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'Rising Lion' Operation: Could It Be the Middle East’s Final War?

Philippe Abi-Akl, 17/06 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Israel’s “Rising Lion” operation against Iran, which began at dawn on Friday, was not merely a security response, it marked a pivotal step in a broader campaign of direct US pressure on Tehran. Coinciding with the expiration of President Donald Trump’s 60-day deadline for Iran to respond to nuclear deal proposals, the strike represented a ...

The Resistance Axis: More Fragile Than It Seems

Johnny Kortbawi, 17/06 08:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A few months ago, a political activist mockingly coined the term “Rice Pudding Axis” to describe the so-called obstructionist axis, after a major part of it collapsed in Lebanon following Hezbollah’s military failure and eventual capitulation. Unable to hold its ground, the group was forced to sign a humiliating agreement that effectively ...

Fifth Night of Fighting Between Israel and Iran

This is Beirut, 17/06 06:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Israel and Iran traded missile fire for a fifth straight day Tuesday, as US President Donald Trump warned Tehran residents to "immediately evacuate" and left a G7 summit early. Despite growing calls for the longtime foes to end hostilities, neither Israel nor Iran showed any signs of cutting short the missile blitz kicked off Friday, ...

US Forces Still in ‘Defensive Posture’ in Mideast: White House

This is Beirut, 17/06 05:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The White House insisted Monday evening that US forces remained in a "defensive" posture in the Middle East, despite a military buildup over the Israel-Iran war and a shock warning from President Donald Trump to evacuate Tehran. Trump's brief warning on social media, without further details, raised speculation that the United States ...

Israel-Iran Conflict: Latest Developments

This is Beirut, 16/06 23:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Israel and Iran traded deadly fire for a fourth day on Monday in their most intense confrontation in history, fueling fears of a drawn-out conflict that could engulf the Middle East. The longtime foes have fought a prolonged shadow war through proxies and covert operations, with Israel battling several Iran-backed groups in the region, including ...

Netanyahu Says Campaign 'Changing Face of Middle East' as Israel, Iran Trade Blows

This is Beirut, 16/06 23:11 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted on Monday that Israel's campaign against Iran was "changing the face of the Middle East," as the two countries traded heavy strikes for a fourth day. The remarks came hours after a dramatic Israeli attack on an Iranian state TV building that forced a presenter to flee mid-broadcast under a ...

Lebanon Hoped for Tourists and Got War Instead

Christiane Tager, 16/06 22:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Tourism, a vital sector that accounted for over 20% of Lebanon’s GDP before the 2019 crisis, was poised to provide a much-needed boost to the country’s battered economy. Following Eid al-Adha, hotel occupancy rates in Beirut surged to 80%, signaling a bright season ahead. “We had a surge of bookings for the next two weeks, but they’re ...

The Revolutionary Guards: Inside the Force Targeted by Israel

Élie-Joe Kamel, 16/06 18:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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As part of its “Rising Lion” operation aimed at dismantling Iran’s nuclear program, Israel has dealt a major blow to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), killing at least five senior officials, including the group’s top commander, General Hossein Salami. The operation also targeted Iran’s ballistic missile program, which is ...

Israel-Iran Conflict: Latest Developments

This is Beirut, 16/06 18:24 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Israel and Iran traded deadly fire for a fourth consecutive day on Monday in their most intense confrontation in history, fueling fears of a drawn-out conflict that could engulf the Middle East. The longtime foes have fought a prolonged shadow war through proxies and covert operations, with Israel battling several Iran-backed groups in the ...

USS Nimitz Reported Heading Toward Middle East as Iran and Israel Fight

This is Beirut, 16/06 17:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz was leaving Southeast Asia on Monday after canceling plans to dock in Vietnam, amid reports it is headed to the Middle East to boost the US presence as Israel and Iran do battle. At 13:45 GMT, the carrier was traveling through the Malacca Strait toward the Indian Ocean, according to Marine Traffic, a ship-tracking ...

Government Breaks 8-Year Deadlock: Major Diplomatic and Economic Reforms

This is Beirut, 16/06 17:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In a landmark session held on Monday at Baabda Palace, the Cabinet ended an eight-year stalemate by approving a sweeping reshuffle of diplomatic appointments, signaling what officials described as a return to institutional order within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Meeting since 10:30 AM, the Council of Ministers approved the full list of new ...

Iranian Nobel Laureates, Cannes Winner Urge Halt to Iran-Israel Conflict

This is Beirut, 16/06 17:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Leading Iranian activists and filmmakers on Monday called for an end to hostilities between Iran and Israel, urging Tehran to stop the conflict by halting its enrichment of uranium. "We demand the immediate halt of uranium enrichment by the Islamic Republic, the cessation of military hostilities, an end to attacks on vital infrastructure in ...

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