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As US-Iran fighting resumes, Israel weighs 3 options with restraint winning, for now

Despite Israel's military readiness to resume strikes on Iran, officials say looming elections make Netanyahu more likely to stay out unless Tehran forces his hand.

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

In first, Russia confirms S-400 talks with Turkey amid transfer reports to acquire F-35

On Friday, the Kremlin spokesperson provided the first confirmation that Turkey and Russia have held discussions about Ankara's efforts to resolve the S-400 issue with Washington.

Turkey

Mourners surge towards the turban-clad casket of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on July 9, 2026, in Mashhad, Iran.

Even as ceasefire frays, Trump and Iran shy away from full war

The United States and Iran are escalating their tit-for-tat strikes, posing the biggest threat yet to their framework deal.

Iran

US President Donald Trump walks to board Air Force One as he departs Bismarck Municipal Airport on July 01, 2026 in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Israel warns US of new Iran plot to assassinate Trump: What to know

US officials are reportedly still assessing the Israeli intelligence.

United States

Lebanese PM Salam in Turkey as Erdogan seeks wider regional role

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s visit to Turkey comes after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan recently warned that Israeli attacks against Lebanon and Syria threaten Turkey’s security.

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New Israeli election poll puts Eisenkot ahead of Netanyahu: What to know

Israel

France ends Morocco’s World Cup run as last Arab and African team standing

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JUNE 30: Kylian Mbappe #10 of France celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between France and Sweden at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 30, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Morocco

US strikes strategic railway bridge linking Iran to China: What to know

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Iran

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Mojtaba Khamenei remains in the shadow of his father

Mojtaba Khamenei absence signals shifting role for Iran leader

The absence of Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei from the funeral ceremonies of Ali Khamenei raised questions about his health and fear of assassination, as well as indicating he may perform a quite different function as number one compared with his all-powerful father. "The balance of power between the office of the supreme leader and the IRGC has shifted," he told AFP. Brodsky described Mojtaba Khamenei as a "weaker leader" than his father but noted it took Ali Khamenei "years to consolidate his authority" after being named in 1989.

Agence France-Presse

Trump has now twice declared the ceasefire with Iran to be over

Trumps says agreed to more Iran talks but insists truce over

US President Donald Trump said on Friday he had agreed to further negotiations with Iran, even as he repeated his assertion that the ceasefire between the decades-old foes was over. While there was no repeat of the previous day's strikes by early Friday evening in the Gulf, Iran reiterated its determination to hit back if attacked.

Agence France-Presse

A man mounts a banner depicting Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, onto a fence during preparations for a farewell ceremony for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who was killed on February 28 in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes, otside the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla, in Tehran, Iran July 2, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

How the absence of Iran's new supreme leader is becoming a liability for the Islamic Republic

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Members of army walks near a destroyed military vehicle and bombed buildings, as Sudan's army retakes ground and some displaced residents return to ravaged capital in the state of Khartoum Sudan March 26, 2025. REUTERS/El Tayeb Siddig

Sudanese return home to a capital unready to welcome them

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Franco-Gulf investment holds firm despite Iran war, French official says

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As Trump declares deal 'over,' IRGC takes lead in shaping Iran's response

Iranian NOPO special police officers stand guard in front of a large portrait of Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, at Valiasr square on July 3, 2026, in Tehran, Iran.

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Trump's F-35 push for Turkey runs into CAATSA — and Israel

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) welcomes US President Donald Trump (R) upon his arrival on Air Force One at Etimesgut Air Base near Ankara, on July 7, 2026, before attending the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)

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As it hosts NATO, Turkey eyes France's SAMP/T system, F-35 progress with Trump

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As US-Iran fighting resumes, Israel weighs 3 options with restraint winning, for now

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

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