Israel has crossed the Rubicon and the reckoning is coming – Middle East Monitor

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Chief Grossi reported that man-made uranium particles were discovered at three undeclared sites in Iran—Varamin, Marivan, and Turquzabad—during inspections in 2019 and 2020. Since the findings, the IAEA has sought explanations from Iran through multiple high-level meetings, in which Grossi has participated personally. The agency continues to pursue clarifications on the presence of these uranium particles as part of its ongoing monitoring and verification efforts in relation to Iran's nuclear...

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert urged US President Donald Trump to pressure Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu to end the ongoing war in Gaza, labeling it a "crime" and advocating for a two-state solution as the only path to peace. He criticized Netanyahu for failing to prevent the October 7 Hamas attack and for escalating military operations instead of pursuing peace. Olmert, alongside former Palestinian foreign minister Nasser Al-Qidwa, is promoting a plan for land...

عاجل تحذير للأشخاص المتواجدين في الموانئ البحرية التي يسيطر عليها النظام الحوثي الإرهابي، وهي ميناء رأس عيسى، ميناء الحديدة، وميناء الصليف. نظرًا لاستخدام الحوثيين لهذه الموانئ في أنشطتهم الإرهابية، يُحث الجميع على توخي الحذر والابتعاد عن هذه المواقع. هذا التحذير يأتي في إطار الجهود للحد من الأنشطة الخطرة التي تهدد الأمن والسلام في المنطقة. Full Article

The Iranian armed forces have stated that they possess the capability to counter any potential attacks by the Zionist regime on Iran's nuclear facilities. This readiness is attributed to their access to critical information and the completion of operational cycles, which allows them to target secret nuclear sites immediately. The assertion underscores Iran's commitment to defending its nuclear infrastructure against perceived threats from Israel. Full Article

Greta Thunberg and other activists aboard the Gaza-bound aid boat Madleen were detained by Israeli forces after their vessel was intercepted in international waters and towed to Ashdod; they are being deported to their home countries. The activists aimed to deliver supplies to Gaza, facing a humanitarian crisis, as Turkey and Iran condemned the interception. Israel's blockade remains contentious, with increasing pressure for humanitarian aid and reports of civilian casualties in the ongoing conflict, while...

Israel's interception of the humanitarian vessel Madleen in international waters, carrying essential aid for Gaza, has sparked criticism for being a violation of international law and a suppression of humanitarian efforts. Despite the presence of prominent activists and journalists, the Israeli narrative frames the mission as a "political provocation," while international law mandates the free passage of aid to civilians. The incident highlights the contrasting moral legitimacy between those delivering aid and those enforcing a...