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In a move that has sent shockwaves across the globe, the United States military conducted a targeted strike on three Iranian nuclear facilities. The attack, authorized by President donald Trump, took place in the early hours of June 22, 2025, targeting the Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow nuclear sites. This action
As the conflict between Iran and Israel intensifies, European powers are actively pursuing diplomatic solutions, contrasting with the increasingly hawkish stance of the United States. A meeting in Geneva this Friday will bring together key players, offering a critical opportunity for de-escalation.
Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, is scheduled to convene in Geneva with representatives from Germany, France, and the United Kingdom on Friday. This meeting follows recent Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites, alongside retaliatory actions from Iran. The urgency for dialogue is heightened by these escalating events.
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“All sides must show restraint, refrain from taking steps which lead to further escalation in the region, and return to diplomacy,”
—Joint Statement by France, Germany, the U.K. and the EU
The European Union has stated a willingness to find a lasting solution. According to recent data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), global military expenditure reached an all-time high in 2024, reflecting the urgency of diplomatic efforts in conflict zones (SIPRI Report 2024).
The European nations, often referred to as the E3, played a major role in the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran. They have repeatedly threatened to reimpose sanctions if Iran does not improve collaboration with the U.N. nuclear watchdog. Furthermore, this Geneva meeting could mark the first face-to-face talks between Western officials and Tehran since the conflict’s commencement.
Lammy will fly to Washington on Thursday to meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. There is speculation the U.S. could consider the use of the U.K.-controlled base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean for a potential strike against Iran, though it is not believed they have made such a request yet.
Donald Trump has issued increasingly strong warnings about the United States potentially joining Israel in striking Iran’s nuclear program. Iranian leadership has responded with warnings of severe retaliation against any American military involvement.
Jean-Noël Barrot said France and its European partners are ready to “resume negotiations” with Iran. He said the Iranian authorities’ message was “relatively clear: there is a willingness to resume talks, including with the United States, provided that a ceasefire can be reached.”
Syria Offers to Deploy in Border Areas if Israel Withdraws, UN Mediates Tensions
In a high-stakes diplomatic move, Syria has signaled its readiness to deploy forces in contested border areas, but only if Israel withdraws its troops. This growth comes amid escalating tensions in the Golan Heights, a region that has been a flashpoint for decades.
During a meeting in Damascus on Wednesday, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shaibani and Defense Minister Marhaf Abu Qasra assured Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the UN Under-Secretary for peace Operations, of Syria’s willingness to cooperate with the United Nations.The Syrian officials emphasized that their deployment would align with the 1974 mandate, which established a ceasefire and created the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) to oversee the separation of Israeli and Syrian forces.
“During the meeting, it was stressed that Syria is willing to cooperate fully with the UN and to cover its positions on the border, in accordance with the 1974 mandate, on condition that the Israeli forces withdraw instantly,” the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated.
The meeting also included Patrick Goucha, the acting chief of the UNDOF mission, who reiterated the UN’s commitment to resolving the issue and restoring stability. The UNDOF expressed its readiness to support demining operations and coordinate efforts to clear war remnants, ensuring a safer environment for Syrian civilians.
This diplomatic push follows a controversial declaration by Israeli Defense Minister Israel katz,who declared that Israeli forces would remain indefinitely on the Syrian side of Mount Hermon in the Golan Heights. Katz had previously described the deployment as temporary, citing security concerns during the winter months.
the move has drawn sharp criticism from Arab nations and the UN. Secretary-General António Guterres labeled it a violation of the 1974 territorial agreement between Israel and Syria. Local residents on the Syrian side have also protested, calling on the international community to halt Israel’s advance.
The Golan Heights has been a contentious region as Israel seized control during the 1967 Middle East war. Despite international calls for withdrawal, Israel has maintained its presence, further complicating efforts to achieve lasting peace.
| Event | Details |
|————————————|—————————————————————————–|
| Syria’s Offer | Will deploy in border areas if Israel withdraws, per 1974 mandate. |
| Israeli Deployment | Forces remain indefinitely on Syrian side of Mount Hermon. |
| UN Involvement | UNDOF commits to demining and restoring stability. |
| International Reaction | UN and Arab nations criticize Israel’s move as a violation of 1974 accord. |
As tensions simmer, the international community watches closely. Will Israel heed calls for withdrawal, or will the Golan Heights remain a battleground for geopolitical strife? The answer could shape the future of the region.
For more on the history of the Golan Heights and its role in Middle Eastern conflicts, explore this detailed analysis here.
The Houthis Applaud Palestinian “Historic Firmness” After Gaza Ceasefire Agreement
The Houthis, an Iran-aligned group based in Yemen, have hailed the “historic firmness” of the Palestinian people as the driving force behind the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. In a statement reported by the Yemeni news agency Saba, Houthi spokesperson Mohammad Abdul Salam emphasized that the “ferocious” Israeli aggression was met with unwavering resilience by the Palestinians, ultimately leading to the truce.
abdul Salam underscored that the “sacrifices” and “determination” of the Palestinians, coupled with the deaths of their “great leaders,” including Hamas figures Ismail Haniya and Yahia Sinwar, compelled the israeli government to accept the ceasefire. “We, in Yemen, thank God for allowing our beloved people and our armed forces to assume this obligation by supporting Gaza with massive weekly demonstrations and effective and influential military operations from the beginning of the flood until the announcement of the ceasefire in Gaza,” he stated.
The Houthi spokesperson also warned that the “continued occupation of Palestine represents a threat to the security and stability of the region.” He argued that true peace in the Middle East can only be achieved with the elimination of what he described as an “emerging entity imposed by a Western and American force that provides it with the means to survive at the expense of the Palestinian people and the peoples of the region.”
The Houthis have been actively involved in supporting the Palestinian cause, launching dozens of attacks in the Red Sea and against Israel since the conflict began in October 2023.These actions have drawn retaliatory strikes from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Israel.
| aspect | Details |
|————————–|—————————————————————————–|
| Ceasefire Agreement | Result of Palestinian “historic firmness” against Israeli aggression. |
| Houthi Support | Weekly demonstrations and military operations in solidarity with Gaza. |
| Regional threat | Continued occupation of Palestine seen as destabilizing.|
| Retaliatory Strikes | US, UK, and Israel have responded to Houthi attacks. |
The Houthis’ unwavering support for Gaza highlights their broader geopolitical stance, aligning with Iran’s regional strategy. As the ceasefire takes hold, the group’s rhetoric underscores the deep-rooted tensions that continue to shape the Middle East.
For more insights into the Houthis’ role in the region, explore their ongoing military operations and their impact on regional stability.
The situation in the Middle East is like a boiling cauldron. One day after the attack launched by Israel on Iran (26/10), in response to the Iranian attack on October 1, which caused the death of 4 soldiers, the situation remains unsettled and Iran threatens new attacks.
Iranian President Massoud Pezheskian, through his post on X late Saturday night, expressed his condolences to the families of the four soldiers who were killed.
“These children of Iran sacrificed their lives defending the motherland,” he said and warned enemies of the Islamic Republic of new attacks. “Iran’s enemies should know that the brave (soldiers) remain fearless guardians of their homeland and will respond to any folly with tact and intelligence,” Pezeskian wrote.
The children of Iran sacrificed their lives in defense of the homeland, I offer my condolences to the brave soldiers of the army, the lives of Barkfan Faraja, the noble families and the heroic people.
Enemies of Iran should know that these brave people stand fearlessly in defense of their land and will respond to any stupidity with tact and intelligence.— Masoud Pezeshkian (@drpezeshkian) October 26, 2024
Satellite images showed that the airstrikes launched by Israel against Iran were hit industrial facilities where solid fuel mixtures for ballistic missiles were preparedaccording to two American researchers.
This was the conclusion reached by David Albright, a former UN weapons inspector who now heads the Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS), and Decker Eveleth, a researcher who works with CNA, a think tank in Washington. .
As they told Reuters, Israel hit Parchin, a huge complex of military installations near the Iranian capital.
Eveleth reported that the Israeli armed forces also hit the Hojir site on the outskirts of Tehran. A Planet Labs satellite image shows an Israeli strike destroying two buildings in Hojir where solid fuel mixtures for ballistic missiles were made. The attack is likely to significantly limit Iran’s ability to mass-produce missiles.
Other Planet Labs images of the Parchin complex show three buildings that served the same purpose destroyed, as well as a storage facility.
Iran reported that Israeli warplanes hit radar systems in Ilam and Khuzestan provinces, as well as the outskirts of Tehran.
The Parchin Military complex in Iran before and after the Israeli strike… which didn’t happen according to Iranian media. #Tehran #DroneFootage #Iran #Israel #DaysOfRepentance #IDFHeroes #IAF #ParchinMilitary #IRGC #Airstrike pic.twitter.com/B5EvfEnns2
— Love Majewski (@MajewskiLove1) October 26, 2024
According to Eveleth, it took Iran several years to acquire advanced industrial equipment for making rocket fuel mixtures, investing huge capital, and estimated that it would be very difficult to replace it.
Thanks to these precision strikes, he added, Israel is likely to have significantly limited Iran’s ability to mass-produce missiles, making a potential missile attack like the one on Oct. 1 more difficult. “The blows seem to have been extremely accurate,” he noted.
Iran has the largest stockpile of missiles in the Middle East, and US officials believe Tehran has supplied missiles to Russia, Yemen’s Houthis and Lebanon’s Hezbollah. Tehran and Moscow have denied that Russia has received Iranian missiles.
An attack on the #Parchin Military complex, located 30 km southeast of #Tehranhas been reported.
This site is known for the research, development, and production of Missiles and Rockets; it has even been rumored that chemical and Nuclear Weapons were being developed there ☢️ pic.twitter.com/QhT0wLNNmM
— Mahalaxmi Ramanathan (@MahalaxmiRaman) October 26, 2024
The Israeli Armed Forces (IDF) bombarded neighborhoods in the southern suburbs of Beirut for another night, as reported by the Lebanese National News Agency (NNA).
It had previously been ordered to evacuate residents of the area, which the Israeli military claims were sites linked to Hezbollah.
After a year of war in the Gaza Strip, Israel has escalated its military operations in Lebanon, where since September 23 it has been launching airstrikes against Hezbollah strongholds in the south and east of the country, as well as in the southern suburbs of the capital.
Since then, at least 1,615 people have been killed in Lebanon, according to an AFP count based on official data. Due to the war, approximately 1.3 million Lebanese were forced to leave their homes, of which 800,000 sought refuge inside the country and the rest crossed into Syrian territory.
The IDF announced overnight that it had bombed a Hamas command center located in a compound that formerly served as a school in the northern Gaza Strip. Hamas used the compound to “plan and carry out terrorist attacks against the armed forces and the state of Israel,” the IDF’s X-Platform post said.
The Israeli army points out that it took the necessary measures to minimize the risk to civilians before launching the strike, while it has not released information about dead or injured.
The IDF emphasizes that this is “another proof of the systematic abuse of civilian infrastructure by the terrorist organization Hamas, in violation of international law.”
The IDF has expanded the Humanitarian Area in Al-Mawasi. The expanded Humanitarian Area includes field hospitals that have been established since the start of the war, tent compounds, and shelter equipment, as well as food, water, medicine, and medical equipment that has entered… pic.twitter.com/9tFECIz5eF
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 26, 2024
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More than 2,000 people have died and more than 9,500 have been injured by the attacks that Israel has launched against different points of the Lebanon in almost a year, although the vast majority of victims have occurred in about two weeks after the start of the massive Israeli bombing campaign.
According to a report from the Presidency of the Council of Ministers published this Friday, the number of victims increased after Israel launched a total of 153 attacks against different parts of Lebanon, mainly in the south, east and southern suburbs of Lebanon. Beirut known as the Dahye.
In turn, violence has forced more than 1.2 million people to leave their homes. Most of them have gone to relatives’ houses, rental apartments, hotels or have left the country, while 172,100 displaced people are in the 931 shelters set up by the Lebanese Government.
However, 76.4% of these schools, institutes and public pavilions converted into improvised reception centers are “completely full”, mainly in the capital, Beirut, and in the Mount Lebanon.
On the other hand, the report ensures that Israeli bombings continue to be concentrated in southern Lebanon, specifically in the districts of Tyre, Marjayun and Bint Jbeil, areas that the Israeli Army has ordered to evacuate to carry out intense air attacks, foreseeably in preparation to advance by land.
Israeli forces began “limited” ground operations in southern Lebanon early Tuesday, although the Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah He assures that he is containing this offensive that, so far, is taking place in the villages closest to the common boundary. EFE (I)
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