IRAN - Iran has vowed to unleash a weapon "never used before" against Israel if the country retaliates for Tehran's missile and drone blitz. Israel told Iran today they won't get off "scot-free" for the attacks as the world waits with bated breath for their response amid fears of an "uncontrollable war" across the Middle East. But Iranian security chief Abolfazl Amouei last night warned that if Israel does respond then Tehran is "prepared to use a weapon that we have never used". It is unclear what weapon Amouei was referring to, but he warned Israel to "act wisely" as it considers its next steps.
IRAN - Iran vowed to launch ten times the amount of missiles in a fresh strike against Israel if it unleashes a retaliatory hit. An attack ten times the size would see over 3,300 weapons hurled at Israel, including more than 1,400 missiles. The recent threats mark another escalation in the blazing power battle between the two foes that is threatening to spark an all-out war across the region. But Israel appears undeterred by Tehran's warnings as it confirmed again last night it will strike back. This is the fear of the UN's nuclear watchdog chief who said yesterday he is "concerned" that Israel may target Iran's nuclear sites.
USA - Concerns around Iran's nuclear programme have spiked after its drone and missile attacks on Israel over the weekend, which were intercepted with help from the UK. Iran is “within minutes” of developing a nuclear capability and the country “mad enough to use it”, the UK government has been warned. WW3 fears are rising, as are concerns about Iran's nuclear program after it launched drone and missile attacks on Israel over the weekend. Peers in Westminster have tackled the Government on taking its eye off Iran since the US withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), in 2018.
MIDDLE EAST - As Iran braces for Israel's "significant" response, world leaders have pushed for calm to avoid further escalation. PM Rishi Sunak has demanded Israel show restraint in response to Iran's onslaught, calling out Tehran for its “reckless and dangerous escalation” that is the work of a “despotic regime”. A joint statement by the G7 also urged for caution, fearing an "uncontrollable" war in the region. UK foreign minister David Cameron said this morning that Iran's attack was significant and Israel has "every right to respond". While he urged caution to "avoid escalation", he said Israel would "make their own decisions". The IDF announced on Sunday night they had approved "both offensive and defensive actions" - but did not reveal further detail. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres told an emergency Security Council meeting on Sunday: "The Middle East is on the brink."
ISRAEL - The operation reportedly required upward of $1.3 billion worth of interceptor missiles and other materials to bring down Iran’s aerial barrages. Israel has claimed success in defending itself against Saturday’s drone and missile barrages by Iran, but that effort reportedly came at a high price. The interceptors, jet fuel and other materials expended in shooting down Iran’s unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and missiles cost about 4-to-5 billion shekels ($1.06-1.33 billion), Israeli Brigadier General Reem Aminoach told local media outlet Ynet News on Sunday. The estimate included only Israel’s direct costs, not counting the considerable weaponry used by the US and other allies in helping to defend against the attack.
ISRAEL - This is the most dangerous moment that we have seen in the Middle East in modern times. Israel has decided to hit Iran. There is still debate about whether it should be a devastating blow or a more limited strike. But in either case, the Iranians are pledging to retaliate. In fact, the Iranians are promising to respond to any attack with overwhelming force. Needless to say, that would certainly provoke another response from Israel. The cycle would continue until someone finally decides that enough is enough. But what if neither side backs down and the conflict escalates to an unthinkable level?
ISRAEL - Israel will mobilize two additional brigades for operations in Gaza, the military announced on Sunday. More reservists are needed on the front line “to defend the State of Israel and ensure the security of its citizens,” the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement. The announcement came a week after Israel pulled most of its ground forces out of the Palestinian enclave, in what the military leadership described as preparation for a mission in the city of Rafah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under pressure from his coalition partners to send ground troops into the city on the Egyptian border, where some 1.3 million Palestinians are estimated to be crammed. The US, a key supplier of military aid to Israel, has expressed concerns that an operation in Rafah would cause significant civilian casualties.
IRAN - Coordinated and Integrated defense successful so far. Iran started the next phase of the Middle East Theater of WWIII with a massive barrage of drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles from Iranian Territory at Israel. Here are the major points:
USA - Former Google engineer Geoffrey Hinton warns of ‘very nasty things’ now that AI is being relied on to make battlefield decisions. The world could experience multiple untold disasters before the use of Artificial Intelligence weapons comes under proper regulation, according to award-winning scientist and tech pioneer Geoffrey Hinton, who is known in tech circles as the Godfather of AI. Hinton says AI is becoming much more intelligent than people and could soon take over the battlefield. With wars breaking out all over the world, in Ukraine, the Middle East, and potentially the Far East, this is a major concern for humanity.
USA - A group of left-wing, anti-war activists was seen guided in a chant in Farsi at the Teamsters Union’s Chicago headquarters Saturday, stating “death to” America and Israel, video footage shows. In a video obtained by The Free Press, an estimated 300 activists gathered over the weekend to hear from organizers throughout the country who are planning to allegedly disrupt the Democratic National Convention in August. A clip posted to X (formerly known as Twitter) Sunday, showed an organizer with the Anti-War Committee Chicago identified by the outlet as Shabbir Rizvi.
UK - It’s a political earthquake! The common earthworm, the soil-maker, food provider and grand recycler, is the landslide winner of the inaugural UK invertebrate of the year competition. Lumbricus terrestris, also known as the lob worm, dew worm and nightcrawler, took a mighty 38% of the popular vote after readers nominated it to be added to the shortlist for the Guardian contest. The rare and endangered shrill carder bee demonstrated the popular affection for bumblebees by coming second with 15% of the vote while the romantics’ choice, the glowworm, narrowly beat the unexpectedly popular distinguished jumping spider into bronze medal position with 9% of the vote. Chris Packham said: “Through constant wriggling and extraordinary ecological commitment it’s great to see the earthworm take top spot. Although I suspect vote rigging by blackbirds, badgers and moles.”
ISRAEL - Israel has described Iran's unprecedented 350-missile attack as a 'declaration of war' and confirmed it has approved plans for 'offensive and defensive action'. The country's president Isaac Herzog insisted that Israel did not want a war but suggested they would retaliate after Iran's audacious airstrike early on Sunday. He said it was 'about time the world faces this empire of evil in Tehran' and makes it clear that its behaviour is 'unacceptable'. President Herzog told Sky News: 'It's a declaration of war... we are considering all options and I'm quite confident we will take the necessary steps to protect and defend our people.'
UK - Time and again, our leaders make the same mistakes. History should have taught them long ago that appeasement emboldens dictators. The only way to make ourselves secure is by arming ourselves properly and responding to aggression with dauntless courage. Iran has felt emboldened to launch this ferocious attack for one key reason: the West has spent years trying to placate its odious mullahs, rather than making it clear that their malign actions will have sharp consequences. In recent weeks, all too belatedly, President Biden has stated that Washington's commitment to Israel is 'iron-clad'.
ISRAEL - Israel's Channel 12 reported that Israel would immediately retaliate, and a senior Israeli military official pledged an unprecedented response to the Iranian attack. Israel's Channel 12 has told residents "not to go to bed yet" because an unprecedented attack on Iran is coming, according to an official. The country's war cabinet has approved a "powerful response on Iranian soil". Iran launched between 150 to 200 drones and missiles in its first direct military attack against Israel on Saturday.
ISRAEL - Iran fired over 300 missiles and drones at Israel overnight as fears of a wider war in the Middle East ramp up. Israel could launch devastating strikes on Iran's nuclear weapons facilities after Tehran attacked the country overnight, an expert has warned. Iran fired over 300 missiles and drones at Israel in retaliation for the IDF's strike on the Iranian consulate building in Syria, killing two of Iran's military generals. The escalating hostility has left many fearing that the Middle East is on the verge of a wider war. Max Abrahms, associate professor of political science at Northeastern University, believes that Iran's attack was a declaration of war. He added that Israel could target Iran's nuclear facilities with missile attacks in the future.
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