Author: Steven Sahiounie

On Wednesday, Israel declared United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres as “persona non grata,” effectively barring him from entering the country. This decision follows Guterres’ failure to condemn the recent Iranian missile attack on Israel. Israeli Foreign Minister’s Statement Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz expressed strong disapproval of Guterres, stating, “Anyone who cannot condemn the heinous Iranian attack on Israel does not deserve to set foot on Israeli soil. This is a secretary-general who is hostile to Israel, supporting terrorists, rapists, and murderers.” Guterres’ Earlier Comments on Gaza Conflict In September, Guterres criticized Israel’s treatment of the Gaza population, describing it…

On Wednesday, France announced it had mobilized its military resources in the Middle East to counter what it described as the Iranian threat. The statement followed Iran’s missile attack on Israel, prompting warnings from Germany about the increasing risk of a wider conflict in the region. Iranian Missile Strike and International Response Iran’s missile attack on Israel, initially declared as concluded “unless further provoked,” led Israel and the United States to promise retaliation. The escalating tensions have raised concerns about a broader war in the Middle East. The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to meet later on Wednesday to…

Swedish police announced on Wednesday that they are investigating a shooting incident that targeted the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm on Tuesday evening. The police reported hearing gunfire on a street near the embassy, located in central Stockholm. Rebecca Landberg, a media officer for Stockholm police, told AFP that they “found evidence indicating that the Israeli Embassy was targeted by gunfire.” However, she added that no further details would be disclosed due to the ongoing investigation. The police statement confirmed visible marks on the building as a result of the shooting. Ongoing Investigation with No Arrests No arrests have been made…

On Wednesday, the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza reported that at least 41,689 Palestinians have been killed, and 96,625 others injured since the Israeli military campaign began on October 7, 2023. The latest statistics from the Ministry mark day 362 of the ongoing assault on Gaza, which has seen a series of devastating attacks on civilians and infrastructure. The Ministry reported that Israeli forces carried out five massacres against families in Gaza over the past 24 hours alone. Casualties Continue to Rise In the last 24 hours, 51 people were confirmed dead and 165 were injured, as reported by…

On Wednesday, Chinese media reported that authorities safely evacuated over 200 Chinese citizens from Lebanon. The evacuation comes as tensions escalate between Israel and Hezbollah, heightening concerns about the safety of foreign nationals in the region. Escalating Conflict Sparks Evacuations The Chinese evacuation follows a series of Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah leaders in Lebanon, including Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah and several top military commanders. The strikes have led to a significant escalation in the conflict, prompting other nations to consider the safety of their citizens in the region. Western Nations Update Evacuation Plans With the intensifying conflict between Israel and Hezbollah,…

The US should support its ally even if it carries out a preemptive strike against Tehran, the Ohio senator said The US should support Israel in its retaliation against Iran, even if it would include a preemptive strike, Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick, J.D. Vance, said during a televised debate on CBS News on Tuesday. A Republican senator from Ohio, Vance faced his Democratic opponent, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. The debate started hours after Iran fired nearly 200 missiles at Israel. Most of the projectiles were intercepted mid-air, according to the IDF. The only reported casualty was a Palestinian man…

On Tuesday, China expressed its opposition to the Israeli ground incursion into Lebanon, emphasizing its stance against any actions that may lead to further escalation in the region. Beijing highlighted its commitment to maintaining regional stability and avoiding conflict. China’s Concern Over Regional Tensions In a statement, the Chinese Foreign Ministry voiced its concerns about the ongoing situation between Lebanon and Israel. “China is deeply concerned about the current state of affairs between Lebanon and Israel and very worried about further escalation of regional tensions due to related military actions,” the ministry said. Beijing firmly opposes any breaches of Lebanon’s…

Iranian Missile Lands Close to Mossad Headquarters in Tel Aviv A video circulating on social media shows the site of an Iranian missile explosion, landing less than a kilometer from the Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad, in Tel Aviv. The video quickly gained traction, revealing the intensity of recent escalations in the region. CNN Verification of the Video American news network CNN verified the authenticity of the footage. The video, reportedly taken from an apartment in a high-rise building in Herzliya, a city near the Mossad headquarters, captures the immediate aftermath of the explosion. The footage highlights the proximity of the…

Iran possesses a wide range of short, medium, and long-range missiles, making it the largest and most diverse missile arsenal in the region. The development of Iran’s missile system began both before and after the Iranian Revolution, particularly under the pressure of Western sanctions. Recent Missile Attack On October 1, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard launched more than 250 ballistic missiles at several cities and towns in Israel. This operation, authorized by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and supported by the army, came in response to an Israeli assault on Gaza a year earlier, which led to significant destruction and numerous…

The Iranian General Staff warned Israel of “widespread and comprehensive destruction” of its infrastructure if Israel responds to the unprecedented missile attack carried out by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday evening. Over 200 ballistic missiles were fired in a half-hour window, targeting various regions within Israel. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that the operation had concluded unless Israel decides to provoke further responses. He noted that Israel’s supporters now bear significant responsibility for restraining the “warmongers in Tel Aviv.” Araghchi emphasized that Iran had acted in self-defense under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter. Threats…