The missile launches occurred just hours after both sides had agreed to a ceasefire, ending nearly two weeks of hostilities
While the ceasefire may provide temporary relief from escalating violence, analysts warn that tensions remain high and the agreement could unravel if either side feels provoked or threatened
President Trump, in an earlier statement, indicated both parties would be allowed to complete “missions underway” before transitioning into a “staged ceasefire.” Still, the renewed violence has cast doubt on the viability of that plan
Iran says it would halt attacks if Israel stops its bombardment; Tehran earlier fired missiles at U.S. base in Qatar
There were also unconfirmed reports of air raid sirens sounding in Kuwait and Bahrain, though no attacks in those countries have been confirmed so far.
Reza Pahlavi—the exiled crown prince and grandson of the former Shah—has re-entered the spotlight, publicly stating on social media that he is prepared to return to Iran if called upon
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The U.S. operation against Iran was made possible thanks to the large-scale deployment of American refueling aircraft, including from the Souda Bay base, according to various sources.
U.S. President Donald Trump launched a large-scale airstrike against Iran early Sunday morning, targeting the country's nuclear facilities with high-powered bombs.
World leaders voiced a mix of support for the decision by U.S. President Donald Trump, concern, and urgent calls for diplomacy
“Europe must rise to the occasion in the interest of international peace and prosperity,” emphasized Mitsotakis in his weekly review post.
He had vowed to give Iran up to two weeks but ordered the attack abruptly, hoping it would catch Tehran off guard
Addressing the nation from the White House at 10 pm EST, President Donald Trump asserted that Iran’s key nuclear sites were “completely and fully obliterated.”
The president sidesteps a decision on striking Iran—but for how long?
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced that Saeed Izadi, head of the Quds Force’s Palestine Department, was killed in the strike, accusing him for helping Hamas plan its October 7, 2023,
An Israeli strike on the Isfahan nuclear facility early Saturday caused no hazardous material leakage, according to Fars News Agency
White House has quietly reached out to MAGA influencers to quell any backlash
President Trump’s decision—expected within two weeks—could determine whether the path forward leads to negotiation or greater conflict
In the smoke and shrapnel of the war now raging between Israel and Iran, the world confronts more than a regional conflagration. This is no mere border skirmish or tit-for-tat exchange. It is the violent eruption of a long-brewing storm—one that signals the collapse of a global framework once held together by diplomacy, deterrence, and […]
EU leaders are clearly positioning themselves as the last diplomatic bridge — hoping to forestall a wider conflict and preserve what remains of the nuclear deal framework