Historic $95 billion Security Budget Passed by U.S. HouseThe U.S. House of Representatives passed a security budget of approximately $95 billion to support Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan on the 20th. The House approved a $60.8 billion support package for Ukraine in a plenary session, with 311 votes in favor and 112 against. They also passed a $26.4 billion security support package for Israel, […]
Ukraine and Gaza: The Unexpected Swing States in the U.S. Presidential RaceTrump stated that it could be possible to hand over some territory to Russia to expedite an end to the war in Ukraine Biden faces backlash from some voters regarding Israel The wars in Ukraine and the marched Strip are expected to influence the outcome of this year’s U.S. presidential election. According to an analysis […]
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 […]
Breaking: Israel Fires Back at Iran with Missile AttackSix days after being attacked by Iran on the 13th, Israel retaliated. On the 19th (local time), ABC News in the U.S. reported that a missile launched by Israel struck a target within Iran. According to the report, the fact of Israel’s retaliation was confirmed by U.S. officials. However, it is unclear whether places in […]
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 […]
Qatar PM Signals Possible Exit from Israel-Hamas MediationMohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Qatari Prime Minister mediating a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, has suggested stepping down from the role. According to Bloomberg News on the 17th (local time), Prime Minister Al Thani said, “Qatar is reevaluating its role as a mediator. There have been attempts to exploit Qatar’s role, and Qatar […]
EU Leaders Unite Against Iran, Call for Tougher SanctionsEuropean Union (EU) Leaders have agreed to tighten sanctions against Iran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East over Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel. According to Reuters on January 17 (local time), EU leaders condemned Iran’s attack and reaffirmed their support for Israel’s security at the special EU summit held in Brussels, Belgium. They also […]
What's Behind the Surge in Orders at a Pentagon-Area Pizza Shop?Amid rising concerns of a potential World War III as Iran launches hundreds of airstrikes targeting Israeli territory, Americans have turned their attention to a pizza shop near the Pentagon. According to The Sun US on the 15th (local time), the search volume for Papa John’s, a pizza shop located near the Pentagon, drastically increased […]
U.S. House Speaker Splits Security Aid Package for Israel and Ukraine into Four Separate PackagesSecurity aid package split to Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, and othersTransition from unified support to separate supportUnderscores the difference between long-time ally Israel and Ukraine A massive security package, which has become a top priority in the U.S. Congress in the wake of Iranian attacks on Israel, is expected to be split into four parts. According […]
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 […]
United States: 'We Will Continue to Support Israel's Defense'Secretary Blinken: “We don’t want things to escalate.” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken conveyed his stance to prevent escalation into a fifth Middle East war amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. According to the Department of State, on the 14th (local time), Secretary Blinken emphasized in a call with Minister of Foreign Affairs […]
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 […]
Global Oil Prices Surge Amid Fears of Middle East EscalationU.S. intelligence agencies have issued a warning that Iran’s airstrike against Israel, which had previously hinted at a strong retaliation for the attack on their consulate, is imminent. Bloomberg reported on the 10th (local time), citing reliable sources, that Iran might launch an attack using high-precision missiles within a few days. The likely targets are […]
Historic $95 billion Security Budget Passed by U.S. House The U.S. House of Representatives passed a security budget of approximately $95 billion to support Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan on the 20th. The House approved a $60.8 billion support package for Ukraine in a plenary session, with 311 votes in favor and 112 against. They also passed a $26.4 billion security support package for Israel, […]
Ukraine and Gaza: The Unexpected Swing States in the U.S. Presidential Race Trump stated that it could be possible to hand over some territory to Russia to expedite an end to the war in Ukraine Biden faces backlash from some voters regarding Israel The wars in Ukraine and the marched Strip are expected to influence the outcome of this year’s U.S. presidential election. According to an analysis […]
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 […]
Breaking: Israel Fires Back at Iran with Missile Attack Six days after being attacked by Iran on the 13th, Israel retaliated. On the 19th (local time), ABC News in the U.S. reported that a missile launched by Israel struck a target within Iran. According to the report, the fact of Israel’s retaliation was confirmed by U.S. officials. However, it is unclear whether places in […]
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 […]
Qatar PM Signals Possible Exit from Israel-Hamas Mediation Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Qatari Prime Minister mediating a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, has suggested stepping down from the role. According to Bloomberg News on the 17th (local time), Prime Minister Al Thani said, “Qatar is reevaluating its role as a mediator. There have been attempts to exploit Qatar’s role, and Qatar […]
EU Leaders Unite Against Iran, Call for Tougher Sanctions European Union (EU) Leaders have agreed to tighten sanctions against Iran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East over Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel. According to Reuters on January 17 (local time), EU leaders condemned Iran’s attack and reaffirmed their support for Israel’s security at the special EU summit held in Brussels, Belgium. They also […]
What's Behind the Surge in Orders at a Pentagon-Area Pizza Shop? Amid rising concerns of a potential World War III as Iran launches hundreds of airstrikes targeting Israeli territory, Americans have turned their attention to a pizza shop near the Pentagon. According to The Sun US on the 15th (local time), the search volume for Papa John’s, a pizza shop located near the Pentagon, drastically increased […]
U.S. House Speaker Splits Security Aid Package for Israel and Ukraine into Four Separate Packages Security aid package split to Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, and othersTransition from unified support to separate supportUnderscores the difference between long-time ally Israel and Ukraine A massive security package, which has become a top priority in the U.S. Congress in the wake of Iranian attacks on Israel, is expected to be split into four parts. According […]
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 […]
United States: 'We Will Continue to Support Israel's Defense' Secretary Blinken: “We don’t want things to escalate.” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken conveyed his stance to prevent escalation into a fifth Middle East war amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. According to the Department of State, on the 14th (local time), Secretary Blinken emphasized in a call with Minister of Foreign Affairs […]
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 […]
Global Oil Prices Surge Amid Fears of Middle East Escalation U.S. intelligence agencies have issued a warning that Iran’s airstrike against Israel, which had previously hinted at a strong retaliation for the attack on their consulate, is imminent. Bloomberg reported on the 10th (local time), citing reliable sources, that Iran might launch an attack using high-precision missiles within a few days. The likely targets are […]
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