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center57d ago

'Inappropriate to say': Trump may still be considering CIA-led uprising in Iran

President Trump stated it would be "inappropriate to say" if he would authorize the CIA to arm Iranians for an uprising, following his question on TruthSocial about when the people would rise up. This statement comes after U.S. strikes on Iran's southern coast killed 18 people, with Trump citing an unverified figure of nearly 65,000 protesters killed.

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Al Jazeera

center57d ago

Israel still wants to remove Palestinians from Gaza, defence minister says

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated on Wednesday that Israel still intends to remove Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, describing it as the "only solution" for the territory. Rights advocates and some US officials have warned that this plan, which they characterize as ethnic cleansing, remains a goal despite previous US-backed agreements asserting Palestinians' right to remain.

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center57d ago

What we know about reported strike on Iran wedding celebrations

The Iranian Red Crescent reported that a US missile strike on a building in southern Iran killed four people, including a child, during wedding celebrations. The US military stated it was aware of the reports and that its strikes targeted Iranian assets in response to recent attacks on US forces and commercial shipping.

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center57d ago

Two Palestinians killed as settlers, Israeli forces raid West Bank village

Two Palestinian teenagers, identified as 19-year-olds Mohammad Na’ssan and Khalil Abu Aliya, were killed on Wednesday in the occupied West Bank village of al-Mughayyir during a raid by Israeli settlers and forces. The killings occurred when Israeli soldiers opened fire on residents attempting to confront settlers, with the village council head reporting snipers positioned on rooftops prior to the incident.

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Al Jazeera

center57d ago

Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz as Trump Strait amid Iran war

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz "Trump Strait" on Wednesday, asserting Washington's control despite ongoing Iranian attacks on shipping. This statement follows recent U.S. strikes in Iran and Iranian retaliatory missile launches against U.S. bases, which have driven up oil prices and prolonged the conflict.

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Middle East Eye

center57d ago

Qatari PM speaks to Lebanese, Turkish, Egyptian foreign ministers

Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani held separate phone calls on Wednesday with Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan, and Egyptian FM Badr Abdelatty. The leaders discussed de-escalating regional tensions following renewed US strikes on Iran, bilateral cooperation, and restoring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Al Jazeera

center58d ago

Dreams shattered: Gaza amputees struggle under blockade and rubble

On November 19, 2023, Shurouq Khaira, a former athlete, had her right leg amputated below the knee following an Israeli attack on her Gaza City home. She now faces daily struggles with mobility and awaits a prosthetic, highlighting the severe impact of the ongoing conflict on amputees in Gaza.

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center58d ago

Saudi Arabia condemns deadly Iranian attack on tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry stated that Iran attacked the Sidr oil tanker, owned by national carrier Bahri, in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, killing two Filipino crew members. Regional neighbours Kuwait and Qatar also condemned the attack, which they stated violated international law and freedom of maritime navigation.

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Middle East Eye

center58d ago

Ben Gvir deletes AI video showing emaciated Palestinian prisoners after backlash

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir deleted an AI-generated video depicting emaciated Palestinian prisoners after facing widespread backlash and comparisons to Nazi concentration camps. The video, posted to his social media, showed prisoners becoming distressed and underweight after passing through a detention facility, with Ben Gvir claiming responsibility for worsening their conditions.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right58d ago

UN chief Guterres slammed for ignoring Iranian regime executions in talk with President Pezeshkian

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where Pezeshkian discussed US actions and regional conflicts, while the UN's official readout omitted any mention of Iran's internal crackdown on protesters. Human rights groups criticized Guterres for not publicly addressing the executions and killings of demonstrators during the meeting.

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The Guardian Middle East

left58d ago

Israel ‘seeking Trump’s support for plan to expel Palestinians from Gaza’

Israel's defense minister, Israel Katz, stated on Wednesday that the Israeli government is seeking Donald Trump's support for plans to expel Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, citing a need for migration as the "only real solution." Katz believes Trump's approval is crucial to sway regional opinion and neighboring countries to accept Palestinian refugees, though he acknowledged the idea has been "frozen" rather than canceled.

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right58d ago

IRGC targeting bases to push US out of region before renewed Israel war, expert tells 'Post'

Military historian Tom Cooper claims the IRGC is targeting US bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain as part of a strategy to expel the US from the region before a potential renewed war with Israel. Cooper asserts this asymmetric deterrence aims to inflict high costs on the US, forcing a political recalibration and exhausting its strategic stocks, thereby managing escalation while preserving IRGC capabilities.

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BBC Middle East

center58d ago

Iranian attack on Saudi tanker killed two Filipino sailors, Saudi Arabia says

Saudi Arabia condemned an Iranian attack on the Saudi-owned supertanker Sidr in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, which killed two Filipino sailors. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions following US air strikes on Iran and Iranian attacks on US bases, with Iran claiming two tankers caught fire after hitting mines while using an unauthorized route.

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Al Jazeera

center58d ago

Brazilian activist demands Tunisia release Sumud Flotilla organisers

Brazilian activist Thiago Avila demanded Tunisia release four organizers of the Sumud Flotilla, who have been held in Mornaguia Prison since February for alleged financial crimes related to their mission to break the Gaza blockade. The activists, previously detained by Israel last year, are now on a hunger strike amid ongoing solidarity efforts for Palestine.

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Al Jazeera

center58d ago

US oil giant Chevron to expand Venezuela operations

US oil giant Chevron announced it will expand its operations in Venezuela, doubling oil production to approximately 600,000 barrels per day over five years and investing over $7 billion. This expansion, which includes acquiring additional acreage in the Orinoco Belt, aims to leverage Venezuela's extensive oil reserves and is separate from a recent US government equity stake deal.

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BBC Europe

center58d ago

Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned airlines that Russian airspace is becoming dangerous due to escalating drone operations, urging them to avoid it. Russian President Vladimir Putin responded by calling Zelensky's comments a 'state terrorism' and vowed to continue attacks on Ukraine, while aviation analysts predict increased drone strikes deep inside Russian territory.

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The Guardian Europe

left58d ago

Russian airspace becoming unsafe for commercial airlines, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared Russian airspace unsafe for commercial airlines due to increased Ukrainian drone activity, notifying the International Civil Aviation Organization. This warning comes as Russia's President Vladimir Putin vowed to intensify strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure ahead of winter.

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Middle East Eye

center58d ago

Exclusive: Blair asked PA to remove 'Palestine' from textbooks, former UK envoy says

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, acting on behalf of Donald Trump's Board of Peace, asked the Palestinian Authority to remove the word "Palestine" from textbooks and replace it with "Samaria." Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas rejected this demand, according to former UK Ambassador to the UN Jeremy Greenstock.

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BBC Middle East

center58d ago

Iran says US strike killed four at wedding in 'war crime' as US denies targeting civilians

US forces resumed strikes against Iran on Tuesday, targeting IRGC sites near Sirik, Chabahar, and Konarak, which Iran claimed killed four people at a wedding and wounded 50. The IRGC stated it launched retaliatory ballistic missile attacks on a US Marine base in Jordan's Aqaba in response to the Sirik strike.

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