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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-25 at 19:01
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- Iran Could Build ICBM by 2035
- Modi Visits Israel Boosts Defense Ties
- Iranian Draft Proposal to US Raises Skepticism
The time is now 7:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In the conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, a mix of satire, diplomacy and deterrence shapes the public read on the crisis. Israel’s Eretz Nehederet mocked the standoff on Keshet 12, reviving a sketch that features President Trump and Channel 12’s Washington correspondent Barak Ravid, including a call during a State of the Union address as writers weigh how to lampoon the Iran confrontation. In Washington, the State of the Union address framed Iran as a major threat, with Trump portraying Tehran as pursuing a nuclear weapon and highlighting missiles that could threaten Europe and US bases abroad; the administration contends past actions had disrupted Iran’s program but asserts Tehran is reconstituting its capabilities, though it offered few public specifics. US intelligence has also said Iran could, via space-launch vehicles, develop a militarily viable intercontinental ballistic missile by 2035 if it chooses to pursue the capability. Separately, the US Central Intelligence Agency has posted new Farsi-language guidance across X, Instagram, Telegram, Facebook and YouTube inviting Iranians to contact the agency securely as Washington crowds its forces in the Middle East and keeps pressure on Tehran should Thursday talks fail to yield a deal on the nuclear program. In Geneva, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Omani counterpart and presented a draft proposal to be presented to the US delegation, though officials remain skeptical that key points of contention can be smoothed over as Washington strengthens its force posture in the CENTCOM area of responsibility. The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has sanctioned more than 30 individuals, assets, and entities tied to Iran’s petroleum sales and to the production of ballistic missiles and other weapons, part of a continuing maximum pressure campaign that also targets networks tied to the IRGC and MODAFL. An unnamed Lebanese Hezbollah official told AFP that the group will not respond to limited US action, but warned that targeted strikes against Iran’s supreme leader would not be tolerated. A Hebrew-language item quotes Marco Rubio saying Iran poses a very serious threat to the United States, while noting other regional chatter about Modi and protests linked to Iran.
In the Israeli Economy and Business, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Israel at the Knesset today during his visit, joining Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as announcements of stepped-up cooperation between the two nations unfold, including foreign military sales and broader economic cooperation. The visit comes as India seeks to balance its strategic outlook amid pressure from the United States to curb cooperation with US competitors and adversaries, a stance that has drawn scrutiny from both President Donald J. Trump and President Joe Biden in the past for India’s hedging approach.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.
SOURCES
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-888027
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-888025
https://www.al-m
- Iran Could Build ICBM by 2035
- Modi Visits Israel Boosts Defense Ties
- Iranian Draft Proposal to US Raises Skepticism
The time is now 7:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In the conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, a mix of satire, diplomacy and deterrence shapes the public read on the crisis. Israel’s Eretz Nehederet mocked the standoff on Keshet 12, reviving a sketch that features President Trump and Channel 12’s Washington correspondent Barak Ravid, including a call during a State of the Union address as writers weigh how to lampoon the Iran confrontation. In Washington, the State of the Union address framed Iran as a major threat, with Trump portraying Tehran as pursuing a nuclear weapon and highlighting missiles that could threaten Europe and US bases abroad; the administration contends past actions had disrupted Iran’s program but asserts Tehran is reconstituting its capabilities, though it offered few public specifics. US intelligence has also said Iran could, via space-launch vehicles, develop a militarily viable intercontinental ballistic missile by 2035 if it chooses to pursue the capability. Separately, the US Central Intelligence Agency has posted new Farsi-language guidance across X, Instagram, Telegram, Facebook and YouTube inviting Iranians to contact the agency securely as Washington crowds its forces in the Middle East and keeps pressure on Tehran should Thursday talks fail to yield a deal on the nuclear program. In Geneva, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Omani counterpart and presented a draft proposal to be presented to the US delegation, though officials remain skeptical that key points of contention can be smoothed over as Washington strengthens its force posture in the CENTCOM area of responsibility. The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has sanctioned more than 30 individuals, assets, and entities tied to Iran’s petroleum sales and to the production of ballistic missiles and other weapons, part of a continuing maximum pressure campaign that also targets networks tied to the IRGC and MODAFL. An unnamed Lebanese Hezbollah official told AFP that the group will not respond to limited US action, but warned that targeted strikes against Iran’s supreme leader would not be tolerated. A Hebrew-language item quotes Marco Rubio saying Iran poses a very serious threat to the United States, while noting other regional chatter about Modi and protests linked to Iran.
In the Israeli Economy and Business, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Israel at the Knesset today during his visit, joining Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as announcements of stepped-up cooperation between the two nations unfold, including foreign military sales and broader economic cooperation. The visit comes as India seeks to balance its strategic outlook amid pressure from the United States to curb cooperation with US competitors and adversaries, a stance that has drawn scrutiny from both President Donald J. Trump and President Joe Biden in the past for India’s hedging approach.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.
SOURCES
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-888027
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-888025
https://www.al-m