LEBANON – Hezbollah said on Sunday that it launched rockets at Israeli army positions in Southern Lebanon, targeting troop and vehicle concentrations in several locations. The armed group said it struck soldiers and military vehicles at Khazzan Hill in the border town of Adaisseh at Jabal Warda in the border town of Merkaba, and Muhaisibat […]
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Japan to Send its Self-Defense Forces at Strait of Hormuz in Case of a Ceasefire
JAPAN – Japan said on Sunday that it may send its Self-Defense Forces for minesweeping at the Strait of Hormuz if Iran war ceasefire is realized. “Japan’s minesweeping technology is at the top level in the world. Let’s say (in case of a) ceasefire, and in the event that mines pose an obstacle, we may […]
Sanctioned Iranian Oil Authorized for Sale by US
IRAN – The US authorized a temporary sale of sanctioned Iranian oil that was stranded at sea on Friday, aimed at easing the global supply pressures. The “narrowly tailored” license, which runs until April 19, covers Iranian crude oil and petroleum products already loaded on vessels as of March 20, including those on previously sanctioned […]
Diego Garcia Military Base Targeted by Ballistic Missiles
IRAN – The US-UK’s Diego Garcia military base in the Indian Ocean was targeted by 2 alleged Iranian ballistic missiles, according to a report on Friday. According to the Wall Street Journal, none of the missiles hit the base. One of the missiles malfunctioned mid-air, while the other was being intercepted by an America warship […]
Operation to Seize Iran’s Enriched Uranium by US Being Discussed
USA – A US operation to seize Iran’s enriched uranium is currently being discussed, centering on the deployment of an elite Joint Special Operations Command for the mission. According to CBS News, no decision had been made, and the timing of an operation remained unclear. A White House spokeswoman said preparations were the Pentagon’s responsibility, […]
Iran no Longer Have Capacity to Produce Ballistic Missiles; Netanyahu
ISRAEL – Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Iran no longer have the capacity to produce ballistic missiles, claiming that the manufacturing capabilities have been destroyed in the 20 days of war. “We are winning, and Iran is being decimated,” Netanyahu said during a virtual press conference with foreign reporters. He said that after […]
Russia Offers to Broker a Diplomatic Solution to Middle East Crisis
RUSSIA – Russia on Thursday expressed concern over the escalation in the Gulf, and offered to broker a diplomatic solution to the ongoing Middle East crisis. The Russian Foreign Ministry said the scale of damage to energy and other vital infrastructure in Iran and neighboring Arab states is growing and called the conflict the result […]
Israeli Military Spent $6.4 Billion in First 20 Days of War with Iran
ISRAEL – The cost of the Israeli military war with Iran in first 20 days reached approximately $6.4 billion, according to Israeli Haaretz newspaper, citing anonymous sources. The newspaper said daily spending averaged around one billion shekels (approximately $320 million) during the period. The total budget allocated for managing the war stands at roughly 39 […]
Bill to Limit Donald Trump’s War Powers Rejected by US Senate
USA – A bill to limit Donald Trump‘s war powers was on Wednesday rejected by the US Senate. The bill, which aimed to limit Trump’s attacks on Iran, was put to a vote in the US Senate. Democrats introduced the bill, which was rejected by a vote of 53 “no” to 47 “yes.” “We do […]
At Least 3,924 Israelis Have Been injured in Ongoing War with Iran
ISRAEL – At least 3,924 Israelis have been injured as war with Iran continues, according to the Health Ministry on Thursday. It added that 79 people remain hospitalized. In the past 24 hours, hospitals received 177 casualties, including one person in serious condition, two in moderate condition, 167 with minor injuries and seven treated for […]
Former Director of the US National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent Under FBI Investigation
USA – The former director of the US National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent, who resigned on Tuesday in protest over the Iran war, is currently under an FBI investigation on suspicion of leaking classified information, according to reports on Wednesday. Administration officials had long labeled Kent a “known leaker” and barred him from presidential briefings, […]
Trump was Aware of Planned Strike on Iran’s South Pars Gas Field but Lied About it
USA – Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday that he wasn’t aware of the strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field, but according to American and Israeli officials who spoke to the Axios news site, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump had coordinated on the strike with the aim of deterring Iran from disrupting oil […]
Iran’s Operation True Promise 4 Latest as 2 Killed in Tel Aviv & More
IRAN – As the Iran’s Operation True Promise 4 continues in retaliation to the US-Israeli strikes, Israeli media early Wednesday reported the deaths of 2 people in the Tel Aviv suburb of Ramat Gan after an Iranian missile strike. Israel’s Yedioth Ahronoth reported that four people were also injured in the attack, while emergency teams […]
Russia is Sharing Satellite Imagery and Drone Technology with Iran; WSJ
RUSSIA – A report by The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday asserted that Russia is sharing satellite imagery and drone technology with Iran to facilitate the targeting of US forces in the Middle East. The WSJ reported that Moscow has been expanding its intelligence sharing and military cooperation with Tehran, aiding its Middle Eastern ally […]
Power Politics & Unilateral Bullying has no Future; Wang Yi
CHINA – Power politics and unilateral bullying win no heart and have no future, according to the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday as he concluded Vietnam visit, while calling for a stronger cooperation in Asia. Wang called for enhanced cooperation through multilateral frameworks to safeguard regional peace and stability, according to the state-run […]