Millions have died as a result of disastrous US-led military adventurism. But there have been no consequences for those who championed it for so long What an admission. “The threat of terrorism” from the Middle East, an influential US columnist wrote a fortnight ago , “was a consequence of American involvement, not the reason for it”.
Israeli army 'using Gaza tactics' while razing southern Lebanon villages Submitted by Mera Aladam on Wed, 04/15/2026 - 12:43 Haaretz reports that the army is building new outposts in Lebanon, signalling an intention to maintain a long-term presence there Israeli soldiers stand on top of a tank in northern Israel, near the Israel-Lebanon boundary, 15 April 2026 (Reuters/Florion Goga) Off The Israeli army is using a "pattern of operations" in Lebanon similar to that deployed in Gaza, including the mass demolition of homes and the establishment of a long-term presence, Haaretz reported on Tuesday. Citing army sources, the Israeli daily said forces equipped with bulldozers are destroying infrastructure in villages near the boundary to clear land for additional military outposts and a so-called buffer zone - a tactic previously used in the Gaza Strip. Israeli forces have maintained five outposts inside Lebanese territory since the 2024 escalation, in violation of the November ceasefire agreed that year.
Economy will be slower this quarter because of Iran war, US Treasury chief says US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that the economy will be slower this quarter as the war on Iran continues, but that it is in good shape and will rebound. In an interview with CNBC, Bessent said that oil prices did not appear to be weighing on inflation expectations. He said that the Treasury would watch retail petrol sales for consumers.
Iran's foreign ministry says ceasefire extension reports are unconfirmed A spokesperson for the Iranian foreign ministry has told state media that reports about an extension to the ceasefire in the war on Iran are as yet unconfirmed. AP reported earlier on Wednesday that mediators had moved closer to extending the ceasefire between the United States and Iran and to restarting negotiations to salvage the fragile truce, which expires on 22 April.
Developments across the Middle East continue as Israeli military operations in Lebanon persist, a day after rare talks aimed at easing tensions. The humanitarian toll remains severe, with more than 2,000 people reported killed since early March and growing concern over the impact on healthcare and the situation of vulnerable groups, including pregnant women. Uncertainty also continues in the Strait of Hormuz following a US-announced blockade on Iranian ports, raising wider concerns over regional stability and global trade.
Iran military warns will block Red Sea if US naval blockade continues Iran's military warned on Wednesday it would block trade through the Red Sea, the Gulf and the Sea of Oman if the US naval blockade continues. In a statement carried by Iranian state television, the head of Iran's military central command centre said if the US continues with its blockade and "creates insecurity for Iran's commercial vessels and oil tankers", it will constitute "a prelude" to violating the ceasefire. "The powerful armed forces of the Islamic Republic will not allow any exports or imports to continue in the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman, and the Red Sea," said Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters warned the US that the naval blockade of Iran constitutes a violation of ceasefire, saying if the blockade continues, Iran will prevent all export and import processes in the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman, and the Red Sea.
UNHCR chief calls for 'urgent' support to Lebanon during war United Nations refugee chief Barham Salih on Wednesday called on the international community to provide urgent support to Lebanon, with a fifth of the country's population displaced by the Israel's war on Lebanon. "I call upon the international community to provide urgent support and relief to Lebanon," he said after meeting Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. "The humanitarian consequences of this war are immense, and I emphasise the need to spare civilians and civilian infrastructure from the ravages of attack.
How Israel and the US are losing the broader battle against Iran Submitted by Feras Abu Helal on Tue, 04/14/2026 - 17:37 Despite tactical victories, including a wave of assassinations of key Iranian leaders, they cannot translate battlefield momentum into a political win Protesters in Tel Aviv denounce the US-Israeli war on Iran, on 11 April 2026 (Jack Guez/AFP) On As the US - Israeli war on Iran has temporarily halted, the question of victory and defeat is fuelling debate across traditional and social media, as well as in political discourse. Iranian politicians and figures within US President Donald Trump’s administration have claimed victory . The UAE , which was in a defensive position but did not conduct offensive operations, has also claimed victory.
Norfolk [US], April 15 (ANI): The United States has confirmed the loss of an MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial vehicle, according to a recent mishap summary released by the United States Naval Safety Command. The US high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) maritime aircraft reportedly crashed in the Persian Gulf, with officials now confirming the incident.
The survivors of the US attack on Iranian vessel Iris Dena, which claimed the lives of 104 people, were among those sent home.
The United States has enforced a naval blockade of Iran that is intended to end the war on American terms.
The Pentagon continues to deploy forces to the Middle East despite negotiations with Tehran, Moscow has said The US and Israel could be exploiting talks with Iran to prepare for a ground attack on the country, the Russian Security Council has said.
US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran could be over "very soon," and Pakistans powerful army chief visited Tehran in a bid to bridge the gap between the United States and Iran and pave the way for a new round of talks. "I think it can be over very soon.
Tehran wants to make a deal "very badly," the US president has claimed The conflict between the United States and Iran is about to be settled, US President Donald Trump has claimed, adding that the second round of peace talks between the two sides could take place in the next few days.
Tehran wants to make a deal very badly, the US president has claimed The conflict between the United States and Iran is about to be settled, US President Donald Trump has claimed, adding that the second round of peace talks between the two sides could take place in the next few days.
Tehran wants to make a deal "very badly," the US president has claimed The conflict between the US and Iran is close to being settled, President Donald Trump has claimed, adding that the second round of peace talks between the two sides could take place in the next few days.
Tehran wants to make a deal very badly, the US president has claimed The conflict between the United States and Iran is about to be settled, US President Donald Trump has claimed, adding that the second round of peace talks between the two sides could take place in the next few days.
Tehran [Iran], April 15 (ANI): Amid a stalemate in diplomatic negotiations to secure a complete halt to hostilities in West Asia, and with a fragile ceasefire currently in place, a new development has surfaced that could significantly impact the regional security and the overall geopolitical landscape.
Israeli military attacks kill at least eight people in Gaza in one day Israeli attacks killed at least eight people and wounded 29 in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, Gaza’s health ministry said on Wednesday. The ministry said the strikes have brought the total number of Palestinians killed since the start of the war to 72,344, with 172,242 wounded. It added that since a ceasefire began on 11 October, Israeli attacks have killed 765 people and wounded 2,140.
