Iran blasts and Red Sea attacks stoke fears of a wider Middle East war

Iran blasts and Red Sea attacks stoke fears of a wider Middle East war

Iranians hold portraits of slain top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani during the commemoration ceremony marking the anniversary of his killing in the Iranian capital Tehran on January 3, 2024. Atta Kenare | Afp | Getty Images Deadly blasts that killed at least 84 people in southern Iran has added to growing international concerns about the … Read more

IRGC, Iranian minister vow revenge on US, Israel for al-Arouri’s death

IRGC, Iranian minister vow revenge on US, Israel for al-Arouri’s death

The United States “disturbed the regional balance” in the Middle East, Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani said on Wednesday, after the targeted killing of Hamas’s deputy leader outside of Gaza, Saleh al-Arouri, along with at least five other people in an alleged Israeli drone strike in the southern suburbs of Beirut. “We will … Read more

Analysis: The end of the Arouri era

Analysis: The end of the Arouri era

The killing of Hamas deputy leader Saleh al Arouri in Beirut is a game changing event and represents the end of an era for Arouri and his Hamas organization. For decades Hamas has enjoyed growing impunity for its crimes. For instance, its leaders became increasingly active abroad, moving between Doha, Beirut and Ankara. After … Read more

Israeli military hits targets in Lebanon after rocket fire

Israeli military hits targets in Lebanon after rocket fire

Tel Aviv: According to IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reports in the last few hours two launches of rockets were detected from Lebanese territory towards the Manara area in Israel’s north. During the course of the day, IDF forces attacked the source of the shooting and two launch positions alongside other areas in Lebanese territory. Also … Read more

Israeli PM Netanyahu threatens to turn Beirut into Gaza

Israeli PM Netanyahu threatens to turn Beirut into Gaza

Amid Israel’s ongoing offensive on the Gaza Strip since October 7, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened to turn Beirut and southern Lebanon into Gaza and Khan Yunis if Hezbollah goes for an all-out war against Israel. Netanyahu’s warning came during a field tour he conducted at Israeli army sites in the northern region, … Read more