War in the Middle East

Lebanon at a Crossroads: Chaos or a Place in the New Regional Order
PoliticsLebanon at a Crossroads: Chaos or a Place in the New Regional Order

Bassam Abou Zeid 17/06 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Lebanon is closely monitoring the unfolding Iranian-Israeli war - a conflict it has kept at arm’s length, but whose fallout is certain to reach its borders. The real test is whether the government will be able to leverage the outcome to its advantage. Hezbollah resents being forced to remain on the sidelines of a war it sees as a sacred duty, ...

Yet Another ‘Divine Victory’
Op-edYet Another ‘Divine Victory’

Hussain Abdul-Hussain 17/06 12:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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No matter the outcome of the war between Iran and Israel, Tehran will claim victory. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has already cited the Quranic verse “a victory from God and an imminent conquest.” Middle East observers have seen this movie many times, and it always ends the same: with its military might, Israel prevails—while a ...

Iran’s Formidable Arsenal… and Its Logistical Weaknesses
SpotlightIran’s Formidable Arsenal… and Its Logistical Weaknesses

Mario Chartouni 17/06 11:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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The Middle East is once again engulfed in a major military confrontation between Israel and Iran. In a calculated display of force, Tehran has mobilized a significant portion of its extensive ballistic missile arsenal, aiming to project strength and deterrence. Yet beneath this formidable stockpile lies a structural vulnerability, one that exposes ...

Fifth Night of Israel-Iran Clashes: Missiles, Casualties, Diplomatic Deadlock
Fifth Night of Israel-Iran Clashes: Missiles, Casualties, Diplomatic Deadlock

Alissar Boulos 17/06 09:40 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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The military conflict between Israel and Iran escalated for a fifth consecutive night on Tuesday, with ongoing missile exchanges fueling growing concern among world powers. Despite repeated international calls for de-escalation, Tehran and Tel Aviv remain locked in an unprecedented military confrontation that began with Israel’s offensive ...

Fifth Night of Fighting Between Israel and Iran
Fifth Night of Fighting Between Israel and Iran

This is Beirut 17/06 06:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Israel and Iran traded missile fire for a fifth straight day Tuesday, as US President Donald Trump warned Tehran residents to "immediately evacuate" and left a G7 summit early. Despite growing calls for the longtime foes to end hostilities, neither Israel nor Iran showed any signs of cutting short the missile blitz kicked off Friday, ...

US Forces Still in ‘Defensive Posture’ in Mideast: White House
US Forces Still in ‘Defensive Posture’ in Mideast: White House

This is Beirut 17/06 05:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The White House insisted Monday evening that US forces remained in a "defensive" posture in the Middle East, despite a military buildup over the Israel-Iran war and a shock warning from President Donald Trump to evacuate Tehran. Trump's brief warning on social media, without further details, raised speculation that the United States ...

Israel-Iran Conflict: Latest Developments
Israel-Iran Conflict: Latest Developments

This is Beirut 16/06 23:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Israel and Iran traded deadly fire for a fourth day on Monday in their most intense confrontation in history, fueling fears of a drawn-out conflict that could engulf the Middle East. The longtime foes have fought a prolonged shadow war through proxies and covert operations, with Israel battling several Iran-backed groups in the region, including ...

Netanyahu Says Campaign 'Changing Face of Middle East' as Israel, Iran Trade Blows
Netanyahu Says Campaign 'Changing Face of Middle East' as Israel, Iran Trade Blows

This is Beirut 16/06 23:11 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted on Monday that Israel's campaign against Iran was "changing the face of the Middle East," as the two countries traded heavy strikes for a fourth day. The remarks came hours after a dramatic Israeli attack on an Iranian state TV building that forced a presenter to flee mid-broadcast under a ...

Trump To Leave G7 Early After Warning of Iran Attack
Trump To Leave G7 Early After Warning of Iran Attack

This is Beirut 16/06 20:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump was leaving a Group of Seven summit early on Monday as he hinted of greater involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict after issuing an ominous warning for the capital Tehran to evacuate. After a day of speaking with G7 leaders at a Canada summit about the need for a negotiated deal, Trump took to social media to back ...

The Revolutionary Guards: Inside the Force Targeted by Israel
The Revolutionary Guards: Inside the Force Targeted by Israel

Élie-Joe Kamel 16/06 18:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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As part of its “Rising Lion” operation aimed at dismantling Iran’s nuclear program, Israel has dealt a major blow to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), killing at least five senior officials, including the group’s top commander, General Hossein Salami. The operation also targeted Iran’s ballistic missile program, which is ...

Israel-Iran Conflict: Latest Developments
Israel-Iran Conflict: Latest Developments

This is Beirut 16/06 18:24 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Israel and Iran traded deadly fire for a fourth consecutive day on Monday in their most intense confrontation in history, fueling fears of a drawn-out conflict that could engulf the Middle East. The longtime foes have fought a prolonged shadow war through proxies and covert operations, with Israel battling several Iran-backed groups in the ...

USS Nimitz Reported Heading Toward Middle East as Iran and Israel Fight
USS Nimitz Reported Heading Toward Middle East as Iran and Israel Fight

This is Beirut 16/06 17:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz was leaving Southeast Asia on Monday after canceling plans to dock in Vietnam, amid reports it is headed to the Middle East to boost the US presence as Israel and Iran do battle. At 13:45 GMT, the carrier was traveling through the Malacca Strait toward the Indian Ocean, according to Marine Traffic, a ship-tracking ...

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