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Iran's President Raisi warns Israel against any missteps
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi issued a stern warning to Israel late on April 18, cautioning that any mistake or aggression towards Iranian territory would be met with a severe response that would leave Israel and its allies regretting their actions.
Iran says may revise nuclear policies in case of Israeli threat against its sites
Iran said it could revise its anti-nuclear weapons doctrine if threatened by Israel against its nuclear sites, in an escalation of events as the Jewish State prepares to celebrate passover on April 22.
Remittances come to the rescue of Lebanon’s battered economy
Lebanon has always found a way to bounce back. But past performance is no guarantee of future results, and the last few years have pushed the small Mediterranean country to the brink.
Russia's AvtoVAZ to start exporting Lada cars to Iran in 2024
Russian carmaker AvtoVAZ is set to return to the Iranian market after a 25-year hiatus, the company’s president, Maxim Sokolov, has said, ignoring Middle East tensions.
Dubai airport, city and roads still underwater from historic floods
Dubai witnessed "chaos" on April 17, with continued road closures and travellers urged not to come to the airport, a day after a storm accompanied by rains flooded large portions of the city.
Sick-looking Iranian president warns Israel of 'strong response'
Iranian President Raisi looks ill in cabinet meeting
Dubai hit with a year’s worth of rain in a day
Dubai was hit with the heaviest rainfall in 75 years after a whole year’s worth of rain fell in a day on April 16, plunging the capital of the United Arab Emirates into chaos.
Russia pushes Iran to release its sailor from captured Israeli container ship
Iranian authorities said they would provide Russian embassy officials with access to its citizen who was captured as part of the crew of the Israeli-owned MSC Aries.
Israel's financial markets hold despite Iranian missile strikes and threat of regional war
Israel's financial markets shrugged off the April 13 Iranian missile strikes, which will have a minimal economic impact in the short term, say analysts
Huge billboard in Tehran calls Israel 'weaker than a spider's web' after weekend attack
A large billboard has gone up in the Iranian capital, calling Israel “weaker than a spider’s web” following the Islamic Republic’s drone and missile strike on Israel on April 13.
Dollar retreats in Tehran's market following Iran’s response to Israel
Exchange rates in Tehran's Ferdowsi Street saw a surprise decline on April 15, following Iran's first direct targeting of Israel two nights earlier
ISTANBUL BLOG: Critics seize on Turkey’s silence in face of Israel-Iran crisis
Shadow foreign minister “astonished” regional power Ankara has nothing to say. Observers think Erdogan officials fear derailing of attempt at economic recovery.
Iran escalates hijab crackdown amid heightened regional tensions
As Iran grapples with growing regional tensions with Israel, the police forces across the country have announced the resumed enforcement of mandatory hijab rules for women, causing more strife on the streets.
TEL AVIV BLOG: Experiences on the ground in Israel as Iran strikes
Since October 7, tension has gripped the air in Israel with a tighter grasp than I’ve ever experienced in previous conflicts.
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Gulf Arab states urge restraint in Israel, Iran escalation
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates have expressed deep concerns over the recent military escalation in the Middle East following Iran's unprecedented direct attack on Israeli territory late April 13.
Iran summons British, French, German envoys over stance on retaliatory attack
Iran's foreign ministry summoned the ambassadors of Britain, France and Germany on April 14 for their respective countries' "irresponsible positions" about Iran's retaliatory strike on Israel.
Iran cancels all flights to all airports amid tension with Israel
Iran has suspended all flights to and from major airports until April 15th due to ongoing tensions with Israel following Iran's retaliatory strikes on Israeli soil.
Iran's attempt at a "Goldilocks retaliation" strike on Israel was designed to fail, but tensions remain high
Iran launched its first ever direct military attack on Israel on April 13 after decades of proxy war hostilities. As the dust settles the following morning, the attack seems to have failed with only seven missiles penetrating Israel’s defences.
Iran's President Raisi vows severe retaliation against Israel after missile strikes
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi issued a stern warning to Israel on April 14, stating that Iran's armed forces will deliver a "heavier and more regretful response" to any new "adventurism" against Iran's interests
Iran announces end of retaliatory operation on Israel, no intention to continue
Mohammad Baqeri, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, said Iran's strike on Israel had successfully concluded.