CENTCOM confirms drones attack US base in Syria
The US Military’s Central Command has confirmed that one of the country’s bases in a strategic southern Syrian region has come under drone attacks.
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Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 332
Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Mosc…
China’s foreign minister invites Amirabdollahian to Beijing
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian held a phone call with the newly appointed Chinese Foreign Minister Chin Gang during which the Chinese side invited Iran’s top diplomat to visit Beijing.
Hezbollah chief says US pursuing maximum pressure against opponents in ME
Secretary General of Lebanon’s Hezbollah Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has said the United States is pursuing the policy of maximum pressure and sanctions against its opponents in the Middle East region.
Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 331
Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Mosc…
Iran reports 2 Covid deaths, 98 new infections
The Iranian Health Ministry reported on Thursday that 98 new cases of coronavirus infection have been identified across the country during the past 24 hours, adding that 2 patients have passed away in the same period of time.
Iraq stadium stampede leaves two dead, dozens injured
Two people were killed and 80 more injured in a stampede ahead of a soccer match in the Iraqi city of Basra on Thursday. The stampede took place near the Jaza’a Al Nakhla Stadium, where Iraq and Oman were set to play in the Persian Gulf Cup final.
S. Korea calls in Iran envoy in a tit-for-tat move
Iran and South Korea summoned each other’s ambassadors in a deepening spat over the anti-Tehran remarks by South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol that described Tehran as the biggest threat to the United Arab Emirates.
Israeli army kills 2 Palestinians in West Bank
Israeli military forces have shot dead two Palestinians during a raid on the Jenin refugee camp in northern West Bank. It brings the number of Palestinians killed by Israeli fire so far in 2023 to 17.
Saudi Arabia calls for ending Yemen war via negotiations
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has said progress was being made towards ending the Yemen war, in which Riyadh leads a military coalition. But, he stated more work was needed, including reinstating a truce and transiti…