Israel’s ‘Decapitation’ Strategy, and the Trump Official Who Resigned Over the War
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Israeli war on Lebanon killing or wounding 30 children each day The Israeli war on Lebanon is killing or wounding the equivalent of an entire classroom of children every day, a senior Unicef official said. Lebanon’s health ministry has reported that Israeli strikes have killed at least 111 children and wounded 334 since 2 March, when Israel expanded its attacks on Lebanon. The toll averages nearly 30 children killed or injured each day.
France envoy says its unrealistic for Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah under Israeli occupation France’s special envoy for Lebanon says it is unrealistic to expect Beirut to disarm Hezbollah while Israeli attacks continue. Speaking to France Info radio on Wednesday, Jean-Yves Le Drian said only negotiations could resolve the escalating crisis. "Israel occupied Lebanon for a very long time and failed to eradicate Hezbollah's military capacity.
There are no known casualties so far from the strike near downtown, as Israel said it targeted a building affiliated with Hezbollah.
Trump says he is ‘not afraid’ of another Vietnam in Iran US President Donald Trump speaking from the Oval Office on Tuesday dismissed concerns that a land invasion could trap the United States in another protracted war. When asked if he's afraid that it could be another Vietnam, Trump said "no" adding "I'm not afraid of anything. " Trump has previously said he would send troops if “necessary” and now there is growing concern that the US president might deploy troops in the country.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A recent statement from the Iranian Red Crescent Society details the extensive damage inflicted upon civilian infrastructure and the casualties sustained by civilians and healthcare workers during the ongoing US-Israeli aggression.
Ukraine has formally strengthened its defense ties with the United Kingdom through the signing of an Enhanced Security and Defense Industrial Collaboration Declaration, which effectively establishes a long-term defense alliance between the two nations.
A decade ago, a surge in migration to Europe spurred the far-right’s rise. European leaders now fear the Iran war could set off another crisis, and they have taken tentative steps to prepare.
Israeli raids on Beirut kill 12 and wound 41 Israeli strikes on central Beirut have killed at least 12 people and wounded 41 others, Lebanon’s Ministry of Health says. The strikes hit the Basta and Zuqaq al-Blat neighbourhoods in the Lebanese capital, according to a statement from the ministry.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Lebanon’s Hezbollah resistance movement struck several Israeli military and strategic installations, including the vital Haifa naval base, early Wednesday as part of its "Operation Khaybar-1".
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], March 18 (ANI): The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defence has confirmed the interception of another drone as it attempted to 'approach Riyadh's diplomatic quarter. ' This latest incident follows a series of aerial threats, as Saudi forces have successfully downed a number of drones in recent hours.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A barrage of Iranian missiles launched this morning slipped past Israel’s air‑defense shield and struck their targets in Tel‑Aviv, causing extensive destruction and prompting a large-scale evacuation.
Israeli strikes on western Bekaa valley in Lebanon kill two and wound six Israeli air raids on the Lebanese town of Sahmar in the Western Bekaa have killed two people and wounded six others, according to Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health. The ministry’s Health Emergency Operations Centre confirmed the casualties in a statement carried by the National News Agency.
Iran announced it will hold a state funeral for its top security official Ali Larijani, as the war with Israel continues to escalate following his killing in an Israeli strike. Authorities in Tehran pledged a ? decisive?
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 18 (ANI): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Abdullah bin Zayed strongly condemned Iranian attacks on the UAE and extended his condolences to the families of people who lost their lives. In his statement shared by the UAE Foreign Ministry, it was noted that the victims were from Palestine, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal.
Video: Israeli air strike destroys building in Beirut Footage captured the moment an Israeli air strike levelled a building in the Bachoura neighbourhood in central Beirut on Wednesday. Footage captured the moment an Israeli air strike levelled a building in the Bachoura neighbourhood in central Beirut on Wednesday pic. twitter.
US-Israeli strikes in Iran's Lorestan kill seven, dozens wounded A US-Israeli strike on the city of Dorud in Iran’s Lorestan province killed seven people and wounded 56, according to a provincial official cited by Tasnim news agency. The attack reportedly hit residential and densely populated civilian areas. Earlier, authorities said four people were killed in a separate strike on rural areas in the Chegeni region of the same province.
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 18 (ANI): The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has announced the completion of a 'wide-scale airstrike in Tehran,' confirming that 'command centres of the Iranian terror regime were attacked' during the operation. In a post on X, the IAF detailed that the mission, which took place on Tuesday, was guided by Military Intelligence.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Iranian Army announced that its missiles have forced the US navy’s aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln to retreat from the region.
Recent history in the Balkans may offer a useful lens for the postwar questions now confronting many ordinary Iranians.