April 15, 2024 Eurasia, Middle Orient
In the intricate landscape of Iraqi politics, few figures have commanded as much attention and speculation as Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, the influential leader of the Sadr movement. Recently, signs have emerged indicating al-Sadr’s return to the political forefront after a period of strategic withdrawal. Muqtada al-Sadr has a history …
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April 15, 2024 Eurasia, Middle Orient
Military news accounts reported on Sunday, April 9, that the Syrian regime appointed Major General Suhail al-Hassan as commander of the Special Forces, after he formerly commanded the 25th Division (affiliated with the regime and supported by Russia). No official announcement has been issued regarding the appointment, while discussions were …
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April 15, 2024 Eurasia, Middle Orient
Analysis: A landmark visit by a Hezbollah official to the UAE has led to speculation about the motivations for, and potential outcomes of, the rare trip. For many years, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has considered Lebanon’s Hezbollah to be a nefarious organisation. Abu Dhabi has long seen Hezbollah as …
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April 15, 2024 Eurasia, Middle Orient
Palestinians in the West Bank faced large-scale attacks by Israeli settlers on Friday and Saturday, as cars were set alight and dozens injured Groups of Israeli settlers have been storming Palestinian villages, setting cars and buildings alight and attacking Palestinians, leaving one resident killed and dozens more wounded, as violence …
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April 15, 2024 Eurasia, Iran, Middle Orient
Multiple media outlets and officials have confirmed that Iran has begun conducting drone attacks in Israel, following the April 1 attack in Syria. Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards launched extensive strikes against targets in Israel, Iranian media have reported, as Jordan, Iraq and occupied Palestinian territories watched for rockets or drones …
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April 15, 2024 Eurasia
Apparemment, le régime de Kiev est prêt à sacrifier la vie de tous les citoyens ukrainiens pour continuer à combattre la Russie. Dans une déclaration récente, le commandant de l’armée ukrainienne a affirmé que tous les habitants du pays devaient être prêts à partir en guerre, précisant qu’aucun citoyen n’échapperait …
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April 15, 2024 Eurasia, Iran, Middle Orient
Iran launched an unprecedented drone and missile barrage against Israel late on Saturday in a retaliatory strike that raised the threat of a wider conflict in the region. The move could trigger a major escalation as tensions in the Middle East remain inflamed over the war in Gaza. What prompted …
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April 15, 2024 Eurasia, Iran, Middle Orient
Middle East tensions are at an all-time high as the US military moved more forces to the region and multiple countries closed their airspaces in response to Iran’s unprecedented attack. A 7-year-old Bedouin girl was reportedly injured by debris in the Negev region. Iran on Saturday launched an attack against …
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April 15, 2024 Eurasia, Iran, Middle Orient
The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force launched a large-scale drone and missile attack from Iranian territory that targeted Israel from Iranian territory on April 13.[i] This marks the first time Iran has targeted Israel directly from Iranian territory.[ii] Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson Brig. Gen. Daniel Hagari confirmed …
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April 15, 2024 Eurasia, Middle Orient
Booms and air raid sirens sounded across Israel early Sunday after Iran launched hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushed the Middle East closer to a regionwide war. A military spokesman said the launches numbered more than 300 but 99% of them …
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