Romania: Iran behind attack on ship
Romania has announced that Iran is behind the damage to the ship in which its civilian was killed. The Iranian ambassador to the country was summoned for reprimand.
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Afghanistan Blames ‘Abrupt’ US Withdrawal for Security Crisis
Published August 2nd, 2021 – 07:28 GMT Afghan president Ashraf Ghani is blaming the US’ sudden decision to withdraw its military forces from the country for the unrest. US President Joe Biden announced, in April, the decision to fully withdraw approximately 3,000 American troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11. Since the start of the withdrawal of the American military forces, fighting […]
Iran’s Crimes and Acts of War will Continue Until Biden Responds–Forcefully
Clifford D. May24 Av 5781 – August 2, 2021 Photo Credit: Joe Biden Twitter. U.S. President Joe Biden in the Oval Office, pondering The plot was audacious: Agents of the Islamic Republic of Iran would kidnap an American citizen on American soil. Masih Alinejad, an Iranian-born journalist and human rights activist, was to be grabbed, spirited out […]
UK diplomat: Israel has its own considerations on Iran response
An Iranian report claimed the US and UK have “greenlit” an Israeli response to the attack on a tanker off the coast of Oman. LAHAV HARKOV SETH J. FRANTZMAN AUGUST 2, 2021 10:13 Israel will make its own decisions on whether to strike back at Iran after the attack on the Mercer Street ship, UK […]
Raisi enters office with bang as Israel tries rallying world against Iran
New president is a JCPOA opponent who may deal a death blow to the deal while advancing nuclear program. By LAHAV HARKOV AUGUST 1, 2021 21:03 The changing of presidents in Iran shouldn’t make much of a difference for Israel. Whether it’s Hassan Rouhani, who has been president since 2013, or Ebrahim Raisi, who will […]
Iran has advantage in its shadow war with Israel at sea – analysis
If Israel wants to avoid an increase in attacks on its ships, it will need a new doctrine for the navy to extend its protection. By YONAH JEREMY BOB AUGUST 1, 2021 10:39 Iran is right that it has an advantage in pursuing its shadow war with Israel at sea. But how is this true […]
Lebanon is sliding back to the Stone Age, and Iran couldn’t be happier about it
Israel’s northern neighbor is facing water, electricity and medicine shortages and its prospective new government won’t weaken Hezbollah; will the PA suffer a similar disaster? Avi IssacharoffToday, 9:02 am It was without a doubt one of the worst tragedies in Lebanon’s history – and the country has suffered quite a few. Nearly a year ago, […]
Multiple Iranian drones used in deadly attack on Israeli-operated ship – report
Israel’s foreign minister says he has ordered the nation’s diplomats to push for action from the United Nations (UN) against Iran over a deadly attack on an Israeli-managed ship off the coast of Oman. Two crew members were killed when the Mercer Street petroleum product tanker was attacked in the northern Indian Ocean on Thursday in what the United States […]
Multiple Iranian drones used in deadly attack on Israeli-operated ship – report
NYT cites Israeli officials who say several UAVs apparently slammed into vessel’s living area; US Navy experts inspect boat, find ‘clear visual evidence that attack had occurred’ TOI staffAgenciesToday, 1:37 pm Several Iranian drones were apparently used in a strike on an oil tanker operated by an Israeli-owned company, killing two on board, unnamed Israeli […]
Ship tied to Israeli billionaire attacked off Oman, 2 killed
By JON GAMBRELLJuly 30, 2021 GMT DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An attack on an oil tanker linked to an Israeli billionaire killed two crew members off Oman in the Arabian Sea, authorities said Friday, marking the first fatalities after years of assaults targeting shipping in the region. No one immediately claimed responsibility for […]
What does Iran’s use of drones against ships mean for the future?
What does Iran’s use of drones against ships mean for the future? If Iran has reached a new level of precision drone strikes and is using them against shipping in deadly attacks, this is a major milestone. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN JULY 31, 2021 08:10 Tensions are mounting between Israel and Iran after a ship […]
Iran TV report says attack on “Israeli ship” was revenge for Syria raid
An Iranian TV network reported on Friday that the attack on the Israeli owned ship off the coast of Oman was a response to an Israeli attack in Syria, indicating Iranian involvement in the attack. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN JULY 31, 2021 01:28 A TV network linked to Iran has said that the attack on […]
Democrats urge Janet Yellen to strip tax-exempt status of US charities supporting Israeli settlements
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in Brussels, July 12, 2021. (AP/Virginia Mayo, File) (AP/Virginia Mayo, File) Democrats urge Janet Yellen to strip tax-exempt status of US charities supporting Israeli settlements Democratic lawmakers claim groups’ tax-exempt non-profit status amounts to a US “subsidy” of “illegal Israeli settlement enterprise.” By The Algemeiner US Representatives Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), […]
Israeli-operated ship attacked near Oman amid Iran tensions
Eyal Ofer’s Zodiac Maritime says it operates the vessel but doesn’t own it; UK military reports incident occurred on Thursday night Emanuel FabianAgenciesToday, 11:56 am An oil tanker operated by an Israeli company reportedly came under attack off the coast of Oman in the Arabian Sea, the British military said Friday, with the company later […]