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

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

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 ...

Jordanian Air Defenses Intercept Iranian Missiles

This is Beirut, 18/06 12:58 - Reading : less than a minute

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Jordanians watched early on Wednesday as air defenses intercepted Iranian missiles and drones targeting Israel that crossed into Jordan's airspace. https://x.com/ThisIsBeirut_/status/1935273489419657698

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Israel-Iran Conflict: Latest Developments

This is Beirut, 17/06 23:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Israel and Iran exchanged fire again on Tuesday, the fifth day of strikes in their most intense confrontation in history, fueling fears of a drawn-out conflict that could engulf the Middle East. The adversaries have for years waged a shadow war through proxies and covert operations, with Israel fighting Iranian-backed groups such as Hamas since ...

Trump Considers Striking the Fordow Nuclear Facility to Cripple Iran's Nuclear Program

This is Beirut, 17/06 23:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump is considering the possibility of the United States joining the Israeli military operation against Iran and launching attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, according to a report published by Axios. The website quoted sources as saying, "US officials reported that Trump is seriously considering entering the war and ...

Jean-Pierre Lacroix to Discuss UNIFIL Mandate in Beirut Visit

This is Beirut, 17/06 21:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix is expected in Beirut on Wednesday for a multi-day visit focused on the renewal of the UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) mandate, two months ahead of the UN Security Council’s scheduled session. According to informed sources, the visit could pave the ...

Iran Armed Forces Urge Evacuation of Residents in Major Israeli Cities

This is Beirut, 17/06 21:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Iran's armed forces chief of staff Abdolrahim Mousavi, urged on Tuesday residents of the major Israeli cities of Haifa and Tel Aviv to evacuate, warning of imminent "punitive" attacks. "Punitive operations will be carried out soon," Mousavi said in a video statement carried by state TV on the fifth day of the deadly confrontation triggered by an ...

Trump Says Won't Kill Iran's Khamenei 'for Now' as Israel Presses Campaign

This is Beirut, 17/06 21:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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President Donald Trump said the United States would not kill Iran's supreme leader "for now" and appeared to demand Tehran's surrender, as US ally Israel traded fire with its archfoe for a fifth day on Tuesday. The comments marked a dramatic escalation in Trump's rhetoric against Iran and its leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, ...

Four Heavy US Bombers Stationed at Key Indian Ocean Base

This is Beirut, 17/06 20:48 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Four US Stratofortress bombers are currently stationed at the Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean, according to an AFP analysis of satellite imagery, as the conflict between Israel and Iran extended to its fifth straight day. The base, leased to the United States by Britain, is one of its key military facilities in the Asia-Pacific region, and ...

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