Iran purportedly debuts "Sedshil" - their latest rocket, as depicted in a video
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Middle East Conflict Live Ticker +++ 12:23 Video Shows Iran's Newest Rocket - The Deadly "Sajil"
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In a fresh wave of attacks on Israel, Iran is said to be using one of its deadliest weapons - the "Sajil." Videos have surfaced showing an unusual trail of light in the sky, and one unique feature makes this advanced missile in the Iranian military's arsenal a game-changer.
Politics The Sajil: A Weapon to Fear +++ Video Shows Iran's Newest Rocket 11:56 IAEA Confirms Israel Attack on Iranian Heavy Water Reactor The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirms reports of Israeli attacks on the Iranian heavy water research reactor in Arak. However, no radiological releases have occurred, as the reactor was not operational and didn't contain nuclear material, according to the UN agency on their online platform.
11:29 Cruz vs. Carlson: A War of Words over Iran An argument over Iran attacks within the Trump camp surfaces in an interview between US Senator Ted Cruz and talk show host Tucker Carlson. "You've got no idea about Iran," Carlson tells Cruz. "You're a senator calling for the government's overthrow, and you know nothing about the country!" The Republican senator is unable to answer questions about Iran's population size. Cruz accuses Carlson of being "obsessed with Israel" in response.
11:07 USA Helping Israel Indirectly +++ With Psychological Games? Many residents of Tel Aviv hope for direct military aid from the USA, but there's no official word from the government on reports of Israel using intercepting "Arrow" type rockets.
Politics USA Helping Israel Indirectly +++ With Psychological Games? 10:50 Hezbollah Calls Israel-Khamenei Threats "Foolhardy" Hezbollah in Lebanon dismisses murder threats against Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as reckless and senseless. The threats are thought to be coming from Israel and the USA. Such threats are seen as an insult to millions of Muslims and supporters of the resistance against Israel, Hezbollah states. Despite being openly hostile to Israel, Hezbollah has held back in the war between Israel and Iran.
10:34 Iranian Foreign Minister Expected in Turkey this Weekend Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is set to attend an Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting in Istanbul this Saturday. The special session of the 51st Council of Foreign Ministers of the OIC will address the armed conflicts between Israel and Iran.
10:15 Casualties in Gaza Climb +++ Hamas Authorities Accuse Israel of Aid Center Attacks At least 28 people have reportedly been killed in Israeli army attacks in the Gaza Strip. Seventeen of the dead were crushed while waiting for humanitarian aid distributions, according to Hamas-controlled civil defense. Three more deaths occurred near the city of Gaza. Hamas authorities in the Gaza Strip have long accused the Israeli army of killing people gathering near aid distribution centers.
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Can Israel and Palestine ever find Peace? 09:53 Preparing for Evacuation +++ Japanese in Israel and Iran The Japanese government is preparing to evacuate its citizens in Israel and Iran as the tension in the Middle East escalates. Amid the intensifying situation, military aircraft have been deployed to Djibouti, Japanese government spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi reports. Japanese embassies in Israel and Iran are reportedly planning refugee transportation via bus to neighboring countries.
09:28 Iran's Attack Plan Ready If the USA gets involved in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, is it the right move? ntv correspondent Gordian Fritz explains the mixed sentiments within the Republican party, and even former ally John Bolton has criticized the potential intervention.
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Bolton Disapproves +++ Criticism from within the MAGA Camp 09:15 Israel Claims to Eliminate Hezbollah Commander in Lebanon The Israeli army claims it has eliminated a Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon. The Israeli military asserts that the actions of the slain commander represented a "flagrant violation" of the agreements between Israel and Lebanon. Israel also warns of further attacks against Hezbollah: "The Israel Defense Forces will continue to thwart attempts by Hezbollah to exploit the conflict between Israel and Iran to prepare for attacks on the State of Israel and take appropriate action."
08:52 Israeli Air Raid in Natanz +++ Iran Nuclear Facility Targeted Again Israeli air strikes have reportedly hit the Iranian nuclear plant in Natanz overnight. In Natanz, Iran enriches uranium - the same facility the Israeli army bombed at the start of its major attack on Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had announced that Israel had destroyed the most crucial uranium enrichment facility in the nuclear plant.
08:33 Iran's Internet Blackout Continues Internet users in Iran are largely isolated from the global community due to a prolonged blackout of their internet connections. The organization Netblocks, a data collection agency that monitors internet shutdowns, reports that Iran has been disconnected for over 12 hours. Such measures affect citizens' access to critical information during a time of conflict.
08:12 Rockets Hit Southern Israel Hospital Israel's Foreign Ministry confirms a "direct hit" on the Soroka Hospital in southern Israel. The attack caused severe damage in various units, and at least 32 people were injured, according to hospital authorities.
07:51 US Evacuation Alert +++ Evacuation Restrictions at Al Udeid Air Base U.S. Embassy personnel in Qatar is advised to exercise heightened vigilance due to security concerns and the persistent regional hostilities. The U.S. Embassy is also restricting access to Al Udeid Air Base, a significant American military base in the Middle East.
07:29 Hospital Hit in Southern Israel Evidence indicates that a hospital in southern Israel has been struck by a rocket, according to multiple media sources. The Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba is reportedly the targeted site, with additional impacts in other areas of Israel. At least 25 people have been injured, with two critically wounded, following rescue services reports.
Politics War Losses +++ Besieged Family Tragedy in Ukraine 07:12 Iran Reports Attack Near Heavy Water Research Reactor Israel is said to have struck an area near the heavy water research reactor in Arak, Iran, part of its nuclear program. The facility was evacuated before the attack, and there is no radiation risk, according to Iranian reports. The research reactor, previously known as Arak, was due to go online next year, according to Iranian reports to the United Nations Atomic Energy Agency.
07:04 Air Raid Sirens Activate in Northern Israel Air raid sirens have blared in several parts of Israel due to reported rocket fire from Iran. Explosions have been heard in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, as reported by journalists.
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Source: ntv.de, gho/mau/dpa/rts/AFP/DJ
- Middle East Conflict
- Israel War
- Israel
- Iran
- Iran Conflict
- Iran Nuclear Program
- Middle East
- Wars and Conflicts
- The ongoing tensions in the Middle East have raised concerns about the use of war-and-conflicts, especially regarding the deadliest weapons such as the Sajil missile in the Iranian military's arsenal, which poses a significant challenge to peace and security in the region.
- Amidst the Middle East conflict, political cooperation is essential to find a way towards lasting peace, as demonstrated by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting this weekend, where Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is expected to attend to discuss the ongoing armed conflicts between Israel and Iran.
