Huge explosions rock major Tehran airport.Explosions have rocked one of Tehran’s main commercial airports, with eyewitnesses reporting a burning plane on the tarmac. Israel earlier said it was launching a new wave of strikes on Iran
President Trump has said there will be “no deal” with Iran except “unconditional surrender” He says following any capitulation, Iran should choose a new leader acceptable to his administration Responding to reports that Russia has aided Iran, US defence secretary Pete Hegseth tells CBS News that Trump is “well aware of who’s talking to who”... Read More
Residents of Tehran describe the “worst night” of Israeli strikes to date, while the US warns that attacks will get more intense.
It comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says US strikes on Iran are about to “surge dramatically”, adding that access to the UK’s Diego Garcia base would help Washington intensify attacks President Donald Trump says he is not considering sending troops to Iran, describing it as a “waste of time”, adding that Tehran has “lost... Read More
Four people were detained in London on suspicion of spying for Iran on the Jewish community.
According to London police, four men have been detained on suspicion of spying on the Jewish community in order to assist Iran. The Metropolitan Police said in a statement on Friday that the suspects, three dual British-Iranian and one Iranian.The men, ages 22, 40, 52, and 55, were taken into custody at locations in and... Read More
Bahrain sustains damage from an Iranian strike, while Saudi Arabia intercepts Iranian ballistic missiles and drones.
Drones and ballistic missiles from Iran are intercepted by Saudi Arabia, and an Iranian strike damages Bahrain.During operations Epic Fury and Roaring Lion, Iran continues to attack Gulf nations, including Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base, causing damage in Manama, the capital of Bahrain.The military installation is about 100 kilometers southeast of Riyadh. Later on Friday... Read More
Takaichi condemns Iran for civilian casualties in Middle East conflict-
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday condemned Iran for its attacks on other Middle East countries resulting in civilian casualties during phone talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Takaichi explained Japan’s stance on the situation in Iran, a country it traditionally has amicable ties with, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said, without providing further details.... Read More
Several dozen Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officers have fled Beirut, Lebanon, over the past 48 hours, fearing that they will be targeted in Israeli strikes, which have increased in frequency in the Lebanese capital, two senior Israeli defense officials and a third source with knowledge of the situation told Axios on Friday.
IRGC personnel in Lebanon will be arrested, Reuters cited the Lebanese Information Minister Paul Morcos as saying on Thursday.IRGC personnel in Lebanon will be arrested, Reuters cited the Lebanese Information Minister Paul Morcos as saying on Thursday. Military operations by the IRGC will also be banned, and those arrested may be deported, according to Saudi-owned... Read More
Trump hints at taking actions on Cuba after Iran military operations end.
US President Donald Trump has hinted that his administration may take steps on Cuba after military operations in Iran end. Speaking at an event at the White House on Thursday, Trump said the United States wants to finish the operations in Iran first. He also said it would be just a question of time before... Read More
Hegseth says firepower set to surge as B-2s start dropping heavy bombs on missile sites deep underground-
Zamir says new phase will target regime’s foundations; cluster warhead fired at central Israel in late night attack. The US military is confident in its operational plan against Iran, the top US commander for the Middle East said Thursday, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to “dramatically” increase attacks on the Iranian regime. US Central... Read More
Italy temporarily closes embassy in Tehran –
Rome is temporarily closing its embassy in Tehran and moving staff to Azerbaijan, Italy’s foreign minister says. “We have decided for security reasons to temporarily close our embassy in Tehran, and move the personnel to Baku,” Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani tells journalists at the Senate. His spokesman confirms the closure to AFP but stresses... Read More
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem out, Trump says Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is leaving the department and he will nominate Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) as her replacement, President Trump said Thursday.
Why it matters: Noem’s exit leaves Trump’s mass deportation agenda without its most prominent face amid a public backlash. What he’s saying: Trump said Noem will be “moving to be Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, our new Security Initiative in the Western Hemisphere we are announcing on Saturday in Doral, Florida.” He... Read More