Author: Steven Sahiounie

Pentagon spokesperson Patrick Ryder announced that the United States is continuously coordinating with Israel regarding a possible response to Iran’s recent actions. U.S. Support for Israel Ryder stated, “Iran has carried out a significant attack on Israel. The U.S. has assisted Tel Aviv in defending itself. We continue our discussions with the Israeli side about the steps related to the expected response.” He emphasized the importance of avoiding a major escalation in the Middle East, asserting that “diplomacy is the solution to the current tensions between Israel and Lebanon.” The Right to Self-Defense While acknowledging Israel’s right to defend itself,…

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris stated on Tuesday that there has been “some progress” toward a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, though she emphasized that this progress “means nothing” unless a concrete agreement is reached. Harris made the remarks during an interview, set to air later, where she reiterated the urgency of achieving a ceasefire and a resolution regarding hostages held in Gaza. Escalating Tensions in the Middle East In recent weeks, tensions in the Middle East have intensified, with Israel launching a series of escalating strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon. This uptick in violence follows ongoing unrest that began last…

On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the arrest of an Afghan man, Nasser Ahmad Touhidi, in Oklahoma for allegedly planning a terrorist attack on Election Day. Touhidi, 27, reportedly planned the attack under the banner of the terrorist group ISIS. Background on Touhidi’s Entry to the U.S. Touhidi entered the United States in 2021 through a Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program, which allows up to 50 individuals annually to immigrate if they worked as translators for U.S. forces or under the authority of a mission leader in Iraq or Afghanistan. It remains unclear if Touhidi had worked as…

On Tuesday, Hezbollah issued a stark warning, threatening to intensify missile strikes on Haifa and other northern Israeli cities. This comes in response to Israel’s continued airstrikes on Lebanon, which have persisted for over two weeks. Hezbollah’s Statement on Expanded Targets In a public statement, Hezbollah declared, “If the Israeli enemy continues its aggression on our resilient people across all regions of Lebanon, Haifa and beyond will become as vulnerable to our missiles as Kiryat Shmona, Metula, and other border settlements with Lebanon.” These regions have been under regular Hezbollah missile attacks for over a year. The statement continued, “What…

In an explosive new book, veteran journalist Bob Woodward reveals private conversations between U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to excerpts shared by American media, Biden referred to Netanyahu as a “liar” and accused him of being “only interested in his political survival.” Inside the Gaza Conflict: Biden’s Frustrations The book, titled War, set for release on October 15, dives into the behind-the-scenes struggles of President Biden to halt Israel’s military actions against Hamas in Gaza. The conflict, triggered by a massive Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, left Biden frustrated with Netanyahu’s lack…

A missile attack on Damascus reportedly left at least seven dead and 11 wounded, including women and children At least seven civilians were killed and 11 more wounded in an Israeli airstrike on a residential district of Damascus on Tuesday evening, according to Syrian media reports. Three missiles launched by Israeli planes flying over the Golan Heights struck the neighborhood of Mezzeh, causing “significant material damage,” the state news agency SANA reported, citing a military source. Among the people killed were women and children, Syrian state TV has reported. The building struck was a short distance away from the Iranian…

The Category 5 Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday Over a million people in Florida have been told to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm that is being touted as potentially the worst storm in over a century. Milton has caught meteorologists by surprise, strengthening from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane in just two days. It is expected to make landfall near Tampa late on Wednesday. “This could be the worst storm to hit Florida in over a century,” US President Joe Biden told reporters on Tuesday. Governor Ron…

The people of Lebanon should overthrow the armed group to avoid the fate of Gaza, Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Israeli strikes have killed not only Hezbollah’s longtime chief Hassan Nasrallah but also at least two top figures in the armed group’s leadership who could have replaced him, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed. The Jewish state’s leader warned Lebanon that it could face destruction and suffering “like we see in Gaza,” as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) escalated their cross-border ground offensive into Lebanese territory and Israeli airstrikes targeted Beirut on Tuesday. In a video address to the Lebanese…

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator October 7, 2024, marks the first anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel. On that day, Palestinian resistance fighters broke down some walls surrounding Gaza and 1,200 Israelis were killed, nearly 250 hostages were taken, with 112 having later come out alive, and the remaining 97 are captives. The Secretary-General of the UN, Antonio Guterres, said on October 24, 2023, the attack “did not happen in a vacuum.”“The Palestinian people have been subjected to 56 years of suffocating occupation,” said Guterres. Guterres was not justifying the killing of innocent civilians in their homes. He…

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to speed up efforts to turn North Korea into a military superpower with nuclear capabilities, according to a report from the North’s state news agency on Tuesday. Kim emphasized that North Korea would not hesitate to use its nuclear weapons if attacked by enemies. He stated, “To be honest, we have no intention of attacking South Korea,” during a speech at Kim Jong Un National Defense University, an elite military training institution. “If the enemy tries to use force against our country,” Kim warned, the North Korean military would respond with “all…