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Iran condemns US air raids on Yemen, Israeli attacks in Gaza

Tehran, March 20: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on Thursday strongly condemned continuous US airstrikes on Yemen and intensified Israeli attacks in Gaza.

Lebanon shuts down illegal border crossings with Syria

Beirut, March 20: Lebanon closed illegal border crossings with Syria in the east and north of the country.

Trump warns Iran to stop supplying Houthis, says they will be 'annihilated'

Washington DC, March 20: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Iran to immediately stop supplying the Houthis, stating that without Tehran's support, the group would be defeated quickly, as he vowed their complete 'annihilation' amid escalating tensions in the region.

Palestine requests extraordinary Arab session over Israel's renewed airstrikes on Gaza

Cairo, March 19: Palestine requested an extraordinary session of the Council of the Arab League (LAS) after Israel's renewed, deadly airstrikes on Gaza.

Israel vows to act against Hamas with increasing military strength

Jerusalem, March 18: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz have directed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to "take strong action against the Hamas terrorist organisation in the Gaza Strip."

Syria, Lebanon reach ceasefire agreement to strengthen border coordination

Damascus, March 18: Syria and Lebanon reached an agreement to implement a ceasefire along their shared border and enhance military coordination, Syria's defence authorities announced.

Russia's FM Lavrov urges US Secretary of State Rubio to 'immediately' halt airstrikes on Yemen's Houthis

Moscow, March 17: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday (local time) informed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov about Washinton's decision to use military power against Yemen Houthis rebels. In response, Lavrov emphasised the need for all parties to "immediately" cease the use of force, according to Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

53 killed in US airstrikes on Yemen's Houthis

Sanaa, March 17: The Houthi-run Health Ministry has said that the overnight US strikes killed at least 53 people, including five women and two children, and wounded more than 100 people in Yemeni state capital Sanaa, media reported.

Iraqi PM urges de-escalation, dialogue after US strikes Yemen's Houthis

Baghdad, March 17: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani has emphasised that de-escalation and dialogue are the most effective paths to resolving crises in a region as sensitive and vital as the Middle East.

Nine killed in Israeli drone attacks on Gaza

Gaza, March 16: Nine people were killed and several others injured on Saturday by Israeli drone attacks in northern Gaza.

Israel conducts airstrikes on Palestinian organisation in Syrian capital Damascus

Tel Aviv, March 13: The Israeli Air Force on Thursday conducted strikes on a command center of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror organisation in Damascus, the Israel Defence Forces said.

Jordan condemns Israel's halting electricity supply to Gaza

Amman, March 11: Jordan's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Israel's decision to halt the electricity supply to Gaza to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages.

Hezbollah vows to end Israeli presence in Lebanon

Beirut, March 10: Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem reaffirmed that the group will not permit any Israeli presence in southern Lebanon, emphasising Hezbollah's enduring strength and commitment to Lebanon's defence.

Israeli army says struck suspects collecting drone crossing from Israel to Gaza

Jerusalem, March 8: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that its Air Force attacked on Saturday suspects attempting to retrieve a drone in southern Gaza.

Iran voices concern over violence, insecurity in Syria

Tehran, March 8: Iran has expressed grave concern over escalating violence and insecurity in Syria. Iran closely monitors Syria's internal developments and follows with great concern the reports of violence and insecurity in various parts of the Arab state, said Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei.

Israel's new military chief takes office, vows to strike enemies with 'tremendous force'

Jerusalem, March 5: Eyal Zamir took over on Wednesday as the 24th Chief of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), warning that Israel's multi-front conflict would be ongoing and vowing to strike its enemies with "tremendous force."

Israel strikes Syrian air defence battalion in coastal city

Damascus, March 4: Israel launched airstrikes targeting a Syrian air defence battalion near the western coastal city of Tartus, Syrian state media and a war monitor reported.

Israeli army kills 4 Palestinians across Gaza

Gaza, March 2: The Israeli army killed at least four Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, according to Palestinian health authorities and medical sources.

Hamas says extending 1st phase of Gaza ceasefire 'unacceptable'

Gaza, March 2: The Israeli proposal of extending the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement is "unacceptable," Hamas said.

Israeli Military eliminates Hezbollah operative responsible for Lebanon weapons smuggling

Tel Aviv, March 1: The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that on Thursday night, in the Al-Harmal area in Lebanon, an Israel Air Force aircraft attacked and killed Muhammad Mahdi Ali Shahin, a Hezbollah terrorist who was involved in the concentration of terrorist transactions for the purchase of weapons on the Syria-Lebanon border after the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon came into force.

Israeli army says killed Hezbollah militant behind weapon deals

Jerusalem, Feb 28: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement on Friday that it killed Hezbollah militant Mohammed Mahdi Ali Shaheen in an airstrike in northeastern Lebanon on Thursday evening.

Iran condemns new Israeli attacks in Syria

Tehran, Feb 27: Iran on Thursday strongly condemned Israeli airstrikes in southern Syria and near Damascus, calling for international action to halt Israeli "aggression."

Israel strikes 'military targets', weapon storage sites in Syria

Tel Aviv, February 26: The Israeli Defence Forces struck military targets inside Southern Syria along with weapon storage sites in the past few hours, the IDF announced in the early hours of Wednesday.

US Secy of State Marco Rubio affirms Iran can never be allowed to possess nuclear weapon

Washington, DC, February 23: United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has affirmed that Iran can never be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon.

Israel Confirms Strikes on Hezbollah Launchers Hours Before Nasrallah Funeral

Tel Aviv, February 23: Israeli aircraft struck a Hezbollah site containing rocket launchers and other weapons on Sunday, the Israel Defense Forces confirmed.

Israel strikes Lebanon-Syria border crossings, accuses Hezbollah of weapons smuggling

Jerusalem, Feb 23: The Israeli military said on Saturday it conducted airstrikes targeting border crossings between Syria and Lebanon, accusing Hezbollah of using the routes to smuggle weapons into Lebanon.

Lebanon extends suspension of flights to and from Iran

Beirut, Feb 18: The Lebanese government decided to extend the suspension of flights to and from Iran, without clarifying the duration of the extension.

Lebanese President expresses concern over Israel's full withdrawal

Beirut, Feb 17: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday voiced concerns over whether Israel would completely withdraw from southern Lebanon on Tuesday.

Israel condemns Jordanian Bar Association putting Israeli flag on entranceway floor to be trampled on

Tel Aviv, February 12: Oren Marmorstein, Spokesperson of Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, issued a statement "strongly" condemning the desecration of the Israeli flag by the Deputy Head of the Jordanian Bar Association, Walid Al-Adwan, at the entrance to the Bar Association, as documented this week and shared on social media.

Gaza ceasefire to end if hostages not returned by Saturday: Israeli PM

Jerusalem, Feb 12: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that if the Israeli hostages held in Gaza were not returned by Saturday, the ceasefire with Hamas will be cancelled, and Israel will resume "intensive fighting" in the war-torn enclave.

Israeli army says struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon despite ceasefire

Jerusalem, Feb 10: The Israeli military said Sunday that it has launched airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in eastern and southern Lebanon.

Israel strikes Lebanon amid ceasefire

Beirut, Feb 7: Israel has carried out a series of airstrikes, targeting several areas in southern and eastern Lebanon, media reported.

Iran to make 'immediate, decisive reaction' to attack on its nuclear sites: FM

Tehran, Feb 1: Iran will make an immediate, decisive reaction to any attack on its nuclear facilities, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has warned.

Air defences intercept one ballistic missile launched from Yemen: Israel Defence Forces

Tel Aviv, January 18: The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said on Saturday that air defences intercepted one ballistic missile launched at Israel from Yemen, The Times of Israel reported. Sirens had sounded in central Israel and Jerusalem over fears of falling fragments after the interception of missile.

At least 86 Palestinians killed in Gaza after ceasefire announcement

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