War in the Middle East

US Expands Sanctions Against Iran’s Oil Industry Over Israel Strikes
PoliticsUS Expands Sanctions Against Iran’s Oil Industry Over Israel Strikes

The United States hit Iran's oil and petrochemicals sectors with fresh sanctions on Friday in response to Tehran's October 1 attack against Israel, designating dozens of new companies and firms. In a statement on Friday, the Treasury Department said it was going after Iran's so-called "shadow fleet" of ships involved in selling Iranian oil in ...

Zelensky in Berlin Hopes War With Russia Will End Next Year
PoliticsZelensky in Berlin Hopes War With Russia Will End Next Year

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky voiced hope on Friday that the war with Russia will end next year. He was speaking during a visit to Berlin to ask for sustained military support. As Ukraine faces a grueling third winter at war, Zelensky has been seeking support on a two-day whirlwind tour of European capitals that took him to London, Paris ...

Austin Urges Gallant to Ensure the Safety of UNIFIL Forces in Lebanon
PoliticsAustin Urges Gallant to Ensure the Safety of UNIFIL Forces in Lebanon

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had a phone conversation with his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant, during which he emphasized the need to ensure the safety of UNIFIL forces in southern Lebanon, as well as a swift return to a diplomatic solution. “I called Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant last night to discuss Israel’s operations in ...

Fear, Indifference in Iran Over Threat of Israeli Attack
Fear, Indifference in Iran Over Threat of Israeli Attack

With Israel threatening retaliation against Iran's missile attack, many on the streets of the Iranian capital appeared unfazed, while some expressed worries for their safety. All around Tehran, streets remained choked with the usual traffic as families took leisurely strolls through parks at the start of the weekend. Chatter poured onto the ...

European Mediterranean States Discuss Middle East, Migration
European Mediterranean States Discuss Middle East, Migration

Leaders from nine European countries around the Mediterranean Sea met in Cyprus on Friday to discuss the wars in the Middle East, which they fear will fuel migration and threaten their own security. Heads of state or government from France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Malta, Slovenia and Croatia were joined by the king of Jordan, ...

UN ‘Appalled’ by Israel-Hezbollah War Rhetoric
UN ‘Appalled’ by Israel-Hezbollah War Rhetoric

The United Nations on Friday said it was "appalled" by the inflammatory language surrounding the war between Israel and Hezbollah and asked leaders to end their "bellicose posturing". Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week urged the Lebanese people to rise up against Hezbollah, or risk a similar fate to Hamas-run Gaza. "We are ...

PM Mikati: Hezbollah Agrees to Implement Resolution 1701; Diplomatic Solution on the Table
PM Mikati: Hezbollah Agrees to Implement Resolution 1701; Diplomatic Solution on the Table

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced on Friday, following the Cabinet session at the Grand Serail, that "the Cabinet has decided, at the request of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to submit a request to the Security Council for an immediate ceasefire and the implementation of Resolution 1701." He affirmed, "A diplomatic solution is on ...

Hezbollah’s Unexpected Vulnerabilities from Syrian Conflict Involvement
SpotlightHezbollah’s Unexpected Vulnerabilities from Syrian Conflict Involvement

After decades of unresolved military confrontations, Israel seems to have gained the upper hand over Hezbollah since September 1. The killing of prominent leaders within the pro-Iranian militia, with the most high-profile being the assassination of Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah, signals a major shift in Israel's strategy and the power ...

Who is Wafiq Safa, the Suspected Target of an Israeli Airstrike in Beirut?
PortraitWho is Wafiq Safa, the Suspected Target of an Israeli Airstrike in Beirut?

Born in 1960 in the village of Zabdine, near Nabatieh, Safa has long been an influential member of Hezbollah. As the brother-in-law of Hassan Nasrallah, he occupies a unique position within the pro-Iranian formation, blending familial ties with strategic leadership. Though often discreet, Safa is recognized for his significant role in the ...

22 Killed and 117 Injured in Israeli Double Raid on Beirut
22 Killed and 117 Injured in Israeli Double Raid on Beirut

Two Israeli airstrikes targeted the areas of Basta and al-Nuwairi, densely populated neighbourhoods in Beirut. The first strike targeted the third floor of an eight-storey building in the al-Nuwairi area, and the second strike hit a four-storey building on Fathallah Street in Al-Basta Al-Fawqa, which collapsed completely. According to the ...

Red Crescent Says 28 Killed in Israeli Strike on Gaza School
Red Crescent Says 28 Killed in Israeli Strike on Gaza School

The Palestinian Red Crescent said an Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school killed at least 28 people on Thursday, while the Israeli military reported it struck a Hamas command center. "Palestine Red Crescent teams responded to 28 fatalities and 54 injuries following the Israeli occupation army's targeting of Rafida School," the organization said, ...