Interim summary Thank you for following along with our live coverage so far today. The fighting continued in Lebanon, with Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, and Israel Katz, the Israeli defence minister, approving a military ground incursion into the southern part of the country and the Israeli military issuing new evacuation orders for dozens…
As the US-Israeli war over Iran heads for another disastrous day, pundits and politicians are eager to turn uncertainty into clear narratives that justify their long-held views. Israel talks about “transforming the Middle East”. The US talks about “protecting the American people”. Both parties consistently reiterate the concept of “regime change,” despite its uncertain prospects…
US-Iran War Live News Updates: The US-Israel war on Iran has witnessed a third day of intense escalation, with the Pentagon confirming the killing of three US service members in Kuwait, and President Trump vowing to continue the operation until the objectives are achieved. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and 40 top officials were…
Australia did not know about strikes in Iran. The foreign minister, Penny Wong, says Australia was not told in advance about the bombing of Iran but won’t say whether intelligence facilities here were used. “We weren’t told in advance. You wouldn’t expect us to be but you would see there’s obviously been a lot of…
US and Israeli forces are preparing strikes against Iran amid fears of war, amid warnings that Hezbollah could target US embassies and military bases across Europe if the attacks go ahead. US F-18 Super Hornet lands on USS Abraham Lincoln (Image: US Navy/AFP via Getty Images) The US military has moved ahead with its war-level move…
Israel is objecting to the White House announcement. In a rare criticism of the US, the government of its close ally, Israel, is objecting to the White House announcement of leaders who will play a role in monitoring the next steps in Gaza. Netanyahu’s office issued a statement on Saturday, a day after the announcement. The…
File photo: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (Picture Credit: AP) Iran’s foreign minister on Friday accused the United States and Israel of actively promoting the growing protest movement in the country. He ruled out the possibility of direct foreign military intervention, despite US warnings about a crackdown on protesters. , During a visit to Lebanon,…
