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Iran threatens to sever Gulf internet cables in retaliation if US, Israel renew attacks

Iran has drawn up plans to target undersea internet cables in the Gulf if attacked again by the US and Israel, potentially disrupting regional networks.

A person wades in the water as ships are seen anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on August 10, 2026 off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran.
 A joint exercise between the IAF and US Air Force

US, Israel plan renewed Iran strikes after midterms, focusing on short, intense attacks - report

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses members of parliament in Tehran on March 2, 2025.

Iran's parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlaghi as defense minister after predecessor killed by Israel

An illustrative photo of a laptop displaying the Iranian flag, representing Iran in a digital or cyber context, March 27, 2026.

Iran spread anti-Israel, US disinformation to global media through fake journalists, OpenAI says


Is a chaos free transition possible? The risks of Iranian regime change - opinion

In Venezuela, Trump argued, the United States removed the dictator but kept the governing structure intact.

Smoke rises after an Israeli military strike on Iran's Basij forces headquarters in Tehran, Iran, in this screengrab taken from a handout video released on March 1, 2026

Why is Trump pressuring Herzog to pardon Netanyahu now? - opinion

Trump also accused Herzog of delaying the decision for months, and said the issue had been discussed between the two leaders for nearly a year. 

US President Donald Trump enters the Knesset with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in October 2025, in Jerusalem.

Israeli minister Gila Gamliel: This is why America stands with Israel against Iran - opinion

Iran's targets were never only Jerusalem or Tel Aviv. They included New York, Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, Washington, and beyond. 

Gila Gamliel.

Iran's underground ‘missile cities’ strategy becomes a disadvantage for regime - WSJ

The WSJ reports that Iran’s "missile cities" have become a strategic liability. Constant drone monitoring and neutralized air defenses have allowed the US and Israel to slash Iranian launches by 86%.

 IRGC commander Hossein Salami tours the new "missile city" at an undisclosed location in Iran, January 11, 2025

A turning point in Iran: Why the US and Israel must recognize Pahlavi’s leadership - opinion

For the first time, Washington is aligning its posture with the idea of regime change in Iran.

A sign in support of Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah, is displayed in a Persian household shop in North Finchley, in London, March 3, 2026.

Election crisis or manufactured chaos? Trump’s dangerous path to voter suppression - opinion

He is using all his power, with the collusion of a spineless Republican-led Congress, to make it more difficult for millions of Americans to cast their votes this fall and into the future.

 Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance point to the stage during Day 1 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 15, 2024.

Russia accuses US and Israel of trying to drag Arab countries into wider Middle East conflict

Moscow accused the US and Israel of baiting Iran into striking Gulf allies to force them into a wider conflict. Russian President Putin offered to relay Arab concerns to Tehran.

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia February 9, 2026.

What follows the fall of Iran? A look at the widespread repercussions - opinion

The fall of the Iranian regime would have repercussions well beyond Iran – many of them highly desirable.

The scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit Tel Aviv overnight, causing heavy damage, March 1, 2026.

Defense officials assess high chance of Iranian missile response within hours

Sources told Walla that one of the objectives of the strikes was to remove threats to Israel’s home front, with an emphasis on missile launchers and bases used to operate unmanned aerial vehicles.

 IDF F35 aircraft.

While Western allies pursue diplomacy with Islamic Regime, Israel must pursue survival - editorial

This editorial argues for discipline, not impulsiveness. Military action carries costs, and Israel does not benefit from bravado. Israel benefits from leverage.

Iran and Israel flags on Middle east geopolitical map.