Defense Ministry – Middle East Monitor

The former commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, Mohsen Rezaei, announced that all enriched nuclear materials are now securely stored, asserting that Iran’s nuclear facilities are fortified against attacks, particularly from the U.S. He emphasized a rational response to Israel and indicated that Iran would not accept imposed conditions, amid escalating regional tensions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Iran's military leader said they have safely kept their important stuff and that they are ready...

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran is not ready for talks amid ongoing Israeli aggression, asserting that the country’s resistance would lead other nations to distance themselves from Israel. He emphasized that discussions cannot occur while such hostilities continue. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Iran's foreign minister said they won't talk to anyone because they feel attacked by Israel and think other countries will not want to be friends with Israel...

A hospital in Beersheba, Israel, was struck by missiles fired from Iran, which claimed it targeted a nearby military site; Israel reported 271 injuries and at least 24 deaths amid ongoing conflict. Israel's military retaliated by targeting Iranian nuclear sites, stating that the Iranian Supreme Leader could be a target, while the UN expressed concern over civilian casualties. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Iran shot missiles at a hospital in Israel, and Israel...

Fourteen military cargo planes from the US and Germany have arrived in Israel, delivering equipment to support its military amid escalating conflict with Iran following Israeli airstrikes that began on June 13. The Israeli defense ministry reported that this shipment is part of ongoing air and sea operations and follows over 800 military cargo deliveries since the onset of the Gaza conflict on October 7, 2023. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Fourteen big...

El Salvador has extradited two members of the Lev Tahor sect, under investigation for alleged child abuse, to Guatemala and Israel. Eluzur Rumpler, accused of mistreating students, was sent to Israel, while Jonathan Cardona was extradited to Guatemala to face charges of rape and human trafficking after authorities rescued 160 minors from the sect's facility. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Some people from a group called Lev Tahor did bad things to kids,...

Nine EU countries, led by Belgium, have urged the European Commission to evaluate the legality of trade linked to illegal Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories, following an International Court of Justice opinion advising against such activities. Belgium's Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of aligning trade practices with international law to reflect European values and responsibilities. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Nine countries in Europe are asking for help to make sure that buying...