Bassam Abou Zeid, 22/06 16:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Lebanese officials are closely monitoring the rapidly escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, particularly following the United States’ entry into the hostilities. Washington remains concerned that Hezbollah may be drawn into the confrontation, given its longstanding military, political and ideological alignment with the Islamic Republic of ...
This is Beirut, 22/06 15:54 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
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The recent U.S. strikes targeting three major Iranian nuclear facilities on Sunday morning have sparked a wave of varied and intense reactions across the globe, with governments, international organizations, and analysts expressing concern over the potential for further regional instability and the broader implications for global ...
This is Beirut, 22/06 15:37 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
United States Pete Hegseth Pentagon Iran
The US defense chief said Sunday that strikes ordered by President Donald Trump overnight had "devastated" Iran's nuclear program and urged Iranian leaders to seek peace to avoid further attacks. "We devastated the Iranian nuclear program," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a Pentagon press briefing. He added that the ...
This is Beirut, 22/06 14:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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High-resolution satellite images from June 19 and 20 reveal unusual activity near the entrance of the underground fuel enrichment facility at Fordow, involving numerous trucks and vehicles. Captured by Maxar, the images show 16 cargo trucks lined up along the access road leading to the facility’s tunnel entrance. Most of these trucks were later ...
This is Beirut, 22/06 13:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Iran United States Israel Abbass Araghchi
Iran will defend itself by all means necessary, its foreign minister said on Sunday, following the US strikes against key sites in Iran's nuclear program. "Iran continues to defend Iran's territory, sovereignty, security and people by all means necessary against not just US military aggression but also the reckless and unlawful actions of the ...
This is Beirut, 22/06 12:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Donald Trump White House United States Iran
The Trump administration is bracing for potential retaliation from Iran, with the next 48 hours being of particular concern, according to two defense officials and a senior White House official. It’s unclear whether any retaliation would target overseas or domestic locations, or both, the officials said. Two officials familiar with military ...
This is Beirut, 22/06 07:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The US military attacked three sites in Iran on Sunday -- Natanz, Isfahan and the mountain-buried Fordo, all key parts of Tehran's nuclear programme, which it maintains is purely for civilian purposes. American planes launched a "very successful attack", US President Donald Trump said, claiming Iran's main nuclear enrichment facilities had been ...
This is Beirut, 22/06 05:15 - Reading : less than a minute
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“Iran's main nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally destroyed,” Donald Trump announced at a press conference at 10pm EST, (5am Lebanese time). According to the US president, the operation was “a spectacular military success”. “Our goal was to destroy Iran's nuclear enrichment ...
This is Beirut, 21/06 20:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Donald Trump Israel United States
When asked whether Israel could strike Iran’s nuclear facilities without external support, Donald Trump said the country has “a very limited capacity” and added, “Maybe it won’t be necessary” for the United States to intervene. His remarks raise questions about the extent of potential US involvement in a conflict with Iran.
This is Beirut, 21/06 18:59 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Yemen Houthi Movement Iran Israel United States Red Sea
Yemen's Houthis threatened on Saturday to attack US vessels in the Red Sea, despite a recent truce, should Washington get involved in Israel's bombardment campaign against Iran. Israel launched unprecedented attacks on Iranian nuclear and military sites last week, drawing retaliation from Tehran. The United States, a key Israeli ally, ...
This is Beirut, 20/06 21:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on Friday urged the international community to support Syria’s recovery in order to speed up reconstruction and allow more refugees to return home, fourteen years after the start of the war. “I am here to appeal to the international community to provide more aid and support to the Syrian ...
This is Beirut, 20/06 21:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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European powers on Friday urged Iran to continue diplomacy with the United States to find a solution in the standoff over its nuclear programme as Israel keeps up its bombardment of the Islamic republic. "The good result today is that we leave the room with the impression that the Iranian side is ready to further discuss all the important ...