Author: Steven Sahiounie

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…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently used the metaphor “spider web” in a statement discussing the Israeli military strike on Hezbollah’s stronghold in the southern suburbs of Beirut on Friday. Reports suggest that the strike targeted Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, sparking speculation about his possible death after communication with his group was lost. Speaking from his residence in New York before returning to Israel, Netanyahu said, “Our enemies thought we were like a spider web. That’s what one of them used to say.” Netanyahu was referencing a term frequently used by Nasrallah, who has often described Israel as a “spider…

Norway will no longer grant automatic asylum to refugees from six “safe” regions Norway has announced that Ukrainians who come from six regions that it has classified as “safe,” mainly in the west of the country, will no longer be granted automatic asylum. The NATO member has welcomed 85,000 Ukrainians over the past two and a half years, according to the government in Oslo. The number of arrivals has decreased by 40% over the past twelve months, which Norway credited to a series of cutbacks to benefits and accommodations, but has risen again in recent weeks. “Immigration to Norway must be controlled…