7 months agoDefense Minister Yoav Gallant spoke overnight with his American counterpart, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, in the fourth such call in the past week. "Gallant briefed the secretary on the Israeli army’s operational readiness to defend Israel against Iran and its proxies in the region," his office says.
7 months agoU.S. Central Command: In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed two Iranian-backed Houthi anti-ship cruise missiles and one Houthi ground control station in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. Additionally, USCENTCOM forces successfully destroyed one Houthi uncrewed surface vessel in the Red Sea
7 months agoUS official: We see absolutely no legitimate basis for Iran to launch a military attack against Israel
7 months agoSuccessive explosions in the Shayrat Airport area in the eastern countryside of Homs
7 months agoWSJ: The U.S. has warned Iran that its newly elected government and economy could suffer a devastating blow if it were to mount a major attack against Israel
7 months agoUS State Department: Iran's escalation, if it occurs, will negatively affect efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement in Gaza
7 months agoAxios, citing sources: Commander of US Central Command, General Michael Corella, visits Israel for the second time in a week
7 months agoThe Italian Prime Minister urges the Iranian President to avoid escalation in the region
7 months agoCommander of the US Fifth Fleet: Houthi arsenal is more powerful than it was a decade ago
7 months agoCypriot government spokesman confirmed that his country is "ready to provide support for the evacuation of EU citizens in the event of the escalation in the Middle East."
7 months agoAnas Haqqani, a prominent member of the Islamic Emirate, wrote on X that xenophobia and the violation of the human rights of Afghan migrants are unacceptable.Referring to the publicized torture of an Afghan migrant in Iran by a security officer, Haqqani expressed hope that "this type of behavior will be stopped and held accountable. "Nevertheless, Anas Haqqani thanked the host countries, especially the neighboring countries, for their hospitality and for providing asylum and he urged Afghan migrants to return to Afghanistan
7 months agoAs part of the US assessments of Iranian revenge and fear of a regional war: 12 F-22 "Raptor" stealth aircraft, one of the most advanced air superiority aircraft in the world, are making their way to the Middle East. The planes are accompanied by at least 3 American refuelers.
7 months agoIran’s Foreign Ministry says Tehran's response to Haniyeh's killing will be “costly for Israel”
7 months agoIranian Pouya Air Il-76 Cargo (EP-PUS) from Tehran landed in Khmeimim Air Base, Syria this morning, transponders turned off all the way
7 months agoIranian security source: Joint training of the army and the Revolutionary Guard has begun in the western and central regions
7 months agoThe commander of the Belarusian Air Force arrived today for a special visit to Iran where he met with his Iranian counterpart
7 months agoIran has issued a NOTAM, notice to civilian aviation, warning that “gunfire will take place” for several hours on Wednesday night and into Thursday over parts of the country. It says it's because of military exercise
7 months agoThe final statement of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation meeting: The assassination of Haniyeh is an attack on Iran's sovereignty, territorial integrity and security
7 months agoEgypt has issued a NOTAM instructing Egyptian airlines avoid Iranian airspace between 0100-0400 UTC on 8 Aug. Egyptian carriers route around Iran already as normal procedure
7 months agoEgypt asks its airlines to avoid Tehran airspace for three hours on Thursday -Reuters News
7 months agoSpeaking to Israeli Air Force personnel at the Tel Nof Airbase, Israeli army Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi says Israel is on high alert and will be able to carry out a quick response to any attack
7 months agoIran's acting Foreign Minister says Tehran has no option but to use its right to defend itself in the face of Israeli violations - statement
7 months agoIran's acting foreign minister says assassination of Hamas leader Haniyeh wouldn't have taken place without U.S. support - statement
7 months agoThe White House: The United States believes what the Iranians say they will respond
7 months agoWashington offers a reward of $10 million to anyone who provides information about Iranian hackers
7 months agoIranian President: Western countries must stop supporting the Israeli entity if they want to prevent the spread of war and chaos in the region
7 months agoPresident of France Macron had a phone conversation with Iran’s President Pezeshkian, discussing the regional tensions following the assassination of Hamas chief in Tehran. Iranian president stressed that Tehran reserves the right to respond to Israel
7 months agoCommander of the Iranian Air Defense Forces: We will respond decisively to any threat
7 months agoIran’s acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to attend the emergency meeting of foreign ministers of Muslim countries to address regional situation and the Israeli assassination of late Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran
7 months agoIsraeli Defense Minister: The world must come together against Iran as "the greatest destabilizer and exporter of terrorism."