Overnight exchanges of fire between Iran and Israel will only worsen an already “chaotic diplomatic process” with the United States, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, said on Monday. He said that Tehran was exchanging messages with Washington in an atmosphere of “extreme suspicion”. He said Israel’s actions in Lebanon, whether carried out with U.S….
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said on Tuesday that it has struck more than 3,000 targets in Iran since its military operation began on Feb. 28. In a statement, the IDF said the strikes are part of ongoing efforts to further degrade Iran’s “core systems and capabilities.” On Monday, dozens of Israeli Air Force fighter…
China has urged all parties involved in the Middle East conflict, particularly the U.S. and Israel, to cease military operations, warning of a “vicious cycle.’’ “The one who tied the bell must be the one to untie it,” said Chinese special envoy to the Middle East Zhai Jun at a briefing after his shuttle-diplomacy trip…
Israel said Wednesday that it is redeploying ground forces from the Gaza Strip to the northern border with Lebanon as fighting with the militant group Hezbollah intensified. This is amid a broader regional conflict involving Iran, Israel and U.S… In a statement, the Israeli military said it was transferring the Golani Brigade from its Southern…
Israel’s Finance Ministry said late Tuesday that it has lowered the country’s economic growth forecast for 2026, citing the impact of ongoing military operations against Iran. The ministry revised its projection for economic growth to 4.7 per cent, down from a previous estimate of 5.2 per cent, saying the change reflects disruptions to economic activity…
Meanwhile, the Israeli military has said that it carried out fresh strikes overnight against facilities linked to Iran’s internal security leadership. According to the military, targets included command centres associated with Iran’s internal security authorities and the Basij militia in the city of Isfahan. The Basij has been widely criticised for its role in suppressing…
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said early Tuesday that it had intercepted two drones approaching from “the direction of Lebanon.” According to the military, at 4:43a.m. (0243 GMT), two unmanned aerial vehicles crossed into Israeli territory from Lebanon before being intercepted. They however did not provide further details about the incident. The announcement came hours…
A joint military strike by the United States and Israel on Iran, which started on Saturday morning, triggered a sharp escalation across the Middle East. The strike sets off waves of missile exchanges, mounting casualties, and far-reaching political and security repercussions. Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed a “preemptive” strike on Iran and declared a…
Israel has announced it will lift the “special situation” status in its southern region for the first time since the Hamas-led attacks of October 2023. Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Monday that he had approved the military’s recommendation to end the measure, which is set to be officially lifted on Tuesday morning. Katz said…
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that Israel must allow sufficient humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip and cooperate with the UN’s Palestinian aid agency. The ICJ on Wednesday ruled this in an advisory opinion. The ruling from the UN’s highest court in The Hague, which is not binding, states that Israel, as an…
