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Israeli Embassies in US, UK Among Several Closing Worldwide

Israeli embassies in the United States and the United Kingdom were among several to close around the globe on Friday following deadly Israeli strikes in Iran. "In light of recent developments, Israeli missions around the world will be closed and consular services will not be provided," read a message posted by the country's embassies in the ...

Iranian President: Iran to 'Make Enemy Regret' Attack

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Friday that Iran will make Israel "regret" its deadly attack which targeted multiple areas including nuclear sites. "The Iranian nation and the country's officials will not remain silent in the face of this crime, and the legitimate and powerful response of the Islamic Republic of Iran will make the enemy ...

Precision Strikes Hit Iranian Nuclear Sites: Natanz, Khondab, Arak at Zero Hour

In the early hours of Friday, Israel launched a large-scale aerial operation against Iran, aimed at what it described as a decisive blow to Tehran’s nuclear infrastructure. The operation, codenamed “Rising Lion,” reportedly involved over a hundred coordinated strikes across Iranian territory, with a focus on key components of the nuclear ...

Israeli Strikes on Iran Disrupt Middle East Airspace, Triggering Widespread Flight Cancellations

Israeli strikes targeting nuclear and military installations in Iran sent shockwaves through Middle Eastern airspace on Friday, prompting several countries, including Jordan and Iraq, to immediately close their airspace. The closures led to widespread flight cancellations and rerouting, including flights bound for Lebanon. In Abu Dhabi, airport ...

Baghdad on Edge After Israeli Strikes on Iran

Tensions rise in Baghdad as Israel targets Iran. With closed airspace, grounded passengers and fears of wider fallout, Iraq braces for impact. The US embassy has already begun withdrawing staff as uncertainty grips the capital.  

Trump Issues Stark Warning to Iran: “Make a Deal Before There Is Nothing Left”

In a striking and ominous message posted on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, declaring that the country must urgently return to the negotiating table on its nuclear program or face escalating destruction. “I gave Iran chance after chance to make a deal,” Trump wrote, criticizing Tehran for what he ...

Israel Expands Iran Attacks Targeting Tabriz, Shiraz, Borujerd and Kermanshah

Israeli fighter jets have completely destroyed the Tabriz Military Airport in northwestern Iran, in a significant escalation in Israel’s military campaign inside the country, Israeli media reported. The airstrikes also reportedly targeted a missile factory in the southwestern city of Shiraz, as well as a missile warehouse in Borujerd. Iranian ...

Iran Names new Top Brass after Israel Killings

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei swiftly appointed new Revolutionary Guards and armed forces chiefs to replace those killed in targeted Israeli strikes on Friday. In separate decrees, Khamenei named Mohammad Pakpour to replace Hossein Salami as commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and Abdolrahim Mousavi to replace ...

After the Strikes on Iran, Lebanon Holds Its Breath

Lebanon remains on quiet alert after Israel claimed responsibility early on Friday for a series of large-scale strikes targeting Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure. While the thunder of missiles rumbled in the distance, the political, logistical and emotional aftershocks are already reverberating across Lebanese society. A Subtle ...

Iran Strikes Back: Tehran Vows Severe Punishment After Israeli Assault

In the early morning hours of Friday, June 13, Israel launched a wide-scale surprise attack on Iranian territory under the codename Operation Rising Lion.  The Israeli military campaign struck nuclear sites, key military facilities and the homes of senior officials, killing several high-ranking commanders and nuclear scientists. In swift ...