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Matthew
Feb 5, 2025, 1:40:53 PMFeb 5
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>Jordan is ready to declare war on Israel in the event that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attempts to forcibly expel Palestinians into its territory, Middle East Eye understands.
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/jordan-ready-war-israel-if-palestinians-expelled-into-its-territory
>Trump says he’s given advisers instructions for Iran to be ‘obliterated’ if it assassinates him
https://apnews.com/article/trump-iran-assassination-88c9b1a0754165125d59d378bf4af477
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/jordan-ready-war-israel-if-palestinians-expelled-into-its-territory
>Trump says he’s given advisers instructions for Iran to be ‘obliterated’ if it assassinates him
https://apnews.com/article/trump-iran-assassination-88c9b1a0754165125d59d378bf4af477
Matthew
Feb 6, 2025, 4:32:22 PMFeb 6
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>Outrage in Egypt over Minister Katz's statement on the evacuation of Palestinians from Gaza: "The fighting may resume"
>Cairo warned of "catastrophic consequences that could result from this irresponsible behavior, which weakens the process of negotiating the ceasefire agreement, destroys it, and incites a return to renewed fighting, along with the dangers that could result from this for the entire region."
https://www.israelhayom.co.il/news/world-news/middle-east/article/17313608
>Cairo warned of "catastrophic consequences that could result from this irresponsible behavior, which weakens the process of negotiating the ceasefire agreement, destroys it, and incites a return to renewed fighting, along with the dangers that could result from this for the entire region."
https://www.israelhayom.co.il/news/world-news/middle-east/article/17313608
Matthew
Feb 11, 2025, 2:53:33 AMFeb 11
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>"This is a holocaust. Encourage voluntary immigration now. We don't have time!" -Ben Gvir
https://x.com/itamarbengvir/status/1888261960556216499
>"If they threaten us, we will threaten them in return. If they act on their threats, we will act as well." -Khamenei
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250207-khamenei-says-negotiations-with-us-not-wise-and-wont-solve-irans-problems
>Iranian leader Khamenei has banned negotiations with the US. Senior commanders in Iran are pressing to repeal the Islamic jurisprudence ruling prohibiting the development of nuclear weapons
https://t.me/N12chat/116819
>It has been decided to hold an emergency Arab summit in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, on February 27.
https://x.com/alaraby_ar/status/1888300348197994915
>A spokesman for the armed wing of Hamas says the group is postponing the next scheduled release of Israeli hostages, blaming what he says are Israeli violations of the ceasefire deal.
https://x.com/itamarbengvir/status/1888261960556216499
>"If they threaten us, we will threaten them in return. If they act on their threats, we will act as well." -Khamenei
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250207-khamenei-says-negotiations-with-us-not-wise-and-wont-solve-irans-problems
>Iranian leader Khamenei has banned negotiations with the US. Senior commanders in Iran are pressing to repeal the Islamic jurisprudence ruling prohibiting the development of nuclear weapons
https://t.me/N12chat/116819
>It has been decided to hold an emergency Arab summit in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, on February 27.
https://x.com/alaraby_ar/status/1888300348197994915
>A spokesman for the armed wing of Hamas says the group is postponing the next scheduled release of Israeli hostages, blaming what he says are Israeli violations of the ceasefire deal.
>Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz called the Hamas announcement a "complete violation of the ceasefire agreement".
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ye69ey4pyo
>Trump: "If all the Gaza hostages aren't returned by Saturday at 12 p.m., I would say cancel the ceasefire. Let all hell break loose" he said, noting that it was Israel's decision.
https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-841568
>If Hamas does not release the hostages by noon on Saturday, [Trump] now says, "all hell is gonna break out."
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/donald-trump-delivers-ultimatum-to-hamas
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ye69ey4pyo
>Trump: "If all the Gaza hostages aren't returned by Saturday at 12 p.m., I would say cancel the ceasefire. Let all hell break loose" he said, noting that it was Israel's decision.
https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-841568
>If Hamas does not release the hostages by noon on Saturday, [Trump] now says, "all hell is gonna break out."
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/donald-trump-delivers-ultimatum-to-hamas
Matthew
Feb 11, 2025, 4:07:23 PMFeb 11
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>"If Hamas does not return our hostages by Saturday noon - the ceasefire will end and the IDF (military) will return to intense fighting until Hamas is finally defeated," Netanyahu said.
https://archive.is/ogXhd
>Cabinet source to Channel 14: There is a high chance that Hamas will blow up the deal in the coming days. We are preparing for a massive war.
https://t.me/HallelBittonRosen/9227
https://archive.is/ogXhd
>Cabinet source to Channel 14: There is a high chance that Hamas will blow up the deal in the coming days. We are preparing for a massive war.
https://t.me/HallelBittonRosen/9227
Matthew
Feb 17, 2025, 11:24:39 PMFeb 17
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>The Egyptians release two simulation videos of.. attack on the Dimona reactor
https://x.com/yonibmen/status/1891521051575611741
https://x.com/yonibmen/status/1891521051575611741
>Leiter called it a "clear violation of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel - after some 45 years."
>He added that the issue has been pushed aside for a long time: "We will put this issue on the table very soon, and in a decisive manner."
>This comes after satellite images indicating changes in the deployment of the Egyptian military in the Sinai Peninsula reportedly concerned security coordinators in Israeli border communities.
>In May 2024, Lt. Col. Dekel sought to draw attention to the fact that "since the start of the war, Egypt has been issuing threats to us in one way or another."
>"A few days ago, the military academy was inaugurated, attended by President Sisi. The trainees learned what the weak points of the Merkava tank were. Two days before that, the Egyptian army spokesman released an entire propaganda film, in which he said: 'We are preparing our army in case Israel does not listen to our wise advice not to occupy Philadelphi.'"
https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-842533
>Iran threatens to attack Israel again
>Deputy Commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), Ali Fadavi, directly threatens Israel, saying that "Iran's next attack on Israel will be carried out at the appropriate time"
https://www.maariv.co.il/news/world/article-1173636
Matthew
Feb 21, 2025, 12:59:26 PMFeb 21
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>A high-ranking general of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has said that a third large-scale missile attack on Israel in time will wipe out the country and destroy Tel Aviv and Haifa.
https://x.com/IranIntl_En/status/1892852637504020800
>If the Jewish people have learned anything from history, it is this: if your enemy says his goal is to annihilate you - believe him. We are ready.
https://x.com/gidonsaar/status/1892907332780065125
>Hamas spokesman to Russian media: "There is a real risk of escalation and collapse of the agreement in Gaza"
https://x.com/i24NEWS_HE/status/1892857687819296926
https://x.com/IranIntl_En/status/1892852637504020800
>If the Jewish people have learned anything from history, it is this: if your enemy says his goal is to annihilate you - believe him. We are ready.
https://x.com/gidonsaar/status/1892907332780065125
>Hamas spokesman to Russian media: "There is a real risk of escalation and collapse of the agreement in Gaza"
https://x.com/i24NEWS_HE/status/1892857687819296926
Matthew
Feb 23, 2025, 12:50:10 AMFeb 23
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>Third IRGC commander in a week threatens to destroy Israel, as Iran ramps up missile production
>Jabbari's threat marks the third time in a week that an IRGC commander has threatened to destroy Israel in Operation True Promise 3.
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-843227
>Houthi rebels for the first time fired surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) at a U.S. F-16 fighter jet on Feb. 19, three senior U.S. defense officials tell Fox News.https://www.foxnews.com/world/houthis-target-us-fighter-jet-drone-sam-missiles-first-time
>Jabbari's threat marks the third time in a week that an IRGC commander has threatened to destroy Israel in Operation True Promise 3.
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-843227
>Houthi rebels for the first time fired surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) at a U.S. F-16 fighter jet on Feb. 19, three senior U.S. defense officials tell Fox News.https://www.foxnews.com/world/houthis-target-us-fighter-jet-drone-sam-missiles-first-time
Matthew
Feb 25, 2025, 11:44:00 AMFeb 25
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>Iran has put its defence systems around its nuclear sites on high alert amid fears of an attack by Israel and the US, The Telegraph has learnt.
>It follows warnings from US intelligence to both the Biden and Trump administrations that Israel would likely target key Iranian nuclear sites this year.
https://archive.is/PDOtJ
>Netanyahu says country at ‘historic turning point’ that affects ‘foundation of our existence’
>“There is a change in circumstances that has implications for our existence, for the future of the country,” he continues, in reference to questions from the judges about his request that the defense minister be present in a hearing to discuss his appeal.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/asking-to-reduce-court-appearances-netanyahu-says-country-at-historic-turning-point-that-affects-foundation-of-our-existence
>It follows warnings from US intelligence to both the Biden and Trump administrations that Israel would likely target key Iranian nuclear sites this year.
https://archive.is/PDOtJ
>Netanyahu says country at ‘historic turning point’ that affects ‘foundation of our existence’
>“There is a change in circumstances that has implications for our existence, for the future of the country,” he continues, in reference to questions from the judges about his request that the defense minister be present in a hearing to discuss his appeal.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/asking-to-reduce-court-appearances-netanyahu-says-country-at-historic-turning-point-that-affects-foundation-of-our-existence
Matthew
Feb 26, 2025, 10:44:46 AMFeb 26
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>Speaking to POLITICO in Brussels, [Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar] said time was running out as Iran had enriched enough uranium for a "couple of bombs" and was "playing with ways" to weaponize its enriched nuclear material — an outcome he said would have a hugely destabilizing impact on the Middle East.
>"we don't have much time," he said. While Israel still wants to pursue a diplomatic path, Sa'ar added that the chances of such an approach being successful were "not huge," and that failure to stop Iran's nuclear program would be a "catastrophe for the security of Israel."
>"I think that in order to stop a nuclear Iranian program before it will be weaponized, a reliable military option should be on the table," he said, when asked about the possibility of strikes during the Trump presidency. Failure to do so would trigger a "nuclear race in the Middle East with Egypt, Saudis, Turkey," he added.
>Adding to the urgency of addressing the Iran threat, Sa'ar said, was a trend by which Iranian weapons are being smuggled to the West Bank via the border with Jordan. "We are now confronting a huge attempt by Iran via money and weapons that are floating to what you call the West Bank," he said, adding that the aim was to "inflame these territories."
https://www.politico.eu/article/israel-benjamin-netanyahu-donald-trump-gideon-saar-politics-war-foreign-policy
>"we don't have much time," he said. While Israel still wants to pursue a diplomatic path, Sa'ar added that the chances of such an approach being successful were "not huge," and that failure to stop Iran's nuclear program would be a "catastrophe for the security of Israel."
>"I think that in order to stop a nuclear Iranian program before it will be weaponized, a reliable military option should be on the table," he said, when asked about the possibility of strikes during the Trump presidency. Failure to do so would trigger a "nuclear race in the Middle East with Egypt, Saudis, Turkey," he added.
>Adding to the urgency of addressing the Iran threat, Sa'ar said, was a trend by which Iranian weapons are being smuggled to the West Bank via the border with Jordan. "We are now confronting a huge attempt by Iran via money and weapons that are floating to what you call the West Bank," he said, adding that the aim was to "inflame these territories."
https://www.politico.eu/article/israel-benjamin-netanyahu-donald-trump-gideon-saar-politics-war-foreign-policy
Matthew
Mar 2, 2025, 2:44:18 AMMar 2
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>Israel halts humanitarian aid to Gaza shortly after ceasefire expires
https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-844288
https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-844288
Matthew
Mar 4, 2025, 12:46:53 AMMar 4
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>Report: Israeli officials expect Gaza fighting to renew in some 10 days if no deal struck
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/report-israeli-officials-expect-gaza-fighting-to-renew-in-some-10-days-if-no-deal-struck
>The political echelon decided that if the terrorist organization does not continue to release the hostages, the IDF will return to fighting by the end of next week at the latest
https://www.mako.co.il/news-diplomatic/2025_q1/Article-c9f18159f3d5591026.htm
>Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz: "If Hamas does not release the hostages soon, the gates of Gaza will be locked and the gates of hell will be opened"
https://x.com/AmichaiStein1/status/1896619006674833688
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/report-israeli-officials-expect-gaza-fighting-to-renew-in-some-10-days-if-no-deal-struck
>The political echelon decided that if the terrorist organization does not continue to release the hostages, the IDF will return to fighting by the end of next week at the latest
https://www.mako.co.il/news-diplomatic/2025_q1/Article-c9f18159f3d5591026.htm
>Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz: "If Hamas does not release the hostages soon, the gates of Gaza will be locked and the gates of hell will be opened"
https://x.com/AmichaiStein1/status/1896619006674833688
Matthew
Mar 7, 2025, 2:45:39 PMMar 7
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>Yemen's Houthis give Israel four-day deadline to lift Gaza aid blockage
>The leader of Yemen's Houthis, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, said on Friday the group would resume its naval operations against Israel if Israel did not lift a blockage of aid into Gaza within four days.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/yemens-houthis-israel-four-day-180715858.html
>The leader of Yemen's Houthis, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, said on Friday the group would resume its naval operations against Israel if Israel did not lift a blockage of aid into Gaza within four days.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/yemens-houthis-israel-four-day-180715858.html
Matthew
Mar 8, 2025, 1:26:16 PMMar 8
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>“We are down to the final moments. We can’t let them have a nuclear weapon. Something is going to happen very soon,” Trump tells reporters in the Oval Office hours after revealing that he sent a letter to Iran’s supreme leader proposing that the countries hold talks for a new nuclear agreement.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/after-sending-letter-to-khamenei-trump-says-some-interesting-days-ahead-with-iran
>Iran has refused to enter nuclear negotiations with the United States under the conditions set by the current US administration, Lebanese pro-Iranian TV channel Al Mayadeen reported Saturday.
https://x.com/IranIntl_En/status/1898360340779291071
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/after-sending-letter-to-khamenei-trump-says-some-interesting-days-ahead-with-iran
>Iran has refused to enter nuclear negotiations with the United States under the conditions set by the current US administration, Lebanese pro-Iranian TV channel Al Mayadeen reported Saturday.
https://x.com/IranIntl_En/status/1898360340779291071
Matthew
Mar 17, 2025, 2:46:21 PMMar 17
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>“Every shot fired by the Houthis will be looked upon, from this point forward, as being a shot fired from the weapons and leadership of IRAN, and IRAN will be held responsible, and suffer the consequences, and those consequences will be dire!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/17/trump-iran-houthis-attacks-00232989
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/17/trump-iran-houthis-attacks-00232989
Matthew
Mar 17, 2025, 10:37:13 PMMar 17
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>Official Israeli tweet in Persian: "Are you ready for Wednesday?"
https://x.com/israelnewspulse/status/1901748439484092788
https://x.com/IsraelPersian/status/1901664894157488630
>Reports coming out that the Revolutionary Guards have been ordered to put all missile forces on a state of full alert
https://x.com/IranObserver0/status/1901689665842774468
>Reporting: Four Iranian missile ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz under the auspices of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1180967
>Iran has sent a letter to the UN security council warning that any act of aggression by the Americans will have severe and devastating consequences, for which the U.S. will bear full responsibility
https://x.com/IranObserver0/status/1901766191036928099
>Iran's UN envoy: Any US attack on Iran's territorial integrity will have tragic consequences for the US.
https://t.me/FO_RK/66059
>Iran's envoy to the UN Security Council: Iran's warning
>"Whatever happens from this hour, it is responsible for universal human rights; the world will either stop America or we will punish them in our own way!"
https://t.me/FO_RK/66061
>Saudi sources now claims Iranian intel ship Zagros (SIGINT) was sunk by U.S. forces at the same time the IDF conducts wide-ranging strikes in Gaza after Israel discovers Hamas was plotting another major Oct 7 style attack. Gaza ceasefire officially over, according to the Prime Minister’s office.
>Reuters is also reporting ballistic missile movement at IRGC bases in Iran. There were also reports from Yemen (video) that several senior IRGC members were eliminated in US attacks on Houthi targets.
https://x.com/emilykschrader/status/1901792937283092581
>Hear explosions in western Tehran
https://x.com/MohamadAhwaze/status/1901783346490884105
>severe GPS Disorder in North, South and West of Iran
https://t.me/FO_RK/66069
>Iran has put its air defense bases on war alert because of the risk of attacks.
https://t.me/FO_RK/66062
>Iran's missile moves show Iran has moved at least 9 ballistic missile platforms to the southern regions!
https://t.me/FO_RK/66070
>Israel has attacked military bases three times in the suburbs of Daraa, Syria
https://t.me/newsil360/45788
>Syria reports further attacks by Israel in the Damascus region on military sites.
https://t.me/shacharkleiman/5549
https://x.com/israelnewspulse/status/1901748439484092788
https://x.com/IsraelPersian/status/1901664894157488630
>Reports coming out that the Revolutionary Guards have been ordered to put all missile forces on a state of full alert
https://x.com/IranObserver0/status/1901689665842774468
>Reporting: Four Iranian missile ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz under the auspices of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1180967
>Iran has sent a letter to the UN security council warning that any act of aggression by the Americans will have severe and devastating consequences, for which the U.S. will bear full responsibility
https://x.com/IranObserver0/status/1901766191036928099
>Iran's UN envoy: Any US attack on Iran's territorial integrity will have tragic consequences for the US.
https://t.me/FO_RK/66059
>Iran's envoy to the UN Security Council: Iran's warning
>"Whatever happens from this hour, it is responsible for universal human rights; the world will either stop America or we will punish them in our own way!"
https://t.me/FO_RK/66061
>Saudi sources now claims Iranian intel ship Zagros (SIGINT) was sunk by U.S. forces at the same time the IDF conducts wide-ranging strikes in Gaza after Israel discovers Hamas was plotting another major Oct 7 style attack. Gaza ceasefire officially over, according to the Prime Minister’s office.
>Reuters is also reporting ballistic missile movement at IRGC bases in Iran. There were also reports from Yemen (video) that several senior IRGC members were eliminated in US attacks on Houthi targets.
https://x.com/emilykschrader/status/1901792937283092581
>Hear explosions in western Tehran
https://x.com/MohamadAhwaze/status/1901783346490884105
>severe GPS Disorder in North, South and West of Iran
https://t.me/FO_RK/66069
>Iran has put its air defense bases on war alert because of the risk of attacks.
https://t.me/FO_RK/66062
>Iran's missile moves show Iran has moved at least 9 ballistic missile platforms to the southern regions!
https://t.me/FO_RK/66070
>Israel has attacked military bases three times in the suburbs of Daraa, Syria
https://t.me/newsil360/45788
>Syria reports further attacks by Israel in the Damascus region on military sites.
https://t.me/shacharkleiman/5549
Matthew
Mar 19, 2025, 1:53:19 PMMar 19
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>Two weeks ago in an interview with Fox News' Maria Bartiromo, Trump revealed that he sent a letter to the Iranian leader proposing direct negotiations
>A day later Trump said the U.S. is "down to the final moments" with Iran.
>Trump's letter to Iran included 2-month deadline for new nuclear deal
>Trump's national security adviser Mike Waltz said on Sunday that Iran needs to "hand over and give up" all elements of its nuclear program including missiles, weaponization and enrichment of uranium "or they can face a whole series of other consequences," adding that "Iran has been offered a way out of this."
https://www.axios.com/2025/03/19/trump-letter-iran-nuclear-deal
>After the Houthis threatened that following the return of Israeli attacks in Gaza, they would launch missiles into the country, the Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar has now reported that they are planning to increase the rate of launches
https://www.srugim.co.il/1106820-%D7%93%D7%99%D7%95%D7%95%D7%97-%D7%94%D7%97%D7%95%D7%AA%D7%99%D7%9D-%D7%A6%D7%A4%D7%95%D7%99%D7%99%D7%9D-%D7%9C%D7%94%D7%92%D7%91%D7%99%D7%A8-%D7%90%D7%AA-%D7%94%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%92%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%99
>Trump: Houthis will be ‘completely annihilated’; Iran must stop aiding them immediately
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/trump-houthis-will-be-completely-annihilated-iran-must-stop-aiding-them-immediately
>A day later Trump said the U.S. is "down to the final moments" with Iran.
>Trump's letter to Iran included 2-month deadline for new nuclear deal
>Trump's national security adviser Mike Waltz said on Sunday that Iran needs to "hand over and give up" all elements of its nuclear program including missiles, weaponization and enrichment of uranium "or they can face a whole series of other consequences," adding that "Iran has been offered a way out of this."
https://www.axios.com/2025/03/19/trump-letter-iran-nuclear-deal
>After the Houthis threatened that following the return of Israeli attacks in Gaza, they would launch missiles into the country, the Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar has now reported that they are planning to increase the rate of launches
https://www.srugim.co.il/1106820-%D7%93%D7%99%D7%95%D7%95%D7%97-%D7%94%D7%97%D7%95%D7%AA%D7%99%D7%9D-%D7%A6%D7%A4%D7%95%D7%99%D7%99%D7%9D-%D7%9C%D7%94%D7%92%D7%91%D7%99%D7%A8-%D7%90%D7%AA-%D7%94%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%92%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%99
>Trump: Houthis will be ‘completely annihilated’; Iran must stop aiding them immediately
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/trump-houthis-will-be-completely-annihilated-iran-must-stop-aiding-them-immediately
Matthew
Mar 19, 2025, 2:56:54 PMMar 19
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>“Gaza residents, this is a final warning. The first Sinwar destroyed Gaza and the second Sinwar will completely destroy it” -Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz
>“The Air Force strikes against Hamas terrorists were just the first step. It will become much more difficult and you will pay the full price,” he says.
>Katz says that if the hostages are not released and Hamas is not removed from Gaza, “Israel will operate with strength you have not yet seen.”>“Take the US president’s advice. Return the hostages and remove Hamas, and other options will open for you, including leaving for other places in the world for those who want to,” he says.
>“The alternative is absolute destruction,” Katz adds.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/in-final-warning-to-gazans-katz-says-evacuations-from-combat-zones-will-start-soon
>“The Air Force strikes against Hamas terrorists were just the first step. It will become much more difficult and you will pay the full price,” he says.
>Katz says that if the hostages are not released and Hamas is not removed from Gaza, “Israel will operate with strength you have not yet seen.”>“Take the US president’s advice. Return the hostages and remove Hamas, and other options will open for you, including leaving for other places in the world for those who want to,” he says.
>“The alternative is absolute destruction,” Katz adds.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/in-final-warning-to-gazans-katz-says-evacuations-from-combat-zones-will-start-soon
Matthew
Mar 21, 2025, 10:28:20 AMMar 21
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>Earthquake Rocks Iran Near Key Nuclear Site
>Amagnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Isfahan in central Iran on Friday, shaking areas just 26.5 kilometers (16.5 miles) from the Natanz nuclear facility, the country's main uranium enrichment site. Hours later, a second tremor measuring 4.5 magnitude occurred at 1:03 p.m. local time, according to the Iranian Seismological Center.
>Also on Friday, a moderate 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck Iran's southern Bushehr province... Bushehr is home to another of Iran's nuclear power plants.
https://www.newsweek.com/earthquake-rocks-iran-near-key-nuclear-site-2048419
>Amagnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Isfahan in central Iran on Friday, shaking areas just 26.5 kilometers (16.5 miles) from the Natanz nuclear facility, the country's main uranium enrichment site. Hours later, a second tremor measuring 4.5 magnitude occurred at 1:03 p.m. local time, according to the Iranian Seismological Center.
>Also on Friday, a moderate 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck Iran's southern Bushehr province... Bushehr is home to another of Iran's nuclear power plants.
https://www.newsweek.com/earthquake-rocks-iran-near-key-nuclear-site-2048419
Matthew
Mar 24, 2025, 6:02:23 PMMar 24
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>Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have unveiled new missile systems on three strategic islands in the Gulf, saying they can target nearby “enemy bases, vessels, and assets,” state media reported Saturday.
>The weapons were deployed on Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa near the Strait of Hormuz, a globally vital shipping lane.
https://thedefensepost.com/2025/03/23/iran-missile-gulf
>The weapons were deployed on Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa near the Strait of Hormuz, a globally vital shipping lane.
https://thedefensepost.com/2025/03/23/iran-missile-gulf
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Matthew
Mar 27, 2025, 12:47:52 PMMar 27
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>The United States is significantly bolstering its military presence at Diego Garcia airbase in the Indian Ocean, as it escalates pressure on Iran and continues its air campaign against Houthi forces in Yemen.
>Open-source intelligence (OSINT) reports that a number of B-2 stealth bombers and C-17 transport aircraft have either arrived at or are en route to the remote Indian Ocean base.
>Meanhwile, Iran has unveiled what it termed a new "missile city." Iranian state media released video footage of the complex, underscoring Iran's growing military capabilities amid the escalating tensions.
https://www.newsweek.com/us-military-iran-yemen-nuclear-indian-diego-garcia-2050658
>Open-source intelligence (OSINT) reports that a number of B-2 stealth bombers and C-17 transport aircraft have either arrived at or are en route to the remote Indian Ocean base.
>Meanhwile, Iran has unveiled what it termed a new "missile city." Iranian state media released video footage of the complex, underscoring Iran's growing military capabilities amid the escalating tensions.
https://www.newsweek.com/us-military-iran-yemen-nuclear-indian-diego-garcia-2050658
Matthew
Mar 29, 2025, 3:28:32 PMMar 29
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>In the background of US attempts to start a diplomatic move against Iran, there have been several recent discussions to deal with the Iranian issue
>An Israeli official tells us in response this evening: There will be no escape from a military confrontation with Iran
https://t.me/moriahdoron/20594
>An Israeli official tells us in response this evening: There will be no escape from a military confrontation with Iran
https://t.me/moriahdoron/20594
Matthew
Mar 31, 2025, 1:01:03 PMMar 31
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>Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned on Monday that any attack on his country would be met with a strong response.
>Khamenei's remarks came after US President Donald Trump threatened in a television interview on Saturday to bomb Iran if it did not reach a deal on its nuclear program
https://www.dw.com/en/irans-khamenei-vows-retaliation-if-trump-threat-enacted/a-72092548
>according to reports in the Arab world, Iranian axis will issue a response from Iraq on Israeli attacks this weekend
https://www.srugim.co.il/1111363-%d7%91%d7%a2%d7%95%d7%9c%d7%9d-%d7%94%d7%a2%d7%a8%d7%91%d7%99-%d7%97%d7%95%d7%a9%d7%a4%d7%99%d7%9d-%d7%9e%d7%9b%d7%90%d7%9f-%d7%97%d7%99%d7%96%d7%91%d7%90%d7%9c%d7%9c%d7%94-%d7%9e%d7%aa%d7%9b%d7%a0
>Khamenei's remarks came after US President Donald Trump threatened in a television interview on Saturday to bomb Iran if it did not reach a deal on its nuclear program
https://www.dw.com/en/irans-khamenei-vows-retaliation-if-trump-threat-enacted/a-72092548
>according to reports in the Arab world, Iranian axis will issue a response from Iraq on Israeli attacks this weekend
https://www.srugim.co.il/1111363-%d7%91%d7%a2%d7%95%d7%9c%d7%9d-%d7%94%d7%a2%d7%a8%d7%91%d7%99-%d7%97%d7%95%d7%a9%d7%a4%d7%99%d7%9d-%d7%9e%d7%9b%d7%90%d7%9f-%d7%97%d7%99%d7%96%d7%91%d7%90%d7%9c%d7%9c%d7%94-%d7%9e%d7%aa%d7%9b%d7%a0
Matthew
Mar 31, 2025, 4:51:08 PMMar 31
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>Cairo is in violation of the 1979 peace agreement with Israel over its massive deployment of soldiers and expansion of airports and ports, a senior security official told i24NEWS on Monday.
>While Israel seeks to maintain the peace treaty and will not alter its deployment along the border, it "will not tolerate the situation."
https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/middle-east/artc-egypt-s-troop-deployment-in-sinai-breaches-peace-deal-senior-official
>Iran urged to strike Diego Garcia base ‘immediately’
>Military commanders face calls for preemptive strike on Chagos Island base before Trump uses it to attack Iran
>Following the threats, the Islamic Republic has missiles “locked and loaded” to respond if Mr Trump orders any potential strikes, The Telegraph understands.
>The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) air force commander also threatened to target 50,000 American troops in the region.
>The IRGC deputy commander also warned that “there is very great capability to harm the US at sea.”>He added: “Commanders have been instructed to ensure that all missile launchers are prepared and that nuclear sites are well protected. They are bracing for an all-out war, with everything in place for when Trump attacks.”
https://archive.is/YDOT2
>While Israel seeks to maintain the peace treaty and will not alter its deployment along the border, it "will not tolerate the situation."
https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/middle-east/artc-egypt-s-troop-deployment-in-sinai-breaches-peace-deal-senior-official
>Iran urged to strike Diego Garcia base ‘immediately’
>Military commanders face calls for preemptive strike on Chagos Island base before Trump uses it to attack Iran
>Following the threats, the Islamic Republic has missiles “locked and loaded” to respond if Mr Trump orders any potential strikes, The Telegraph understands.
>The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) air force commander also threatened to target 50,000 American troops in the region.
>The IRGC deputy commander also warned that “there is very great capability to harm the US at sea.”>He added: “Commanders have been instructed to ensure that all missile launchers are prepared and that nuclear sites are well protected. They are bracing for an all-out war, with everything in place for when Trump attacks.”
https://archive.is/YDOT2
Matthew
Apr 1, 2025, 11:46:46 AMApr 1
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>Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait secretly told Tehran that they will not allow the US to use their air bases to strike Iran, a Saudi source told i24NEWS early on Monday.
https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/middle-east/the-gulf/artc-saudi-arabia-uae-kuwait-refuse-to-let-us-use-air-bases-for-iran-attack
>Reporting: Iran is preparing for a missile attack
>After Iran's threats to the United States to attack American bases, Israel is preparing for a scenario of conflict expansion and missile fire at Israel
>In an interview with the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Air Force commander, the general threatened that Iran could destroy American bases in the Middle East in the event of an attack. The Iranian commander threatened that "they could have tens of thousands of deaths."
>This comes against similar threats posed by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, when in response to Trump's threats he announced that if attacked: "The price will be huge, we will respond firmly."
https://www.srugim.co.il/1111527-%d7%93%d7%99%d7%95%d7%95%d7%97-%d7%91%d7%99%d7%a9%d7%a8%d7%90%d7%9c-%d7%a0%d7%a2%d7%a8%d7%9b%d7%99%d7%9d-%d7%9c%d7%9e%d7%aa%d7%a7%d7%a4%d7%aa-%d7%98%d7%99%d7%9c%d7%99%d7%9d-%d7%9e%d7%90%d7%99%d7%a8
>At least 25 heavy-duty American C17 Globmaster and C5 Galaxy aircraft, which took off from Osan Base in South Korea, have landed at U.S. bases in the Persian Gulf region in recent days.
https://t.me/tamirmorag14/2022
>Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov warned there would be "catastrophic" consequences if the United States attacks Iran's nuclear infrastructure after a threat by President Donald Trump.
>Iran said it "will have no choice" but to seek nuclear weapons if attacked, a senior adviser to Khamenei Iranian Supreme Khamenei said. The U.S. has significantly increased its military presence in both the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean, in a move signaling heightened U.S. preparations for potential conflict.
https://www.newsweek.com/russia-warns-us-strike-iran-nuclear-sites-catastrophic-2053618
https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/middle-east/the-gulf/artc-saudi-arabia-uae-kuwait-refuse-to-let-us-use-air-bases-for-iran-attack
>Reporting: Iran is preparing for a missile attack
>After Iran's threats to the United States to attack American bases, Israel is preparing for a scenario of conflict expansion and missile fire at Israel
>In an interview with the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Air Force commander, the general threatened that Iran could destroy American bases in the Middle East in the event of an attack. The Iranian commander threatened that "they could have tens of thousands of deaths."
>This comes against similar threats posed by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, when in response to Trump's threats he announced that if attacked: "The price will be huge, we will respond firmly."
https://www.srugim.co.il/1111527-%d7%93%d7%99%d7%95%d7%95%d7%97-%d7%91%d7%99%d7%a9%d7%a8%d7%90%d7%9c-%d7%a0%d7%a2%d7%a8%d7%9b%d7%99%d7%9d-%d7%9c%d7%9e%d7%aa%d7%a7%d7%a4%d7%aa-%d7%98%d7%99%d7%9c%d7%99%d7%9d-%d7%9e%d7%90%d7%99%d7%a8
>At least 25 heavy-duty American C17 Globmaster and C5 Galaxy aircraft, which took off from Osan Base in South Korea, have landed at U.S. bases in the Persian Gulf region in recent days.
https://t.me/tamirmorag14/2022
>Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov warned there would be "catastrophic" consequences if the United States attacks Iran's nuclear infrastructure after a threat by President Donald Trump.
>Iran said it "will have no choice" but to seek nuclear weapons if attacked, a senior adviser to Khamenei Iranian Supreme Khamenei said. The U.S. has significantly increased its military presence in both the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean, in a move signaling heightened U.S. preparations for potential conflict.
https://www.newsweek.com/russia-warns-us-strike-iran-nuclear-sites-catastrophic-2053618
Matthew
Apr 2, 2025, 1:03:18 PMApr 2
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>Trump is about to bomb Iran: Top Israeli sources reveal planned attack on nuclear sites and deliver chilling 'war is coming' warning
https://archive.is/Xb2Gl
>Pentagon Sends Second Aircraft Carrier to Mideast as Iran Tensions Rise
>Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered additional forces to the Middle East, including the Carl Vinson carrier strike group and aircraft, as the US vows to continue its strikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels and as tensions with Tehran are increasing over its nuclear program.
>The department is also prolonging the Harry S. Truman carrier strike group’s deployment in the region, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement Tuesday. The unusual two-carrier presence repeats a show of force by the Biden administration last year.
>Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Monday that any attack by the US or Israel would be met with “a firm retaliatory strike,” after President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Iran unless it signs a deal renouncing nuclear weapons.
https://archive.is/rOHLu
https://archive.is/Xb2Gl
>Pentagon Sends Second Aircraft Carrier to Mideast as Iran Tensions Rise
>Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered additional forces to the Middle East, including the Carl Vinson carrier strike group and aircraft, as the US vows to continue its strikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels and as tensions with Tehran are increasing over its nuclear program.
>The department is also prolonging the Harry S. Truman carrier strike group’s deployment in the region, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement Tuesday. The unusual two-carrier presence repeats a show of force by the Biden administration last year.
>Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Monday that any attack by the US or Israel would be met with “a firm retaliatory strike,” after President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Iran unless it signs a deal renouncing nuclear weapons.
https://archive.is/rOHLu
Matthew
Apr 2, 2025, 11:28:01 PMApr 2
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>Israeli airstrikes in Syria meant to 'convey a message' to Turkey, source tells 'Post'
>“Do not establish a military base in the Syria and do not interfere with Israeli activity in the country's skies,” was the message according to the official.
>The strikes targeted the vicinity of Hama, as well as the scientific research building in the Syrian neighborhood Barzeh in the capital Damascus, the IDF confirmed on Wednesday.
https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-848620
>According to the Western intelligence source, Turkey intends to convert the T4 base into a drone facility.
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-848349
>“Do not establish a military base in the Syria and do not interfere with Israeli activity in the country's skies,” was the message according to the official.
>The strikes targeted the vicinity of Hama, as well as the scientific research building in the Syrian neighborhood Barzeh in the capital Damascus, the IDF confirmed on Wednesday.
https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-848620
>According to the Western intelligence source, Turkey intends to convert the T4 base into a drone facility.
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-848349
Matthew
Apr 3, 2025, 2:24:08 PMApr 3
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>"Threats from outside to bomb Iran's nuclear infrastructure facilities will inevitably lead to an irreversible global catastrophe. These threats are simply unacceptable."- Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/russia-says-us-threats-military-strikes-against-iran-are-unacceptable-2025-04-03
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/russia-says-us-threats-military-strikes-against-iran-are-unacceptable-2025-04-03
Matthew
Apr 4, 2025, 1:20:33 PMApr 4
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>After B-2 Bombers & Aircraft Carrier, U.S. To Reinforce Middle East With Patriot, THAAD Batteries: Reports
>The US is moving its Patriot missile defense batteries from the Indo-Pacific theatre to the Middle East as a massive and unprecedented military mobilization is underway in the region.
https://www.eurasiantimes.com/us-is-moving-its-patriot-batteries-from-south-korea
>US sends F-35s to Middle East as strikes on Houthis continue
https://www.defensenews.com/air/2025/04/02/us-sends-f-35s-to-middle-east-as-strikes-on-houthis-continue
>The US is moving its Patriot missile defense batteries from the Indo-Pacific theatre to the Middle East as a massive and unprecedented military mobilization is underway in the region.
https://www.eurasiantimes.com/us-is-moving-its-patriot-batteries-from-south-korea
>US sends F-35s to Middle East as strikes on Houthis continue
https://www.defensenews.com/air/2025/04/02/us-sends-f-35s-to-middle-east-as-strikes-on-houthis-continue
Matthew
Apr 5, 2025, 6:53:49 PMApr 5
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>Iran: The newspaper "Kayahan", affiliated with the Iranian regime, published a column today in which it "predicts" that Trump will be hit by an assassin's bullet in the coming days, and will be eliminated in revenge for the assassination of Qassem Soleimani, commander of the Quds Force in the Iranian Revolutionary Guards.
https://t.me/abualiexpress/92408
>Brigadier General Hajizadeh, Commander of the Aerospace Force of the #IRGC: "The weapon we have is the greatest weapon in the world... No country is capable of confronting this weapon for decades. If an attack on Iran occurs, it will be clear that we were sincere in our words."
https://t.me/mehwaralmokawma/328877
https://t.me/abualiexpress/92408
>Brigadier General Hajizadeh, Commander of the Aerospace Force of the #IRGC: "The weapon we have is the greatest weapon in the world... No country is capable of confronting this weapon for decades. If an attack on Iran occurs, it will be clear that we were sincere in our words."
https://t.me/mehwaralmokawma/328877
Matthew
Apr 8, 2025, 7:19:31 PMApr 8
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>Iran defies Trump by arming proxy forces in Iraq with missiles
>The regime is secretly providing surface-to-surface weapons, some of which can reach as far as Europe, despite preparing to enter negotiations with the US
>Iran has transferred long-range missiles to its proxy forces in Iraq for the first time, increasing the regime’s military footprint in the region even as President Trump threatens to hold Tehran accountable for the actions of its militia.
https://www.thetimes.com/world/middle-east/article/iran-arming-proxy-forces-iraq-long-range-missiles-5wpdx0w82
>The regime is secretly providing surface-to-surface weapons, some of which can reach as far as Europe, despite preparing to enter negotiations with the US
>Iran has transferred long-range missiles to its proxy forces in Iraq for the first time, increasing the regime’s military footprint in the region even as President Trump threatens to hold Tehran accountable for the actions of its militia.
https://www.thetimes.com/world/middle-east/article/iran-arming-proxy-forces-iraq-long-range-missiles-5wpdx0w82
Matthew
Apr 21, 2025, 2:01:22 PMApr 21
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>Putin ratifies strategic partnership treaty with Iran
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/putin-ratifies-strategic-partnership-treaty-with-iran
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/putin-ratifies-strategic-partnership-treaty-with-iran
Matthew
Apr 27, 2025, 2:13:30 PMApr 27
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>Explosion rocks Iran's Bandar Abbas port near IRGC base, 40 killed, over 1,000 wounded
https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-851578
https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-851578
Matthew
Apr 27, 2025, 4:08:44 PMApr 27
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>for the first time, Iran turned an accusatory finger at Israel. Iranian MP Muhammad Saraj claimed: "Israel has been involved in an explosion in the port of Rajai. It wasn't accidental. There were explosives buried in containers, either in the country of origin or along the transport route. We do not exclude the involvement of internal agents in the disposal of explosives in containers. " He said, "Clear evidence indicates Israeli involvement. The blast occurred at four different locations."
https://www.ynet.co.il/news/article/rj00vguo1gx
https://www.ynet.co.il/news/article/rj00vguo1gx
Matthew
Apr 27, 2025, 6:19:11 PMApr 27
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>Iranian officials claim 'clear evidence' links Israel to the deadly explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bju5inoyxg
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bju5inoyxg
Matthew
Apr 29, 2025, 1:38:18 PMApr 29
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>Chemical factory blast in Isfahan adds to Iran’s woes after port disaster
>Three days after the massive explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port killed 70 and injured over 1,000, another blast at a chemical facility in Isfahan leaves one dead and two injured, raising questions about negligence and potential sabotage
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bjk3qe0ygg
>Three days after the massive explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port killed 70 and injured over 1,000, another blast at a chemical facility in Isfahan leaves one dead and two injured, raising questions about negligence and potential sabotage
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bjk3qe0ygg
Matthew
Apr 30, 2025, 11:40:25 AMApr 30
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>Massive wildfires broke out near Jerusalem on Wednesday morning, forcing the evacuation of communities, road closures and prompting Israel’s government to order the deployment of troops to support firefighters.
>Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz ordered troops to deploy on Wednesday to support firefighters battling rapidly spreading wildfires near Jerusalem, calling the situation a “national emergency”.
https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20250430-israel-deploys-troops-to-control-massive-wildfires-near-jerusalem
>Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz ordered troops to deploy on Wednesday to support firefighters battling rapidly spreading wildfires near Jerusalem, calling the situation a “national emergency”.
https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20250430-israel-deploys-troops-to-control-massive-wildfires-near-jerusalem
Matthew
May 4, 2025, 7:59:18 PMMay 4
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>Israel’s Netanyahu vows response to Iran after Houthi attack on airport
>Responding to Israel’s threats, Iran’s Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh said that Tehran would strike back if the US or Israel attacked.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/4/missile-launched-from-yemen-hits-israels-ben-gurion-airport-in-tel-aviv
>Houthis working to impose 'comprehensive air blockade' on Israel by targeting country's airports
https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-852632
>Houthi senior Muhammad al-Bahithi told Qatari channel Al-Arabi that "the escalation will continue as long as Israel does not stop the attacks in Gaza. We have proven our ability to strike in the US, UK and Israel. " He said, "There are no red lines in our confrontation with the Zionist entity, the US and the United Kingdom.
https://www.ynet.co.il/news/article/hjedoqnlxl
>2 Aircraft Carriers to Remain in Middle East for Another Week for Battle with Yemen's Houthis
>In late March, Hegseth extended the deployment of the Truman and the warships in its group for a month as part of a campaign to increase strikes on the Iran-backed Houthis. The official said Hegseth signed the latest order Thursday and it is expected the Truman and its strike group warships will head home to Norfolk, Virginia, after the week is up.
>If there are no additional extensions and the Truman and its warships leave the region next week, those sailors could be back home by next month.
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2025/05/02/2-aircraft-carriers-remain-middle-east-another-week-battle-yemens-houthis.html
>Iran rocked by explosions in Mashhad and Karaj - report
>An explosion was heard in the city of Mashhad in Iran, according to local social media reports.
>According to Iran International, the incident occurred in a motorcycle production factory.
>Shortly after, a fire was reported to have broken out in the city of Qom.
>On Saturday night, a blast was heard at a power plant in the city of Karaj in Iran, according to footage shared on social media.
>According to reports, a 4.0 magnitude earthquake was felt in Karaj, located northwest of Tehran
https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-852569
>Report in Turkey: For the first time - Turkish fighter jets "clashed" in Syria with Israeli aircraft - appearing "face to face" in the wave of Israeli attacks in Syria over the weekend. According to a report in the Suzhou newspaper, which is affiliated with the opposition in Turkey, Turkish F-16 fighter jets crossed into Syria's airspace during the widespread Israeli attack on Friday and transmitted "warning signals" to Israeli aircraft
https://t.me/N12chat/133954
>Responding to Israel’s threats, Iran’s Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh said that Tehran would strike back if the US or Israel attacked.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/4/missile-launched-from-yemen-hits-israels-ben-gurion-airport-in-tel-aviv
>Houthis working to impose 'comprehensive air blockade' on Israel by targeting country's airports
https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-852632
>Houthi senior Muhammad al-Bahithi told Qatari channel Al-Arabi that "the escalation will continue as long as Israel does not stop the attacks in Gaza. We have proven our ability to strike in the US, UK and Israel. " He said, "There are no red lines in our confrontation with the Zionist entity, the US and the United Kingdom.
https://www.ynet.co.il/news/article/hjedoqnlxl
>2 Aircraft Carriers to Remain in Middle East for Another Week for Battle with Yemen's Houthis
>In late March, Hegseth extended the deployment of the Truman and the warships in its group for a month as part of a campaign to increase strikes on the Iran-backed Houthis. The official said Hegseth signed the latest order Thursday and it is expected the Truman and its strike group warships will head home to Norfolk, Virginia, after the week is up.
>If there are no additional extensions and the Truman and its warships leave the region next week, those sailors could be back home by next month.
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2025/05/02/2-aircraft-carriers-remain-middle-east-another-week-battle-yemens-houthis.html
>Iran rocked by explosions in Mashhad and Karaj - report
>An explosion was heard in the city of Mashhad in Iran, according to local social media reports.
>According to Iran International, the incident occurred in a motorcycle production factory.
>Shortly after, a fire was reported to have broken out in the city of Qom.
>On Saturday night, a blast was heard at a power plant in the city of Karaj in Iran, according to footage shared on social media.
>According to reports, a 4.0 magnitude earthquake was felt in Karaj, located northwest of Tehran
https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-852569
>Report in Turkey: For the first time - Turkish fighter jets "clashed" in Syria with Israeli aircraft - appearing "face to face" in the wave of Israeli attacks in Syria over the weekend. According to a report in the Suzhou newspaper, which is affiliated with the opposition in Turkey, Turkish F-16 fighter jets crossed into Syria's airspace during the widespread Israeli attack on Friday and transmitted "warning signals" to Israeli aircraft
https://t.me/N12chat/133954
Matthew
May 5, 2025, 12:39:08 PMMay 5
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>report of a major fire in an underground ammunition warehouse in southern Iran
https://x.com/IsraelHayomHeb/status/1919397000518271475
>Worth noting the Imam Sajjad Commando Brigade is part of the #IRGCterrorists Ground Forces. So Bandar Abbas, Karaj, Tehran, Qom, Mashhad, and now Kazerun. The frequency, rapid uptick in these incidents certainly raises questions.
https://x.com/JasonMBrodsky/status/1919386116639048119
https://x.com/IsraelHayomHeb/status/1919397000518271475
>Worth noting the Imam Sajjad Commando Brigade is part of the #IRGCterrorists Ground Forces. So Bandar Abbas, Karaj, Tehran, Qom, Mashhad, and now Kazerun. The frequency, rapid uptick in these incidents certainly raises questions.
https://x.com/JasonMBrodsky/status/1919386116639048119
Matthew
May 5, 2025, 4:02:50 PMMay 5
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>The air force undertook a joint counterstrike of the Houthis in Yemen along with the US on Monday night following the ballistic missile strike near Ben-Gurion Airport on Sunday.
>Foreign reports are describing close to a dozen attack sites.
https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-852751
>Houthi political bureau member threatens: The consequences of the Israeli attack will be severe - the response is on the way
https://x.com/GLZRadio/status/1919454876712472956
>Foreign reports are describing close to a dozen attack sites.
https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-852751
>Houthi political bureau member threatens: The consequences of the Israeli attack will be severe - the response is on the way
https://x.com/GLZRadio/status/1919454876712472956
Matthew
May 6, 2025, 8:49:01 PMMay 6
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>[Israeli] defense minister explicitly threatens Iran, saying we are very close to attacking them in response to the Houthi attacks.
https://t.me/HallelBittonRosen/9709
>In Iran, Another ‘Motorcycle Factory’ Fire
>A motorcycle factory went up in flames on Tuesday for the second time this week, this time in Tehran.
>A series of explosions and fires began this weekend, including a blaze that broke out Sunday in a motorcycle factory in Mashad. The factory, located in northeastern Iran, was allegedly linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)’s military missile and drone production.
>A power plant in the northern Iranian city of Karaj also exploded, followed by an explosion at a chemical plant in the Iranian sacred city of Qom.
>The power plant was in a strategic area near an IRGC logistics warehouse, not far from a nuclear development facility.
>A fire then broke out Monday in an underground IRGC ammunition depot in the southern Iranian Kazerun region.
https://www.jewishpress.com/news/middle-east/iran-news/in-iran-another-motorcycle-factory-fire/2025/05/06
>Israel’s military on Tuesday launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen that it said fully disabled the international airport in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa.
>Israel’s attacks Tuesday were its second round of airstrikes launched on targets in Yemen in retaliation for a Houthi missile strike Sunday on Israel’s international airport.
>On Monday, Israel targeted Houthi rebels in Yemen’s Red Sea province of Hodeida... The rebels’ media office said at least six strikes hit the crucial Hodeida port, while others hit a cement factory in the district of Bajil, 55 kilometers (34 miles) northeast of Hodeida.
>The Houthis’ satellite news channel al-Masirah confirmed that the airport in Sanaa was hit on Tuesday. Several power plants also were struck, Israel’s military said.
>The U.N. special envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, said the latest strikes carried out on Israel and Yemen’s airport marked a “grave escalation in an already fragile and volatile regional context.”
https://apnews.com/article/israel-yemen-houthis-airport-23c27ae5ef0b8c9c8860dbb79abee5ad
>After the US president's dramatic announcement of a halt to attacks against the Houthis, the Yemeni militia made it clear: "Silence will be answered with silence" with the US - but attacks on Israel will continue. "We will continue to support Gaza, whatever the cost," a senior Houthi official told Bloomberg.
https://www.ynet.co.il/news/article/skktdcwele
https://t.me/HallelBittonRosen/9709
>In Iran, Another ‘Motorcycle Factory’ Fire
>A motorcycle factory went up in flames on Tuesday for the second time this week, this time in Tehran.
>A series of explosions and fires began this weekend, including a blaze that broke out Sunday in a motorcycle factory in Mashad. The factory, located in northeastern Iran, was allegedly linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)’s military missile and drone production.
>A power plant in the northern Iranian city of Karaj also exploded, followed by an explosion at a chemical plant in the Iranian sacred city of Qom.
>The power plant was in a strategic area near an IRGC logistics warehouse, not far from a nuclear development facility.
>A fire then broke out Monday in an underground IRGC ammunition depot in the southern Iranian Kazerun region.
https://www.jewishpress.com/news/middle-east/iran-news/in-iran-another-motorcycle-factory-fire/2025/05/06
>Israel’s military on Tuesday launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen that it said fully disabled the international airport in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa.
>Israel’s attacks Tuesday were its second round of airstrikes launched on targets in Yemen in retaliation for a Houthi missile strike Sunday on Israel’s international airport.
>On Monday, Israel targeted Houthi rebels in Yemen’s Red Sea province of Hodeida... The rebels’ media office said at least six strikes hit the crucial Hodeida port, while others hit a cement factory in the district of Bajil, 55 kilometers (34 miles) northeast of Hodeida.
>The Houthis’ satellite news channel al-Masirah confirmed that the airport in Sanaa was hit on Tuesday. Several power plants also were struck, Israel’s military said.
>The U.N. special envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, said the latest strikes carried out on Israel and Yemen’s airport marked a “grave escalation in an already fragile and volatile regional context.”
https://apnews.com/article/israel-yemen-houthis-airport-23c27ae5ef0b8c9c8860dbb79abee5ad
>After the US president's dramatic announcement of a halt to attacks against the Houthis, the Yemeni militia made it clear: "Silence will be answered with silence" with the US - but attacks on Israel will continue. "We will continue to support Gaza, whatever the cost," a senior Houthi official told Bloomberg.
https://www.ynet.co.il/news/article/skktdcwele
Matthew
May 6, 2025, 11:25:36 PMMay 6
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>Israel blindsided by Trump's Houthi announcement
>Senior Houthi leader warns Israelis to 'stay in shelters' due to planned retaliation
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/2025-05-07/live-updates-852948
>Senior Houthi leader warns Israelis to 'stay in shelters' due to planned retaliation
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/2025-05-07/live-updates-852948
Matthew
May 11, 2025, 5:40:30 PMMay 11
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>Iranian military officials have issued a stark warning, with the commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declaring that Tehran would "open the gates of hell" if attacked by the United States or Israel.
>Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said: "What we have done to Hezbollah in Beirut, to Hamas in Gaza, to Assad in Damascus, we will do to you in Tehran."
https://www.newsweek.com/iran-threatens-gates-hell-us-attacks-nuclear-talks-israel-2069990
>Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said: "What we have done to Hezbollah in Beirut, to Hamas in Gaza, to Assad in Damascus, we will do to you in Tehran."
https://www.newsweek.com/iran-threatens-gates-hell-us-attacks-nuclear-talks-israel-2069990
Matthew
May 12, 2025, 4:39:15 PMMay 12
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>“Within days, things are going to happen in Gaza — things you’ve never seen before," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the War Wounded Forum on Monday.
>Additionally, on Sunday, an Israeli official told the Post that Israel’s ultimatum to Hamas regarding the launch of a widened Gaza offensive is still in effect after Alexander's release.
>Israel previously gave Hamas a deadline to either release 10 hostages in exchange for a 45-day ceasefire or face a widened Gaza offensive.
>“The plan includes... seizing and holding territory in Gaza, moving the Gazan population southward for their protection, preventing Hamas from distributing humanitarian aid, and launching powerful strikes against Hamas – all actions that will help bring about its defeat," a senior political source told the Post.
https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-853722
>Additionally, on Sunday, an Israeli official told the Post that Israel’s ultimatum to Hamas regarding the launch of a widened Gaza offensive is still in effect after Alexander's release.
>Israel previously gave Hamas a deadline to either release 10 hostages in exchange for a 45-day ceasefire or face a widened Gaza offensive.
>“The plan includes... seizing and holding territory in Gaza, moving the Gazan population southward for their protection, preventing Hamas from distributing humanitarian aid, and launching powerful strikes against Hamas – all actions that will help bring about its defeat," a senior political source told the Post.
https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-853722
Matthew
May 13, 2025, 2:26:48 AMMay 13
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>May 5, 2025
>Israel issues ultimatum to Hamas: Deal within two weeks or expanded war
https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-852712
https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-852712
Matthew
May 16, 2025, 1:26:03 PMMay 16
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>The IDF is setting an ultimatum: If there is no progress in the negotiations, we will turn the tables in the next 24 hours or so.
https://t.me/inon_yttach/947
>Trump on Iran nuclear deal proposal: “Move quickly or something bad is going to happen”
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/trump-on-iran-nuclear-deal-proposal-move-quickly-or-something-bad-is-going-to-happen
>Israeli airstrikes have hit the Houthi-controlled Ras Isa, Hodeidah and Salif ports on the western coast of Yemen, according to local media.
>The IDF warned to evacuate the three ports twice earlier this week, following Houthi ballistic missile and drone attacks on Israel.
>Since the IDF’s last strike on Yemen, on May 6, the Houthis launched at least seven missiles and two drones at Israel.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/israeli-airstrikes-hit-houthi-controlled-sites-in-yemen-local-media-says
https://t.me/inon_yttach/947
>Trump on Iran nuclear deal proposal: “Move quickly or something bad is going to happen”
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/trump-on-iran-nuclear-deal-proposal-move-quickly-or-something-bad-is-going-to-happen
>Israeli airstrikes have hit the Houthi-controlled Ras Isa, Hodeidah and Salif ports on the western coast of Yemen, according to local media.
>The IDF warned to evacuate the three ports twice earlier this week, following Houthi ballistic missile and drone attacks on Israel.
>Since the IDF’s last strike on Yemen, on May 6, the Houthis launched at least seven missiles and two drones at Israel.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/israeli-airstrikes-hit-houthi-controlled-sites-in-yemen-local-media-says
Matthew
May 17, 2025, 5:47:34 PMMay 17
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>Israeli source: Hamas has all of Sunday to reach a deal. If no deal is signed by midnight tonight, the ground operations will begin in full on Monday, according to the approved plan.
https://x.com/AnnaBarskiy/status/1923825399496061169
>[Today] Report: The strike group of the aircraft carrier Harry Truman has left the Red Sea and begun crossing the Suez Canal back to the US
https://t.me/asafroz/33173
>[yesterday] A senior U.S. official told Al Jazeera that the USS Harry Truman aircraft carrier will depart from the Middle East, with no current plans to replace it with another carrier.
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/m94onu5ta
https://x.com/AnnaBarskiy/status/1923825399496061169
>[Today] Report: The strike group of the aircraft carrier Harry Truman has left the Red Sea and begun crossing the Suez Canal back to the US
https://t.me/asafroz/33173
>[yesterday] A senior U.S. official told Al Jazeera that the USS Harry Truman aircraft carrier will depart from the Middle East, with no current plans to replace it with another carrier.
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/m94onu5ta
Matthew
May 17, 2025, 6:18:02 PMMay 17
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>Khamenei: "Certainly, in this region, the source of corruption, war, and conflict is the Zionist regime. The Zionist regime is a dangerous cancerous tumor hanging over this region. It must be uprooted and it will be uprooted."
https://t.me/haradar/2874
https://t.me/haradar/2874
Matthew
May 19, 2025, 8:18:10 PMMay 19
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>China updates travel risk levels for Israel, citing security concerns
>New advisory classifies parts of Israel as high and extremely high risk, with citizens urged to avoid travel or relocate from danger zones
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/world/china-updates-travel-risk-levels-for-israel-citing-security-concerns/3572628
>Israel begins extensive Gaza ground operation after intense airstrikes kill more than 100 overnight
https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/18/middleeast/israel-gaza-peace-talks-millitary-operation-intl
>Negotiations in Doha over a potential ceasefire and hostage release have reached a standstill, an Israeli official tells Channel 12 news.
>According to the report, the official says the talks have “reached a dead end,” emphasizing that Israel will not provide Hamas any guarantees for an end to the war as part of the current mediation efforts.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/report-claims-doha-ceasefire-talks-at-impasse
>Houthi Military Speaker: We decided to start a maritime blockade on the port of Haifa
https://t.me/asafroz/33250
>Iran warns nuclear talks will fail if US pushes for zero enrichment
>Deputy FM says enrichment is ‘national achievement’ that won’t be abandoned, despite US envoy Witkoff warning any such activity is a ‘red line’
>Trump has repeatedly threatened to unleash airstrikes targeting Iran’s program if a deal isn’t reached.
>Israel has also threatened to attack Iran, vowing not to let Tehran get nuclear weapons. Israel views an Iranian bomb as an existential threat amid the Islamic Republic’s repeated calls to destroy Israel.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-warns-nuclear-talks-will-fail-if-us-pushes-for-zero-enrichment
>New advisory classifies parts of Israel as high and extremely high risk, with citizens urged to avoid travel or relocate from danger zones
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/world/china-updates-travel-risk-levels-for-israel-citing-security-concerns/3572628
>Israel begins extensive Gaza ground operation after intense airstrikes kill more than 100 overnight
https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/18/middleeast/israel-gaza-peace-talks-millitary-operation-intl
>Negotiations in Doha over a potential ceasefire and hostage release have reached a standstill, an Israeli official tells Channel 12 news.
>According to the report, the official says the talks have “reached a dead end,” emphasizing that Israel will not provide Hamas any guarantees for an end to the war as part of the current mediation efforts.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/report-claims-doha-ceasefire-talks-at-impasse
>Houthi Military Speaker: We decided to start a maritime blockade on the port of Haifa
https://t.me/asafroz/33250
>Iran warns nuclear talks will fail if US pushes for zero enrichment
>Deputy FM says enrichment is ‘national achievement’ that won’t be abandoned, despite US envoy Witkoff warning any such activity is a ‘red line’
>Trump has repeatedly threatened to unleash airstrikes targeting Iran’s program if a deal isn’t reached.
>Israel has also threatened to attack Iran, vowing not to let Tehran get nuclear weapons. Israel views an Iranian bomb as an existential threat amid the Islamic Republic’s repeated calls to destroy Israel.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-warns-nuclear-talks-will-fail-if-us-pushes-for-zero-enrichment
Matthew
May 20, 2025, 12:45:24 PMMay 20
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>Qatar's Prime Minister confirms what we reported here: Talks in Doha at a dead end, gaps between the parties too large
https://t.me/amitsegal/46949
>Due to the impasse in Doha: The Israeli delegation will return to Israel today, all American proposals on the Witkoff outline were rejected by Hamas
https://t.me/israelhayomofficial/53266
>Iran's Supreme Leader has expressed doubt that nuclear talks with the US will lead to a new agreement, saying it had made "excessive and outrageous" demands on uranium enrichment.
>"We don't think it will lead to any outcome. We don't know what will happen," Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said.
>The supreme leader also criticised the Trump administration's approach, saying: "The American side in these indirect talks should avoid nonsensical remarks."
>"Saying they will not allow Iran to enrich is a big mistake. No-one waits for their permission."
https://t.me/amitsegal/46949
>Due to the impasse in Doha: The Israeli delegation will return to Israel today, all American proposals on the Witkoff outline were rejected by Hamas
https://t.me/israelhayomofficial/53266
>Iran's Supreme Leader has expressed doubt that nuclear talks with the US will lead to a new agreement, saying it had made "excessive and outrageous" demands on uranium enrichment.
>"We don't think it will lead to any outcome. We don't know what will happen," Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said.
>The supreme leader also criticised the Trump administration's approach, saying: "The American side in these indirect talks should avoid nonsensical remarks."
>"Saying they will not allow Iran to enrich is a big mistake. No-one waits for their permission."
>ahead of another round scheduled for this weekend, Iran's chief negotiator rejected his US counterpart's assertion that it would have to commit to stop producing enriched uranium, which can be used to make reactor fuel but also nuclear weapons.
>US special envoy Steve Witkoff told ABC News in an interview on Sunday: "We cannot allow even 1% of an enrichment capability."
>Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi swiftly responded by warning Witkoff: "Unrealistic expectations stop negotiations, enrichment in Iran is not something that can be stopped."
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp855k42wpko
>US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns that Syria could be weeks away from civil war, days after he met with the country’s transitional leaders.
>“It is our assessment that, frankly, the transitional authority, given the challenges they’re facing, are maybe weeks — not many months — away from potential collapse and a full-scale civil war of epic proportions, basically the country splitting up,” Rubio tells a Senate hearing.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/rubio-warns-syria-close-to-civil-war-country-splitting-up
>US special envoy Steve Witkoff told ABC News in an interview on Sunday: "We cannot allow even 1% of an enrichment capability."
>Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi swiftly responded by warning Witkoff: "Unrealistic expectations stop negotiations, enrichment in Iran is not something that can be stopped."
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp855k42wpko
>US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns that Syria could be weeks away from civil war, days after he met with the country’s transitional leaders.
>“It is our assessment that, frankly, the transitional authority, given the challenges they’re facing, are maybe weeks — not many months — away from potential collapse and a full-scale civil war of epic proportions, basically the country splitting up,” Rubio tells a Senate hearing.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/rubio-warns-syria-close-to-civil-war-country-splitting-up
Matthew
May 25, 2025, 8:11:02 PMMay 25
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>“The Iranian nation can be completely at ease—if any threat is carried out against us, its origin and source will be leveled to the ground in a fraction of a second," said Kioumars Heydari, commander of the Army Ground Forces.
https://x.com/IranIntl_En/status/1926653296934039960
>Senior European officials warn US: Iran stalling negotiations to avoid sanctions
>Under the 2015 nuclear agreement, the member states have the authority to impose broad United Nations Security Council sanctions on Iran through a mechanism known as the snapback, in response to major violations of Iran’s nuclear commitments.
>This option will no longer be available after October, the "sunset date". The European signatories have made it clear to Iran that if a new and "meaningful" nuclear deal is not reached by August, they will trigger this mechanism, which would result in extensive sanctions on Iran.
>On Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that "if the Europeans activate the snapback mechanism established under the nuclear deal, Iran will respond forcefully."
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-855398
>Naim Qassem, Secretary General of Hezbollah, in a speech on the occasion of the "Resistance Day":
>The Lebanese state is responsible for implementing the ceasefire agreement and if it fails, there are additional options, the resistance will not remain silent and will not surrender. It is patient, but its time to act will come.
>The war is not over yet.
https://t.me/abualiexpress/96113
https://x.com/IranIntl_En/status/1926653296934039960
>Senior European officials warn US: Iran stalling negotiations to avoid sanctions
>Under the 2015 nuclear agreement, the member states have the authority to impose broad United Nations Security Council sanctions on Iran through a mechanism known as the snapback, in response to major violations of Iran’s nuclear commitments.
>This option will no longer be available after October, the "sunset date". The European signatories have made it clear to Iran that if a new and "meaningful" nuclear deal is not reached by August, they will trigger this mechanism, which would result in extensive sanctions on Iran.
>On Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that "if the Europeans activate the snapback mechanism established under the nuclear deal, Iran will respond forcefully."
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-855398
>Naim Qassem, Secretary General of Hezbollah, in a speech on the occasion of the "Resistance Day":
>The Lebanese state is responsible for implementing the ceasefire agreement and if it fails, there are additional options, the resistance will not remain silent and will not surrender. It is patient, but its time to act will come.
>The war is not over yet.
https://t.me/abualiexpress/96113
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