Author: Steven Sahiounie

Iran-Saudi-China Tripartite Committee Meeting to Monitor Beijing Agreement The second meeting of the tripartite joint committee between the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and China was held in Riyadh today, Tuesday, to follow up on the Beijing Agreement. The meeting was chaired by Waleed Abdulkarim Al-Khuraiji, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with participation from the delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran led by Majid Takht Ravanchi, Deputy Foreign Minister, and the Chinese delegation led by Deng Li, Vice Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China. Both the Iranian and Saudi…

Western Reluctance to Discuss Middle East Issues at G20 Summit Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, during a press conference following his participation in the G20 Summit, stated that the West was hesitant to discuss Middle East issues for inclusion in the G20 declaration. Lavrov explained, “Certainly, the West was reluctant to discuss this topic, but they well understood that without it, there would be no section on conflicts.” He pointed out that “one of the paragraphs is filled with detailed assessments confirming the catastrophic and disastrous situation for the residents of Gaza.” The minister emphasized that “there were attempts to…

Putin Issues Decree to Update Russia’s Nuclear Doctrine Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a decree today, Tuesday, updating the country’s nuclear doctrine. The presidential decree states that “with the aim of improving Russia’s state policy in the field of nuclear deterrence, I have decided to adopt the document ‘Foundations of the State Policy of the Russian Federation in the Field of Nuclear Deterrence’.” The decree will come into effect from the date of its signing today, November 19. The updated Russian nuclear doctrine confirms that the state’s policy on nuclear deterrence is defensive in nature, that Russia makes all…

Iran Vows Retaliation Against Israel’s Latest Aggression and Stands with Damascus Against Tel Aviv’s Threats Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, following a meeting with his Syrian counterpart Basam Al-Sabbagh in Tehran, confirmed in a press conference that his country will stand by Syria against Israeli threats. Araghchi clarified that Iran would not succumb to pressure from the opposing side, calling on others to use rationality instead of a policy of pressure. “Iran’s political efforts to counter American pressure are ongoing. Despite international and regional efforts to stop the war in Gaza and Lebanon, these have failed to achieve the goal…

Egypt’s Meteor Missiles Spark Concerns in Israel: How the Power Balance is Shifting A state of concern has emerged within Israel, as reported by Hebrew media outlets, following Egypt’s acquisition of long-range air-to-air missiles capable of striking targets on the horizon. According to the Israeli news site “nziv”, the Egyptian Air Force has received “Meteor” type missiles, which are advanced air-to-air missiles designed to hit targets beyond visual range (BVR). The site mentioned that during President El-Sisi’s tenure, Egypt acquired the Meteor missile, part of its air combat armament, considered one of the most advanced air-to-air missiles, with a speed…

An Israeli soldier was killed, and three others sustained serious injuries in an attack inside southern Lebanon, the Israeli military announced on Tuesday. The incident occurred amid ongoing ground operations against Hezbollah forces near the border. Details of the Attack According to the Israeli military, the soldier killed was a First Sergeant reservist from the Golani Brigade. “He was fatally injured during active combat in southern Lebanon,” the army’s statement confirmed. Reports indicate that the attack involved a kamikaze drone operated by Hezbollah, which targeted an Israeli military unit approximately two kilometers from the border. Rising Casualties in Ground Operations…

Hezbollah announced on Tuesday that it had launched significant attacks on multiple Israeli targets, including Ramat David Airbase near Haifa and a military intelligence base near Tel Aviv. These attacks come amid heightened tensions and ongoing discussions about a ceasefire. Drone Strike on Ramat David Airbase In a statement, Hezbollah confirmed the deployment of drones to strike Ramat David Airbase, located 50 kilometers from the Lebanese border and southeast of Haifa. “A squadron of kamikaze drones targeted Ramat David, a major Israeli airbase in the north housing combat squadrons. The drones hit their targets with precision,” Hezbollah’s statement said. Missile…

The Russian military reported on Tuesday that Ukraine launched U.S.-made long-range ATACMS missiles at a military facility in the border region of Bryansk. This marks the first instance of such an attack since Washington approved the use of these missiles by Kyiv, according to official media reports. Details of the Attack The Russian Ministry of Defense stated in an official release: “At 00:25 GMT, the enemy struck a site in the Bryansk region with six ballistic missiles. Confirmed data indicates the use of U.S.-made ATACMS tactical missiles.” Russian air defense systems, including the S-400 and Pantsir units, successfully intercepted five…

Following a meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Tuesday, U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein announced that a decision on a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is “close at hand.” Constructive Talks in Beirut Hochstein described his discussions with Berri as “highly constructive” and emphasized that there is a “real opportunity” to end the ongoing conflict. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, he stated: “This is a moment of decision-making. I am here in Beirut to facilitate reaching this decision, but ultimately, it is up to the parties involved to bring an end to the conflict. The solution is within…

Recent Western media reports reveal that the Biden administration has permitted Kyiv to target deep within Russian territory using long-range missiles. This decision includes the potential use of American ATACMS and GMLRS missiles, alongside the British Storm Shadow and French SCALP-EG missiles. Key Missile Ranges and Capabilities ATACMS Missiles: GMLRS Missiles: Storm Shadow and SCALP-EG Missiles: Potential Targets in Russia According to an analysis by Sputnik, these long-range missiles could reach significant locations within Russian territory depending on their launch points. The accompanying infographic illustrates the maximum range and areas within reach based on missile specifications. The ATACMS missile stands…