The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said on Sunday that the Israeli military carried out a series of airstrikes in Syria, including near Damascus, Homs and Hama. The United Kingdom-based monitor said Israel launched 61 missiles, bringing the total number of strikes since the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to 446. Israel maintains …
Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, stated on Saturday that Tehran will not restrict the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from accessing and inspecting its nuclear sites. “We operate within the framework of safeguards, and the agency also acts according to regulations—no more, no less,” Iranian media quoted Eslami as saying. …
Trump team eyes preemptive strikes on Islamic Republic’s nuclear sites Ahead of his January 20 inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump is evaluating the possibility of preemptive strikes on Iran to stop its growing nuclear program, according to a Friday morning Wall Street Journal report. According to the WSJ, this move would mark a significant change from previously established US …
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Friday that despite the ongoing ceasefire, its 769th Brigade discovered a significant weapons cache, allegedly owned by Hezbollah, including Kornet missile launchers, AK-47 rifles, and anti-tank missiles hidden in mountainous terrain in southern Lebanon. The military said it continues targeting Hezbollah terror sites near the Israeli border. In addition, …
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Kemp: institutional traders are building their positions in crude oil again. Institutional traders also bought more oil in anticipation of the Trump presidency, which most seem to believe would involve a tightening of sanctions against Iran that would affect oil supply. Some price forecasters are starting to revise their outlook for oil following OPEC’s decision …
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United States President-elect Donald Trump’s team is considering various options that could halt Iran’s nuclear program, including preventive airstrikes, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday citing sources. According to sources familiar with the subject, Trump’s advisers are worried that economic pressure on Tehran might not be a sufficient deterrent, and military actions could be …
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Thursday that over the past week, it had targeted and eliminated a senior Hamas commander along with six other militants in a series of airstrikes. The strikes, coordinated by the IDF and Israel Security Agency (ISA) killed Ammar Daloul, the alleged head of Hamas’ Manufacturing Department, and Jihad …
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sraeli Defense Minister Israel Katz directed the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to prepare for a stay at the peak of the Syrian side of Mount Hermon for the winter months, citing security concerns. “Due to what is happening in Syria, there is a huge security importance to our holding of the Hermon peak and everything …
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United States President-elect Donald Trump assured on Thursday that his new administration will take significant steps to make the US the global leader in the crypto industry. “We’re gonna do something great with crypto,” Trump told CNBC at the New York Stock Exchange, adding that he does not want other countries, such as China, to …
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Thursday that Israel was ready to immediately implement the outline of a ceasefire in Gaza if Hamas agreed to approve the deal, according to Axios reporter Barak Ravid. Earlier, Sullivan embarked on a trip to Israel where he met with Netanyahu …
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