Author: Steven Sahiounie

The Iranian army announced today, Saturday, that two of its soldiers were killed in early morning Israeli attacks on Iran. According to Tasnim News Agency, the Iranian military reported the loss of two soldiers who died while “defending Iran’s security and protecting the people and national interests” against projectiles launched by “the criminal Zionist regime.” The agency also mentioned that more details would be disclosed soon. In a prior statement from Iran’s Air Defense Headquarters, officials indicated that the “illegitimate and criminal Zionist entity” attacked parts of military facilities in Tehran, Khuzestan, and Ilam provinces. The Iranian air defense successfully…

Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski says he told Chancellor Olaf Scholz that the welfare money should be redirected to authorities in Kiev Germany should stop paying social benefits to Ukrainian refugees residing in the country and redirect the money to authorities in Kiev instead, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has argued. The diplomat claimed that generous handouts serve as a disincentive for Ukrainian men to return to their homeland and join the military. According to Eurostat, more than four million Ukrainians are currently living under temporary protection in the EU, with Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic hosting the highest numbers.…

Israel has “fully mobilized” its offensive and defensive capabilities The Israel Defense Forces is conducting “precise strikes on military targets” in Iran, IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari confirmed early Saturday. “In response to months of continuous attacks from the regime in Iran against the State of Israel – right now the Israel Defense Forces is conducting precise strikes on military targets in Iran,” the rear admiral said in a brief video statement. “We will do whatever necessary to defend the State of Israel and the people of Israel,” he said, adding that the Jewish state’s “defensive and offensive capabilities are fully…

The bloc needs to show more respect towards developing countries, according to Charles Michel The European Union needs to stop “lecturing” other parts of the world and be more respectful towards its partners in order to combat the growing influence of Russia and China, European Council President Charles Michel has said. In an interview with the Financial Times published on Friday, Michel admitted that the bloc has become “convinced that we know what is right and what is wrong” and often fails to make an effort to understand why other countries may think otherwise. He noted that in the EU…

The Israeli air force reportedly targeted a press guesthouse in southern Lebanon on Friday morning An Israeli airstrike on a media shelter in southern Lebanon killed three journalists and wounded several others on Friday morning, according to multiple media reports. The strike reportedly hit a group of small chalets in Hasbaya where 18 journalists from media outlets including Al Jazeera, Sky News Arabia and TRT were staying while covering the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. The journalists relocated to the shelter due to intensified Israeli bombing on their previous accommodation, according to statements from their employers. The strike reportedly took place at about…

The newspaper has suggested that the US billionaire has regular conversations with the Russian president An article in the Wall Street Journal alleging that Elon Musk has secretly made contact with Vladimir Putin and other senior Russian officials is untrue and is most likely linked to the entrepreneur’s involvement in the US presidential election, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. The American billionaire and the Russian president had a single phone call before the Ukraine conflict escalated into full-blown hostilities in February 2022, Peskov told journalists, repeating what he had told the WSJ. ”Most likely, it’s just disinformation in…

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Wednesday that more than 30 countries have shown interest in joining the BRICS group during a meeting. He added that the group would discuss expansion, taking into account the need to maintain its efficiency. Putin sees the BRICS summit, hosted by Russia, as a crucial step in shaping a “multipolar world order,” emphasizing Moscow’s desire to challenge Western dominance. Speaking to leaders from China, India, and others at the official opening of the summit, Putin stated, “The formation of a multipolar world order is currently underway. It is a dynamic and irreversible process.” He…

Hezbollah announced on Wednesday that it launched a missile strike on an Israeli military intelligence base near Tel Aviv in response to what it called “Israeli aggression and massacres.” In a statement, Hezbollah said, “At 08:00 AM on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, the resistance launched a precise missile strike on the Glilot base, which belongs to the Israeli Military Intelligence Unit 8200 in the outskirts of Tel Aviv.” This is not the first time Hezbollah has targeted the Glilot base. In response, the Israeli army carried out a series of night airstrikes on Hezbollah strongholds in southern Beirut. Since September…

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated on Wednesday in Tel Aviv that the time has come to end the war in Gaza. Speaking to reporters, Blinken emphasized that Israel must intensify its efforts to allow more humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, acknowledging that while some “progress” has been made, more needs to be done. As Blinken prepares to depart Israel for Saudi Arabia as part of his regional tour, he remarked, “Since October 7 last year, Israel has achieved most of its strategic objectives regarding Gaza. It is now time to turn these successes into lasting and strategic…

On Wednesday morning, Israeli warplanes launched a series of airstrikes targeting several areas in southern and eastern Lebanon. The strikes hit towns including Arab Salim, Qana, Srifa, Taybeh, and the outskirts of Barghliyeh, Frun, Silaa, Baflayeh, Khiyam, and the plains of Medneh near Kfarreman in southern Lebanon. In addition, airstrikes targeted the outskirts of the village of Sreireh in the Jezzine area, also located in southern Lebanon. According to the official National News Agency (NNA) of Lebanon, there was significant civilian movement in Tyre, with people evacuating following Israeli threats to target several homes. Israeli forces also struck Labaya in…