Israeli Soldier in Lebanon Sledgehammered a Statue of Jesus
The military is investigating the soldier. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed regret for any hurt caused to “believers in Lebanon and around the world.”
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Israeli army to launch criminal investigation after soldier strikes Jesus statue in Lebanon
Netanyahu says ‘harsh disciplinary action’ will be taken after IDF confirms sledgehammer photo is authenticMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe Israeli military is conducting a criminal investigation after a soldier was photographed striking a Catholic…
Iran Rejects 2nd Round of Talks, Accuses US of Blockade Violations And Diplomatic Deception
Iran has firmly rejected reports of its participation in a second round of talks with the United States, dismissing claims of negotiations in Islamabad as false. State media emphasised that Tehran has no plans to engage in further discussions, even as US President Donald Trump ordered his negotiators to travel to Pakistan just days before the ceasefire in the Middle East expires on 22 April.The
Iran Warns of Swift Retaliation As US Seizes Vessel, Hormuz Deadlock Deepens Amid Regional Ceasefire Strains
Tehran has vowed a ‘swift response’ after the United States seized a vessel in the Gulf of Oman, escalating tensions in the already volatile region. The incident has added fresh strain to the fragile situation, with both sides trading warnings and signalling readiness for further confrontation.Iran’s declaration underscores its determination to resist what it views as hostile actions, while
From Nixon To The Iran War: The Enduring Consequences of The US–Pakistan Marriage of Convenience
The discussion between Dr Sreeram Chaulia and Dr Tara Kartha on DD News explored the enduring strategic consequences of the United States’ friendship with Pakistan, tracing its roots back to the early 1970s and extending to the present mediation role in the Iran war of 2026.For over half a century, the United States has repeatedly turned to Pakistan as a geopolitical instrument, even as their
In Turkey, Middle Powers Ponder Diplomacy With a Rogue U.S.
The U.S. remains an essential player. The problem, one analyst said, is how to deal effectively with a power that is “indispensable, coercive and unpredictable at the same time.”
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill five, local officials say – as it happened
This blog is now closed. See our latest full report here: JD Vance to lead US delegation in Pakistan if Iran agrees to talksThe US has just released some more footage of the encounter with the Iranian flagged vessel, the M/V Touska.In a post on X, US C…
Hamas Officials Say Group Is Ready to Hand Over Some Weapons
Two senior Hamas officials in Gaza said the group was prepared to relinquish some automatic rifles and other arms, a concession that falls short of Israeli-U.S. demands.
USS Rushmore Joins US Blockade In The Arabian Sea As Iran Reimposes Closure of Strait of Hormuz
The United States Central Command has confirmed that the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (dock landing ship of the United States Navy) is actively engaged in blockade operations in the Arabian Sea.This announcement underscores Washington’s continued enforcement of naval restrictions in the region.Earlier on Saturday, reports circulated on social media that the guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney
Tehran has ‘no plans to participate’ in talks with US, state media reports
Reported response comes hours after Trump announced delegation to Islamabad, having earlier threatened to raze Iran’s infrastructureMiddle East crisis – live updatesTehran is not currently planning to take part in new talks with the US, Iran state medi…