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Biden tells Netanyahu: No US support for Israeli attacks on Iran

The United States President Joe Biden communicated a clear message to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during their recent phone conversation, according to reports from multiple US media outlets, including Axios and CNN, Biden unequivocally stated that the United States would not provide assistance or support for any potential Israeli counterattacks targeting Iran. The president emphasized […]

Iranian forces capture Israel-linked ship in Persian gulf

Iranian forces seized the Portuguese ship “MCS ARIES” in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, as reported by Israeli media. The ship is currently sailing in the Persian Gulf, according to Marine Traffic, a ship tracking site. Israeli media outlets mentioned that the MSC Aries is believed to be linked to Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer’s […]

Turkey joins regional allies in blocking U.S. airspace for potential Iran strikes

In a significant development, Turkey has declined the United States’ request to use its airspace for potential attacks on Iran. This refusal adds to a series of similar denials from Kuwait, Jordan, and Qatar who had denied USA the permission to allow its bases to attack Iran. The Gulf countries have also advised the US […]

‘Will not allow U.S. to use our land to attack Iran’, Qatar, Kuwait say

Amid a fresh warning that Iran will attack Israel within 48 hours, the United States of America has said that Iran should not engage in any provocative actions. “They will have to respond. It is directly state involvement. They bombed our embassy in Syria and they will have to pay for this. The U.S. and […]

Israel put on ‘high alert’ as Iran pledges to retaliate Embassy attack

Israel was on alert Thursday after its arch-foe Iran threatened reprisals over a strike in Syria this month that killed two Iranian generals, and as the war against Hamas ground on in Gaza. Days after Israel strengthened its air defences and paused leave for combat units, the United States also warned of the risk of […]

Crescent moon not sighted in Saudi; Eid ul Fitr in country on April 10

Observatories in Saudi Arabia have not sighted the Shawwal crescent this evening, news reports said. Tuesday, 9 April will mark the completion of Ramadan (30 days) and Eid al-Fitr will fall on Wednesday, 10 April 2024. Eid al-Fitr marks the conclusion of Ramadan, the sacred month of fasting in Islam, where Muslims abstain from food […]

Ayatollah Khamenei pardons over 2,000 prisoners on Eid al-Fitr

Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei has agreed to pardon or commute the sentences of over 2,000 prisoners. On the occasion of Iranian New Year and Eid al-Fitr, Ayatollah Khamenei has agreed to pardon or commute the sentences of 2,127 convicts upon a proposal by Iranian Judiciary Chief Gholmhossein Mohseni-Ejei. The […]

Israeli embassies shut globally after Iran’s threat of retaliation

Israeli embassies worldwide shut down on Friday amidst heightened tensions, as the Israeli military prepared for potential reprisals from Iran. The closure came in the wake of a strike in Syria, believed to be conducted by Israel, which resulted in the deaths of senior officers from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Israeli media reported […]