Russia, Ukraine expel each others’ diplomats as tensions soar

Moscow claims Ukrainian envoy caught ‘red-handed’ trying to obtain sensitive information; Kyiv protests ‘illegal’ detention, responds in kind Today, 11:28 pm SAINT PETERSBERG, Russia — Russia on Saturday said it would expel a Ukrainian diplomat, prompting an immediate pledge of retaliation from Kyiv, further escalating tensions over Moscow’s troop build-up on Ukraine’s eastern flank. The […]

IAEA confirms Iran has started enriching uranium to 60% purity

Reuters | Published: 04.17.21 , 22:40 Iran has started the process of enriching uranium to 60% fissile purity at an above-ground nuclear plant at Natanz, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Saturday, confirming earlier statements by Iranian officials.The move has complicated talks aimed at reviving Iran’s nuclear deal with major powers as it is a […]

Why has Iran named a suspect in Natanz attack?

Iran however also claims that the Natanz attack has been amplified by false foreign reports. It claims that the attack actually helped it replace old centrifuges. SETH J. FRANTZMAN APRIL 17, 2021 17:52 Iran has named a suspect in the attack on its Natanz nuclear facility. It claims he fled the country even before the […]

Iran names suspect in Natanz attack, says he fled country

State television says suspect is 43-year-old Reza Karimi, displays Interpol-style ‘red notice’ seeking his arrest, though Interpol has not confirmed the notice is official By Agencies and TOI staff Today, 1:28 pm Iran state television on Saturday named a suspect in last week’s attack that damaged centrifuges at its Natanz nuclear site and said he […]

IDF strikes Hamas targets after rocket lands in Southern Gaza Strip

The IDF attack was carried out in response to rocket fire from the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory earlier tonight. JERUSALEM POST STAFF APRIL 17, 2021 12:04   IDF fighter jets and aircraft attacked a number of terror targets in the Gaza Strip on Friday night after a rocket landed in an open field in […]

Hezbollah said making preparations for Lebanon’s possible collapse

Terror group stocking up on supplies, including fuel from Iran, as it prepares to protect its Shiite backers, assume an even larger role in society if country’s leadership crumbles Today, 11:36 am The Hezbollah terror group is preparing itself for the possibility of the collapse of the Lebanese state amid a spiralling economic and political […]