Iran’s electronic confrontation with Israel
4 months ago

Iran’s electronic confrontation with Israel

Hindustan Times  

ZIV HOSPITAL is nestled at the bottom of Safed, the highest city in Israel, not far from the border with Syria and Lebanon. After October 7th Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, ordered cyber-operations against Israel to be expanded, he says, citing Israeli intelligence. “They know more about Israel, sometimes, than we do.” Previously it would take Iran weeks to exploit software vulnerabilities that had become public, he adds. More broadly, Mr Portnoy, a veteran of Unit 8200, an elite intelligence unit that conducts offensive cyber-operations, acknowledges that protecting Israel’s computer networks requires penetrating enemy ones: “You cannot do defence without offensive acts.” That is partly to identify the sources of attacks. Despite its progress, Iran’s capabilities are “not much better than mid-level organised crime gangs”, says a source.

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Spies like them: The intelligence war between Iran, Israel
1 month, 1 week ago

Spies like them: The intelligence war between Iran, Israel

Al Jazeera  

The charging of CIA official Asif Rahman for allegedly leaking US intelligence of Israeli preparations for retaliatory strikes on Iran in October has brought into open view the shadow war of espionage and counterespionage that has raged between actors locked in a regional conflict for decades. Catching spies In late October, Israel’s internal security agency, Shin Bet, said it had …

Iran faces tough choices in deciding how to respond to Israeli strikes
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Iran faces tough choices in deciding how to respond to Israeli strikes

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Iran will play down the …

Israel-Iran War: A Collision of Ballistic Missiles and Nuclear Threats
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Israel-Iran War: A Collision of Ballistic Missiles and Nuclear Threats

Live Mint  

The recent Israeli airstrikes on Iran raise questions about the escalation of the conflict. The attacks come shortly after Iran's missile barrage on Israeli cities, and Israel has accused Iran of being a proxy for Palestinian interests. Both countries possess nuclear weapons, and the potential for a nuclear confrontation cannot be ruled out. The ongoing tit-for-tat military actions and escalating …

Cyber attacks, assassinations and the NUCLEAR option: All the ways Israel can now strike back at Iran - as the world holds its breath...
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyber attacks, assassinations and the NUCLEAR option: All the ways Israel can now strike back at Iran - as the world holds its breath...

Daily Mail  

Iran's launch of nearly 200 ballistic missiles into the very heart of Israel on Tuesday has brought the conflict in the Middle East to boiling point. Impotent in attack – failing to land its missiles on Tel Aviv for a second time, thanks to Israel's incomparable 'Iron Dome' air defense system – Iran is also weak in defense, unable to …

Is an Iran strike on Israel inevitable? Experts from Tehran weigh in | EXCLUSIVE
4 months, 1 week ago

Is an Iran strike on Israel inevitable? Experts from Tehran weigh in | EXCLUSIVE

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated on Monday that Tehran would “definitely” retaliate against Israel for the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Iran’s acting foreign minister also joined the chorus of voices calling for retribution against Israel on Thursday, telling AFP that Israel made a costly “strategic …

Iran is accelerating cyber activity that appears meant to influence the US election, Microsoft says
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Iran is accelerating cyber activity that appears meant to influence the US election, Microsoft says

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Iran is accelerating online activity that appears intended to influence the U.S. election, in one case targeting a presidential campaign with an email phishing attack, Microsoft said Friday. The findings in Microsoft’s newest threat intelligence report show how Iran, which has been active in recent U.S. elections, is evolving its tactics for another election that’s likely to …

Israel builds 'cyber dome' against Iran's hackers
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel builds 'cyber dome' against Iran's hackers

New Indian Express  

TEL AVIV: Israel's Iron Dome defence system has long shielded it from incoming rockets. "It is a silent war, one which is not visible," said Aviram Atzaba, the Israeli National Cyber Directorate's head of international cooperation. Israel collaborates closely with multiple allies, including the United States, said Atzaba, because "all states face cyber terrorism". 'An impressive enemy' Israel's arch foe …

Israel, Iran play down apparent Israeli strike; muted responses could calm tensions for now
8 months ago

Israel, Iran play down apparent Israeli strike; muted responses could calm tensions for now

New Indian Express  

JERUSALEM: Israel and Iran on Friday both played down an apparent Israeli airstrike near a major air base and nuclear site in central Iran, signaling the two bitter enemies are ready to prevent their latest eruption of violence from escalating into a full-blown regional war. But the indecisive outcome of weeks of tensions — which included an alleged Israeli strike …

Israel launches missiles in retaliatory strike on Iran: US official
8 months ago

Israel launches missiles in retaliatory strike on Iran: US official

India TV News  

Israeli forces on Friday morning launched a missile attack on Iran in a retaliatory strike, said a senior US official to ABC News. The missile launch came after Iran's attack last Saturday where Israel faced more than 300 uncrewed drones and missiles toward targets throughout the country, Israeli military officials previously said. Commercial flights began diverting their routes over western …

Eye on the Middle East | The game of deterrence between Iran and Israel has changed
8 months ago

Eye on the Middle East | The game of deterrence between Iran and Israel has changed

Hindustan Times  

Nobel Prize-winning economist Thomas Schelling defines deterrence as preventing an adversary from any undesirable action by imposing a credible fear of consequences. In the Middle East, the most famous red line in recent memory was the one set by Barack Obama in 2011: if Syria’s Bashar al-Assad employed chemical weapons amidst the growing civil war, it would cross the United …

The Latest | Netanyahu says Israel will decide how to respond as Iran warns against retaliation
8 months, 1 week ago

The Latest | Netanyahu says Israel will decide how to respond as Iran warns against retaliation

Associated Press  

Read the latest: Officials at Group of Seven meeting call for new sanctions against Iran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would decide whether and how to respond to Iran’s major air assault earlier this week, brushing off calls for restraint from close allies. In remarks carried by Iran’s official IRNA news agency, Raisi said the weekend attack was limited, …

Israel says Iran will not get off 'scot-free' following its barrage of missiles and drones, despite Tehran's threat they will employ 'weapons we have never used before' in response to any retaliatory
8 months, 1 week ago

Israel says Iran will not get off 'scot-free' following its barrage of missiles and drones, despite Tehran's threat they will employ 'weapons we have never used before' in response to any retaliatory

Daily Mail  

For four decades, the Islamic Republic's rulers have pledged to destroy Israel, and Tehran's latest threat again raises the spectre of a nuclear-armed Iran Israel has said that Iran will not get off 'scot-free' after its barrage of missiles and drones - despite Tehran's threats that they will employ 'weapons we have never used before' in response to any retaliatory …

Iran and Israel have a history of enmity. What key recent events led to Iran’s assault on Israel?
8 months, 1 week ago

Iran and Israel have a history of enmity. What key recent events led to Iran’s assault on Israel?

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — Iran’s dramatic aerial attack on Israel follows years of enmity between the countries and marks the first time Iran has launched a direct military assault on Israel. Here is a look at the key events leading up to Iran’s assault: HAMAS ATTACKS ISRAEL Oct. 7 - Thousands of Hamas-led militants storm across the border into Israel, …

Russia, Iran warn against further escalation in Middle East
8 months, 1 week ago

Russia, Iran warn against further escalation in Middle East

Hindustan Times  

Welcome to our live coverage of the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, which threaten to plunge the region into a deeper crisis. The situation has taken a dramatic turn as Iran launched an unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel, marking a significant escalation in the long-running covert war between the two regional foes. As reports of air raid …

Russia, Iran warn against further escalation in Middle East
8 months, 1 week ago

Russia, Iran warn against further escalation in Middle East

Hindustan Times  

Welcome to our live coverage of the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, which threaten to plunge the region into a deeper crisis. The situation has taken a dramatic turn as Iran launched an unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel, marking a significant escalation in the long-running covert war between the two regional foes. As reports of air raid …

Iran could launch direct, unprecedented attack on Israel by Saturday
8 months, 1 week ago

Iran could launch direct, unprecedented attack on Israel by Saturday

Hindustan Times  

Israel is bracing for a direct and unprecedented attack by Iran on government targets as soon as Saturday, according to people familiar with western intelligence assessments, a move that has the potential to trigger an all-out regional war. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has repeatedly said Israel will be “punished” for the assault, though stopped short of saying what form …

Iran says it foiled Israel-linked attacks on ‘sensitive’ sites
2 years, 5 months ago

Iran says it foiled Israel-linked attacks on ‘sensitive’ sites

Al Jazeera  

Iran has long accused Israel of carrying out attacks against its nuclear sites and assassinations of key figures. Iran’s intelligence ministry has announced the arrest of a network of agents linked to Israel’s Mossad who entered Iran to carry out attacks against “sensitive” sites, state media reported. The announcement by Iran’s intelligence ministry came amid heightening tensions with regional rival …

Iran says Israel killed military nuclear scientist remotely
4 years ago

Iran says Israel killed military nuclear scientist remotely

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — A top Iranian security official on Monday accused Israel of using “electronic devices” to remotely kill a scientist who founded the Islamic Republic’s military nuclear program in the 2000s. Ali Shamkhani, the secretary of the country’s Supreme National Security Council, made the comment at the funeral for Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, where Iran’s defense minister separately vowed to continue …

Iran accuses Israel of using 'electronic devices' to remotely kill top nuclear scientist
4 years ago

Iran accuses Israel of using 'electronic devices' to remotely kill top nuclear scientist

India TV News  

A top Iranian security official on Monday accused Israel of using “electronic devices” to remotely kill a scientist who founded the Islamic Republic's military nuclear program in the 2000s. Ali Shamkhani, the secretary of the country’s Supreme National Security Council, made the comment at the funeral for Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, where Iran's defense minister separately vowed to continue the man’s work …

Iran says Israel killed nuclear scientist remotely with ‘electronic devices’
4 years ago

Iran says Israel killed nuclear scientist remotely with ‘electronic devices’

LA Times  

Caretakers from the Imam Reza holy shrine carry the coffin of slain Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh-Mahabadi on Saturday. A top Iranian security official Monday accused Israel of using “electronic devices” to remotely kill a scientist who founded the Islamic Republic’s military nuclear program in the 2000s. Ali Shamkhani, the secretary of the country’s Supreme National Security Council, made the …

With a view toward Iran, Israel launches spy satellite
4 years, 5 months ago

With a view toward Iran, Israel launches spy satellite

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israel said it successfully launched a new spy satellite into space on Monday as its leaders hinted it was behind a massive fire at an Iranian nuclear site last week — potentially ratcheting up a long-running covert war. If Israel was responsible for the fire at the heavily fortified Natanz facility, it would mark another in a series …

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