Iran threatens to hit ‘heart of Tel Aviv’ in response to any US attack

Iran threatens to hit ‘heart of Tel Aviv’ in response to any US attack

ToI Staff

Iranian officials issued stark warnings Wednesday against any US strike on the country, with a top adviser to Iran’s supreme leader threatening that Tehran would attack Israel in any such event with an “unprecedented” retaliation, including “at the heart of Tel Aviv.”

In posts to X both in Persian and in Hebrew, Ali Shamkhani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said: “A limited [US] strike is an illusion. Any military action by America, of any kind and at any level, will be considered the start of a war, and the response will be immediate, comprehensive, and unprecedented, directed at the aggressor, at the heart of Tel Aviv, and at all who support the aggressor.”

Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also warned that Iran’s forces would respond forcefully to any US military operation, but did not rule out a new deal on Tehran’s nuclear program.

“Our brave Armed Forces are prepared — with their fingers on the trigger — to immediately and powerfully respond to ANY aggression against our beloved land, air, and sea,” he said on X.

“At the same time, Iran has always welcomed a mutually beneficial, fair and equitable NUCLEAR DEAL — on equal footing, and free from coercion, threats, and intimidation — which ensures Iran’s rights to PEACEFUL nuclear technology, and guarantees NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS.”

And reacting to a Trump post on US forces’ preparations for a possible strike, Tehran’s mission to the United Nations said on the platform: “Iran stands ready for dialogue based on mutual respect and interests—BUT IF PUSHED, IT WILL DEFEND ITSELF AND RESPOND LIKE NEVER BEFORE!”

In his latest post on Truth Social, Trump did not mention this month’s deadly crackdown on anti-government protests, but said Iran needed to negotiate a deal over its nuclear program, which the West believes is aimed at making an atomic bomb.

A US naval strike group that Trump described as an “armada” led by aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln is now lurking in Middle East waters.

INCREDIBLE VIDEOS: PROTESTERS TAKE ON IRAN’S ISLAMIST REGIME

INCREDIBLE VIDEOS: PROTESTERS TAKE ON IRAN’S ISLAMIST REGIME

Joe Hoft

New video coming out of Iran show massive crowds taking on the Islamist regime in Iran.Dramatic footage from Rasht, Iran when Iranians clashed with the Islamic Republic.

“We are many, we are victorious, Long Live the Shah” ”Death to Khamenei”

Keep showing the world what is happening in Iran.

Dramatic footage from Rasht, Iran when Iranians clashed with the Islamic Republic. “We are many, we are victorious, Long Live the Shah” ”Death to Khamenei” Keep showing the world what is happening in Iran.

Iran has turned into a war zone as the people stand up against the radical violent Islamist regime.

A literal war zone with 90 million people fighting against their own government for freedom

This video came out overnight as well. Wow, what a crowd – standing up against the evil regime running their country.

BREAKING: New footage from Tehran shows over a hundred thousands Iranians, demanding an end to the Islamic Republic.

It leaked that Jan 8 and 9 were bloody and deadly as the army of the Islamists fired on innocent protesters. It was horrific. Here is a video.

Shocking new video surfaces from Pirouzi Street showing the severity of the January 8 crackdown.

Meanwhile, the US military is positioning for a major event in the Middle East.

THE RING IS TIGHTENING AROUND IRAN Mutual warnings are now rippling across the region.

Iran’s navy is declaring maritime red lines. U.S. forces are moving into a highly sensitive operational phase. Carrier strike groups in position. Destroyers forward-deployed. Subsurface assets unseen — but unmistakably present. This is no routine posture. When movements accelerate this quickly, it signals one thing: decisions are being made — not days from now, but hours. The atmosphere is tense. The messaging is deliberate. And the margin for miscalculation is shrinking. The world may be approaching a defining moment.

President Trump shared this on Wednesday morning in the US:

A massive Armada is heading to Iran. It is moving quickly, with great power, enthusiasm, and purpose. It is a larger fleet, headed by the great Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln, than that sent to Venezuela. Like with Venezuela, it is, ready, willing, and able to rapidly fulfill its mission, with speed and violence, if necessary. Hopefully Iran will quickly “Come to the Table” and negotiate a fair and equitable deal – NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS – one that is good for all parties. Time is running out, it is truly of the essence! As I told Iran once before, MAKE A DEAL! They didn’t, and there was “Operation Midnight Hammer,” a major destruction of Iran. The next attack will be far worse! Don’t make that happen again. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

Hezbollah leader signals readiness for regional escalation

Hezbollah leader signals readiness for regional escalation

World Israel News Staff

Following fresh threats issued over the weekend by Iran-backed militias, Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem on Monday delivered a forceful speech signaling the group’s readiness to respond if tensions surrounding Iran escalate into open conflict.

Speaking against what he described as an increasingly volatile regional backdrop, Qassem warned that threats against Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei amount to threats against “millions, tens of millions, and even more,” framing them as an attack on the broader constituency that sees Khamenei as its leader.

“This is not something that can be ignored,” he said. “It is the responsibility of all of us to stand against this threat.”

Qassem said Hezbollah is committed to making all necessary preparations to confront such a scenario, arguing that an assassination would destabilize not only the region but the wider world due to the scale of those who identify with Iran’s leadership.

He described the threat as one that also targets Hezbollah directly and said the group has full legitimacy, in its view, to take whatever steps it deems necessary in response.

Addressing speculation over Hezbollah’s role in a potential war involving Iran, Qassem said various parties have recently sought assurances that the group would stay out of any confrontation involving Israel and the United States. He rejected that premise, saying Hezbollah is already part of the equation and exposed to potential aggression.

“We will choose the appropriate timing and the appropriate manner to act, whether through direct intervention or otherwise, according to the circumstances,” Qassem said, while stressing that Hezbollah would not remain neutral. “The precise form will be determined by the nature of the battle and by the interests at stake.”

The remarks followed explicit warnings from other Iran-aligned groups.

On Sunday, the secretary-general of the Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah, Abu Hussein al-Hamidawi, said his forces were preparing for a “comprehensive war” in defense of Iran and warned that any confrontation “will not be a picnic.” He also said fighters should be ready to mobilize if religious authorities declare jihad.

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement added to the tension by releasing a brief threat video captioned “Soon.”

Taken together, the statements point to Iran’s network of allied militias signaling readiness for a wider confrontation, raising the risk of a broader regional conflict.

Trump & Netanyahu agree that Hamas must disarm before Gaza reconstruction

Trump & Netanyahu agree that Hamas must disarm before Gaza reconstruction

All Israel News Staff

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed that the next step in the Gaza Strip must be the disarmament of Hamas, following the return of the remains of Ran Gvili, the last Israeli hostage in Gaza, on Monday.

Trump's remarks came as a surprise after the U.S. had reportedly been pressuring Israelto open the Rafah border crossing with Egypt as part of the transition to the second phaseof the ceasefire plan, partly to enable the start of reconstruction in the Rafah area by the entry of building materials.

After praising Hamas’ cooperation in the operation, Trump also said that it is time for Hamas to disarm as specified in the peace deal. “Now we have to disarm Hamas like they promised," Trump stated. 

While Hamas officials have repeatedly rejected disarmament, a spokesman for the group said that the recovery of Gvili’s remains demonstrates the group’s commitment to the terms of the deal. 

Despite this statement, there is significant skepticism in Israel regarding Hamas’ willingness to disarm. 

However, the disarmament of the terror organization could come as part of an amnesty deal, an anonymous U.S. official told Reuters on Monday. 

“We are listening to many of their people talk about disarming. We think they're going to. If they don't disarm, then they've breached the deal. We think disarmament comes along with some sort of amnesty and candidly, we think we have a very, very good program to disarm," the official said. 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated Israel’s demand that Hamas disarm, while addressing the Knesset on Monday. 

He had faced strong criticism from several ministers in the cabinet meeting where the government approved the reopening of the Rafah crossing once Gvili's remains were found.

“The next phase is not reconstruction,” Netanyahu emphasized, speaking at a special Knesset session, “The next phase is disarming Hamas and the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip.” He noted that Israel wants “to advance this phase, and not to delay it.” 

However, he also repeated his claim that the disarmament would occur, warning, “It will happen the easy way or the hard way. But it will happen.” 

EU's Deadly New Weapon Against Press Freedom:

EU's Deadly New Weapon Against Press Freedom: Already Wreaking Havoc

 TYLER DURDEN

Via Remix News,

In an extraordinary case that could decide the future of press rights in Europe, Berlin-based German-Turkish journalist Hüseyin Doğru is currently under European Union sanctions for his reporting, which left him completely unable to access his bank account for months.

Under orders from the EU, his assets were frozen, and these sanctions were dispensed with no trial or appeal. Currently, Doğru says he is not even allowed to leave Germany.

As Berliner Zeitung reports, Doğru completely exhausted all financial means, telling the paper that his bank has completely blocked access to his previously approved minimum subsistence allowance of €506. He stated that he can no longer support his family or even buy food for his two newborn children.

“Not only I, but also my wife and my three children are effectively being sanctioned,” Doğru, a left-wing journalist, said in the interview.

“The sanctions themselves stipulate that I am entitled to access to essential funds. The fact that my bank is nevertheless blocking these funds violates applicable law in my view,” he told the Berlin newspaper.

Since then, he has won some reprieve and regained access to his account on Jan. 22 through the actions of his lawyer, but a legal battle over the sanctions is continuing.

There are now fears that the extraordinary case may be a sign of where the future is headed, where an authoritarian EU can censor and financially ruin dissidents and journalists with no oversight or judicial review. Notably, similar sanctions could also be deployed against others, such as Roger Köppel, the Swiss editor-in-chief of the weekly Die Weltwoche.

The basis for the sanctions was his alleged connections to Russia, but the Berliner Zeitung indicates that so far, no proof has been presented to confirm this accusation, and more importantly, there was no trial or evidence provided to support this accusation.

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