Is a full scale war between Israel and Iran imminent?

On the evening of October 1, Iran executed a missile strike against Israel, which the Israeli Foreign Ministry characterized as unprecedented. Prior to the assault, the United States had alerted Israel to Iran’s preparations for a significant missile offensive. This warning was issued less than a day after the Israeli military commenced a “limited ground operation” in southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah’s infrastructure, a group supported … Continue reading Is a full scale war between Israel and Iran imminent?

A handout image released on October 3, 2024 by the Israeli army says to show members of the Israeli army taking part in an operation in southern Lebanon.

Biden expressed skepticism about the likelihood of an “all-out war” in Middle East

U.S. President Joe Biden expressed skepticism about the likelihood of an “all-out war” in the Middle East, despite Israel considering its response to Tehran’s most significant attack on the nation. He emphasized the necessity of taking further steps to prevent a broader conflict, particularly as Israel conducted new airstrikes in Beirut against the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. When questioned by reporters in Washington on Thursday … Continue reading Biden expressed skepticism about the likelihood of an “all-out war” in Middle East

Houthi’s email to vessels in the Red Sea: Get ready for an assault

On a balmy spring evening in Athens, just before midnight, a senior executive at a Greek shipping firm discovered an alarming email in his personal inbox. The correspondence, which was also directed to the manager’s professional email, cautioned that one of the company’s ships navigating the Red Sea was in danger of an attack by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia from Yemen. The Greek-operated vessel had … Continue reading Houthi’s email to vessels in the Red Sea: Get ready for an assault

A projectile is seen in the sky after Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, as seen from Tel Aviv, Israel.

Iranian ballistic missile assault on Israel is characterized by its larger scale, complexity

The recent Iranian ballistic missile assault on Israel on Tuesday was characterized by its larger scale, increased complexity, and the deployment of more sophisticated weaponry compared to the strikes in April, according to experts. This escalation has intensified the pressure on missile defense systems, resulting in a higher number of warheads penetrating defenses. While debris from the over 180 missiles is still being gathered and … Continue reading Iranian ballistic missile assault on Israel is characterized by its larger scale, complexity

Israel enhance ground operations in southern Lebanon

The Israeli military announced on Wednesday that it is deploying regular infantry and armored units to enhance ground operations in southern Lebanon, intensifying its efforts against Hezbollah in response to a series of Iranian missile strikes. While already engaged in combat with Hamas in Gaza, Israel is increasing its military presence in southern Lebanon following the recent Iranian attack, raising concerns about the potential for … Continue reading Israel enhance ground operations in southern Lebanon

Yemen’s Houthis launch missile attacks into Israel for the first time

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel would impose a “heavy price” on the Iran-aligned Houthis controlling northern Yemen, following their missile strike that reached central Israel for the first time on Sunday. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea reported that the group launched a new hypersonic ballistic missile, which traveled 2,040 km (1,270 miles) in just 11.5 minutes. Initially, the Israeli military stated that the … Continue reading Yemen’s Houthis launch missile attacks into Israel for the first time