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Iran on Tuesday dismissed calls from Western nations to refrain from retaliating against Israel for the killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran late last month. In a statement, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanani criticized the declaration from France, Germany, and Britain, which urged Iran to avoid taking action against Israel. Kanani accused these countries of ignoring …

The White House has confirmed that it aligns with Israeli intelligence in assessing that Iran could potentially launch an attack on Israel as early as this week. John Kirby, the U.S. National Security spokesperson, informed reporters on Monday that while it remains challenging to predict the exact nature of any potential attack by Iran or its proxies, the U.S. and …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant have recently clashed over the stalled negotiations for a ceasefire deal aimed at freeing hostages held in Gaza. According to reports from Israeli media, including the Kan television channel, Gallant privately told a parliamentary committee on Monday that Israel itself is partly responsible for the delay in reaching a hostage …

On Tuesday, Hezbollah targeted surveillance equipment in Misgav Am and attacked a group of soldiers stationed at the Mattat barracks in northern Israel. In response, Israeli tanks shelled a house in the southern border town of Abbasiyyeh, while Israeli warplanes carried out raids overnight on the southern border towns of Mays al-Jabal and Marwahin. Hezbollah has been engaging in near-daily …

On August 15, 2024, at Prince Mohammed Stadium in Jordan, Ma’an SC is set to face Ahli Amman in a Premier League showdown. Currently, Ma’an SC is in 7th place with 1 point, whereas Ahli Amman is performing better, sitting in 2nd with 3 points. Ma’an SC has shown resilience and competitive drive, winning three of their last six league games. …

On August 15, 2024, Petra Field in Jordan will be the backdrop for a Premier League clash between Shabab Al Urdun and Jazeera Amman. Currently, Shabab Al Urdun is ranked 8th in the league, with Jazeera Amman just behind in 10th place. Both teams are yet to open their points tally this season. Historically, Shabab Al Urdun has had the upper …

FK Panevezys would love nothing more than to upset the promotion ambitions of their rivals, but with a 15-match winless streak on the road, including five consecutive defeats, such a result seems unlikely. On the other hand, Maccabi Tel Aviv has been in formidable form, winning eight of their last nine home games at this level. Maccabi Tel Aviv has …

Valencia made significant strides last year by securing a commendable 9th place finish, a marked improvement from their struggles in the lower half of the table in previous seasons. The Blanquinegros are undoubtedly aiming to build on that progress this season, with aspirations of perhaps even contending for European qualification. To prepare, the team scheduled an extensive series of seven …