised Trump and Netanyahu, and called for the regime's destruction.
Hananya Naftali
· Jul 9, 2026
[Video] The US just launched major airstrikes against Iran, hitting around 90 targets.
The US just launched major airstrikes against Iran, hitting around 90 targets. The Islamic Republic is the biggest sponsor of terrorism, and they will not stop until they are stopped. The US is finally standing up to the bullies in Tehran. Finish the job!
WRAL News
· Jul 10, 2026
Unclaimed airstrikes target Iran after US attacks, raising questions of who launched them
A series of unclaimed airstrikes have hit Iran after the U.S. said it ended its attacks, raising questions about who targeted the Islamic Republic. The strikes on Thursday hit areas across southern Iran as the country prepared to bury the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran hasn't di...
POLITICO
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump says Iran ceasefire is ‘over’
U.S. president calls Iran’s leaders “liars” and says dealing with Tehran is simply a “waste of time.”
CNN
· Jun 25, 2026
What’s Iran’s own view of the war? Fareed examines
How is the war with Iran being seen from inside the country? Fareed Zakaria and experts examine the mood in Iran and what its leadership might be thinking about the conflict. 0:00 How Iran sees the war 1:45 Iran’s new leadership 3:07 Understanding Iran’s Strategy 3:23 State of Iran’s nuclear program 6:36 Trump accuses Iran of “total violation” of ceasefire 9:13 Is the new guard in Iran the old guard? Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #News #iran #cnn
JFeed
· Jul 8, 2026
Netanyahu: Iran ‘Definitely Has Chemical Weapons’ - Warns of Another Major Threat
In a Newsmax interview, the Israeli prime minister said Tehran possesses chemical weapons, claimed most Iranians oppose the regime, and warned that the combination of radical Islamism and nuclear arms could place the entire world in existential danger
The Week
· Jul 7, 2026
Who is in charge of Iran?
Who is in charge of Iran?
The Hill
· Jun 22, 2026
Fox News host Mark Levin lashes out at Trump administration over Iran deal
Fox News host Mark Levin on Saturday lashed out at the Trump administration over its tentative agreement to end the Iran conflict and hold talks to determine the future of Iran's nuclear program. The Life, Liberty Levin host started his 17-minute monologue speaking directly to officials in and out of the administration and demanded...
KTLA 5
· Jul 10, 2026
US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast
The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Mideast countries in an exchange of fire that threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Middle East. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
Nepal News
· Jul 8, 2026
अमेरिकी आक्रमण पछि इरानी राष्ट्रपति पेजेस्कियन इराक भ्रमण छोट्याएर स्वदेश प्रस्थान
तेहरान। पछिल्लो अमेरिकी आक्रमण पछि इरानी राष्ट्रपति मसूद पेजेस्कियन इराकबाट तेहरान फर्किएको इरानी सरकारी मिडिया आईआरआईबीलाई उद्धृत गर्दै सीएनएनले रिपोर्ट गरेको छ। पेजेस्कियन पूर्व इरानी सर्वोच्च नेता आयातोल्लाह अली खामेनीको अन्त्येष्टिमा सहभागी हुन इराकी शहर नजफ पुगेको जनाइएको छ। यसअघि होर्मुजको जलमार्ग पार गर्ने व्यापारिक जहाजहरूमा भएको आक्रमणको जवाफमा संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिकाले इरान–विरुद्ध श्रृङ्खलाबद्ध सैन्य []
The Epoch Times
· Jul 10, 2026
Trump Says He Left Instructions to Bomb Iran If He Is Assassinated
The U.S. president said Friday that he has been the top target of Iran for a long time.
Al Arabiya English
· Jun 28, 2026
Iranian FM Meets Iraq's Top Leaders
Footage shows Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meeting separately with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and Iraqi President Nizar Amidi in Baghdad. #Iran #Iraq
Irish Star
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump admits he is 'number one' on Iran's kill list after wiping out their leadership
It came hours after the president referred to Tehran as scum, and threatened to launch an airstrike on the nation tonight, after he declared the ceasefire between the two nations was effectively over
Reuters
· Jun 22, 2026
Trump warns of action if Iran fails to stick to deal
US President Trump said 'I will do what I have to do' if Iran does not stick to its agreement with Washington. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #MiddleEast #IranWar #Irandeal #DonaldTrump Read the story here: 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
The Cradle
· Jul 9, 2026
Iranian missiles hit US base in Jordan as IRGC continues retaliatory ops
Iran's latest operations coincided with new US airstrikes, unfolding as the Islamic Republic was burying its late supreme leader in Mashhad
Yemen Press Agency
· Jul 8, 2026
Breaking: a series of US airstrikes target several areas of Iran
Breaking: a series of US airstrikes target several areas of Iran
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 12, 2026
US strikes Iran over latest ship attack
The United States attacked Iran early Sunday over an Iranian strike on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left one crew member missing. Iran responded with attacks on countries in the Middle East including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Oman — the nation on the other side of the strait [] The post US strikes Iran over latest ship attack appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
Off The Press
· Jun 26, 2026
US bombs Iran
US strikes Iran after attack on cargo ship...Click to read more
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