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The leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Hossein Salami, declared a significant shift in their military strategy following a recent attack on Israel. Salami emphasized on Iranian state TV that Iran will now retaliate directly against any Israeli aggression targeting Iranian interests, assets, or citizens, regardless of location or timing. This change in policy was demonstrated through the …

Countries around the globe have strongly criticized Iran for its recent strikes on Israel, highlighting concerns about the potential destabilization of the Middle East. Here’s a summary of the reactions: – **United States:** President Joe Biden reaffirmed the U.S.’s unwavering support for Israel, emphasizing an “ironclad” commitment to its security following a briefing with his national security team. – **Qatar:** …

Late on Saturday, Iran initiated a substantial drone and missile assault on Israel, marking a severe escalation in their ongoing covert conflict. This response was in retaliation for a strike on April 1st that targeted Iran’s consular annex in Damascus, which resulted in the deaths of seven members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, including two generals. During the attack, Iran employed …

Iraq resumed its air operations on Sunday shortly after a temporary halt due to Iran’s significant drone and missile assault on Israel. This reopening was mirrored by neighboring Jordan and Lebanon, as well as Israel, which managed to intercept most of the Iranian launches overnight, effectively neutralizing the immediate threat. The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the lifting of the …

On Sunday, the Israeli military reported that nearly all of the over 300 projectiles fired at Israel by Iran were successfully intercepted, with a “99%” success rate according to IDF spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari. Only a minimal number of ballistic missiles managed to penetrate Israel’s defenses. Rear Admiral Hagari detailed that the Israeli Air Force and its allies intercepted …

Gazing directly at the sun during a solar eclipse can seriously harm your eyes, potentially leading to permanent vision loss by damaging the retina. To safely watch a solar eclipse, it’s crucial to use specialized solar viewing glasses. These glasses are equipped with filters that protect against harmful ultraviolet and infrared rays, enabling safe observation of the eclipse. Despite these …

The 2025 Formula One season will kick off in Australia, marking Melbourne’s return as the season opener for the first time in six years, displacing Bahrain which held the spot since 2021. The FIA unveiled the calendar for the upcoming season on Friday, noting that the season will start on March 16 in Melbourne and wrap up on December 7 …

In a tense quarter-final at the Monte Carlo Masters, Italy’s Jannik Sinner, ranked number two in the world, triumphed over Danish player Holger Rune with scores of 6-4, 6-7(6), 6-3. Rune, who had saved two match points, was unable to secure a win against Sinner. Meanwhile, top seed Novak Djokovic secured his place in the semi-finals after defeating Australia’s 11th …