Middle East: “War with Iran will end within weeks” US message – Israel strikes Lebanon
US Energy Secretary predicts Iran war will end within weeks as Israel-Lebanon conflict escalates with targeted strikes and diplomatic tensions rising.
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Shocking video shows Iran cluster bomb attack on Israeli street
Iran launches devastating cluster bomb attack on Israel, captured on shocking security footage. Two injured as submunitions cause widespread damage across central Israel.
Baghdad: Drone attack footage on US military base “Victory”
Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah releases drone attack footage on US military base Victory in Baghdad, marking first successful breach of American defenses.
Israel: Iranian missile fragment hits US consular residence building
Iranian missile fragment hits US consular building in Israel as cluster bomb attacks injure two. Video shows terrifying moment of explosion in central Israel.
Greece caps profit margins on fuel and basic goods until June 30
Greece implements profit margin caps on fuel and essential goods until June 2026 to combat rising prices amid energy crisis, with fines up to €10 million.
Araghchi: “Mojtaba Khamenei is alive and well” – Strait of Hormuz closed only to US and allies
Iran’s Foreign Minister confirms Mojtaba Khamenei is alive and well, threatens to close Strait of Hormuz to US ships amid escalating Middle East tensions.
US strikes over 90 Iranian targets as Tehran launches missile attacks across Gulf states
US forces strike over 90 Iranian targets on Kharg Island as Iran launches missile attacks on Gulf states, escalating Middle East tensions significantly.
Axios reveals Israel plans major ground offensive in Lebanon
Israel prepares major ground offensive in southern Lebanon to dismantle Hezbollah forces, marking the largest operation since 2006 war, Axios reports.
Former Turkish official targets Ecumenical Patriarchate with lawsuit
Former Turkish defense official files lawsuit against Ecumenical Patriarch, blocking Halki Seminary reopening and alleging illegal activities in Aegean islands.
US bombs Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub in massive airstrike
US forces launch massive airstrikes on Iran’s Kharg Island, the country’s critical oil export hub handling 90% of petroleum exports, escalating tensions.
Iraq: US embassy helipad in Baghdad struck in rocket attack
US embassy helipad in Baghdad struck by rocket attack, with heavy smoke visible from the building as tensions escalate in Iraq.
Greek-owned ship hit in Novorossiysk – “Very concerning situation”
A Greek-owned vessel was struck in the Russian port of Novorossiysk, raising serious concerns about maritime security in the region.