The Israeli government has accused Iran of violating the recently declared ceasefire and has ordered its military to launch a “forceful response”, signaling a dramatic escalation just hours after the truce was set to take hold. In a statement released Tuesday evening, Israeli officials said Iran engaged in new hostile activity that breached the terms […]
Former U.S. President Donald Trump brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Iran on Monday following a rapid series of backchannel negotiations involving Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior Iranian officials, according to a senior White House official. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the talks, said the […]
In a stunning series of events that began with military escalation and ended with a diplomatic about-face, President Donald Trump announced on Monday evening that Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire,” effective within hours. The announcement comes just two days after Trump authorized direct strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, a […]
Iran informed the United States through diplomatic channels ahead of its missile strike on the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. The Iranian strike prompted Bahrain to immediately close its airspace, citing national security concerns amid fears of escalating regional conflict. Meanwhile, U.S. military installations across the Middle East have elevated their alert status. In […]
In the wake of U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese offered measured support for the operation while urging all parties to avoid further destabilizing the Middle East. Speaking at a press briefing in Canberra, Albanese emphasized Australia’s commitment to global non-proliferation efforts and regional peace. Prime Minister Albanese acknowledged the […]
A devastating suicide bombing rocked the St. Elias Greek Orthodox Church near Damascus on Sunday, killing at least 22 people and injuring more than 60. Syrian officials have blamed ISIS for the attack, which marks the most lethal terrorist assault in the capital region in recent years. According to the Syrian Interior Ministry, a suicide […]
In a forceful statement from the United Nations headquarters, Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon declared that “history changed in the last 24 hours,” following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Danon hailed the strikes as a historic act of “incredible bravery and morality,” calling it a major blow to Iran’s nuclear ambitions and a wake-up call […]
In a high-stakes Pentagon briefing late Monday, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine publicly revealed the details behind a series of B-2 Spirit bomber strikes on Iran’s key nuclear facilities. The targets Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan were selected to degrade Iran’s ability to quickly resume uranium enrichment operations. Standing […]
Pentagon reinforces regional defenses with advanced fighter jets and naval assets to protect U.S. forces and allies. Washington, D.C. — June 17, 2025 — The United States is significantly increasing its military presence in the Middle East as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies, deploying some of its most advanced fighter jets to reinforce […]
Russian officials on Sunday accused Ukraine of delaying a planned exchange of fallen soldiers, a sensitive component of the recent peace framework negotiated in Istanbul earlier this month. According to a statement from Russia’s chief negotiator, Ukraine has failed to respond after more than 1,200 Ukrainian bodies were transported to a designated border site for […]