Iran producing up to 50 ballistic missiles a month, half its prewar rate

 
Western official, citing intel, estimates Islamic Republic currently has 1,700 missiles; regime vows no enriched nuclear material will leave country.

Iran is producing 50 ballistic missiles a month, about half its prewar capacity, according to Western intelligence estimates reported on Wednesday, shortly before Iran unveiled a a new underground “missile city.”

An unnamed Western official who spoke to Bloomberg cited intelligence reports that found that though Iran’s conventional military was mostly destroyed by the joint US-Israel air campaign launched in February, it likely has at least 1,700 ballistic missiles left and is making more.

According to the report, despite accounts that the war left the US with a weapons shortage, it still has large stockpiles of precision-guided bombs and cruise missiles, but drawing on those supplies has depleted stores in other regions.

It said Iranian missile launches at US forces and allies in the Middle East used up at least 1,000 Patriot interceptors. About 650 of those missiles, costing $4 million each, are produced each year.

Bloomberg estimated that Iran fired over 4,900 Shahed drones and at least 2,200 ballistic missiles since the war started on February 28 with joint US-Israel attacks. (Read More)

Eisenkot warns Netanyahu against military action in Iran until new government is formed

 
Amid reports of renewed tensions between Netanyahu and the IDF chief over Iran, Eisenkot demanded restraint and regular security briefings during the caretaker government period.

Yashar party leader MK Gadi Eisenkot sent a letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, urging him to exercise extra caution and responsibility in security and national decisions until a new government is formed.

He also appealed to Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara to intervene to ensure he receives regular security briefings from the prime minister. Eisenkot’s letters came after a Tuesday N12 report that a dispute between Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir over potential military action in Iran had resurfaced.

In his letter to Netanyahu, Eisenkot wrote: “I demand that you act with national responsibility during this sensitive period. Exercise restraint and caution against dangerous moves that can wait until a new government, which enjoys the confidence of the Knesset, is sworn in.”

“Do not desecrate the people’s trust in government institutions and the decision-making process,” he added.

Amid the political deadlock between Netanyahu’s bloc and the bloc seeking to replace him, a new government has yet to be formed following the October 27 elections. Netanyahu will continue serving as caretaker prime minister until a new government is established.

Eisenkot was granted the mandate to form the next government by President Isaac Herzog and has 28 days from Sunday to form a government, with the option of requesting a 14-day extension. (Read More)

Iran will not allow any enriched nuclear material to leave the country, security chief says

Iran will not allow even a single particle of enriched nuclear material to leave the country and there will be consequences in the event of any new US strikes on the Islamic Republic, Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei says in televised remarks.

“Any new US attacks will also be met with targeting US bases far away,” he tells Lebanon’s pro-Iranian Al Mayadeen TV.

Rezaei also says that there are currently no negotiations taking place between Tehran and Washington.

The IAEA estimates that Iran had 440.9 kg of uranium enriched to 60 percent — a level far higher than needed for civilian use — when Israel and the US attacked Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025. How much of that ⁠has survived is ​unclear.

Israel, the United States and other Western countries have long accused Iran of seeking nuclear weapons. Iran denies the accusation.

Washington has said nuclear issues must be part of any initial negotiations with Iran aimed at ending the war.

In May, Israeli officials told Reuters that US President Donald Trump assured Jerusalem that any deal would include a clause stating that Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium will be sent out of the country.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will not consider the war over until enriched uranium is removed from Iran, Tehran ends its support for proxy terror groups, and its ballistic missile capabilities are eliminated. (Read More)

NEW WEAPON: Israel Unveils Secretive Cruise Missile Carrying Half-Ton Warhead Amid Rising Iran Tensions

Israeli defense manufacturer Rafael unveiled a powerful new cruise missile Wednesday morning, capable of carrying a nearly half-ton warhead and striking targets from the air, sea, or land, as tensions continue to rise over the possibility of renewed military operations against Iran.

The new missile, named “Super Ice,” carries a 453-kilogram (approximately 1,000-pound) warhead, roughly four times heavier than those carried by previous missiles in the same family.

According to Rafael, the missile was developed to operate in heavily defended environments, allowing Israeli forces to strike strategically important targets while reducing the risk of detection and interception.

The weapon can be launched from multiple platforms, including fighter jets, naval vessels, and ground-based launchers, providing the IDF with greater operational flexibility.

One of its most significant features is its ability to navigate independently without relying on GPS signals, making it resistant to electronic jamming and interference.

The missile is also designed to fly at extremely low altitudes, reducing its visibility to enemy radar systems and allowing it to approach targets without being detected until the final stages of flight.

According to Rafael, these capabilities make the missile particularly effective against targets protected by sophisticated air defense systems.

The Super Ice is an upgraded version of Rafael’s Ice Breaker cruise missile family, which was unveiled several years ago.

Missiles from the earlier family reportedly participated in the opening stages of Israeli operations against Iran, carrying out precision strikes against sensitive targets before Israeli aircraft established air superiority over Iranian territory.

Those operations reportedly involved strikes launched from outside Iranian airspace, allowing Israeli forces to attack targets while limiting their exposure to Iranian defenses.

The newly unveiled missile retains the earlier system’s stealth and precision capabilities while carrying a significantly larger warhead.

The announcement comes just one day after Iranian state television released footage of a massive underground missile facility, described by Tehran as a new “missile city.”

The footage showed rows of ballistic and cruise missiles stored inside the underground complex, alongside a previously undisclosed Iranian missile whose name and capabilities were not revealed. 

Iran’s presentation was widely interpreted as an attempt to demonstrate that its missile capabilities remain operational despite extensive American and Israeli strikes against its military infrastructure. (YWN Israel Desk—Jerusalem)

How Water Became The IDF's New Weapon to Pressure West Bank Residents to Leave

In Ras al-Ahmar, pipes were cut and access roads blocked. Masafer Yatta villages lack water infrastructure, and the IDF prevents residents from obtaining supplies. Residents are forbidden to travel without coordination, citing firing zones. The High Court has declined to issue orders on the matter.

Anyone driving on the Alon Road near the northern West Bank settlement of Beka'ot will find a yellow gate standing

on the other side of the road – locked and abandoned – between concrete blocks and piles of dirt. Beyond the gate are the community of Ras al-Ahmar and the villages of Atuf and Tammun. Jordan Valley activists have for years called it the "water gate," since water from the Atuf well used to be transported through it to isolated northern Jordan Valley communities. (Read More)

Israel prepares for another war with Iran, warns next conflict could look very different

Despite mixed signals from Trump, Israel maintains military readiness and expands its capabilities as defense officials assess Iranian adaptations to previous fighting; some 450 kilograms of highly enriched uranium remain in Iran, leaving a central nuclear threat unresolved.

Israel continues to prepare for the possibility of another round of fighting with Iran despite contradictory messages from U.S. President Donald Trump in recent weeks. Alongside continued military buildup, including the acquisition of additional aircraft, and following a review of lessons learned from Operation Roaring Lion, the Israeli defense establishment is working to maintain operational readiness and prepare for another potential military campaign. (Read More)

Iran unveils massive underground 'missile city' as IRGC warns of violent global response

IRGC Maj.-Gen. Abdollahi warned of retaliation beyond the Middle East if Iran faced renewed attacks. “If the enemy makes another move against us, our response will extend beyond the region,” he said.

Iran unveiled what it claimed was its new missile city on Tuesday. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) showed off the underground site, which included ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and their launchers. This coincides with Qatar’s recent attempts to act as a mediator between the US and Iran, as well as a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.

The site, which cannot be verified and may or may not be brand new, was shown on Iran’s Tasnim News Agency. Iran’s Maj.-Gen. Ali Abdollahi, chief of staff of Iran’s armed forces, and Brig.-Gen. Majid Mousavi, commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force, toured the facility. The previous commander of the space force, Amir Ali Hajizadeh, was killed in 2025 during the conflict with Israel.

“Advanced missiles will surprise enemies with their battlefield impact,” Abdollahi said, according to Rudaw. Iran International reported that Abdollahi warned of retaliation beyond the Middle East if Iran was attacked once again. (Read More)

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Iran Unveils Underground Missile City as Military Commanders Warn Israel and U.S. 

Trump OKs Iran enrichment in new deal

 
Saudi outlet Al Arabiya reports US-Iran agreement taking shape behind the scenes: Hormuz Strait to reopen, sanctions lifted, and Tehran permitted to continue enriching uranium under international oversight. 

The Saudi newspaper Al Arabiya is reporting that the United States and Iran have reached understandings on a deal that, if finalized, would raise significant concerns in Israel. According to the report, the emerging agreement would permit Iran to continue enriching uranium in a framework similar to the 2015 Obama-era nuclear accord.

The Saudi outlet cites a senior source familiar with details of the talks, which are being mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. According to this source, the deal taking shape places no restrictions on Iranian military activity and allows uranium enrichment up to 3.67%, the same threshold set in the JCPOA agreement signed between Iran and the Obama administration in 2015, from which Trump withdrew during his first term.

 ...In exchange for these commitments, Iran has agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping.   For its part, the United States would lift sanctions on Iran, withdraw its naval forces from the Persian Gulf, and unfreeze Iranian regime funds currently held abroad. (Read More) 

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Senior Researcher Brad Myers Comments:

Why would this deal, if finalized, would raise significant concerns in Israel?

Would it really be a win for the United States if President Trump made a deal that allowed the current Iranian regime to stay in power, placed no restrictions on Iranian military activity, permitted continued uranium enrichment, lifted sanctions on Iran, unfroze regime funds held abroad, and reopened the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping?

How would millions of Iranians living under an oppressive regime feel if President Trump struck a deal that kept the current Iranian government in power, despite its track record of killing their family and friends?

More importantly, what would the Prime Minister of Israel think about a U.S. deal that allows the Iranian regime to stay in power while retaining the ability to enrich uranium and possess long-range ballistic missiles capable of destroying the State of Israel?

An article published by Cleveland Jewish News on April 7, 2025, highlighted insightful comments from Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the danger of allowing Iran to enrich uranium at any level:

Iran nuclear deal must remove enrichment capabilities, Netanyahu tells JNS  "The only way to prevent the Islamic Republic from building a nuclear weapon is to dismantle all the infrastructure of Iran’s nuclear program. That is the deal," the premier said. "We cannot live with anything short of that—anything short of that could bring you the opposite result, because Iran will say, 'All right, I won’t enrich, wait, run out the clock, wait for another president, do it again,'" explained Netanyahu, adding: "That’s unacceptable."

Top Iranian security official says no talks underway with US

Iran’s top security official Mohsen Rezaei says there are currently no negotiations taking place between Tehran and Washington, in an interview with pro-Iran broadcaster Al-Mayadeen.

Iran has insisted the US must meet seven conditions set out in a June interim agreement before the Strait of Hormuz can reopen and negotiations resume.

Rezaei says Iran has asked the US for a “clear and explicit” response to its conditions, but has yet to receive one, adding that Washington could respond in the future.

After meeting with mediator Qatar on Monday, US President Donald Trump played down the likelihood of major warfare restarting soon but ⁠remained unwilling to accept the existing Iranian truce plan. (Source TOI)

Iran renewing efforts to obtain nuclear weapons, says Israeli defense minister

The Iranian regime is renewing its efforts to obtain nuclear weapons, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned on Sunday.

“Regarding Iran, the mission is still not complete,” Katz said, speaking at a memorial ceremony for soldiers who fell in “Operation Kadesh” against Egyptian forces in the Sinai in 1956.

The defense minister said Tehran’s renewed nuclear push comes “alongside other serious efforts that put the State of Israel in real danger.”

“We cannot accept these threats,” he declared, adding that Israel must be prepared for any scenario and act to protect its citizens.

Katz said the Jewish state is “determined today, more than ever, to stand firm over its destiny, to act preemptively and to pursue a proactive and offensive policy against our enemies.”

He also called for unity ahead of “the great tasks still before us.” When the security of the nation is at stake, he stressed, “we must know how to rise above our disagreements.”

“This is a time of unity, of responsibility and of mutual solidarity,” Katz concluded. (Source JNS)

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TANKERS ON THE MOVE: U.S. Refueling Jets Stream Out Of British Base As Iran Strike Fears Grow

U.S. Air Force refueling planes took off one after another from RAF Mildenhall in eastern England on Monday, with several heading to other American bases in Europe in a burst of unusual activity that comes as Washington weighs a possible strike on Iran.

Flight trackers and open-source monitors watching the base reported a rapid series of departures of KC-135 Stratotankers, the workhorse aerial refueling planes of the U.S. Air Force. According to one count, at least seven had already left, with more preparing to take off. Some of the tankers were seen heading to Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany and to Prestwick in Scotland.

At the same time, CV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft flown by the Air Force’s special operations units were moved from Mildenhall to nearby RAF Lakenheath. The Ospreys are used to carry special forces troops and for complex rescue missions.

The movements came as personnel at Lakenheath were told to immediately report any suspicious drone activity. No reason was given for the instruction, and it is not known whether it is connected to the aircraft movements.

The KC-135s are a key strategic asset that allow fighter jets and bombers to refuel in midair and greatly extend their range. Gathering a number of tankers and spreading them to different bases can fit preparations for a large-scale air operation, but it can also be a defensive dispersal or a planned exercise. There has been no official confirmation that the moves are linked to preparations for a strike on Iran.

The activity follows days of heavy American military air traffic through Europe toward the Middle East, with C-17 cargo planes and KC-135 tankers flying a steady corridor from U.S. bases through Europe and into Central Command’s region, including tankers out of Mildenhall flying to Tel Aviv over the weekend.

(YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Netanyahu responds to Board of Peace: "Hamas has not surrendered a single weapon"

 
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Hamas's refusal to disarm is preventing Gaza's reconstruction, accusing the terrorist organization of exploiting humanitarian aid to rebuild its military capabilities.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to criticism from the Board of Peace, emphasizing that Israel remains committed to US President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan but insisting that Hamas must disarm before reconstruction of the Gaza Strip can begin.

In a statement, Netanyahu stressed that Israel continues to cooperate closely with the United States and the Board of Peace in efforts to implement the plan.

"The State of Israel is working in close cooperation with the United States and the Board of Peace. Israel is committed to the success of President Trump's 20-point plan," Netanyahu stated.

He emphasized that the agreement establishes clear conditions for the reconstruction of Gaza.

"Under the plan, Hamas must disarm and Gaza must be demilitarized before reconstruction begins." (Read More)

Rubio: Iran's demands outrageous, nuclear deal not close

 Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a deal with Iran remains out of reach, calling Tehran's demands unrealistic.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that negotiations over a potential nuclear agreement with Iran had produced little progress, dismissing suggestions that Washington and Tehran were approaching a diplomatic breakthrough.

Speaking to reporters before departing for Paris to attend a G7 meeting, Rubio said several countries continued to present proposals to Iran, but there was no indication that an agreement was imminent.

"I don't have any wonder of progress to report to you. I think you see some of these things that are out there. You have a number of countries that continue to engage them with different ideas, but I wouldn't say we're at the verge of a breakthrough," Rubio said.

He stressed that President Donald Trump remained open to diplomacy despite the lack of meaningful results.

"The President would always prefer to solve every problem diplomatically. Sometimes that's not possible.But if there's a chance to do it, we will explore it."

Rubio sharply criticized Tehran's negotiating position, arguing that its demands had prevented the discussions from producing meaningful results.

"Right now it hasn't been very productive because the Iranian demands are simply not just unacceptable, but in some cases outrageous and ridiculous and really not realistic."

The Secretary of State also defended Trump's military actions against Iran, saying the President had confronted a longstanding security threat that previous administrations had failed to address. (Read More)

Is the U.S. Preparing the Ground for a Wider Iran Campaign?

U.S. strikes on Iranian air defenses near the Strait of Hormuz have resumed after the midterms. Some analysts see a shaping operation; Trump says talks are progressing.

President Donald Trump confirmed Saturday that U.S. forces carried out "minor" strikes on Friday night that destroyed an Iranian air-defense system on Qeshm Island, saying it was taken out "in about 15 minutes, maybe five." Iranian state media reported that two missiles hit the Suza area of the island.

The strikes followed what the U.S. described as defensive strikes on Monday, when explosions were reported on Qeshm, Hengam Island and near Bandar Abbas. Iranian media reported further explosions on Qeshm overnight Saturday. The renewed activity comes after a lull in U.S. strikes in the run-up to the midterms.

The case for a "shaping operation" (Read More)

Is this the beginning of the total collapse of the Islamic regime of Iran?

Journalist Nikita Kapoor shares disturbing news about the potential collapse of Iran's Islamic regime in her video, "Millions In Iran Starve! No Food, No Water, No Money! Will Iran Face A Hunger Revolution? | Decoded": 

"Let's start with the explosive development that has shocked the entire world. On Sunday, a senior Iranian lawmaker himself has admitted the entire truth. Ali Babai Karamani, head of parliament's social affairs committee told Didban Iran something that the Iranian government tried to hide for months throughout this war. He said up to 50 million Iranians are struggling to obtain enough food and 8 million face absolute poverty and malnutrition."

 ...This is the scary part viewers. If 50 million people cannot get food today, what will happen tomorrow? What will happen next month? History tells us hunger leads to anger. Anger leads to protest. Protest leads to revolution. Already people are cutting back on housing, on education. How long before they take to the streets in Iran again? Already pensioners cannot survive. How long before the entire system breaks? Experts are warning if this continues, Iran could face total collapse, not just economic collapse, but also social collapse. What do you think about it? Can Iran survive this hunger crisis? Will the government fix its subsidy disaster or is this the beginning of the total collapse of the Islamic regime of Iran?" (Read More)

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Senior Researcher Brad Myers Comments:

Can you see that things in Iran are rapidly heading toward a situation where tens of millions of angry Iranians take to the streets, potentially leading to a bloody revolution and ground war against the Islamic regime? 

Is it still so hard to believe that, one day, the Lord might enable the enemies mentioned in Jeremiah 49:37 to overthrow the Iranian government and military, which have threatened to destroy Israel with long-range ballistic missiles? 

Up to 50 million Iranians struggle to afford food, lawmaker says

Up to 50 million Iranians are struggling to obtain enough food, while eight million face absolute poverty and malnutrition following the mishandling of a subsidy reform, a senior lawmaker said Sunday.

Ali Babai Karamani, head of parliament's Social Affairs Committee, told Didban Iran that the removal of the preferential exchange rate of 285,000 rials per dollar was intended to preserve access to subsidized essential goods.

Babai Karamani said poor implementation had left large sections of the population unable to obtain enough food to meet their daily calorie needs.

Iran's Guards warn tankers as Houthis target Riyadh

Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned ships against cooperating with US forces after reporting three tankers on fire in the Strait of Hormuz, while Houthis targeted Saudi Arabia and Israel warned of unfinished operations against Iran on Sunday.

The Revolutionary Guards said three oil tankers caught fire after taking what they described as an unauthorized route through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Guards linked the fires to vessels disabling their navigation and identification systems and cooperating with US forces, warning that ships defying transit rules and accompanying the US military would face similar consequences.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations center separately reported that a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile while sailing outbound through the strait on Saturday. All crew members were safe, and no environmental damage was reported.

UKMTO also received a report of another tanker catching fire near Oman's Musandam Peninsula, prompting the evacuation of its crew. Authorities were investigating both reports.

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Saudi-led coalition forces intercepted two ballistic missiles launched toward Riyadh by Yemen's Houthis, followed by two cruise missiles targeting Riyadh and southern Saudi Arabia, according to coalition statements. (Read More)