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Israel-Iran conflict escalates: US warns of rising threats; New York, Washington, LA on high alert

Washington: The US State Department issued a “worldwide caution” for Americans on Sunday, saying the conflict in the Middle East could put those traveling or living abroad at an increased security risk.“The conflict between Israel and Iran has resulted in disruptions to travel and periodic closure of airspace across the Middle East. There is the […]

Israel-Iran conflict: UAE evacuates citizens and nationals from Iran amid rising tensions | World News

The UAE evacuated citizens from Iran via Turkmenistan, providing them shelter before flying them to Abu Dhabi amid the Iran-Israel conflic/ Image: X@mofauae As the conflict between Iran and Israel enters its eighth consecutive day, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has successfully evacuated a number of its nationals and residents from the Islamic Republic of […]

Israel’s ‘Operation Rising Lion’: Donald Trump denies US role; Iran claims ‘solid proof’ of American support

Donald Trump and Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi (File photo) Iran on Sunday claimed it has evidence showing that US forces supported the recent airstrikes carried out by Israel against the Islamic Republic.“We have solid proof of the support of the American forces and American bases in the region for the attacks of the Zionist […]

Israel’s Operation Rising Lion: Satellite images reveal damage at Iran’s nuclear facility, missile bases; see pics

Satellite images show damage at Iran’s nuclear facilities Satellite images have revealed the damage to Iran’s ballistic missile arsenal and nuclear facilities in the attack by Israel.Images from Planet Labs PBC, analysed by news agency The Associated Press, showed damage at two missile bases – one each in Kermanshah and Tabriz, both in western Iran.At […]

Operation Rising Lion: US says it was not involved in strikes

File photo: US secretary of state Marco Rubio US Secretary of state Marco Rubio said Thursday the US had no involvement in Israel’s strikes on Iran but had been told that Israel considered the attack necessary forself-defence. US President Trump was hosting the annual White House picnic on Thursday evening when reports of the strikes […]

Iran strikes back after Israel’s Operation Rising Lion; Netanyahu warns ‘more is on the way’ – How the night unfolded

A tense escalation unfolded across the Middle East overnight, as Iran launched missile strikes toward Israel late Friday and early Saturday. The move came in response to what Iran described as Israel’s earlier attacks on its territory. The confrontation began with Israel’s “greatest military operations in history,” against Iran. In a sweeping and highly coordinated […]

Operation Rising Lion: How Israel tricked Iran’s military leaders to gather in one place before strike – explained

Smoke rises up after an explosion in Tehran (Pic credit: AP) As Israel draws its long-running shadow war into open conflict with Iran, one of its security officials said that Jerusalem successfully tricked top commanders of Iran’s air force into gathering for a meeting. “We carried out specific activities to help us learn more about […]

Operation Rising Lion: How Israel’s masterclass in precision strikes destroyed Iran’s nuclear program; and left Tehran in shambles | World News

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Operation Rising Lion: Did Donald Trump know in advance of Israel’s strikes on Iran? What he said

Donald Trump on Israel’s ‘preemptive strikes’ on Iran US President Donald Trump told Fox News he had advance knowledge of Israel’s strikes on Iran and specified that Iran must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.“Iran cannot have a nuclear bomb, and we are hoping to get back to the negotiating table. We will […]

Operation ‘Rising Lion’: How world leaders reacted to Israel’s strike on Iran; Netanyahu vows to continue operation

Israeli PM Netanyahu, left, and New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon World leaders reacted swiftly on Friday to Israel’s military operation against Iran, launched late Thursday night with explosions reported in the capital, Tehran.Iran’s state-run news agency confirmed the blasts, while Israel’s defense minister described the attacks as “preemptive strikes.”The strikes come amid rising tensions surrounding […]