Iran appoints new military leadership after deadly Israeli attacks

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday appointed a new military leadership following Israeli attacks that killed several top commanders and scientists in targeted attacks on nuclear and missile facilities across the country. According to two regional sources cited by Reuters, at least 20 senior Iranian officials were killed, including senior military leaders and […]

Iraq files UN complaint over Israeli airspace violation in Iran strikes

Iraq filed a complaint on Friday with the United Nations Security Council over Israel’s “violation of Iraqi airspace” in a major attack on Iran, Baghdad’s foreign ministry said. “These practices constitute a flagrant violation of Iraq’s sovereignty,” the ministry said, calling on “the Security Council to assume its responsibilities” and act to “prevent the recurrence […]

FO advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran, Iraq

Amid escalating regional tensions following Israeli attacks on Iranian military and nuclear facilities, Pakistan on Friday advised its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran and Iraq, particularly for religious pilgrimage. “In view of the evolving security situation in the region, pilgrims from Pakistan are advised to reconsider their travel plans to Iran and Iraq,” […]

Israel imposes full lockdown in occupied West Bank after attacking Iran

Israel placed Palestinian cities in the occupied West Bank under full lockdown on Friday, as the occupying power braced for Tehran’s retaliation in response to Tel Aviv’s deadly attacks on Iran earlier today.  The Israeli military claimed that Iran had responded by deploying about 100 drones, which were being intercepted by Tel Aviv’s forces. The Israeli […]