Tag Archives: Middle East

Growing unease surrounds regional alignments as a senior Lebanese official confirmed that Hezbollah will not launch military operations in support of Iran during the current Israel-Iran escalation. This statement comes in response to earlier Iranian commentary suggesting Hezbollah might act if the U.S. entered the conflict, raising broader questions about militia involvement across the “Axis of Resistance.” Hezbollah opts for …

An Israeli interceptor missile fell on Wednesday afternoon in a rural area situated between the Lebanese towns of Barish and Maaroub in the Tyre district, according to information released by the country’s national news agency. The incident occurred amid increased aerial activity by Israeli surveillance drones, which were reported to be flying heavily over the region at the time. This …

In an interview broadcast on Sunday, June 15, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alleged that Iran had attempted on two separate occasions to assassinate former U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking to Fox News anchor Bret Baier, Netanyahu described Iran as a central global threat and reiterated that his country’s actions were aimed at safeguarding both its own security and broader …

As Israel and Iran exchange direct strikes in one of their most intense confrontations to date, key Iranian allies in the region have largely stayed on the sidelines. Hezbollah in Lebanon and powerful militia groups in Iraq have refrained from significant involvement despite the deepening hostilities and the use of Iraqi airspace by Israeli forces. Their restraint signals a broader …

Tensions between Iran and Israel intensified further on Sunday, as the two nations exchanged strikes for a third straight day. The ongoing hostilities have led to a rising death toll and an expanding list of targets, underscoring the most serious military confrontation the adversaries have engaged in directly. The conflict began in earnest on Friday when Israel launched a widespread …

On June 13, 2025, Israel initiated a comprehensive military operation, codenamed “Operation Rising Lion,” targeting Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure. The offensive involved coordinated airstrikes on over 100 strategic sites, including uranium enrichment facilities at Natanz and Fordow, missile production centers, and air defense systems. Key Iranian military figures, such as Major General Hossein Salami and Chief of Staff Mohammad …

Iranian state media have reported that Iranian air defense forces shot down two Israeli fighter jets during a significant Israeli airstrike on June 13, 2025. The Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) stated that at least two Israeli aircraft were downed over Iranian territory, although specific details were not provided. Further reports from Iranian outlets, including Tasnim News Agency, claimed that …

The United States is repositioning key naval and military assets in the Middle East in anticipation of a potential Iranian response to recent Israeli airstrikes. According to two U.S. defense officials, the move includes the redeployment of Navy vessels with missile defense capabilities and other precautionary adjustments to regional force posture. Among the measures taken, the guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas …