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Caught Between Missiles and Militias: Iraq Struggles Under Regional Strain

Mario Chartouni, 18/06 16:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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As Israeli airstrikes and Iranian missile launches intensify across the Middle East, Iraq finds itself trapped in a precarious position amid a mounting diplomatic and military storm. Still fragile after decades of conflict, the country’s geographic and strategic location leaves it exposed to the escalating rivalry between two powerful regional ...

Inside Israel’s Missile Shield: The Secret Architecture of Interception

Natasha Metni Torbey, 18/06 15:05 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Six days into open war between Iran and Israel, the Hebrew State operates one of the most advanced air defense systems in the world, intercepting Iranian missiles over a vast arc spanning Lebanon, Syria and Iraq. Behind this technological feat lies an intricate network of radars, artificial intelligence and international military cooperation. How ...

Khamenei Says Iran will 'Never Surrender', Warns Off US

This is Beirut, 18/06 14:45 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday the nation would never surrender as demanded by President Donald Trump and warned the United States it would face "irreparable damage" if it intervenes in support of its ally. The speech came six days into the conflict, with Trump demanding Iran's "unconditional ...

WhatsApp 'Concerned' Services to be Blocked After Iran Calls to Delete App

This is Beirut, 18/06 12:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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WhatsApp said it was "concerned" that its services would be blocked in Iran after a state broadcaster urged the public to delete the messaging app, saying it was sharing data with arch-rival Israel. State television IRIB appealed to Iranians on Tuesday to delete WhatsApp from their phones, alleging that the app collected users' personal data and ...

Rai Says Neutrality Key to Lebanon’s Future

This is Beirut, 18/06 12:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai stressed the need for Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon, as a necessary step for the President to act effectively on the issue of Hezbollah’s disarmament. Speaking from Bkerke on Wednesday during a special media forum organized by the Catholic Center for Information, Rai emphasized that neutrality ...

Gaza Rescuers Say 30 Killed by Israel Fire

This is Beirut, 18/06 10:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Gaza's civil defense agency said 30 people were killed by Israeli fire in the Palestinian territory on Wednesday, including 11 who were seeking aid. The war sparked by Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel has ravaged the Gaza Strip, with severe shortages of food, fuel and clean water. Civil defense spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP that ...

Is Trump's Posture in the Israel-Iran Conflict a Calculated Gambit?

Amal Chmouny, 18/06 10:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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As tensions escalate in the Middle East, a significant shift in US foreign policy under President Trump appears to be underway. Amid the growing tensions between Israel and Iran, particularly following Israel's aggressive military campaign against its adversary, President Trump faces a complex decision: to engage militarily in an already volatile ...

The Bunker Buster: Inside the Bomb That Could Shatter Iran’s Nuclear Core

This is Beirut, 18/06 09:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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A powerful American bunker-busting bomb is the only weapon capable of destroying Iran's deeply buried nuclear facilities, making it President Donald Trump's weapon of choice if he chooses to militarily back Israel. The GBU-57, a 30,000-pound (13,607 kg) warhead capable of penetrating 200 feet (61 meters) underground before exploding, is missing ...

Day 6: Israel Strikes Key Iranian Sites, Tehran Fires Hypersonic Missiles

Alissar Boulos, 18/06 08:40 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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The conflict between Israel and Iran entered its sixth consecutive day on Wednesday with no sign of de-escalation, as both countries exchanged fresh missile strikes overnight. Israeli warplanes targeted several high-value sites in and around Tehran, while Iran responded by launching hypersonic missiles toward Tel Aviv and warning Israeli civilians ...

New Israeli Strikes on Tehran

This is Beirut, 18/06 06:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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Israeli airstrikes pounded Iran’s capital early Wednesday, just a day after U.S. President Donald Trump called for Iran’s “unconditional surrender.” A powerful explosion echoed through Tehran around 5 a.m., following a series of blasts that shook the city during the early hours before dawn. One of the strikes appeared to ...

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