Israel activated a new aerial defense system – dubbed “Barak Magen,” meaning “lightning shield” – for the first time on Sunday night, saying it intercepted and destroyed multiple Iranian drones. The Israeli Navy intercepted eight Iranian drones using the “Barak…
In the days following the launch of Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, the conflict has rapidly escalated into the deadliest direct exchange between the two countries to date. In recent days, Iran launched roughly 270 missiles and drones into Israel, killing…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2025 Contact: Blake Johnson bjohnson@jinsa.org Twitter/X: @ItsBlakeJohnson Washington, DC – In an open letter published yesterday, 68 retired U.S. generals and admirals call on the U.S. government to publicly and materially support Israel’s actions and ensure…
JINSA issued the following letter, signed by 73 retired U.S. generals and admirals, calling on the U.S. to support Israel striking Iran. This letter first appeared as an ad in the New York Post on June 14, 2025. Download the…
Israel continues its airstrikes on Iran for a third day, killing over 400 people and targeting nuclear and military facilities. Iran has responded with missile attacks, striking Israeli cities and leaving at least 14 dead. Nuclear talks have collapsed, and…
Iran has launched a series of missile attacks against Israel following Israel’s devastating first wave of strikes. JINSA VP for Policy Blaise Misztal joined LiveNOW’s Josh Breslow to assess the latest developments. Misztal noted the broader ramifications of the conflict,…
JINSA Vice President for Policy Blaise Misztal joined Fox News to discuss the unfolding full-scale conflict between Israel and Iran. Misztal discussed why the Iranian regime poses a national security threat to not just Israel, but also the United States,…
Iran’s military command structure and strategic sites, including some nuclear facilities, continue to be targeted by Israel with a high degree of success. Left with few options, Iran is retaliating with ballistic missile attacks against Israel, primarily civilian population centers.…
Overnight, the Israel Defense Forces began conducting strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities and senior Iranian officials. The preemptive attack kicks off Operation Rising Lion, which Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as a “military operation to roll back the Iranian threat…
By attacking Iran’s nuclear program, Israel has acted to uphold what five successive American presidents from both parties, including President Donald Trump, have identified as a vital national interest of the United States. Now is the time for Washington to leave…