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by Michael As I write this article, large explosions are being reported all over Iran. Does this mean that the “Memorandum of Understanding” is doomed? Iran made a very foolish move when it decided to start attacking commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz again. It was inevitable that the U.S. would respond militarily, and this time …
🚨🇺🇸🇬🇧🇮🇷 MASSIVE BREAKING WAR UPDATE: At least 3 U.S. B-52 bombers just landed at RAF Fairford in the U.K. Looks like The U.S./Israel are planning something very bad…. pic.twitter.com/hAldCj7CfB — Gerhardt vd Merwe (@realgerhardtvdm) March 9, 2026
Several explosions lit up the sky in western Tehran as Israeli warplanes pounded the Iranian capital in the early hours of Saturday. Meanwhile, Iran on Friday launched another wave of retaliatory strikes against Israel and Gulf countries that host U.S. forces.
Plumes of smoke were seen rising across various parts of Tehran on Thursday morning as U.S.-Israeli airstrikes continued to pound the Iranian capital. (AP video: Saeed Sarmadi)
🚨 BREAKING 🚨 The skies over Lebanon are lit up. The Israeli Air Force is striking Hezbollah weapons storage sites right now — a calculated move to eliminate as many rockets as possible before the next phase begins. This isn’t random. This is preemption. If the U.S.… pic.twitter.com/LnDg653qun — A Gene Robinson (@AlBuffalo2nite) February 26, …
BIG BREAKING: 🇵🇰🇦🇫 Pakistan has launched airstrikes on multiple locations inside Afghanistan, with jets still flying and additional strikes being reported moments ago. Pakistan says the operation is targeting Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, Al-Qaeda, and Islamic State militants, as… pic.twitter.com/2auN0fbPqF — War Radar (@War_Radar2) February 21, 2026 Pakistan has moved to strike multiple militant targets inside Afghanistan, …
Israel didn’t drift into this fight. It drew the map, lined up the targets, and pulled the trigger while insisting it was chasing peace. In less than two weeks, warplanes hit Tunisia, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Yemen, and Qatar, six borders crossed, six governments rattled, and not a single declaration of war. The strikes were timed, …
Multiple explosions reported in Tehran as Israel continues to conduct airstrikes. pic.twitter.com/A8k33MEUW8 — Faytuks News (@Faytuks) June 23, 2025 Son: “Why do we pay so much taxes!?” Father: pic.twitter.com/FDsvbySsAW — Heisenberg (@Mr_Derivatives) June 24, 2025 Did anyone tell Iran about this ceasefire deal? Lol pic.twitter.com/5B5AHFy2DX — Jesse Cohen (@JesseCohenInv) June 23, 2025 There is no …
BREAKING🚨: The FBI has now CONFIRMED the email received by @samosaur and broadcast by @ShawnRyanShow were in fact sent by the Cybertruck bomber. He claims China’s “gravitic drones” are being launched from submarines and used for surveillance on the U.S. East Coast. He warns they could attack “at any moment.” He also alleges a U.S. …
The recent airstrikes by Turkish warplanes have led to total destruction at the Awda oil field located in the northeastern Syrian province of al-Hasakah, near Al-Qamishli. These targeted strikes were aimed at energy facilities and have resulted in significant damage, rendering several installations inoperable. Tragically, civilian casualties have also been reported, highlighting the humanitarian impact …
BREAKING: HUGE new explosion as Israeli airstrikes hit another Hezbollah weapons depot in Beirut. Why would you store these rockets and explosives among civilian homes in your capital city? Many Lebanese people living in Beirut must be furious with Hezbollah. pic.twitter.com/pvfzqEwRc0 — Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) October 6, 2024 Video from another angle of the massive …
Recent Israeli airstrikes have targeted areas near central Beirut, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions involving Hezbollah. These attacks have led to casualties and substantial damage, reflecting the ongoing conflict’s impact on civilians and infrastructure. The situation underscores the volatility in the region and the potential for further escalation, raising concerns about stability and …
Israel’s attack in the southern Gaza city of Rafah has expanded from airstrikes to ground operations, new satellite images obtained by CNN from Planet Labs show. The images, which bear a striking resemblance to the early stages of Israel’s ground invasion of Gaza last year, show the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are active outside of …
DEVELOPING STORY: Israel has launched airstrikes against Iran. There are reports of multiple explosions, ABC News reports. Joel Rosenberg, the best-selling author, reports “major explosions at this hour at Iran’s Isfahan and Nantanz nuclear sites.” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had previously said Israel would make its “own decisions” when responding to Iran’s unprecedented weekend airstrikes, most of which …
Once again, the UK government shamelessly backs arms sales to Israel, fueling outrage amidst airstrikes and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Despite mounting pressure, their review finds no reason to halt export licenses. Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron has confirmed that UK arms sales to Israel will not be suspended. The announcement follows mounting pressure on the …
🚨🇵🇸 BREAKING: Israel Conducts Major Airstrikes in Rafahhttps://t.co/56hqB1eyau — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) March 26, 2024 In short this is what is happening in #Rafah now… which the occupation said were safe areas 💔 pic.twitter.com/5xMNeaAFy8 — Salman Obeida 🇵🇸 Gaza (@ObedaSalman) March 26, 2024 https://twitter.com/_/status/1772764283144704204 h/t Dangerous Times
The Pentagon blames its failures in Yemen on the CIA. 🇺🇸 Pentagon officials have blamed the CIA for insufficient intelligence in Washington's failed campaign of airstrikes in Yemen, which began in mid-January and has so far failed to deter Yemeni military forces from attacking… pic.twitter.com/DhpsXhiLcb — Sprinter Press (@SprinterPress) March 6, 2024
by Michael If you haven’t been paying close attention to what is going on in the Middle East, you need to start doing so. As I have discussed previously, I believe that a Great Middle East War will be one of the conflicts that defines World War III. For months, the fighting has mostly been limited …
Rafah… https://t.co/ZOwiPuNAdY — EndGameWW3 🇺🇸 (@EndGameWW3) February 12, 2024 Israeli Merkava lV Tanks, Namer Heavy-Armored Personnel Carriers, and Puma Armored-Engineering Vehicles are reported on the move to the North and East of Rafah in the Southern Gaza Strip. — OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) February 12, 2024 Palestinian TV: “Intense” land, sea and air bombardment on all areas …
The US carried out airstrikes in Iraq targeting facilities used by Iranian-backed militias in the country on Tuesday following repeated attacks on US forces, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced in a statement. The strikes targeted three facilities used by Iranian-backed Kataib Hezbollah and other Tehran-affiliated groups in Iraq. Austin said in the statement that the …
Just IN:— Pakistan responds with fire and fury; conducts airstrikes at seven locations inside Iran. Pakistani missiles targeted hideouts and training camps of terrorists in Iran Sistan Balochistan province. — South Asia Index (@SouthAsiaIndex) January 18, 2024 https://twitter.com/_/status/1747811213973549292 ⚡️BIG BREAKING NEWS 🇵🇰⚡️🇮🇷 ❌ Pakistan has just launched multiple missiles and Airstrikes against an IRGC Base …
ALERT: Airstrikes on Houthi rebels have begun. U.S. and British Airstrikes have begun near Hodeidah in Western Yemen, explosions heard US and UK 'to carry out airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen' https://t.co/9Nz9ZhpMSx pic.twitter.com/P4TbrrGmzq — Boone Cutler 🦬🇺🇸 🦅 (@boonecutler) January 11, 2024 According to NBC, Britain and the United States carried out strikes against …
Escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon unfold as reports indicate an Israeli drone airstrike near Maroun al-Ras, accompanied by over seven airstrikes in Naqoura. Israeli forces, which withdrew from Gaza, may rotate to the northern Lebanon border, signaling a potential shift in regional dynamics. According to an Israeli official, the situation in Lebanon won’t be …
US AIRSTRIKES INSIDE OF IRAQ TARGETING IRANIAN MILITIAS pic.twitter.com/r0yrZFcndj — The_Real_Fly (@The_Real_Fly) December 26, 2023
Live overlooking the Gaza City skyline after the ruling Hamas militant group in the Gaza Strip carried out an unprecedented attack on Israel at daybreak Saturday, firing thousands of rockets as dozens of fighters infiltrated the heavily fortified border in several locations by air, land and sea, catching the country off guard on a major …