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Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Hezbollah has announced the death of the General Secretary of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah almost 24 hours after the September 27 massive Israeli attack on the Hreik neighborhood in south Beirut which resulted in the assassination of Nasrallah and others. Israel used several missiles to level six high-rise residential buildings, and then delivered a 2,000-pound ‘bunker-buster’ payload, aiming for the Hezbollah headquarters underneath the buildings. Beirut will never be the same after Israel gave the signal to drop the bomb which has ignited the spark to set the region on fire and may take years…

Hassan Nasrallah’s journey officially ended on Saturday, September 28, 2024, when the Israeli army announced the successful assassination of Hezbollah’s Secretary-General in an airstrike on Friday night. The controversial Lebanese leader made his “final statement” days before, after an Israeli attack on Hezbollah’s communication devices caused massive damage, leaving thousands injured and dozens dead. In his last address on September 19, following the attack on “pager” communication systems, Nasrallah vowed retaliation against Israel, saying, “This is an account that will be settled. Its nature, size, and when and where it will happen are for us to decide.” Unbeknownst to Nasrallah,…

In his first statement following Israel’s announcement of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s death, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, declared that Israel cannot significantly harm the strong foundation of Hezbollah. Although Khamenei did not directly reference Nasrallah’s death in his remarks, he asserted that “the Zionist criminals are too insignificant to inflict serious damage on the robust structure of Hezbollah in Lebanon.” Khamenei further emphasized that “the future of the region will be determined by the resistance forces, led by Hezbollah.” He continued by saying, “Lebanon will make the invading enemy regret its actions,” while condemning Israel’s ongoing campaign in Gaza,…

Israel released a photo showcasing the top Hezbollah leaders it has assassinated over the past month, following the official announcement by the Israeli military that they had successfully killed Hezbollah’s Secretary-General, Hassan Nasrallah. This came after a series of airstrikes targeting the Iranian-linked group’s command center in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Friday night. The image, shared by Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, highlighted prominent figures who were neutralized, including Nasrallah, Southern Front commander Ali Karki, Radwan Unit commander Ibrahim Aqil, and Fawad Shukur, responsible for Hezbollah’s military operations. Also featured were Wasem Tawil,…

The Israeli military continues to amass troops along its northern border with Lebanon, preparing for a potential ground invasion, as tensions escalate following a massive airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, controlled by Hezbollah, on Friday evening. Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi has instructed ground forces to be ready to “enter enemy territory,” indicating that a ground incursion could be imminent. According to The Washington Post, soldiers and residents in northern Israel have expressed their readiness to fight if Israeli leadership decides to proceed. Lior Babismadov, a 20-year-old tank unit member, shared, “We are prepared for a ground invasion. We don’t…

According to Reuters, Iran’s Supreme Leader was relocated to a secure location under heightened security measures, following the official announcement of Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah’s death. Nasrallah, along with Hezbollah commander Ali Karki, was killed in an Israeli military strike, as confirmed by the Israeli army in a statement on Saturday. Sources reveal that Iran is in constant communication with Hezbollah and its regional allies to discuss the “next steps” after Nasrallah’s death. This event marks a significant escalation in regional tensions, with Iranian leadership taking precautionary steps in anticipation of potential further developments. Meta Description: Iran’s Supreme Leader moved…

In a significant development, Israel reportedly hacked into the communication frequency of Beirut Airport’s control tower to issue a warning to an approaching Iranian civilian aircraft. According to An-Nahar, Lebanese caretaker Minister of Public Works, Ali Hamieh, confirmed that the Israeli military intercepted the communication line, threatening to use force unless the plane changed its course. Israeli Warning to Iranian Plane Minister Hamieh stated that the swift intervention prevented the aircraft from landing at Beirut’s airport. Speaking to Reuters, he elaborated that Israel directly warned Lebanon’s aviation authorities, indicating that any Iranian plane attempting to land at the airport would…

There are too many people who think the Kremlin is bluffing and they can behave with impunity towards Russia Vladimir Putin’s decision to update Moscow’s nuclear doctrine isn’t a knee-jerk reaction to current events. Unlike, for example, the threat to attack deeper inside Russia with long-range missiles. The changes were flagged by the Russian president several months ago, and from yesterday’s speech we learned that the Strategic Deterrence Commission meets twice a year, which means that the document itself is constantly being re-read and re-thought. The merits of strengthening nuclear deterrence became clear more than two years ago, when the…

The prime minister of the Middle Eastern nation says American troops are no longer needed in the countryWashington will conclude the American-led international mission in Iraq over the next 12 months, according to a joint statement from Iraq and the US. The decision comes amid escalating tensions in the wider Middle East, with Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah exchanging fire and threatening to expand the Gaza conflict. After intensive discussions between the Iraqi Higher Military Commission, the US, and the international coalition, the American military mission will transition to a bilateral security partnership, according to the joint statement published…

In the early hours of Saturday, the Israeli military launched intense airstrikes on various locations in the southern suburbs of Beirut. According to Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Manar TV, the strikes targeted areas including Kafaat, Hadath, Lailaki, Shweifat, and Burj al-Barajneh. Videos from the scene revealed massive fires and thick columns of smoke billowing from the bombarded areas. At the outset of the latest attack, the Israeli military announced that it was “currently striking buildings in the southern suburbs of Beirut, where Hezbollah stores anti-ship missiles.” The military statement added that they were “conducting precise strikes on Hezbollah weaponry stored beneath civilian buildings…