Tag: Iran
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US Strikes Iranian Missile Site, Keeps 50,000 Troops Deployed
By Paul Joseph The United States military has carried out another wave of airstrikes against Iranian military facilities, targeting key surveillance, air defence and missile infrastructure as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the latest operation was launched at about 11:30 p.m. ET on July 18…
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Iran Attack Kills Two US Troops, One Missing As Washington Intensifies Airstrikes
By Paul Joseph Two United States service members were killed while another remains missing after Iran launched ballistic missile and drone attacks targeting Jordan, the US military has confirmed. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said four additional American troops were medically evacuated to hospitals in Jordan following Friday’s attack but have since been discharged, while…
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Trump Threatens Iran With Destruction Over Ceasefire Violations
By Opeyemi Adelakun United States President Donald Trump has threatened the existence of Iran, warning that the Islamic Republic could “no longer exist” if it continues to violate a fragile ceasefire agreement with the United States. Trump made the remark in a post on Truth Social after confirming that U.S. aircraft had carried out fresh…
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US Strikes Iranian Military Installations Over Alleged Ceasefire Violation
By Paul Joseph U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that American forces carried out fresh military strikes on Iranian military installations, accusing Tehran of violating an existing ceasefire agreement. In a statement posted on his social media platform, Trump said United States aircraft targeted Iranian missile and drone storage facilities as well as coastal radar…
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UN Calls For Tough Nuclear Verification Measures In Iran, Says Agreement Alone Is Not Enough
By Paul Joseph The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog has called for a robust verification regime in Iran, warning that the recent agreement aimed at preventing Tehran from developing nuclear weapons will only be effective if backed by comprehensive international inspections. Speaking to reporters in Japan on Friday, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy…
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Again, Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz
By Opeyemi Adelakun Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz once again, accusing the United States of violating the terms of a recently signed agreement and citing continued Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon. The announcement was made on Friday by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) through maritime radio channels, according…
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With Deal or Without, Iran Won’t Get Nuclear Weapons – Netanyahu
By Paul Joseph Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains his “life’s mission,” insisting that under his leadership, Tehran will never possess an atomic bomb regardless of whether a diplomatic agreement is reached. Addressing Israelis during a press conference, Netanyahu said his government’s actions had eliminated what…
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Iran Says Military Operations Against Israel Suspended, Warns of Stronger Response
By Paul Joseph Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Joint Military Command has announced the suspension of its military operations against Israel, describing its recent actions as a “painful response” to what it called Israeli aggression in the region. In a statement issued on Monday, the command said the operations were conducted in support of the people of…
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Iran, U.S. Exchange Fresh Strikes as Drone Attack Hits Kuwait Airport
By Paul Joseph Tensions in the Middle East escalated on Wednesday as the United States and Iran launched fresh military strikes against each other, while Kuwait reported that its international airport was hit by Iranian drones in an attack that left one person dead and dozens injured. The latest escalation comes amid a deepening conflict…
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U.S. Launches Fresh Strikes on Iranian Military Site Amid Fragile Ceasefire
By Paul Joseph The United States military has carried out another round of strikes on Iran, according to a U.S. official, in a development that has further tested the fragile ceasefire between both countries. The official, who confirmed the operation on Wednesday, described the strikes as defensive in nature, saying they targeted an Iranian military…
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World on Edge as US, Israel, Iran and Russia Escalate Military Conflicts
By Paul Joseph The global security landscape is once again under strain as military tensions escalate across the Middle East and Eastern Europe, with the United States, Israel, Iran, Lebanon, and Russia all involved in active conflict. The US military announced new strikes on southern Iran targeting Iranian missile sites and boats attempting to lay…
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Trump Demands Iran Hand Over Enriched Uranium to US
By Paul Joseph US President Donald J. Trump has renewed calls for Iran to hand over its stockpile of enriched uranium, saying the material should either be brought to the United States for destruction or neutralized in coordination with Iranian authorities. In a tweet posted late on 25 May, Trump wrote: “The Enriched Uranium (Nuclear…
