This is Beirut, 06/10 15:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad visited an oil facility on Kharg Island on Sunday amid growing concerns over potential Israeli air strikes targeting such vital sites. The visit comes after an Israeli official said the country was "preparing a response" after Iran launched a barrage of missiles this week at Israel, its sworn enemy. Iran's ...
Rayan Chami, 16/09 09:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Following the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian Kurd, protests ignited across Iran and spread globally. Since then, these unprecedented demonstrations in the country have died down, and women's rights in Iran remain far from being respected.
10/09 18:45 - Reading : less than a minute
Iran iraq Little Zab River Qaladiza
The Little Zab River, a vital resource for the town of Qaladiza, has lost 80% of its flow due to climate change and Iran's Kolsa dam. As a result, agriculture and water access in northern Iraq are under severe threat.
Aubin Eymard, 01/08 17:35 - Reading : less than a minute
BEIRUT Fouad Shokr Iran Ismail Haniyeh
The past forty-eight hours have drastically increased tensions in the region. With the assassinations of Fouad Shokr in Beirut and Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, Iran and its proxies might deliver an unprecedented response. *Since the release of this video, the New York Times has stated that an explosive device hidden in Ismaïl Haniyeh's residence ...
ici, 01/08 12:37 - Reading : less than a minute
Funeral Hamas Iran Ismail Haniyeh
The funeral of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has begun in Tehran, in the presence of Ayatollah Khamenei. He will be buried tomorrow in Doha, Qatar, where he was living in exile.
Lyne Sammouri, 22/05 14:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Copernicus Emergencies EU Iran
A rapid response mapping system used in cases of emergencies. It was requested to be activated following the Iranian helicopter’s crash. What is the EU Copernicus EMS? How does it operate? How effective is it?
gdeveloper, 19/04 22:19 - Reading : less than a minute
Israelis of Iranian origin gather in Jerusalem for a toast ahead of the upcoming Jewish holiday of Passover, where they shared their views on the evolving tensions with Iran, as they feel torn due to the current situation.
This Is Beirut, 19/04 15:02 - Reading : less than a minute
Several explosions were reported on Friday in central Iran, American officials speak of an Israeli attack.
Lyne Sammouri, 14/04 12:07 - Reading : less than a minute
Recapping the chronology of events, Iran launched over 200 drones and missiles towards Israel, prompting reactions from multiple countries in the region. Despite this, Israel intercepted "99%" of the launches, according to the Israeli army, with assistance from the UK, US and Jordan, before reopening the airspace on Sunday morning.
Malo Pinatel, 29/02 19:00 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Ali Khamenei Elections in Iran Iran IRGC Supreme leader tehran
A double ballot is scheduled to take place in Iran on Friday, March 1. In a country where power remains monopolized by the mullahs, what is the true significance of these elections? This Is Beirut contacted Bernard Hourcade, director of the CeRMI (Centre de recherche sur le monde iranien), to answer these questions. On Friday, March 1, about 61 ...
Tylia El Helou, 29/02 14:52 - Reading : less than a minute
Journalist and writer at the Washington Post, Suzan Haidamous, said to Political Pulse that both UN Resolution 1701 and the Two-State Solution are not applicable in their current states, as concerned parties are not willing to compromise on their objectives and refuse to lower the stakes at hand. She also stressed the fact that Iran will not ...
This Is Beirut, 28/02 21:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israel reportedly carried out airstrikes near Damascus on Wednesday, according to Syrian media, marking the latest attack amid escalating regional tensions since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Israel carried out strikes Wednesday near Damascus, Syrian official media said, the latest reported attack amid soaring regional tensions ...