Benjamin Weinthal

13 hours ago

Lebanon accuses Iran of inserting IRGC terrorists into country 'under guise of diplomatic activity'

Lebanon reportedly filed a precedent-setting UN complaint against Iran amid U.S.-facilitated Israel-Lebanon normalization talks in Washington, D.C.

6 days ago

Experts warn Trump administration any Iran deal must close plutonium pathway to nuclear bombs

Experts warn any new Iran deal must ban plutonium reprocessing and expose covert pathways to nuclear weapons, citing risks tied to Bushehr and Arak nuclear facilities.

May 6

Trump ‘right to be outraged’ by Europe’s betrayal on Iran, says former Thatcher advisor

President Trump is putting Europe on notice, vowing the U.S. will remember the lack of support during the Iran war as Germany, Italy, Spain and others put on warning.

April 30

‘No credibility’: Obama’s top Iran negotiator torched by State Department after ripping Trump war plan

The State Department pushes back on former Obama Iran deal negotiator Wendy Sherman after she criticizes Trump’s strategy, igniting a sharp war of words over Democrats' foreign policy with regime.

April 27

Trump admin warns Iraq over Iran terror proxies as US reportedly blocks cash payments

The Trump administration reportedly halted dollar shipments to Baghdad to pressure Iraq into disbanding Iran-backed militias that have attacked U.S. personnel.

April 25

Iran’s good cop, bad cop game implodes as experts warn regime views US as 'evil'

Trump canceled planned Iran talks in Pakistan, citing regime infighting, and experts say Tehran's good cop, bad cop negotiating tactic has collapsed.

April 23

Nuclear experts warn Iran’s uranium ‘right’ is a myth, say Trump is right to hold firm

Experts say the U.S. must permanently ban Iran's uranium enrichment program, warning Tehran could resume its nuclear weapons path if infrastructure stays.

April 21

Israel unveils game-changing artillery against Iran-backed Hezbollah amid fragile ceasefire

Israel deploys its new self-propelled Ro'em howitzer against Hezbollah targets as ceasefire talks between Israel and Lebanon slated to continue in Washington later this week.

April 15

President Trump's negotiating team praised by nuclear experts for walking away from Pakistan talks

Experts say the Trump administration was right to walk away from Iran nuclear talks after Tehran refused to agree to core demands on uranium enrichment.

April 14

Macron under fire over Iran, Hezbollah policy as Trump admin hosts Israel-Lebanon talks

Macron faces intense criticism for demanding Lebanon's inclusion in the ceasefire while Israel accuses France of undermining its efforts against Iran and Hezbollah.

April 12

IDF uncovers Hezbollah weapons stash inside hospital in Lebanon

Israel Defense Forces uncovered a weapons stash used by Hezbollah terrorists inside a hospital in Lebanon this weekend.

April 10

Iran’s ‘Godfather of propaganda’ tactics resurface in war with US and Israel

Experts say Iran uses civilians and children as human shields for propaganda purposes, caring nothing for the safety and fate of its own people.

April 8

Iran threatens to end ceasefire over Hezbollah's exclusion from truce deal

Iran says the U.S. must choose between ceasefire or war via Israel as Tuesday's ceasefire deal excludes Tehran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah.

April 7

China aiding Iran missile program amid US-Israeli strikes, reports say

China is reportedly sending missile fuel materials to Iran to help rebuild its missile program amid continuing U.S.-Israeli strikes aimed against the Tehran regime.

April 1

Israel approves sweeping death penalty legislation targeting terrorism, EU condemns move

Israel's Knesset voted to mandate the death penalty for terrorists convicted of deadly attacks, a shift lawmakers say was driven by the horrors of the Oct. 7 massacre.

March 30

Iran's war against the US and Israel is being fueled by North Korean weapons, expert warns

Iran's ballistic missiles, including the Shahab-3 and Khorramshahr-4, were developed with North Korean help, says expert Bruce Bechtol, who urges stronger sanctions enforcement.

March 28

Iran-backed Houthis open third front against Israel as Tehran seeks leverage ahead of talks

Houthis launched ballistic and cruise missiles at Israel, which says it intercepted the strike. Analysts say Iran is pressuring the Houthis to show leverage in U.S. talks.

March 27

The race against time to destroy Iran’s illicit nuclear weapons program heats up amid fresh strikes

The IDF says it struck Iran's Arak heavy water plant, a key plutonium site, as experts warn Natanz and Isfahan still hold highly enriched uranium.

March 25

US strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq reportedly continue as Baghdad warns of 'right to respond'

Iraq's Prime Minister al-Sudani threatened to confront and respond to U.S. airstrikes on PMF headquarters, calling the attacks violations of Iraqi sovereignty.

March 21

Trump proven right on Iran's long-range missile capability as regime targets US-UK base, experts say

Experts say Iran's Diego Garcia missile launch exposes deception about range limits, and analysts warn Europe now faces a direct ballistic threat.

March 19

Mojtaba Khamenei regime executes champion wrestler as Iran intensifies brutal crackdown during war

Wrestling authorities face mounting pressure to ban Iran from international competitions after regime targets athletes, executing 19-year-old champion Saleh Mohammadi.

March 17

Iran regime hides in bunkers as civilians left exposed without adequate bomb shelters or sirens

Iranian civilians are complaining about a lack of bomb shelters and warning systems as Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officials hide in bunkers during strikes.

March 16

US warns Iraq must act against Iran-backed militia attacks on American assets

Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces have been accused of attacking U.S. assets in Iraq as Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's government told to rein in terror proxies.

March 13

Inside the Israeli drone unit taking on Iran and Hezbollah

Israel Squadron 200 UAV operations destroyed over half of Iranian missile launchers according to IDF commanders, achieving near complete success in stopping Iranian attacks.

March 12

Israel hits back after coordinated Iran-Hezbollah missile, drone strikes, urges Beirut to rein in terrorists

Hezbollah fired 200 missiles and drones into Israel in what Israeli media called an integrated attack with Iran, prompting fierce Israeli Defense Forces strikes.

March 8

Iran’s last line of resistance holds back — but Houthi terror group warns it’s ready to act

Yemen expert reveals why Iran-backed Houthis haven't joined Iran conflict yet – and warns they could attack Saudi Arabia if conflict widens across region.

March 6

Iran proxies wage war on Israel, threaten US interests as Iraq slammed for not disarming them

Tension in the Middle East continue to escalate as Iran-aligned Iraqi militias expand targets from military bases to oil facilities, threatening regional stability.

March 4

As airstrikes rain down on the Iranian regime, can a fractured opposition unite to lead if it falls?

As U.S. strikes target Iranian sites, experts examine fractured opposition groups and debate structured transition plans for post-regime Iran.

March 2

Firebrand anti-American cleric Alireza Arafi seen as contender to replace Iran’s Khamenei

Iran selects radical Islamist Ayatollah Alireza Arafi to interim leadership council following Khamenei's death, positioning him as potential successor.

March 1

Trump says Iran wants to talk but who will lead after Khamenei?

Joint U.S.-Israel strikes eliminate Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran, raising succession questions as the Islamic Republic scrambles to find a replacement.