How the US helped counter Iran’s attack on Israel
WASHINGTON – Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel with hundreds of drones and missiles marked the culmination of a tense two weeks in which Washington engaged in whirlwind efforts to prepare…
Iran attack tests Netanyahu’s political staying power
JERUSALEM – In a deeply divided Israel, even the dramatic scene above the country’s skies on late April 13 is open to political interpretation. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 15
A selection of news stories that happened overnight, April 15, 2024. Read More
UN chief calls for maximum restraint after Iran’s attack on Israel
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday issued a reminder that acts of reprisal involving the use of force are barred under international law after Iran’s attack on Israel, while…
Egypt’s FM expresses need for restraint in calls to foreign ministers of Iran, Israel
CAIRO – Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry expressed the need for restraint in phone calls with the foreign ministers of Iran and Israel on Sunday, Egypt said. Read More
Iranian notice of attack may have dampened escalation risks
WASHINGTON, BAGHDAD, DUBAI – Turkish, Jordanian and Iraqi officials said on Sunday Iran gave wide notice days before Saturday’s drone and missile attack on Israel allowing mass casualties and rampant…
Chad interim president Deby kicks off campaign for vote set to end junta rule
N’DJAMENA – Chad’s interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby kicked off his presidential campaign on Sunday for an election next month meant to end three years of military rule on a…
What are Israel’s Iron Dome and Arrow missile defences?
Israel used a multi-layered defence shield to block Iran’s mass drone and missile attack on Israeli territory overnight. Its defensive array includes short-range Iron Dome and long-range Arrow-2 and Arrow-3…
Israel has chance to form strategic alliance against Iran, defence minister says
JERUSALEM – Israel has an opportunity to form a strategic alliance against Iran after its mass drone and missile attack was jointly repelled, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said on…
Iranians torn between concern and pride after attack on Israel
Some are worried that the move may lead to a destructive war, but others felt the move was overdue. Read More