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Author: Steven Sahiounie
Middle East on verge of full-scale war – UN
Antonio Guterres has condemned both the bombing of the Iranian consulate and Tehran’s retaliation against Israel
Failure to condemn the Israeli bombing of Tehran’s consulate in Syria spurred the latest violence, Russia’s ambassador has argued
The Iranian airstrikes on Israel at the weekend caused only minor damage to one military base, the Israel Occupation Forces (IOF) has claimed, releasing footage purporting to show repair work at the facility.
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov have warned that new provocative acts can lead to an escalation of tensions in the region, following Iran’s retaliatory attack on the Israeli-occupied territories. The two diplomats made the remarks in a phone conversation on Sunday, as they discussed the latest developments in the region, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported. “It was noted that a further escalation of tensions in the region and new, dangerous provocative actions could lead to a boost in tensions” in the region, the ministry said. The warning comes as Israel’s war cabinet met on Sunday…
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with the prime minister of Iraq on Sunday, Saudi Press Agency reported. During their phone call, Prince Mohammed and Mohammed Al-Sudani discussed developments in the region and increasing escalation against the backdrop of the crisis in the Gaza Strip and its repercussions. They also dissussed the importance of making the necessary efforts to prevent the situation from worsening and ways to spare the region from the risks of escalation, SPA added. Source: Arab News
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Sunday. During the call, the officials discussed developments in the region and increasing escalation against the backdrop of the crisis in the Gaza Strip and its repercussions. Source: Arab News
The G7 leadership condemned Iran’s recent retaliatory attack on “Israel” and reiterated their support for Israel’s security. The G7 leadership on Sunday issued a statement condemning Iran’s recent retaliatory attack on ‘Israel” and reaffirming their unwavering support for “Israel”. “We express our full solidarity and support to Israel and its people and reaffirm our commitment towards its security,” the statement read. “With its actions, Iran has further stepped toward the destabilization of the region and risks provoking an uncontrollable regional escalation. This must be avoided.” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned, “Going forward, we will reflect on additional…
Jordan’s Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh said on Sunday any escalation in the region would lead to “dangerous paths” and that there was a need to reduce escalation by all parties.In remarks to the cabinet, Khasawneh said the country’s armed forces would confront any attempt by any party that sought to endanger the kingdom’s security.“There is need for all parties to act responsibly and exercise utmost degree of self restraint… and not be dragged toward any escalation that will no doubt have dangerous consequences,” Khasawneh said.Two regional intelligences sources said US air defenses along with support from the UK and France…
Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Israel started it. First came the unprovoked attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on April 1, which killed six Iranian military officials, including two generals, and six Syrian civilians who were pedestrians in the upscale Mezze neighborhood. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed the attack on Israel, saying it launched the drones and missiles under Operation True Promise on April 14 as a retaliatory strike. This was the first-ever direct attack on Israeli territory by Iran, even though Israel has attacked Iran numerous times.Iran launched a barrage of explosive drones and fired…
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