China Prepares For War
China’s president has ordered his military to prepare for war, a move closely watched by the United States and its allies.
Wars and Rumors of Wars
Pentagon Leak of Israeli Strike Plans on Iran Sparks U.S. Investigation
The U.S. has launched an investigation into the leak of top-secret Pentagon documents detailing Israel’s military preparations for a potential strike against Iran, U.S. officials announced Sunday.
Iran Behind Attempted Assassination Of Israeli PM’; Israel To Retaliate; Netanyahu Safe
Israel said late Saturday that Iran was responsible for an attempted assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and warned Tehran it would retaliate.
Netanyahu Has Approved Iranian Targets for Air Strikes, Source
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved which Iranian targets are to be hit during the anticipated Israeli response to Iran’s second missile barrage against the Jewish state earlier this month, an Israeli source told ABC News yesterday (October 16). The first barrage came on April 14.
US Uses Stealth Bombers To Strike Houthi Bunkers in Yemen
Using long-range B-2 stealth bombers, the United States on Wednesday (October 16) launched airstrikes targeting “hardened underground facilities housing missiles and weapons components” used by Houthi rebels around Sanaa, the capital of Yemen, Sky News reports.
Israel Assures US It Won’t Attack Iran’s Oil or Nuclear Sites, Report
Israel has assured the United States that it will not target Iran’s nuclear or oil sites when it delivers its much-anticipated retaliation for Tehran’s missile attack on the Jewish state earlier this month, the Associated Press was told Tuesday by two Biden administration officials.
US to Upgrade Hungary NATO Base to Include Nuclear-Capable Fighter Jets
Government contracts indicate the US is planning to upgrade its Kecskemét military air base in Hungary to house F-15 Eagle strike tactical fighter jets that are certified to carry B61-12 nuclear gravity bombs, the Telegraph UK reported on Monday, October 15.
EU Summit With Gulf States Overshadowed By Wars
The European Union held its first summit with the Gulf states on Wednesday amid mounting Middle East tensions and as the bloc struggles to receive global support in efforts to isolate Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
EU Imposes Sanctions on Iran for Supplying Ballistic Missiles to Russia
The European Union imposed sanctions on seven Iranian officials and entities, including airlines, for supplying ballistic missiles and drones to Russia for use against Ukraine in its invasion.
‘Hezbollah Planned Bigger Massacre Than October 7’ Israeli Raid Reveals (Video)
Israel’s military announced Monday they had uncovered an extensive underground Hezbollah base in Lebanon from where the Iran-backed group planned “a larger massacre” in Israel than the one carried out by Hamas on October 7.
China Surrounding Taiwan In New Drills
China began surrounding Taiwan on Monday with a massive military force as part of drills it said was a warning against “separatist acts by Taiwan independence forces.”
US Deploys Anti-Ballistic Defense System to Israel, Iran Warns of ‘No Red Lines’
The US has deployed the THAAD missile defense system along with a 100-member crew to bolster Israel’s defense against a possible third direct strike from Iran, as Tehran declares it has no red lines in its conflict with its adversaries.
Four Israeli Soldiers Killed And Scores Wounded In ‘Unprecedented’ Hezbollah Attack On Israel
Four Israeli soldiers were killed and scores injured in Hezbollah’s drone attack targeting a military base in Israel in the Binyamina area, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced late Sunday.
Turkey’s President Urges Russia, Iran, and Syria to Unite Against Israel
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urged Russia, Iran and Syria to unite in protecting “Syria’s territorial integrity” against Israel, which he called “the most concrete threat to regional and global peace.”
Ukraine’s President Wants War To End to Next Year (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed hope that the war with Russia will end next year.
Turkey: Erdogan denounces Israel as “Zionist Terrorist Organization”
Reiterating similar remarks he made in the weeks after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7 last year and triggered the current war in Gaza, President Tayyip Erdogan of NATO member Turkey stated this week that Israel is a “Zionist terrorist organization,” the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Israel Cabinet To Decide On Attacking Iran As Gaza Strike ‘Kills 28’
Israel’s Security Cabinet was due to authorize the prime minister and defense minister to respond to last week’s Iranian missile attack while Israeli forces struck Gaza in an attack that allegedly killed dozens.
Netanyahu Calls on Lebanese to Reclaim Their Country, Details Elimination of Hezbollah Leaders (Video)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated on Tuesday evening that Israel had successfully assassinated Hashem Safieddine, the anticipated new leader of Hezbollah, who was targeted in an airstrike in Beirut last Thursday. He also claimed that Israel had eliminated the next in line for the position.
Biden: US and Israel “Discussing” Response to Iran Attack, Possibly Striking Iranian Oil Facilities
Reiterating his administration’s intent to “help Israel” in its response to the Iranian regime’s October 1 ballistic missile attack on the Jewish state, US President Joe Biden said last week that American and Israeli leaders were “in discussion” about how to respond and that striking Iran’s oil facilities was not off the table, the Times of Israel responded.
Israel Expands Offensive In Lebanon Despite Warnings From Iran
Israel’s military expanded its offensive against Iran-backed Hezbollah on Tuesday with troops moving into a new zone in southwest Lebanon, despite new warnings from Iran.