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U.S. officials expect Israeli response to Iran's retaliatory strikes will be limited

The U.S. assessment is based on conversations between American and Israeli officials before Iran's retaliatory attack Saturday night.
Israeli Iron Dome air defense system launches to intercept missiles fired from Iran, in central Israel on Sunday, April 14, 2024.
Israeli Iron Dome air defense system launches to intercept missiles fired from Iran, in central Israel on Sunday, April 14, 2024.

Israel vows to respond to Iran attack, weighs next steps during 'significant 24-hour period'

The U.N. Security Council met Sunday to discuss and respond to Iran’s attack, which the U.S. and others have condemned.
Objects are seen in the sky above Jerusalem after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, in Jerusalem
Objects are seen in the sky above Jerusalem after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, in Jerusalem

Biden officials worry that a 'frenetic' Israeli response to Iran's attack could trigger a wider war

President Joe Biden has privately expressed concern that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to drag Washington into a broader conflict, according to three people familiar with his comments.  
Israeli war cabinet meeting in Tel Aviv
Israeli war cabinet meeting in Tel Aviv

Iranian barrage of missiles and drones causes little damage, Israel says

Israel’s defense minister has warned that “a direct Iranian attack will require an appropriate Israeli response against Iran.”
Empty streets in the Israel's capital Tel Aviv
Empty streets in the Israel's capital Tel Aviv

Iran launches retaliatory attack on Israel that risks sparking regional war

Top U.S. officials are concerned that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could quickly respond to Iran’s attack without thinking through the potential fallout.
Israeli Iron Dome air defense system launches to intercept missiles fired from Iran, in central Israel, Sunday, April 14, 2024. Iran launched its first direct military attack against Israel on Saturday. The Israeli military says Iran fired more than 100 bomb-carrying drones toward Israel. Hours later, Iran announced it had also launched much more destructive ballistic missiles.
Israeli Iron Dome air defense system launches to intercept missiles fired from Iran, in central Israel, Sunday, April 14, 2024. Iran launched its first direct military attack against Israel on Saturday. The Israeli military says Iran fired more than 100 bomb-carrying drones toward Israel. Hours later, Iran announced it had also launched much more destructive ballistic missiles.

Iranian special forces seize cargo vessel in a key shipping lane, state media reports

In a helicopter raid, navy special forces from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps boarded and seized the MSC Aries, the IRNA news agency reported.
Image: This image made from a video provided to The Associated Press by a Mideast defense official shows a helicopter raid targeting a vessel near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.
Image: This image made from a video provided to The Associated Press by a Mideast defense official shows a helicopter raid targeting a vessel near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.

Suspects in the stabbing of an Iranian presenter fled U.K. after attack, counterterrorism police say

Pouria Zeraati, a presenter at London-based Iran International, was stabbed in the leg Friday afternoon outside his home in London.
Suspects in the stabbing of an Iranian presenter fled UK after attack, counterterrorism police say
Suspects in the stabbing of an Iranian presenter fled UK after attack, counterterrorism police say

Hard-liners dominate Iran parliamentary vote that saw boycott calls

It remains unclear whether turnout was depressed by voter apathy or an active desire to send a message to Iran’s theocracy.
Parliamentary And Assembly Of Experts Elections In Tehran
Parliamentary And Assembly Of Experts Elections In Tehran

Iranian parliament vote sees a low turnout despite government push

State-owned polling center ISPA estimated turnout at 23.5% as anti-government activists called for voters to boycott the proceedings.
Image: *** BESTPIX *** Election Day In Iran
Image: *** BESTPIX *** Election Day In Iran

Blasts described as 'sabotage' hit a natural gas pipeline in Iran

Tensions have risen in recent years as Iran faces an economy hobbled by international sanctions over its nuclear program.
Explosions struck a natural gas pipeline in Iran early Wednesday, with an official blaming the blasts on a "sabotage and terrorist action" in the country as tensions remain high in the Middle East amid Israel's war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Explosions struck a natural gas pipeline in Iran early Wednesday, with an official blaming the blasts on a "sabotage and terrorist action" in the country as tensions remain high in the Middle East amid Israel's war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

U.S. strikes more than 85 targets in Iraq and Syria in response to Jordan drone attack

The military action is a significant escalation in Washington’s bid to deter the growing threat from Iran-backed groups across the Middle East.
President Joe Biden at the White House on Oct. 25, 2023.
President Joe Biden at the White House on Oct. 25, 2023.