Netanyahu says Israel close to meeting its goals in Iran

Netanyahu says Israel close to meeting its goals in Iran

Israel is very close to completing its goal of removing the dual threats of Iran’s ballistic missiles and nuclear programme, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday. He promised not to let Israel be dragged into a war of attrition but also said he would not end the Iran campaign prematurely. “We won’t pursue our … Read more

Syria, Lebanon’s moves to centralise power leads to crackdowns on Palestinian factions

Syria, Lebanon’s moves to centralise power leads to crackdowns on Palestinian factions

Lebanon and Syria are cracking down on Palestinian factions that for decades have had an armed presence in both countries and which on some occasions were used to plan and launch attacks against Israel. The crackdown comes as Syria’s new rulers under Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham are pursuing officials of the former government under … Read more

US threatens Iran with retaliation over Houthi support: ‘You were warned’

US threatens Iran with retaliation over Houthi support: ‘You were warned’

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a stern warning to Iran on Wednesday, stating that it would face severe consequences for its support of the Houthi rebels in Yemen. In a direct message to Iran posted on X, Hegseth emphasised the United States’ awareness of Iran’s actions, declaring: Message to IRAN: We see your LETHAL … Read more

US airstrikes targeting Yemeni oil port have killed 20 people, Houthis say

US airstrikes targeting Yemeni oil port have killed 20 people, Houthis say

US airstrikes targeting the Ras Isa oil port held by Yemen’s Houthi rebels killed 20 people and wounded 50 others, the group said early Friday. The strikes, confirmed by the US military’s Central Command, represent one of the highest death tolls so far in the campaign launched by the administration of President Donald Trump that … Read more