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Iran Warns U.S. Will Be Held Accountable for Any Israeli Strike on Nuclear Sites Iran’s Foreign Ministry has formally notified the United Nations that it will hold the United States legally responsible if Israel conducts an attack on its nuclear infrastructure. The statement follows recent reports in American media suggesting that Israeli forces may be preparing for a potential strike …

Crude oil prices climbed sharply on Wednesday following indications that Israel might be preparing to launch an attack on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. U.S. intelligence assessments reportedly pointed to a possible military move, heightening fears of a broader regional conflict in the Middle East and injecting fresh volatility into global energy markets. The jump in crude prices was accompanied by a …

On Saturday, an Israeli drone strike targeted a vehicle in southern Lebanon’s Tyre district, resulting in the death of a Hezbollah commander. The incident occurred in Abu al-Aswad, approximately 30 kilometers from the Israeli border. Lebanon’s health ministry confirmed one fatality from the strike. Visual evidence from the scene showed the vehicle’s charred remains, indicating a direct hit. The Israeli …

On Thursday, Israel executed a series of airstrikes in southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh region, marking one of its most extensive military operations since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in November 2024. According to Lebanese security sources, a total of 14 strikes were carried out, targeting areas purportedly associated with Hezbollah activities. The Israeli military stated that the operation aimed at a strategic underground …

In early May 2025, Israel conducted a series of extensive airstrikes across Syria, marking its most significant military action in the region this year. These operations targeted military installations in Damascus, Latakia, Hama, and Daraa, following escalating sectarian violence involving the Druze minority and pro-government forces. The Israeli military stated that the strikes aimed to protect Druze communities, particularly in …

Airstrikes carried out by the United States on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, have resulted in the deaths of at least 12 individuals and left 30 others wounded, according to statements released by Houthi officials early Monday. The strikes, which reportedly targeted a market in the Farwa neighborhood of the Shuub district, are part of a broader escalation in U.S. military actions …

On April 17, 2025, U.S. forces targeted the Ras Isa fuel port in western Yemen, a facility under Houthi control. The strike aimed to disrupt the Houthis’ fuel supply, which the U.S. military identifies as a crucial economic asset for the group. This action is part of a broader campaign initiated in March 2025 to counter Houthi attacks on Red …

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, announced plans to engage in indirect negotiations with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Oman, aiming to address Tehran’s advancing nuclear program amid escalating Middle East tensions. Araghchi emphasized that these discussions would be mediated, likely through Omani intermediaries, contrasting with President Donald Trump’s assertion that the talks would be direct. The U.S. seeks to establish …