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Donald Trump has said the war in Iran is “very complete, pretty much”, as the economic toll of the joint US-Israeli operation rises, disrupting global oil trade and threatening to engulf the Middle East in a regional war.
Any unintended consequences so far? Among others, it has probably reinforced North Korea’s decision to build a nuclear arsenal.
Do we know yet who bombed the Minab school? Trump blamed Iran without evidence. All the actual evidence indicates the US was responsible.
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Who did X say were the most prolific state actors? Russia, followed by Iran and China.
Continue reading...We attacked Iran with no clear plan for regime change, Israeli security sources say
If regime holds, control of enriched uranium may be ultimate measure of US-Israeli success, insiders say
Israel did not have a realistic plan for regime change when it attacked Iran, multiple Israeli security sources have said, with expectations that airstrikes could lead to a popular uprising having been driven by “wishful thinking” rather than hard intelligence.
Iran has survived nearly two weeks of bombing raids and the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Trump is publicly contemplating ending the increasingly costly war.
Continue reading...We attacked Iran with no clear plan for regime change, Israeli security sources say
If regime holds, control of enriched uranium may be ultimate measure of US-Israeli success, insiders say
Israel did not have a realistic plan for regime change when it attacked Iran, multiple Israeli security sources have said, with expectations that airstrikes could lead to a popular uprising having been driven by “wishful thinking” rather than hard intelligence.
Iran has survived nearly two weeks of bombing raids and the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Trump is publicly contemplating ending the increasingly costly war.
Continue reading...‘Fingers on the trigger’: Deadly warnings for Iranians being urged to take action
Iran's police chief has warned that his forces would treat anyone taking to the streets "at the enemy's request" as an enemy.
Welsh Water apologises as Ofwat sets out £44.7m enforcement plan
Proposed package comes after regulator finds ‘serious and unacceptable breaches’ in how company operates
Welsh Water is to pay a proposed £44.7m after the industry regulator found “serious and unacceptable” breaches in the supplier’s sewage and network services.
Ofwat said Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water failed to properly operate, maintain and upgrade its wastewater network to ensure it could cope with levels of sewage and wastewater, and did not have adequate processes in place or oversight by senior bosses.
Continue reading...Oman, Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey push for US-Iran ceasefire – The Jerusalem Post
- Oman, Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey push for US-Iran ceasefire The Jerusalem Post
- Iran’s president sets terms to end the war: Is an off-ramp in sight? Al Jazeera
- Iran Outlines 3 Conditions To End War With US, Israel NDTV
- Iran’s President Says He Wants Reparations, International Guarantees to End War WSJ
- Iran war: Tehran demands reparations to end conflict DW.com
‘America’s mortal enemy’: Pete Hegseth expressed extreme antipathy toward Iran for years
Comments in books, speeches and videos shed new light on defense secretary’s personal commitment to war on Iran
The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has expressed a violent antipathy towards Iran for years in books, Fox News broadcasts, educational videos and a 2018 speech to an Israeli media conference in Jerusalem, a Guardian review has revealed.
In a 2020 book, for example, Hegseth wrote that Iran’s leaders were “actively seeking the military means – especially nuclear weapons – to bring the West to its knees”. And in a 2017 video for PragerU, the hard-right media platform, Hegseth described Iran as “America’s mortal enemy”.
Continue reading...‘America’s mortal enemy’: Pete Hegseth expressed extreme antipathy toward Iran for years
Comments in books, speeches and videos shed new light on defense secretary’s personal commitment to war on Iran
The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has expressed a violent antipathy towards Iran for years in books, Fox News broadcasts, educational videos and a 2018 speech to an Israeli media conference in Jerusalem, a Guardian review has revealed.
In a 2020 book, for example, Hegseth wrote that Iran’s leaders were “actively seeking the military means – especially nuclear weapons – to bring the West to its knees”. And in a 2017 video for PragerU, the hard-right media platform, Hegseth described Iran as “America’s mortal enemy”.
Continue reading...Jack Osbourne names baby daughter Ozzy to honour late father
TV star announces birth of Ozzy Matilda Osbourne on social media, alongside image of cuddly bat
Jack Osbourne, the only son of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, has honoured his late father by naming his baby daughter after him.
Jack, 40, announced the birth of Ozzy Matilda Osbourne on social media alongside his wife, Aree, who he married in 2023. The newborn Ozzy was pictured lying next to a cuddly bat toy: another reference to his father, who famously bit the head off a real bat during a 1982 concert believing it was made of rubber.
Continue reading...Jack Osbourne names baby daughter Ozzy to honour late father
TV star announces birth of Ozzy Matilda Osbourne on social media, alongside image of cuddly bat
Jack Osbourne, the only son of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, has honoured his late father by naming his baby daughter after him.
Jack, 40, announced the birth of Ozzy Matilda Osbourne on social media alongside his wife, Aree, who he married in 2023. The newborn Ozzy was pictured lying next to a cuddly bat toy: another reference to his father, who famously bit the head off a real bat during a 1982 concert believing it was made of rubber.
Continue reading...Al Jazeera sees bombs being loaded onto US planes at UK base
An Al Jazeera crew filmed bunker-busting bombs being loaded onto US military planes at a UK military base.
IDF admits it failed to warn Israelis on Hezbollah barrage – The Jerusalem Post
- IDF admits it failed to warn Israelis on Hezbollah barrage The Jerusalem Post
- Israel strikes heart of Beirut, signals long campaign Reuters
- Israel attacks Beirut in ‘targeted killing’ attempt, kills several in south Al Jazeera
- Israel pounds Beirut suburbs and south Lebanon after Hezbollah rocket barrage BBC
- ‘The World Exploded.’ Strikes Haunt Displaced Families in Lebanon. The New York Times
Saudi Arabia and UAE condemn Iranian attacks
Saudi and UAE ambassadors to the UN condemn Iranian attacks ahead of Security Council meeting.
Residents of this Beirut neighbourhood felt safe. Then Israel attacked it.
Residents of a Beirut neighbourhood tell Al Jazeera they felt safe until the Israeli attack on Wednesday morning.
Bangladesh parliament meets after uprising, elections ushered in new gov’t
Newly elected PM Rahman has blamed Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League party for undermining the previous parliament.
War in Ukraine spills into Hungarian election campaign
Hungary is going to the polls soon and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has one public enemy in his sights - Ukraine's president.
Chinese national arrested over attempt to smuggle 2,000 queen ants from Kenya
The suspect had packed some ants in test tubes while others were concealed in tissue paper rolls, prosecutor says.
China approves ‘ethnic unity’ law requiring minorities to learn Mandarin
The law states that children should be taught Mandarin before kindergarten, until the end of high school.
China approves ‘ethnic unity’ law requiring minorities to learn Mandarin
The law states that children should be taught Mandarin before kindergarten, until the end of high school.