Several B-2 stealth bombers were spotted approaching Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri on Sunday following the U.S.’ strikes against Iran. On Sunday, the Pentagon shared details about Operation Midnight Hammer, the massive, complicated mission that struck three key Iranian nuclear facilities on Saturday, calling it the “largest B-2 operational strike in U.S. history.” The … Read more
Continuing strikes from both countries are draining their economies. Israel and Iran are in the second week of the conflict. As well as inflicting damage, both countries are putting their economies under strain. Israel has spent billions of dollars on its war on Gaza and has upped its spending considerably with its largely air-based attacks … Read more
THE SECOND week of Israel’s war on Iran may be even more dangerous than the first. In Iran the destruction is relentless: on June 21st there were strikes on its Isfahan nuclear facility and more assassinations. For Israel, after a dazzling display of prowess, the coming days threaten to expose horribly the limits of its … Read more
Israel’s war on Iran was one that many have expected, and yet with nuclear talks between the United States and Iran ongoing, few saw it coming. Propaganda from the Netanyahu government and credulous reporting in the Western media have played a major part in how we got here. Contributors:Narges Bajoghli – Author, Iran ReframedMatt Duss … Read more
Voices from the Arab press: Iran is shaking – but what’s next? The Jerusalem Post What Does the Israel-Iran War Mean for the Middle East? NPR The Arab world thinks differently about this Iran war The Economist Gulf monarchies hold rival Iran close as Israel conflict rages Financial Times Gulf States Caught Off Guard by Speed of Israel’s Iran … Read more
Amid reports of strikes in southwest Iran: ‘Earthquakes in Qom and Tehran’ Ynetnews Map: 5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Iran The New York Times 5.1-magnitude quake rattles northern Iran amid Israel war The Times of Israel Huge earthquake strikes Iran as Israel bombing raid rains down on Tehran GB News Iran hit with 5.1-magnitude earthquake near Fordow nuclear site The Mirror US … Read more
US Senator Chris Van Hollen argues that the Trump has made his administration ‘a junior partner’ to Netanyahu. US President Donald Trump has made his administration “a subcontractor, a junior partner” to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s objectives in the Middle East, argues Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen. As the president mulls further involvement in … Read more
An Iranian missile slammed into the main hospital in southern Israel, wounding people and causing “extensive damage,” according to the medical facility. However, IRNA, the Islamic Republic News Agency, has said on Telegram that the “main target” of the missile attack early on Thursday “was the large [Israeli army] Command and Intelligence (IDF C4I) headquarters … Read more
Only the United States has the clout to engage Israel and Iran in negotiations as the two countries continue to trade air attacks, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday. “Europe alone does not have the necessary influence to bring the parties concerned to the negotiation table. Only the United States can do … Read more
In Iran’s ‘forever war’ against the US, regime has targeted, killed Americans worldwide While the U.S. weighs its future involvement in the conflict between Iran and Israel, many leaders are looking with fresh eyes at Iran’s activities targeting Americans worldwide over four decades. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., posted on Tuesday, “The forever war is the … Read more