How Iran’s cynical weapon supply to Syria threatens life in Middle East – analysis

The confirmation that Iran did supply Syria with weapons and military items after the earthquake shows how cynical and dangerous Iran has become. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Published: APRIL 12, 2023 22:17 IDF (Israel Defense Force) Artillery Corps near the border with Syria, in the Golan Heights, January 2, 2023. (photo credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90) A new report […]

Jordan’s 1st Israel envoy: No chance of 2-state solution, Amman must change approach

Marwan Muasher says usual diplomatic tools won’t work with Netanyahu’s hardline government; wants 1994 peace treaty ‘reviewed’ ToI StaffToday, 11:58 am Jordan’s first ambassador to Israel, who subsequently served as the kingdom’s foreign minister, has said that the two-state solution to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is no longer a possibility and that Amman needs to […]

US forces face possible Iran-backed threats in Syria again – analysis

Recent reports say there have been almost 80 attacks on US forces in Iraq and Syria over the last several years. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Published: APRIL 12, 2023 11:33 A US soldier oversees members of the Syrian Democratic Forces as they demolish a YPG fortification Syria (photo credit: US ARMY/STAFF SGT. ANDREW GOEDL/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS) US […]

Iran transferred weapons into Syria under cover of earthquake aid flights – report

Tehran saw ‘God’s help’ in chance to move arms and ‘restocked quantities lost in previous Israeli drone strikes,’ sources tell Reuters; also say Israel hit key Hezbollah, Iran base By ToI Staff Today, 1:23 pm   Iran has transported weapons and military equipment into Syria on flights bringing in humanitarian aid after February’s devastating earthquake, […]

Iran exploits quake relief mission to fly weapons to Syria

“Israel’s strikes also targeted a meeting of commanders of Iranian militias and shipments of electronic chips to upgrade weapons systems,” said Syrian military defector Colonel Abduljabbar Akaidi By REUTERS Published: APRIL 12, 2023 08:21 A plane preparing to take off as part of the joint airstrike operation by the British, French and US militaries in Syria, is […]

Report: US tries to reassure Israel after Pentagon leak

Biden administration tried to reassure Israeli officials that Washington is committed to its security relationship with Israel, according to Israeli officials. Elad Benari, CanadaApr 11, 2023, 8:53 PM (GMT+3) The Biden administration tried to reassure Israeli officials in recent days that Washington is committed to its security relationship with Israel after details contained in a […]

Intel leak has US officials bracing for impact at home and abroad

The leaked classified US documents purportedly reveal details of Ukrainian military vulnerabilities and information about allies including Israel, South Korea and Turkey. By REUTERS Published: APRIL 10, 2023 12:17 The Pentagon is seen from the air in Washington, U.S., March 3, 2022, more than a week after Russia invaded Ukraine. (photo credit: JOSHUA ROBERTS/REUTERS) The US national […]

Intel leak: US believes Israel can be pressured to supply ‘lethal’ arms to Ukraine

Documents reported by US media say Washington thinks Jerusalem can be convinced to let third parties supply Kyiv with weapons including surface-to-air and anti-tank missiles ToI StaffToday, 11:02 am The US believes Israel can be pressured or persuaded into changing its stance on Ukraine and providing Kyiv with “lethal aid,” according to a leaked Pentagon […]

Messiah in the Feast of Firstfruits

By Sam Nadler Many people ask about the parallels between Passover and Easter. But are you also aware of the biblical feast of Firstfruits? The Feast of Firstfruits illustrates Messiah’s resurrection in light of Passover, thus disclosing the Resurrection in its proper biblical context. Firstfruits originates in the Torah of Moses, and although the command was given in the wilderness, it was not to be celebrated until the people entered the Land: Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, when you enter the land which I am going to give …

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Nuclear Chief: Iran Can Enrich Uranium ‘At Any Rate’

Monday, 10 April, 2023 – 06:30 London – Tehran – Asharq Al-Awsat Iran can enrich uranium whenever it wants, and at any rate, announced head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami. In an interview with Iranian television, Eslami stated that the US wanted to stop Iran’s nuclear technology but failed. Asked […]

Russia and Iran conspire to weaken US dollar in joint meeting

Iranian media reported that Moscow expressed readiness to invest in Iran’s steel, oil and petrochemical industries. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS Published: APRIL 9, 2023 17:19 Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani meets with Russia’s Presidential Aide Igor Levitin in Tehran, Iran, April 9, 2023. (photo credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR/WANA/REUTERS) Russian and Iranian officials are working […]