Iran air defense

Israel, Iran trade blows before ceasefire, but Hezbollah conflict could destabilize

The latest IDF attacks further reduced these newly restored air defenses, enabling the air force to attack more freely within Iran if the current round of fighting were to continue.

People walk past a mural depicting the late leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, and Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, Iran, May 25, 2026.
 Israeli air defense systems operating during the war with Iran.

Lessons from Operation Roaring Lion: Defending the Defenders -opinion

An IDF F-35 "Adir" shot down an Iranian Air Force YAK-130 fighter jet on March 4, 2026.

US F-35 hit, forced to make emergency landing, IRGC takes credit

Smoke rises in the distance following an airstrike at the same time a Quds Day demonstration takes place on March 13, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

IDF confirms 400th strike wave in Iran since start of Op. Roaring Lion


Will Iran deploy its 3rd Khordad lethal air defense in Syria?

Iran’s new air defense help could also have ramifications for Turkey’s military presence.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is seen near a "3 Khordad" system which is said to had been used to shoot down a U.S. military drone, according to news agency Fars, in this undated handout picture

Iran commits to improve Syrian air defenses in military cooperation deal

The two officials discussed the situation in Syria and the need for "foreign forces who entered the country illegally" to withdraw.

A man carries a giant flag made of flags of Iran, Palestine, Syria and Hezbollah, during a ceremony marking the 37th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, in Tehran, Feburary 2016

A new direction in Israel's war-between-wars campaign?

Iran has not placed the blame for a series of explosions targeting its missile and nuclear program, but says it knows who is behind them.

IDF recruits at the Military Intelligence language school

Iranian regime may be criminally liable for downing of Ukrainian plane

The former lead head of the investigation was recorded telling a victim's husband that the regime purposefully allowed flights to continue as cover for its attack on US air bases.

Soldiers carry a coffin containing the remains of one of the eleven Ukrainian victims of the Ukraine International Airlines flight 752 plane disaster during a memorial ceremony at the Boryspil International Airport, outside Kiev, Ukraine January 19, 2020.

Iran shows off drones that can reach Israel, threat increases

It is a message to Israel, the US and allies: We can reach you.

Iranian versions of the American RQ-170 drone which were used in a military exercise in the Gulf in Iran, involving dozens of drones, are seen on the a runway, in this undated handout photo.

Husband of Iran plane crash victim warns of intelligence agency's actions

"They have told the relatives to keep silent, or expect consequences experienced by Pouya Bakhtiari's father," wrote Meimandi on Instagram.

Plane crash in Iran

IRGC prepares air defenses ahead of anniversary of Khomeini's death

A large gathering will occur on the anniversary and the event usually features a speech by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Iranian Shahab 2 missile bearing crest of IRGC 370

Nasrallah: I am willing to ask Iran for anti-aircraft weapons for Lebanon

Hezbollah head Hassan Nasrallah praises Iranian regime's 'independence,' says no chance Israel will attack Iran.

Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah delivers a speech

Iran rejects talks on missiles, but says it will not increase range

“The enemies say Iran’s missile power should be eliminated, but we have repeatedly said our missile capabilities are not negotiable”- Iranian Defense Minister Amir Hatami

AN IRANIAN ballistic missile on display in Tehran.

IDF comically responds to Iranian attack from Syria in Twitter post

This is not the first time an official Israeli office has made a comic Twitter post.

Netanyahu and Khamenei