Author: Steven Sahiounie

The Israeli military announced on Sunday morning that it had carried out airstrikes on dozens of Hezbollah targets inside Lebanon over the past few hours. In a statement, the Israeli army said, “Air Force fighter jets, under the guidance of the Northern Command, struck dozens of terrorist targets in Lebanese territory in the past hours.” The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that 33 people were killed and 195 others were injured in Israel’s intense airstrikes on Lebanon on Saturday. In recent days, fears have grown of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalating into a full-scale war, with Israel launching…

Israel has requested the United States to take measures to deter Iran following the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and senior Iranian military official Abbas Nilforoushan, according to reports from Axios. The request for U.S. support came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disregarded a U.S. appeal for a 21-day ceasefire with Hezbollah. Instead, Israel launched a devastating attack on the southern suburbs of Beirut, known as Dahiya, which killed Nasrallah, Nilforoushan, and other key figures. The strike was carried out without prior consultation with the U.S. U.S. Response to Israel’s Actions President Joe Biden and his administration emphasized…

Hurricane Helen has claimed the lives of at least 63 people, according to U.S. authorities. Rescue workers, slowed by blocked roads and bridges, are still searching for survivors in southern and eastern states. Emergency teams are working to restore power and address the hurricane’s aftermath, which flooded roads, homes, and businesses, leaving many destroyed. States Severely Impacted As reported by AFP, 24 people died in South Carolina, 17 in Georgia, 11 in Florida, 10 in North Carolina, and one in Virginia. The National Hurricane Center confirmed that “conditions will improve after two days of catastrophic flooding.” Hurricane Helen made landfall…

Donald Trump escalated his campaign rhetoric by launching direct attacks on Kamala Harris and Joe Biden. He labeled Harris as “mentally unstable” and warned that undocumented individuals are planning to attack Americans in their homes. His comments came after Harris’s visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, where she pledged to strengthen asylum request management and control migrant crossings. Speaking at a rally in Wisconsin, Trump blamed Biden and Harris for allowing what he called an “invasion” of criminals into the U.S. Immigration remains a weak point for Harris in the polls, with her neck and neck with Trump in the lead-up…

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…