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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 …

The Lebanese militant organization Hezbollah commended Iran’s leadership for their “qualitative and unprecedented” strike on Israel, which it labeled as an “unjust and aggressive enemy entity.” In their Sunday announcement, Hezbollah endorsed Iran’s robust response to what it termed as “Zionist aggression” targeting the Iranian consulate in Damascus. They hailed Iran’s retaliation as a justified and lawful act of defense …

On Sunday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced they are mobilizing around two reserve brigades for operations in Gaza following a strategic evaluation. The IDF explained that this mobilization is necessary to sustain ongoing efforts and ensure readiness to protect the state of Israel and its citizens’ safety. The military did not provide additional details at this time. This development …

Italy, currently holding the G7 presidency, has scheduled a remote meeting for Sunday to address Iran’s recent assault on Israel, as confirmed on the official G7 presidency website of Italy. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced that the meeting, a high-level conference among leaders, is set for the afternoon. In a social media post, Meloni reiterated Italy’s strong disapproval of the …

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has stated that any new threats to Iran’s interests will receive a severe response, as reported by Iran’s state news channel IRIB. Similarly, the Iranian Foreign Minister emphasized on social media that while Iran does not seek to extend its defensive actions, it is prepared to defend its interests against any further aggression. He claimed that …