Israel struck Iran early Friday, according to officials from both countries, in what appeared to be its first military response to the Iranian attack on Israel last weekend.
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U.S. and Allies Penalize Iran for Striking Israel, and Try to Avert War
While imposing sanctions on Iran, U.S. and European governments are urging restraint amid fears of a cycle of escalation as Israel weighs retaliation for an Iranian attack.
Iran Seizes Israel-Linked Container Ship
Directly and through proxy groups like the Houthis in Yemen, Iran has been disrupting commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf for years.
Iran Likely Will Strike Israel, Not U.S. Forces, U.S. and Iranian Officials Say
Retaliation by Iran is expected on Israeli soil in the next few days, but officials say Iran does not want to draw the United States deeper into the conflict.
U.S. Targets May Not Be on List in Possible Iran Attack, Officials Say
In anticipation of the Iranian strikes, several countries, including the United States, issued new guidelines to their citizens about travel in Israel and the surrounding region.
What We Know About Iran’s Military as It Threatens Israel
The direct military confrontation between Iran and Israel has brought renewed attention to Iran’s armed forces. What are they capable of?
Iran Smuggles Arms to West Bank, Officials Say, to Foment Unrest With Israel
The covert operation, described by U.S., Iranian and Israeli officials, is heightening concerns that Iran is seeking to turn the West Bank into a flashpoint in its shadow war with Israel.
Iran Vows Revenge at Funeral for Commanders Killed in Israeli Airstrike
The Israeli airstrike this week in Damascus that killed seven Iranian commanders was an unusually harsh blow, and officials say Iran is determined to respond, raising fears of a war.
Iran Says 17-Hour Battle With Separatists Leaves 28 Dead in 2 Cities
Jaish al-Adl, an ethnic Baluch group designated by the United States as a terrorist organization, claimed responsibility for the attacks.
Israeli Strikes in Damascus and Gaza Show Strengths and Limits of Accuracy
In an airstrike on Monday in Damascus, Israel’s military displayed pinpoint precision. Hours later in Gaza, that same military killed seven aid workers.