Who is Ali Larijani?
Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that Larijani, whom The New York Times had named Iran's de facto leader, was killed overnight in an IDF strike alongside other senior regime officials, including the Basij commander.
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'If a missile hit my home, people around the world would celebrate'
For over a decade, Hen Mazzig has fought the delegitimization of Israel. Now, he tells Israel Hayom that Israel's global image has reached an all-time low, fueled by hate he calls "a mental illness." Against the backdrop of two Iran operations, he explains why diaspora Jews are undeterred by missiles – but not by antisemitism.
Between Iran and the Gulf, Egypt walks a tightrope
Cairo has so far taken on the role of mediator in the war with Iran, but local media is clearly leaning toward Tehran. For now, Egypt appears to prefer preserving the current balance of power in the region.
Can Beijing resolve the Hormuz standoff?
Iran's threat to close the world's most vital shipping lane is proving harder to neutralize than any airstrike – and Beijing may hold the key.
US intelligence says Iran's new supreme leader is gay
US spy agencies hold what they consider highly credible intelligence suggesting Iran's new supreme leader is gay – a fact his father reportedly knew and that clouded the succession for years.