In a sharp escalation of hostilities, Iran has pledged a “harsh and regretful” response to Israel’s recent airstrikes targeting Iranian military facilities. This development follows a deadly exchange that began with Tehranās missile barrage into Israel, intended as retribution for the recent
The United Nationsā special coordinator for Middle East peace, Tor Wennesland, issued a stark warning on Tuesday, describing the region as being at its “most dangerous juncture” in decades. He cautioned that escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran-backed forces threaten to ignite
Israel has relied on an intricate network of missile defense systems to protect its territory from persistent missile and drone attacks. Facing threats from groups such as Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, and Houthi rebels in Yemen, Israel has deployed advanced
As we approach the first anniversary of the 7 October terror attacks which shook Israel to its core, we are all witness to the continuing scenes of carnage, destruction, and the shocking human toll on civilians, from the 1200 killed in Israel,
Chinaās engagement in the Middle East gained momentum this month following the assassination of Hamas’s political leader, Ismail Haniyeh. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson condemned the attack, warning it could destabilize the region further. At a UN Security Council session, China’s permanent
Fears of escalating conflict in the Middle East have surged as Hezbollah has promised retaliation against Israel for a recent attack involving exploding pagers that killed 12 people and injured over 2,800 in Lebanon and parts of Syria. In a statement, the
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has declared that the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah will “not go unavenged,” following his assassination in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut. Khamenei announced five days of mourning in Iran for what he termed the
During a visit to Iran’s eastern border, Sirus Amanollahi emphasized that the border closure initiative aims to enhance security within Iran. The commander of the Iranian Army’s ground forces noted, “As interactions between Iran and Afghanistan increase, we are observing daily improvements
Israeli leaders are expressing satisfaction with the recent military offensive against Hezbollah, which escalated from the detonation of weaponized pagers to intense airstrikes. Defence Minister Yoav Gallant hailed Mondayās airstrikes as a āmasterpiece,ā asserting it marked one of Hezbollah’s worst weeks since
by Beth Malcolm
To prevent a broader conflict in the Middle East, the United States has been steadily positioning its Navy forces closer to the region. This deployment includes two aircraft carrier groups and a guided-missile submarine. American officials are openly communicating these moves to
by Joanne Green