Explosions rocked northern Israel Saturday as the country worked to intercept incoming Iranian missiles after launching a nationwide attack with the US on Iran. The blasts echoed just after the Israeli military said it would be using its air defense systems to bring down the Iranian fire.

Iran reportedly nears deal with China for supersonic anti-ship missiles that could target U.S. carrier strike groups deployed in Middle East waters.

Iranian FM says hopeful of averting attack as Trump masses forces, warns Iran will strike back, says missiles can hit Israel again; official says Iran offering new concessions The post US, Iran to hold talks Thursday as Tehran claims ‘good chance’ of diplomatic solution appeared first on The Times of Israel.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran pushed back Wednesday against President Donald Trump’s pressure tactics ahead of critical talks in Geneva over Tehran’s nuclear program, alternating between calling his remarks “big lies” to saying negotiations may yield an agreement through “honorable diplomacy.”

Iran prepares for possible US military action but faces an even greater threat from severe water shortages caused by drought and mismanagement. Tehran's reservoirs are nearly empty, prompting discussions about relocating the capital,

Then what?This is the question that theoreticians of war from Sun Tzu to Jomini and Liddell-Hart and passing by Clausewitz advise leaders to ask before they order the firing of the first shot in a war.

Mohammad-Amin Biglari, 19, is one of seven young Iranians sentenced to death after the January protests, while thousands of others were arrested. The crackdown, with its summary trials, forced confessions and inhumane prison conditions,

Explosions rocked northern Israel on Saturday as the country worked to intercept incoming Iranian missiles after launching a nationwide attack with the U.S. on Iran.