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‘Pushing us to nuclear brink’: Israel PM Netanyahu accuses Iran of pushing ‘forever war’; watch video

Benjamin Netanyahu (AP photo) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday accused Iran of pushing the region toward a “forever war” and warned the situation is approaching the “brink of a nuclear war.”In a wide-ranging interview with ABC News, Netanyahu argued that the only way to end hostilities is by directly targeting the Iranian regime’s […]

Watch: Iran launches fresh strikes on Israel; missiles seen streaking across Jerusalem skies

In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Iranian missiles were seen flying over Jerusalem as Israel’s military reported detecting a new salvo of missiles from Iran.The video shared on social media showed bright yellow streaks from missiles lighting up the night sky.The Israel-Iran situation has intensified, with accusations from a senior Israeli […]

Khamenei ‘not off limits’: Israel ups the ante; Iran conflict enters new phase as strikes continue

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (File photo) A senior Israeli official has indicated that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei could become a direct target, as Israel intensifies its campaign against Iranian nuclear and military infrastructure.In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, the unnamed official said assassination of Iran’s top leader is “not off limits,” underlining […]

‘When the last sword strikes’: Iran launches second salvo on Israel – watch video

Iran launched consecutive waves of missile and drone strikes on Israel overnight, in retaliation for Israel’s “greatest military operations in history,” conducted under Operation Rising Lion. The second barrage from Khamenei-led Islamic Republic came shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the nation, saying more Israeli operations were under way.The first wave of Iranian […]

Operation Rising Lion: Before strike, Trump called for diplomacy; hours later, Israel hit Iran

Just hours before Israel launched a military strike on Iran, US President Donald Trump called for a peaceful resolution to tensions over Iran’s nuclear program. In a message posted late Thursday on his Truth Social account, Trump wrote, “We remain committed to a Diplomatic Resolution to the Iran Nuclear Issue! My entire Administration has been […]

Iran’s Khamenei says talks with US unlikely to ‘lead to any outcome’ | World News

Iran’s Khamenei says talks with US unlikely to ‘lead to any outcome’ (AP) TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tuesday that nuclear talks with the United States were unlikely to yield any results, amid a diplomatic standoff over the Islamic republic’s enrichment activities.“We don’t think it will lead to any outcome. We don’t […]

US ‘must and will leave’ this region: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared on Saturday that the United States “must and will leave” the region, following President Donald Trump’s visit to Gulf Arab nations.“With the determination of the region’s nations, America must and will leave this region,” Khamenei said during a televised broadcast, whilst criticising the US strategy that he claimed […]

‘Not to negotiate directly’: Iran responds to Trump’s nuclear talks proposal

Iran on Thursday responded to US President Donald Trump who called for renewed nuclear negotiations and cautioned of potential military action if Tehran decline.Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi announced that the response was conveyed through Oman, a nation which has historically mediated between the two countries.“This official response includes a letter in which our position […]

Iran says open to indirect nuclear talks with US

TEHRAN: Iran said on Monday it was open to indirect talks with the United States, after President Donald Trump had demanded negotiations for a new nuclear deal.“The way is open for indirect negotiations,” Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, dismissing the prospect of direct talks “until there is a change in the other side’s approach towards […]