Author: Steven Sahiounie

Tehran has worked out contingencies and intends to respond in force, the Revolutionary Guard has warnedThe Iranian military has prepared “at least ten” scenarios for a possible Israeli strike, according to the news agency run by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Iran bombarded Israel with a barrage of missiles last Tuesday, striking a number of military bases in what Tehran said was a response to recent Israeli killings of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. Israel vowed to launch a “serious and significant” strike in reprisal. Tehran has prepared at least ten scenarios for responding to any Israeli action, the Tasnim news agency said on…

More than 700 Israeli troops have been killed in the country’s bloodiest conflict in five decadesThe Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has published an extensive casualty list, revealing that it has lost at least 726 troops since the war in Gaza began a year ago. More than 4,500 soldiers have been injured in the same period. Some 726 Israeli soldiers, reservists, and security officers have been killed since the Israel-Hamas war began a year ago on Monday, the IDF said in a statement on Sunday. Of that number, 346 were killed during ground operations in Gaza, which began on October 27…

Admitting Kiev into the Western alliance could trigger a global war, Slovakia’s prime minister saidSlovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has said that his country would not allow Ukraine to join NATO as long as he stays in power. Admitting Kiev into the US-led military alliance would trigger a new world war, he warned in an interview with the broadcaster STVR on Sunday. “As long as I am the prime minister of the Slovak Republic, I will lead the legislators, whom I have control over as a party chairman, to never agree to Ukraine’s membership in NATO,” Fico said. “Ukraine’s entry into NATO would…

The first of the Dutch-donated jet fighters have arrived in Ukraine, Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans has saidDutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans has confirmed that the first batch of the F-16 fighter jets the Netherlands promised Kiev has already been delivered. Brekelmans visited Kiev and Kharkov on Sunday, where he unveiled new details of his country’s military aid to Ukraine. A member of the so-called ‘F-16 coalition,’ the Netherlands promised to donate 24 US-made aircraft to the Ukrainian Air Force more than a year ago, although no strict timeline has been revealed. “For the first time, I can officially announce that the…

The Al-Aqsa Mosque and Ibn Rushd building sheltered hundreds of displaced people, local authorities claimAt least 24 Palestinians have been killed in two Israeli strikes in Gaza that hit a mosque and a school, local officials have said. The Israeli military has insisted that the facilities were being used by Hamas operatives. Gaza’s Government Media Office accused Israel of “two brutal massacres” on Sunday, saying the strikes targeted the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Mosque, which is adjacent to a hospital, and the Ibn Rushd school. Both facilities housed “hundreds of displaced people,” it said in a statement on Telegram. In addition to claiming two dozen lives,…

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant hinted at the possibility of striking Iran’s nuclear facilities, stating that Israel’s response to recent Iranian missile attacks “will be independent.” In an interview with CNN, Gallant emphasized Israel’s close coordination with the United States as it prepares to respond to Iran but noted that Israel “will make its own independent decisions” on how to act. The Middle East is closely watching potential Israeli strikes in retaliation for Iran’s recent missile attack on Israel. While the U.S. has expressed opposition to striking Iran’s nuclear sites, Gallant made it clear that Israel “has not ruled out…

The Israeli army announced an investigation into the failure of its defense systems to intercept rockets fired from Lebanon at the city of Haifa, northern Israel, on Sunday night. The Israeli military stated: “There were interception attempts,” but despite these efforts, “several rocket hits were confirmed in the area.” The army clarified that “the incident is under investigation.” Footage from Haifa showed streets in the northern coastal city damaged by a direct rocket hit. The Lebanese group Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the rocket attack, targeting Haifa in retaliation for Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon. Hezbollah launched the attack with “Fadi 1″…

On Sunday night, the Israeli military launched new airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs. These attacks came after the Israeli army ordered the evacuation of two regions in Beirut’s southern suburbs, which have been under continuous bombardment for several days. The strikes targeted the Saint Therese and Burj Al-Barajneh areas, according to official media. Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee posted on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “Urgent warning to residents of Burj Al-Barajneh and Hadath. You are near Hezbollah facilities, and the Israeli army will soon target them.” He urged residents to evacuate these areas. According to the National News Agency, over…

On Sunday, the Israeli military announced the deployment of additional forces around the Gaza Strip, just ahead of the first anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel. This attack had triggered the ongoing war. In an official statement, the Israeli military noted, “The Gaza Division has been reinforced with several battalions, with troops stationed to defend both the towns and the border area.” The military added, “The soldiers are fully equipped to protect the region in coordination with local security forces.” According to the statement, three units inside Gaza are currently working to “dismantle terrorist infrastructure and weaken Hamas’…

On Sunday night, Hezbollah launched rocket attacks targeting the northern Israeli cities of Haifa and Tiberias. These strikes came in retaliation for Israel’s heavy airstrikes on Lebanon. Hezbollah claimed it had fired “Fadi 1” rockets at the Carmel military base, located south of Haifa. This move was a direct response to Israeli assaults on Lebanon. Israeli media reported that 15 rockets hit northern Israel, specifically Haifa, the third-largest city. As a result, the attack caused injuries and property damage. According to reports, 10 people were injured in Haifa. Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s emergency service, confirmed that one person suffered…