In a region notorious for its volatile politics, a sudden and unexpected escalation has brought the world to the edge of chaos. Iran's bold move to launch a massive missile barrage at Israel has sent shockwaves throughout the Middle East, leaving analysts and leaders alike scrambling to respond. The
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel launched ground operations and carried out airstrikes in a hard-hit city in southern Gaza overnight, killing at least 51 people, including women and children, Palestinian medical officials said Wednesday. Israel has continued to strike what it says are militan
Israel Weighs Response to Iran's Largest-Ever Attack Iran's military chief warned of broader strikes if Israel responds to the recent attack, which killed at least nine people in central Beirut and marked the first time Israel has struck the area since 2006. The strike has raised fears of a wider a
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Three young Swedes were arrested Wednesday in connection with two predawn explosions that occurred in the vicinity of the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen, prompting a nearby Jewish school to close for the day. Police said no one was injured. “Our investigation shows that the
In a surprising move, Israel's Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, declared United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres persona non grata. This meant that Guterres was not welcome in the country, according to Katz. The decision came after Guterres failed to strongly condemn Iran's recent aerial att
President Biden has made his stance clear — he’s not on board with an Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear weapons sites. This comes amid rising tensions between the two countries, with Iran recently launching 200 rockets at Israel. But these rockets didn't do much damage and no one got hurt. The recen
In response to recent attacks by Iran, US President Joe Biden emphasized the need for a proportional retaliation from Israel. During a virtual meeting with G7 leaders, Biden indicated that new sanctions against Iran are being prepared. The shift in tone comes after earlier encouragement from the US
Recently, a tense back-and-forth between Israel and Iran has shaken the Middle East. Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s Prime Minister, has promised harsh retaliation for Iran’s ballistic missile attack. But what does this mean for the region? The conflict isn't just about Gaza anymore; Israel is now figh
Tensions between Israel and Iran have been rising, and the Biden administration is working hard to keep the situation from getting worse. They've had some time to prepare, but a recent attack by Iran might be the spark that sets off a bigger war in the Middle East. In the past, Iran has attacked Isr
Above the Red Sea CNN — Aboard an aging Boeing 707, thousands of feet above the Red Sea, I don a set of high-tech 3D goggles and stare at the small TV monitor recessed in a bank of retro dials and switches. Saudi Arabia’s amber desert slides by to my right, Egypt’s coast to my left, then a monstrous
