Israel Iran Conflict

This is a tag for articles about the conflict between Israel and Iran which started in 2025.

Explainer: How Iran could hit back at the US and what that could mean

Explainer: How Iran could hit back at the US and what that could mean

American troops in the Middle East and oil supplies from the Gulf could be targets after Trump joins war

By Steff Chávez in WashingtonSun Jun 22 2025 - 09:46

‘Avoid a spiral of chaos’: World leaders react to US attack on Iran

‘Avoid a spiral of chaos’: World leaders react to US attack on Iran

Binyamin Netanyahu congratulates Donald Trump; UN head warns against ‘spiral of chaos’

Sun Jun 22 2025 - 09:42

Strikes on Iran mark Trump’s biggest, and riskiest, foreign policy gamble

Strikes on Iran mark Trump’s biggest, and riskiest, foreign policy gamble

‘This is not going to end quick,’ says American former Middle East negotiator

Sun Jun 22 2025 - 08:50

Trump and Netanyahu should beware of the unintended consequences of their actions in Iran

Trump and Netanyahu should beware of the unintended consequences of their actions in Iran

Worldview: Donald Trump must steer a path between the domestic promise of no more foreign wars and Netanyahu’s serial gambles on his support in Gaza and Iran

By Paul GillespieSun Jun 22 2025 - 05:05

Israel says it killed veteran Iran commander as both sides attack

Israel says it killed veteran Iran commander as both sides attack

Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian warns of ‘more devastating’ retaliation if Israel’s attacks continue

Sat Jun 21 2025 - 22:02

B-2 stealth bombers depart US as Trump weighs Iran strike

B-2 stealth bombers depart US as Trump weighs Iran strike

Moves indicate Trump administration is getting air force bombers in position if needed for strike on Iran

Sat Jun 21 2025 - 20:59

Palestine GAA club’s planned tour of Ireland ‘under serious threat’ due to visa delays

Palestine GAA club’s planned tour of Ireland ‘under serious threat’ due to visa delays

More than 30 players from West Bank club are scheduled to arrive in July to play against teams across country

By Stephen ConneelySat Jun 21 2025 - 10:00

If Netanyahu wants regime change in Iran, it is unlikely to end well

If Netanyahu wants regime change in Iran, it is unlikely to end well

Popular mobilisation in Iran for more than 100 years has been driven by domestic actors in pursuit of domestic agendas - never by external forces

By Vincent DuracSat Jun 21 2025 - 06:00

Why is Donald Trump messing with America’s most potent weapon?

Why is Donald Trump messing with America’s most potent weapon?

United States president Donald Trump is undermining the world’s reserve currency: the US dollar

By David McWilliamsSat Jun 21 2025 - 06:00

Israel warns of ‘prolonged campaign’ against Iran as Europeans push for truce

Israel warns of ‘prolonged campaign’ against Iran as Europeans push for truce

E3 ministers spoke in advance to Marco Rubio who signalled US open to direct talks even as it considers joining Israeli strikes

By Andrew England and Mehul SrivastavaFri Jun 20 2025 - 21:10

Irish Embassy in Tehran closed due to ‘deteriorating situation’

Irish Embassy in Tehran closed due to ‘deteriorating situation’

Consular offices in Israel and Palestine are shut, with staff working remotely, as Iranian conflict enters second week

By Jack WhiteFri Jun 20 2025 - 20:52

Israel breached human rights obligations during Gaza war, EU review finds

Israel breached human rights obligations during Gaza war, EU review finds

Finding raises prospect of bloc taking action against Israel for first time since start of conflict 20 months ago

By Jack PowerFri Jun 20 2025 - 19:27

Another week, another war: Trump pivots from America first to talk of a bunker buster

Another week, another war: Trump pivots from America first to talk of a bunker buster

Your essential end-of-week politics catch up: AIB buys back all its shares, while politicians tear strips off Children’s Health Ireland representatives in front of an Oireachtas committee

By Harry McGeeFri Jun 20 2025 - 17:31

Netanyahu’s ruling party gets popularity boost in wake of Iran conflict

Netanyahu’s ruling party gets popularity boost in wake of Iran conflict

Rival right-wing party Yisrael Beiteinu is the second most popular party with 19 seats

By Mark WeissFri Jun 20 2025 - 16:53

Israel to switch focus of attack to Iran’s heavily protected south

Israel to switch focus of attack to Iran’s heavily protected south

Trump’s procrastination appears advantageous for Israeli military planners

By Mark WeissFri Jun 20 2025 - 16:47

Growing concern about fate of Iranian political prisoners during conflict with Israel

Growing concern about fate of Iranian political prisoners during conflict with Israel

Dublin-based Iranian woman says contact has been lost with her brother

By Sally HaydenFri Jun 20 2025 - 14:27

Russian minister says country’s economy is ‘on the verge’ of recession

Russian minister says country’s economy is ‘on the verge’ of recession

Russia and Ukraine exchange captured soldiers but drone attacks target Kharkiv and Odesa

Fri Jun 20 2025 - 06:47

Israel needs Trump’s ‘bunker buster’ but will US enter the war?

Israel needs Trump’s ‘bunker buster’ but will US enter the war?

In the News podcast: Understanding what is happening in the Israel-Iran war

By Bernice HarrisonFri Jun 20 2025 - 06:15

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Cormac Ó hEadhra is a smart guy but he asks some pretty dumb questions

Cormac Ó hEadhra is a smart guy but he asks some pretty dumb questions

Radio: The RTÉ Drivetime host shouldn’t be startled by the number of people who prefer to avoid the news

By Mick HeaneyFri Jun 20 2025 - 05:16

Trump to decide on US role in Israel-Iran war ‘within two weeks’

Trump to decide on US role in Israel-Iran war ‘within two weeks’

Israel bombs nuclear targets in Iran and Iran hits Israeli hospital amid escalating conflict

Thu Jun 19 2025 - 23:12

Diplomatic efforts continuing in bid to help Irish citizens in Iran and Israel

Diplomatic efforts continuing in bid to help Irish citizens in Iran and Israel

Simon Harris speaks to Saudi and Jordanian counterparts on ‘increasingly dangerous’ situation in Middle East

By Harry McGee and Jack Horgan-JonesThu Jun 19 2025 - 22:14

Could Israel’s attacks on Iran create a nuclear contamination risk?

Could Israel’s attacks on Iran create a nuclear contamination risk?

Any strike on Bushehr nuclear reactor, located on the Gulf coast, would be a significant cause of concern, experts say

Thu Jun 19 2025 - 21:55

Israel-Iran war: Gulf states scramble to secure diplomatic solution

Israel-Iran war: Gulf states scramble to secure diplomatic solution

War could destabilise region and destroy decades of hard-won economic advancement

By Michael JansenThu Jun 19 2025 - 18:35

Israel’s secret intelligence operations in Iran: Hacked phones, deep-cover agents and covert warehouses

Israel’s secret intelligence operations in Iran: Hacked phones, deep-cover agents and covert warehouses

How Israel’s security services pulled off parallel operations in Iran may never fully become public, but early hints are trickling out

By Mehul Srivastava in London, Neri Zilber in Tel Aviv and John Paul Rathbone in IstanbulThu Jun 19 2025 - 17:00

EU should consider ending visa-free travel for Israeli settlers, academics say

EU should consider ending visa-free travel for Israeli settlers, academics say

European governments need to take concrete steps to pull support for Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories, legal opinion states

By Jack PowerThu Jun 19 2025 - 15:30

‘We are sick and tired of foreign wars’: Trump’s Maga base divided on use of military might against Iran

‘We are sick and tired of foreign wars’: Trump’s Maga base divided on use of military might against Iran

As a decision on involvement looms, some of the president’s most ardent supporters have turned against him

By Gideon RachmanThu Jun 19 2025 - 12:26

Israel-Iran: Trump caution on US involvement linked to doubts about ‘bunker buster’ bomb

Israel-Iran: Trump caution on US involvement linked to doubts about ‘bunker buster’ bomb

US president has suggested it would only make sense to strike Fordow nuclear facility if destruction was guaranteed

By Hugo Lowell in WashingtonThu Jun 19 2025 - 11:48

Israel-Iran latest: Ayatollah threatens ‘irreparable damage’ if US intervenes

Israel-Iran latest: Ayatollah threatens ‘irreparable damage’ if US intervenes

‘Nobody knows what I’m going to do,’ says Trump

Wed Jun 18 2025 - 18:31

‘Axis of Resistance’ in no position to help Iran

‘Axis of Resistance’ in no position to help Iran

Self-preservation and national interest mean regional allies can do little more than express support

By Michael JansenWed Jun 18 2025 - 16:01

Bombed live on air, now a hero: state TV anchor becomes a symbol of resistance in Iran

Bombed live on air, now a hero: state TV anchor becomes a symbol of resistance in Iran

Sahar Emami lauded as ‘lioness’ and warrior after she kept broadcasting amid Israeli bombing of state broadcaster

By Bita Ghaffari in TehranWed Jun 18 2025 - 12:42

Q&A: Israel-Iran conflict: Does Israel have a secret nuclear programme?

Q&A: Israel-Iran conflict: Does Israel have a secret nuclear programme?

Israel is widely believed to have at least 90 warheads and enough fissile material to produce up to hundreds more

By Lara JakesWed Jun 18 2025 - 07:00

Israel-Iran latest: Trump says US won’t assassinate Iran’s supreme leader ‘at least not for now’

Israel-Iran latest: Trump says US won’t assassinate Iran’s supreme leader ‘at least not for now’

Israel-Iran conflict: Trump says Macron ‘publicity seeking’ after French leader said US president had made ceasefire offer

By Sally HaydenTue Jun 17 2025 - 19:36

Iranian leader Ali Khamenei cutting a lonely figure as Israel decimates his inner circle

Iranian leader Ali Khamenei cutting a lonely figure as Israel decimates his inner circle

`Stubborn’ cleric (86) has seen his main military and security advisers killed in Israeli attacks, raising risk of strategic errors

By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowallTue Jun 17 2025 - 16:32

Without an exit strategy, Israel risks bringing destruction to its doorstep in a war of attrition against Iran

Without an exit strategy, Israel risks bringing destruction to its doorstep in a war of attrition against Iran

More than 80% of Jewish Israelis support the conflict, researchers say

By Mark WeissTue Jun 17 2025 - 16:23

Inside Tehran: a city choked in gridlock and dread

Inside Tehran: a city choked in gridlock and dread

Israel strikes heart of Iranian capital and orders residents to evacuate district

By Najmeh Bozorgmehr in TehranTue Jun 17 2025 - 10:52

How the Israel-Iran war may develop

How the Israel-Iran war may develop

If Iran is losing a conventional conflict, there is a danger that it will resort to unconventional means of retaliation

By Gideon RachmanTue Jun 17 2025 - 06:00

Israelis under attack from Iran shift to full-scale war mode

Israelis under attack from Iran shift to full-scale war mode

Non-essential work places are closed, along with schools and universities. Most people are only leaving home to stock up on basics

By Mark WeissMon Jun 16 2025 - 18:04

Was Iran developing nuclear weapons?

Was Iran developing nuclear weapons?

Experts question Israel’s claim Tehran had begun an atomic bomb programme but warn it has the capacity to weaponise its nuclear programme

By Andrew EnglandMon Jun 16 2025 - 14:29

Israel and Iran escalate strikes, killing and injuring hundreds

Israel and Iran escalate strikes, killing and injuring hundreds

Trump vetoed Israeli plan to take out Iran’s supreme leader, US officials say

Sun Jun 15 2025 - 23:29

Analysis: War between Israel and Iran expected to continue for at least a fortnight

Analysis: War between Israel and Iran expected to continue for at least a fortnight

Donald Trump’s moves in the coming days will be critical in shaping the direction of the war

By Mark WeissSun Jun 15 2025 - 16:09

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