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Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati led a comprehensive ministerial consultation on Monday to address recent military and security developments in Lebanon and surrounding areas. Originally, Mikati had scheduled a Cabinet meeting, but this was substituted with a consultative gathering due to the ongoing boycott of Cabinet sessions by ministers from the Free Patriotic Movements since the end of Michel Aoun’s …

Security analysts are almost certain that Israel will retaliate against Iran’s unprecedented drone and missile attack, though the timing and manner remain speculative. The world, especially the United States, has urged Israel to remain calm amid heightened regional tensions due to the ongoing Gaza conflict. Several experts predict inevitable Israeli retaliation due to the long-standing shadow war with Iran, highlighted …

During an emergency session of the UN Security Council concerning Iran’s attack on Israel, the US Deputy Ambassador to the UN, Robert Wood, issued a stark warning against any Iranian or proxy actions targeting the US or Israel. He stated, “Iran will be held responsible,” emphasizing that the US’s stance was defensive, aimed at preventing escalation. Wood called for a …

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson Daniel Hagari reported that a coalition defense system effectively countered an overnight attack from Iran. He detailed that approximately 350 rockets, carrying around 60 tonnes of explosives, were launched from Iran, Iraq, Yemen, and by Lebanon’s Hezbollah. Hagari highlighted the broader threat to the Middle East, noting that Iranian forces had also seized a Portuguese-flagged …

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer emphasized on Saturday that in response to the Iranian attack, the best support for Israel would be for the House to expedite the approval of the bipartisan national security aid package already passed by the Senate, which includes funding for Israel. Schumer pointed out that, particularly after recent events, it is crucial for the House …

Last week, prior to its attack on Israel, Iran disclosed its potential retaliation strategies to Turkey, a Turkish diplomatic official revealed to CNN. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan subsequently relayed these potential scenarios to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. According to the source, Iran’s planned actions were anticipated. “Iran had briefed us on their response options beforehand,” the source …

Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has voiced serious concerns about the stability of the Middle East in light of Iran’s recent assault on Israel. Baerbock, in a Sunday statement, remarked, “The Iranian regime has consciously pushed the Middle East to the brink of disaster.” She credited Israel’s sophisticated air defense systems and the support of international allies for averting a …

On Sunday, US President Joe Biden and King Abdullah of Jordan had a discussion, as confirmed by both the White House and the Jordanian royal court. During the conversation, King Abdullah emphasized the urgent need to halt the ongoing conflict in Gaza to prevent further regional fallout. The talks also touched on the importance of continued coordination between the US …