Nicosia / Berlin: Germany’s foreign minister Johann Wadephul has expressed caution about expectations that the ongoing war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran could end soon, warning that the conflict may continue until its strategic objectives are achieved. Speaking during a joint appearance with Cyprus Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kombos in the Cypriot capital Nicosia,…
Washington / Middle East: As the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran enters its second week, one of the biggest questions being raised by analysts and diplomats worldwide is clear: What exactly is the end goal of former US President Donald Trump and the broader US strategy in Iran? More than twenty years…
Baghdad: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has warned the United States that Iraq’s airspace, territory, and waters must not be used to launch attacks against neighboring countries amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East. According to a statement released by the Iraqi Prime Minister’s media office, al-Sudani conveyed this message during a phone…
Paris: Israel’s ambassador to France has stated that there are currently no visible signs that the Lebanese government is taking steps to disarm Hezbollah, raising fresh concerns about the ongoing tensions along the Israel–Lebanon border. In an interview with French broadcaster BFMTV, Israeli envoy Joshua Zarka said that Israel has not seen meaningful progress from…
Manama: Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air has announced that all of its flights remain temporarily suspended as the country’s airspace continues to stay closed. The airline confirmed that operations will resume only after aviation authorities declare the skies safe for travel. In a statement released earlier today, the airline said that the suspension affects all…
Rising Tensions in the Middle East Tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate as Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a strong warning following reported attacks by the United States and Israel on energy-related facilities across the region. The statement, carried by Iranian state media, suggests that Tehran may respond if the…
Conflicting Messages From Tehran Iran’s leadership appears to be sending mixed signals regarding recent retaliatory attacks across the Gulf region. While Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has offered an apology to neighbouring countries affected by Iran’s strikes, the country’s powerful military force, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has taken a much firmer stance. The situation…
No Popular Support’: China Opposes Government Change in Iran Amid US-Israel Conflict China has issued a strong warning against attempts to change the government in Iran as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East. Chinese officials stressed that any effort to impose political change in Tehran would not have the support of the Iranian…
Missile Intercepted in Airspace Above Aqaba A missile was intercepted in the airspace above the Jordanian city of Aqaba, according to reports from journalists in the region. The interception reportedly occurred during heightened tensions in the Middle East as military activity continues between regional powers. Witnesses in Aqaba said a bright flash and loud explosion…
Missile Alert Issued Across Israel The Israeli military reported that a new wave of missiles was launched from Iran toward Israel, prompting the activation of the country’s air-defense systems. Residents in several areas received emergency alerts on their mobile phones warning them to take immediate precautions and move to protected shelters. According to the Israeli…
