For more than three decades, a familiar refrain has echoed from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: Iran is on the verge of developing nuclear weapons. Since 1992, when Netanyahu addressed Israel’s Knesset as an MP, he has consistently claimed that Tehran is only years away from acquiring a nuclear bomb. “Within three to five years, … Read more
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz celebrates strikes on Iran The Jerusalem Post Katz amid ongoing Israeli operation in Iran: ‘This is how dictatorships fall’ The Times of Israel Israeli air power reigns over Iran, but needs US for deeper impact Reuters Israel strikes state-run Iranian TV during live broadcast while Trump issues warning to Tehran NBC4 Washington Israel Strikes … Read more
French forward Kylian Mbappe is battling illness on the eve of Club World Cup opener for Real Madrid against Al Hilal. Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe is a doubt for the club’s opening Club World Cup match against Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal after missing training on Tuesday due to illness. The club said Mbappe had been … Read more
Macron’s remarks come as fears snowball over the U.S. potentially joining Israel’s military campaign in Iran, which began late last week and has crippled Iranian nuclear sites and killed top regime officials. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump was indeed considering that option. On his way back to the … Read more
The Israel-Iran conflict is bringing more instability to the Middle East, a region with extensive United States interests. They’ll be central to shaping President Donald Trump’s strategy. So what’s at stake for Washington, and what are the pros and cons for Trump of further involvement? Presenter: Nick Clark Guests: Trita Parsi – executive vice president … Read more
Another 26 are injured in blast near the city of Changde, Hunan Province, Xinhua News Agency says. An explosion at a fireworks factory in southern China has killed nine people and injured 26 others, state media has reported. The blast occurred at Shanzhou Fireworks Co, located near the city of Changde, Hunan Province, shortly before 8:30am … Read more
Carney praises Trump, but keeps him reined inpublished at 20:47 British Summer Time 20:47 BST Jessica MurphyReporting from the G7 Image source, Reuters Canada’s Mark Carney is clearly aware that President Donald Trump can take one shouted question from a journalist and run with it – and he’s been politely making sure that doesn’t happen. … Read more
It’s been several days now since Israel launched its surprise attack on Iran. The conflict has since escalated with each side launching dozens of strikes. And because the warring sides don’t share a border, the attacks have largely been focused on air strikes. While Iran may have the largest stock of missiles and drones in … Read more
WATCH: Niall Ferguson and Dexter Filkins: The Iran-Israel War The Free Press Iran says parliament is preparing bill to leave nuclear non-proliferation treaty Reuters How long can it last? Israel and Iran’s endurance battle Financial Times With Its Goals in Iran Out of Reach and Its Endgame Unclear, What’s Next for Israel? Haaretz Twenty questions (and expert answers) on … Read more
Israel and Iran have been exchanging air attacks as the open hostilities between the old foes extended into a fourth day. Israeli attacks across Iran, stretching from the western border with Iraq to the capital, Tehran, and as far east as Mashhad, were followed by an Iranian barrage on Israeli cities in retaliation. The death … Read more