PHILIPPINES – As the US-Israeli war on Iran continues to disrupt global energy supplies, Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has hinted of a possibility of grounding planes over fuel shortage. “Several countries have already told our airlines they cannot fuel their aircraft, so they have to carry fuel there and back,” Marcos told Bloomberg on […]
Tag: Middle East
15 Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) Members Killed in US Strike
IRAQ – At least 15 members of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) were killed, including a commander, in a US strike on Tuesday, according to the group. “The Popular Mobilization Forces mourn a group of heroic fighters who were killed alongside the Anbar Operations commander in the PMF, the martyred commander Dr. Saad Duwai, […]
Russia Warns Against US Ground Operation in Iran
RUSSIA – Russia on Monday warned against a US ground operation in Iran, adding that it’ll only worsen the Middle East crisis. Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko made these remarks while speaking at the plenary session of the international conference “Russia and India: Towards a New Agenda for Bilateral Relations” in Moscow. However, he expressed […]
Diego Garcia Missile Strike an Israeli False Flag; Iran
IRAN – Iran has denied targeting the US-UK military base Diego Garcia with missiles, calling it an Israeli false flag. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said in a statement on the US social media company X that recent accusations lacked credibility and reflected a pattern of “disinformation.” “That even the NATO Secretary General (Mark Rutte) […]
US-Israeli Strikes on Civilian Areas Across Iran Kill 12
IRAN – US-Israeli strikes targeting civilian areas in western and northwestern Iran on Monday killed at least 12 people, according to authorities. The semi-official Fars news agency, citing a statement from East Azerbaijan province, said four people were killed and six others wounded in a strike on a civilian building in the Nasr area of […]
Qatar Airways Relocates Wide-Body Aircraft to Teruel Airport in Spain
QATAR – Amid Middle East disruptions due to ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran, Qatar Airways have moved 20 of its wide-body aircraft to Teruel Airport in Spain for long-term storage. Over the past week, the airline relocated several aircraft to Spain’s Teruel Airport, a facility known for heavy maintenance and long-term storage operations. According to […]
Iranian Air Defenses Down an F-15 Fighter Jet Near Hormuz Island
IRAN – Iranian air defenses downed an F-15 fighter jet near the Hormuz Island, according to a report on Sunday. The semi-official ISNA news agency, citing a statement from Iran’s Joint Air Defense Command, said the warplane was intercepted over the country’s southern coast and near Hormuz Island. The statement said the aircraft had fired […]
Over 10 Hezbollah Members Killed in Ground Operation in Southern Lebanon; IDF
ISRAEL – The Israeli army said on Sunday that it had killed over 10 Hezbollah members in its ground operation in Southern Lebanon. Military spokesperson Ella Wawiya said in a statement that the 36th Division “continues intensive ground activity” in southern Lebanon, claiming the operation aims to “destroy Hezbollah infrastructure.” She added that Israeli forces […]
Illegal Israeli Settlers Attack Injure 3 Palestinians in West Bank
PALESTINE – An illegal Israeli settlers attack in the village of Jalud near Nablus, northern West Bank, early Sunday left at least 3 Palestinians wounded, according to medics. The settlers also set fire on Palestinian property, including vehicles and village council headquarters. The Palestinian Red Crescent said in a statement that its crews treated three […]
Qatari Military Helicopter Crash in Territorial Waters Kills 6
QATAR – A Qatari military helicopter crash in the country’s territorial waters killed at least 6 people, with the seventh missing, according to authorities on Sunday. A statement by Interior Ministry said that ongoing search and rescue operations led to the recovery of six individuals who had been aboard the aircraft, confirming their deaths. Authorities […]
Anti-Tank Missile Strike Kills 1 in Northern Israel
ISRAEL – One person was killed and another injured on Sunday by an anti-tank missile fired from Lebanon, according to local media. Israel’s Channel 12 reported that two vehicles caught fire in the settlement of Misgav Am after the missile struck the area. Israel’s emergency service said in a statement that one person died after […]
Hezbollah Launches Rockets at Israeli Positions in Southern Lebanon
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 […]
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 […]