Will israel attack iran

Trump says US would 'prefer not to' attack Iran as new destroyer anchors in Eilat

Trump held talks with Iran in recent days, telling Tehran "no nukes, and stop killing protesters," KAN News reported on Friday morning.

|ByJAMES GENN, REUTERS
US President Donald Trump visits a Ford production center in Dearborn, Michigan, US, January 13, 2026.
US President Donald Trump seen over an Iranian flag (illustrative)

Trump weighs Iran strikes to inspire renewed protests - analysis

US military strikes against Iran may spark change or worsen regional instability, as experts weigh the potential outcomes.

|ByREUTERS, JAMES GENN
Hezbollah supporters carry banners of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei (L) and his predecessor Ruhollah Khomenei (R) during a funeral march in Beirut, Lebanon, November 24, 2025; illustrative.

Hezbollah's leader warns terror group won't 'stand idly by' in face of attack on Iran

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassam warned the group would respond to any attack on Iran, as the IDF confirmed strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure and senior operatives in southern Lebanon.

|ByJAMES GENN
IDF spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin is seen in a switch-over ceremony in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 27, 2025

IDF spox.: Iran protests an internal matter, but Israel ready to respond to surprise attack

IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin reiterated that Israel sees the Iranian protests as an internal matter, stressing Israel's readiness for any potential Iranian attack.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

IDF prepares 'significant' retaliatory strike to Iran's missile barrage

The Israeli military recommends responding to the Iranian attack—during which 201 missiles were fired at Israel—in a "decisive" manner while fighting continues on six other fronts.

OCTOBER 5, 2024ByAMIR BOHBOT
The remains of a ballistic missile fired from Iran which landed in Israel, October 1, 2024

Israel’s next target: Former PM Ehud Barak says Israel likely to attack Iranian oil industry

“Israel has a compelling need, even an imperative, to respond. I think that no sovereign nation on Earth could fail to respond,” Barak said.

OCTOBER 4, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Illustrative photo of Ehud Barak in front a general view of fire at an oil refinery in Birjand, Iran.

Biden says he does not know if Iran will stand down on response threats

The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said Tehran’s revenge will be “severe and at the appropriate time, place and manner.”

AUGUST 4, 2024ByREUTERS
(L-R): Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, US President Joe Biden