Iranian President Missing After Helicopter Crash in Mountainous TerrainOn the 19th (local time), Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was reported missing following a helicopter crash in the mountainous region of northwestern Iran. The search operation is facing difficulties due to severe weather conditions. According to Yonhap News, Iranian authorities have dispatched over 60 rescue teams and mobilized military and Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) for a […]
Possible US Security Threats: North Korea, Iran, and RussiaNorth Korea has dispatched a high-level delegation to Iran, which was on the brink of a direct conflict with Israel. They also released a statement criticizing the ROK-US joint exercises and downplaying Russia. There is analysis that North Korea, Iran, and Russia are strengthening trilateral cooperation through missile technology and weapons. According to the Rodong […]
North Korea, Iran, and Russia: Fueling Military Cooperation or Economic Relations?North Korea has dispatched a high-level delegation to Iran, which was on the verge of a confrontation with Israel, and further issued a statement criticizing the Korea-U.S. joint exercises and downplaying Russia. Analyses are coming in some aspects that North Korea, Iran, and Russia are strengthening cooperation via missile technology and weapons. On the 24th, […]
Iran vs Israel: Fallout of a Massive Missile and Drone AttackOn the 22nd (local time), Iran, which had suggested a possible review of nuclear principles while exchanging limited attacks with Israel, drew the line on the possibility of developing nuclear weapons. According to United News, Nasir Khanani, the spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held a press conference that morning and stated that […]
Iran vs. Israel: A Historic Showdown in the Middle EastOn the 13th of last month (local time), Iran launched over 300 drones and missiles at Israel. The attack was an act of retaliation by Iran, which blamed Israel for the airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Syria on the 1st of last month. The airstrike resulted in 13 deaths, including high-ranking officials of the […]
Netanyahu: 'We Will Make Our Own Decisions Whether to Strike Back At Iran'Despite calls for restraint from U.S., U.K., Germany and others, Israel says it will do everything necessary to defend itself Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will make its own decision on whether to strike back against Iran. Despite the international community’s concerns about escalating tensions in the Middle East and their dissuasion of […]
EU Decides to Impose More Sanctions Against Iran, Targeting Missile and Drone ProductionPreventing large-scale Israeli retaliation is keyEU foreign ministers to discuss further on May 22 Leaders of the 27 European Union (EU) countries agreed on the 17th (local time) to strengthen sanctions against Iran, which attacked Israel. EU member states attended a special EU summit in Brussels, Belgium, where they decided to tighten sanctions against Iran […]
Will the United States Be Able to Disuade an All-Out War in the Middle East?Western countries, including the United States, are urging Israel to exercise restraint to prevent a full-scale war. However, there are many voices in Israel and the U.S., including hardline conservatives, calling for a counterattack and pessimism that the embers of war in the Middle East will not be extinguished quickly. On the 14th, CNBC reported […]
IAEA Raises Concern On Possible Israeli Attack on Iranian Nuclear FacilitiesAs the world’s attention is focused on Israel’s response to Iran’s retaliatory air strikes, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has shown concern over a potential Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities by blocking access to its inspection team. According to Reuters and Voice of America (VOA), on the 15th (local time), IAEA Director General […]
Israel vs Iran: Are the Two Countries on the Brink of War?IAFP·Yonhap News Israel is expected to retaliate against Iran, provided such action does not escalate into an all-out war in the region. According to Channel 12 in Israel, on the 15th (local time), the Israeli cabinet resolved to retaliate against Iran “clearly and strongly.” This response aims to assert that “Israel will not tolerate such […]
China Calls for Calm in Iran-Israel ConflictAmid fears that a potential retaliation by Israel against Iran could escalate into a full-blown war, China has expressed its stance, urging “all relevant parties to remain calm and restrained so that tensions do not escalate.” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian urged restraint between Iran and Israel during a regular briefing on the 15th. […]
No Heads-Up: US Claims Ignorance of Iran's Attack on IsraelORIGINAL LINK: https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/2D7XMB1B9D On December 13th (local time), the U.S. government stated that Iran did not notify it regarding its airstrike on Israel, which contradicts Iran’s claim that it had informed neighboring countries about the airstrike in advance. Matthew Miller, Spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, said at a regular briefing on the 15th that […]
U.S. Military Intercepts Iranian Ballistic Missiles in Mediterranean, Downs DroneCNN reported on the 13th (local time) that some of the ballistic missiles and drones launched by Iran in a retaliatory attack against Israel were intercepted by U.S. forces. Quoting two U.S. officials familiar with the matter, CNN stated that the U.S. military intercepted over 70 one-way attack drones and more than three ballistic missiles […]
Japan Urges Citizens to Halt Trips to Iran: Nationwide Level 3 Alert ImposedRisk Level of Tehran and Other Locations Elevated to 3 from 1Concerns Mount over Escalation and Potential Israeli RetaliationWestern Nations Expect Response to Attack by the 15th In the aftermath of Iran’s attack on Israel, the Japanese government has raised its Travel Advisory Level for most regions of Iran, including Tehran, from Level 1: Exercise […]
Iran Strikes Israel: China Urges Powerful Nations to Prevent EscalationPointing out the United States and called for a solution to the situation. China has voiced its position that an “influential nation” should step in to prevent escalating tensions and halt the Israel-Palestine conflict in response to Iran’s airstrike on Israel. A spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on the Ministry of […]
Russia Urges Caution as Iran-Israel Conflict EscalatesRussia is worried about the ongoing tension in the Middle East. On the 13th (local time), Russia expressed extreme concern about Israel’s airstrikes on Iran and urged all parties involved to exercise restraint. In its statement on Iran’s attack on Israel, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation said, “We express extreme concern […]
Safety First: Lufthansa Temporarily Stops Flights to TehranGermany’s Lufthansa has suspended its flights to Iran. On the 10th (local time), Lufthansa announced that it had halted flights to Tehran in anticipation of possible Iranian retaliation against Israel. Countries surrounding the Middle East and the United States have been on high alert for possible Iranian attacks since allegations arose on April 1 that […]
Fear of Iran's Response to Israel Sends Oil Prices SkyrocketingWest Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices have surged once again. On the 10th (local time), the news that the United States and its allies are reporting an imminent primary missile or drone attack by Iran on Israeli military and government targets quickly reversed a previous drop in oil prices, leading to a sharp increase. […]
Iran's Currency Crisis: Rial Hits Record Low as Diplomatic Tensions SoarAmid Persian New Year celebrations, Iran’s currency plummeted to an all-time low of 613,500 rials per dollar on March 24th. On the last working day before the March 18th holiday, it was 590,000 rials per dollar. The exchange rate significantly affects other markets, including housing and rentals. Many Iranians have seen their life savings evaporate […]
4,000-Year-Old Lipstick Found in Iran, a Time When Make-Up Was BannedThe oldest lipstick in existence has been discovered in Iran. According to ABC News on the 13th (local time), an Italian research team from the University of Padua announced their findings in the British scientific journal Scientific Reports last month. The research team recently analyzed a cylindrical container and its contents, excavated from a cemetery […]
Iranian President Missing After Helicopter Crash in Mountainous Terrain On the 19th (local time), Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was reported missing following a helicopter crash in the mountainous region of northwestern Iran. The search operation is facing difficulties due to severe weather conditions. According to Yonhap News, Iranian authorities have dispatched over 60 rescue teams and mobilized military and Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) for a […]
Possible US Security Threats: North Korea, Iran, and Russia North Korea has dispatched a high-level delegation to Iran, which was on the brink of a direct conflict with Israel. They also released a statement criticizing the ROK-US joint exercises and downplaying Russia. There is analysis that North Korea, Iran, and Russia are strengthening trilateral cooperation through missile technology and weapons. According to the Rodong […]
North Korea, Iran, and Russia: Fueling Military Cooperation or Economic Relations? North Korea has dispatched a high-level delegation to Iran, which was on the verge of a confrontation with Israel, and further issued a statement criticizing the Korea-U.S. joint exercises and downplaying Russia. Analyses are coming in some aspects that North Korea, Iran, and Russia are strengthening cooperation via missile technology and weapons. On the 24th, […]
Iran vs Israel: Fallout of a Massive Missile and Drone Attack On the 22nd (local time), Iran, which had suggested a possible review of nuclear principles while exchanging limited attacks with Israel, drew the line on the possibility of developing nuclear weapons. According to United News, Nasir Khanani, the spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held a press conference that morning and stated that […]
Iran vs. Israel: A Historic Showdown in the Middle East On the 13th of last month (local time), Iran launched over 300 drones and missiles at Israel. The attack was an act of retaliation by Iran, which blamed Israel for the airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Syria on the 1st of last month. The airstrike resulted in 13 deaths, including high-ranking officials of the […]
Netanyahu: 'We Will Make Our Own Decisions Whether to Strike Back At Iran' Despite calls for restraint from U.S., U.K., Germany and others, Israel says it will do everything necessary to defend itself Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will make its own decision on whether to strike back against Iran. Despite the international community’s concerns about escalating tensions in the Middle East and their dissuasion of […]
EU Decides to Impose More Sanctions Against Iran, Targeting Missile and Drone Production Preventing large-scale Israeli retaliation is keyEU foreign ministers to discuss further on May 22 Leaders of the 27 European Union (EU) countries agreed on the 17th (local time) to strengthen sanctions against Iran, which attacked Israel. EU member states attended a special EU summit in Brussels, Belgium, where they decided to tighten sanctions against Iran […]
Will the United States Be Able to Disuade an All-Out War in the Middle East? Western countries, including the United States, are urging Israel to exercise restraint to prevent a full-scale war. However, there are many voices in Israel and the U.S., including hardline conservatives, calling for a counterattack and pessimism that the embers of war in the Middle East will not be extinguished quickly. On the 14th, CNBC reported […]
IAEA Raises Concern On Possible Israeli Attack on Iranian Nuclear Facilities As the world’s attention is focused on Israel’s response to Iran’s retaliatory air strikes, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has shown concern over a potential Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities by blocking access to its inspection team. According to Reuters and Voice of America (VOA), on the 15th (local time), IAEA Director General […]
Israel vs Iran: Are the Two Countries on the Brink of War? IAFP·Yonhap News Israel is expected to retaliate against Iran, provided such action does not escalate into an all-out war in the region. According to Channel 12 in Israel, on the 15th (local time), the Israeli cabinet resolved to retaliate against Iran “clearly and strongly.” This response aims to assert that “Israel will not tolerate such […]
China Calls for Calm in Iran-Israel Conflict Amid fears that a potential retaliation by Israel against Iran could escalate into a full-blown war, China has expressed its stance, urging “all relevant parties to remain calm and restrained so that tensions do not escalate.” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian urged restraint between Iran and Israel during a regular briefing on the 15th. […]
No Heads-Up: US Claims Ignorance of Iran's Attack on Israel ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/2D7XMB1B9D On December 13th (local time), the U.S. government stated that Iran did not notify it regarding its airstrike on Israel, which contradicts Iran’s claim that it had informed neighboring countries about the airstrike in advance. Matthew Miller, Spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, said at a regular briefing on the 15th that […]
U.S. Military Intercepts Iranian Ballistic Missiles in Mediterranean, Downs Drone CNN reported on the 13th (local time) that some of the ballistic missiles and drones launched by Iran in a retaliatory attack against Israel were intercepted by U.S. forces. Quoting two U.S. officials familiar with the matter, CNN stated that the U.S. military intercepted over 70 one-way attack drones and more than three ballistic missiles […]
Japan Urges Citizens to Halt Trips to Iran: Nationwide Level 3 Alert Imposed Risk Level of Tehran and Other Locations Elevated to 3 from 1Concerns Mount over Escalation and Potential Israeli RetaliationWestern Nations Expect Response to Attack by the 15th In the aftermath of Iran’s attack on Israel, the Japanese government has raised its Travel Advisory Level for most regions of Iran, including Tehran, from Level 1: Exercise […]
Iran Strikes Israel: China Urges Powerful Nations to Prevent Escalation Pointing out the United States and called for a solution to the situation. China has voiced its position that an “influential nation” should step in to prevent escalating tensions and halt the Israel-Palestine conflict in response to Iran’s airstrike on Israel. A spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on the Ministry of […]
Russia Urges Caution as Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates Russia is worried about the ongoing tension in the Middle East. On the 13th (local time), Russia expressed extreme concern about Israel’s airstrikes on Iran and urged all parties involved to exercise restraint. In its statement on Iran’s attack on Israel, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation said, “We express extreme concern […]
Safety First: Lufthansa Temporarily Stops Flights to Tehran Germany’s Lufthansa has suspended its flights to Iran. On the 10th (local time), Lufthansa announced that it had halted flights to Tehran in anticipation of possible Iranian retaliation against Israel. Countries surrounding the Middle East and the United States have been on high alert for possible Iranian attacks since allegations arose on April 1 that […]
Fear of Iran's Response to Israel Sends Oil Prices Skyrocketing West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices have surged once again. On the 10th (local time), the news that the United States and its allies are reporting an imminent primary missile or drone attack by Iran on Israeli military and government targets quickly reversed a previous drop in oil prices, leading to a sharp increase. […]
Iran's Currency Crisis: Rial Hits Record Low as Diplomatic Tensions Soar Amid Persian New Year celebrations, Iran’s currency plummeted to an all-time low of 613,500 rials per dollar on March 24th. On the last working day before the March 18th holiday, it was 590,000 rials per dollar. The exchange rate significantly affects other markets, including housing and rentals. Many Iranians have seen their life savings evaporate […]
4,000-Year-Old Lipstick Found in Iran, a Time When Make-Up Was Banned The oldest lipstick in existence has been discovered in Iran. According to ABC News on the 13th (local time), an Italian research team from the University of Padua announced their findings in the British scientific journal Scientific Reports last month. The research team recently analyzed a cylindrical container and its contents, excavated from a cemetery […]
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