Iran’s Civil Aviation Organisation said flights across Iran will be cancelled until 6am local time (02:30 GMT) on Monday, according to state media, following Israel’s bombardment and invasion of Lebanon to continue its assault on Shia militant group Hezbollah. The Israeli army has issued a new evacuation order for residents in the southern suburbs of…
Israel’s military intends to retaliate “significantly” and swiftly against Iran after the latter fired around 180 missiles at Israel’s territory, but it is still weighing what form this reprisal will take, according to a source briefed on the matter. Israel is currently examining a range of options to strike back at Iran, and it is…
German Interior Minister, Nancy Faeser, expressed her dismay on Wednesday over reports that some people in Germany had celebrated Iran’s missile attack on Israel. Faeser said the scenes made her sad and angry. Cheers reportedly broke out at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin neighbourhood on Tuesday evening. Faeser said there had also been spontaneous demonstrations…
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has warned of a further escalation in the Middle East, after Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel. “Iran is risking setting the entire region on fire: This must be prevented at all costs,’’ the German leader was quoted as saying in a statement published on Wednesday. Scholz noted that…
Iran has extended the closure of its airspace as it expects Israeli retaliation following its attack on the enemy country on Tuesday evening. All flights have been cancelled until 5 am (0130 GMT) on Thursday to maintain aviation security, state news agency ISNA reported, citing a spokesman for the aviation authority. Iran initially closed the…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasised the need to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Russia to counter the West’s “cruel” sanctions. Pezeshkian made the remarks in a meeting with visiting Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Tehran, urging the two sides to accelerate the implementation of joint projects, according to statement by his office’s website. He…
The Iraqi Oil Ministry has dismissed accusations from several U.S. Congress members that Iraq is smuggling and “illegally” selling oil to Iran to help it avoid U.S. sanctions. The ministry also called the claims “fabrications that have no basis.” This response followed a letter reportedly sent by five U.S. Congress members to President Joe Biden…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on Muslim states to take joint actions to force Israel to stop its “crimes and genocide” in Gaza. He made the appeal during talks with visiting Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Tehran, according to a statement by his office….
Delve into Hamas’ clandestine weaponry, including homemade rockets, AK-47 modifications, and more. Learn about their strategies and sources. Hamas, the militant group operating out of the Gaza Strip, has long been a source of concern in the Middle East. In this extensive exploration, we dissect Hamas’ unconventional arsenal, showcasing the homemade rockets, modified AK-47s, and…
