(2024-08-14). The northern Israelis coming home after 10 months of war — despite threats from Iran and Hezbollah. haaretz.com 'The behavior of Israel's government of chaos and its criminal gang worries me more': After months of displacement amid the Gaza war and conflict with Hezbollah, some northern Israelis are returning to their abandoned homes…
(2024-08-14). Iran Congratulates Lebanon on Anniversary of Victory in 33-Day War. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran congratulated the Lebanese nation and government on the anniversary of victory in the 2006 war against the Israeli regime.
(2024-08-14). US To Iran: Only Israel May Escalate. popularresistance.org In an article titled "U.S. Warns Iran of 'Serious Risk' if It Conducts Major Attack on Israel," The Wall Street Journal reports that officials within the Biden administration have been warning Iran not to "escalate" against Israel in its planned retaliatory strikes for the assassination of a Hamas leader in Tehran. | "The United States has sent clear messaging to Iran that the risk of a major escalation if they do a significant retaliatory attack against Israel is extremely high," an anonymous U.S. official told The Wall Street Journal, adding that "there is a serious risk of consequences for Iran's economy and t…
(2024-08-14). Deep Diving on Iran and Israel with Colonel Jacques Baud. sonar21.com 
I have found what I want to be when I grow up (glad I'm figuring that out since I turn 70 in January). A guy who gets to interview folks without having to handle invites and the technical aspects of the video, audio and editing. Danny Davis has a producer, Gary Villapiano. A great guy who used to work for Judge Napolitano (they parted as friends). | I have been wanting to interview Jacques for some time. Guess I was too lazy to track him down. Fortunately, he is a regular on Daniel Davis Deep Dive and I got the chance to do a virtual sitdown with him today. We spent most of the hour talking about Iran and I…
(2024-08-14). Democracy and Its Discontents: Pro-Israel Lobby Overrides US Public Opinion on Gaza. sputnikglobe.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has often publicly waded into US politics, perhaps most famously in 2015 when he gave a speech to a session of the United States Congress denouncing former President Barack Obama's Iran nuclear deal.
(2024-08-14). ln Choosing Sides, The US Says 'Embassies Are Fair Game'. sputnikglobe.com Israel, which is currently waging a war in the Gaza Strip that has killed tens of thousands since October, has provoked Iran with attacks in April as well as recently. Iran has said it plans to retaliate as the US continues to stock Israel with military arms.
(2024-08-14). Hamas Withdraws From Cease-fire Talks as Iran Weighs Retaliation Against Israel. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-14). ln Choosing Sides, US Says 'Embassies Are Fair Game'. sputnikglobe.com Israel, which is currently waging a war in the Gaza Strip that has killed tens of thousands since October, has provoked Iran with attacks in April as well as recently. Iran has said it plans to retaliate as the US continues to stock Israel with military arms.
(2024-08-14). Will Iran Strike Israel? counterpunch.org 
Iran may be about to launch a proper missile strike on Israel for the first time ever — in retaliation for the attack on Tehran last month which killed Ismail Haniyeh. Israeli intelligence says an attack is likely to come within days. The Jerusalem Post on 11 August quoted Ahmad Bakhshayesh Ardestani, a member of
(2024-08-14). Pezeshkian's Cabinet: Between harsh realities and critical supporters. uwidata.com By Masoud Sadrmohammadi While all global attention is focused on Iran's military response to Israel and various scenarios of how Iran might confront Israel militarily are being discussed, another topic has captured attention within Iran. Masoud Pezeshkian, who officially received his presidential mandate from the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic two weeks ago, has presented …
(2024-08-14). Iran Condemns Israeli Desecration of Al-Aqsa Mosque. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesman strongly condemned the move by two Israeli ministers and a crowd of illegal Zionist settlers to storm the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex on Tuesday.
(2024-08-14). Israel Army Admits It Can't Handle Iran: After Boosting Mid-East Force, US Made To Spend $20 Billion. hindustantimes.com The United States on August 13 approved the sale of $20 billion worth of weapons and equipment to Israel amid Iran attack fear. According to the Pentagon, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken approved the sale of F-15 jets and equipment along with tank and explosive mortar cartridges and army vehicles, to Israel.
(2024-08-14). Pezeshkian's Cabinet: Between harsh realities and critical supporters. unitedworldint.com The cabinet will likely get approval of the parliament, but the new government's path is still full of obstacles. By Masoud Sadrmohammadi While all global attention is focused on Iran's military response to Israel and various scenarios of how Iran might confront Israel militarily are being discussed, another topic has captured attention within Iran. Masoud Pezeshkian, …
(2024-08-14). Iran Laughs As Attack Fear Sparks Netanyahu's New Fight With Own Defence Minister? | Haniyeh, Israel. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant recently clashed over the Gaza war strategy. Gallant reportedly dismissed Netanyahu's goal of "total victory" against Hamas as "gibberish" and "beating of war drums." Following this, Israeli MP Tally Gotliv criticised Gallant on X, urging Netanyahu to fire him. Netanyahu's office accused Gallant of adopting an "anti-Israel" stance. Watch for more.
(2024-08-14). Iran always ready to stand up to any aggression, to retaliate Israel's actions — envoy. tass.com "There will be a response, but we do not know when exactly," Kazem Jalali said…
(2024-08-14). After Rocket Fire On Tel Aviv, Israel Minister Alerts Citizens; Iran To Hit After Hamas? | Haniyeh. hindustantimes.com The Israeli Defence Minister has called on citizens to be "alert and ready" amid fears of a massive attack by Iran. The warning came after Hamas launched two rockets at Tel Aviv for the first time since May. The United States on August 12 said Iran could attack Israel this week. Reuters on August 13 reported that Iran may not attack Israel if a ceasefire deal is reached as talks are scheduled in Cairo on August 15. Watch this video for more information.
(2024-08-14). Nominee for Iran's foreign minister believes nuclear deal can't be restored. tass.com The JCPOA was signed in 2015 between Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany…
(2024-08-14). Biden and Khamenei are cooking up a deal. Israel missed the early signs. haaretz.com A future commission of inquiry will have to examine how Israel overlooked Iran's policy change ‚ñ Meanwhile, Biden has also spotted an opportunity ‚ñ And Netanyahu? He would rather play on time, but could still stand to gain from a deal…
(2024-08-14). Gaza deal or Iranian attack: Tehran ups the stakes in tense stand-off with Israel. haaretz.com The link between a cease-fire deal in Gaza and the Islamic Republic's response to the assassinations in Beirut and Tehran make Thursday's summit in Doha even more fateful. And Blinken's decision to postpone his visit to the region shows how tense and unstable the situation is…
(2024-08-14). After Sending Weapons To Iran, Putin Hosts Palestine Leader, Hints Big Mid-East Move | Israel, USA. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday in Moscow. Putin told Abbas that Moscow was pained by the plight of his people and backed their aspiration to create an independent Palestinian state. Abbas too called Russia "one of the dearest friends" of the Palestinian people. He told Putin that "we believe in you, we trust you, and we feel your support."
(2024-08-14). Iran, Israel not interested in major conflict in Middle East — Iranian expert. tass.com As Mahmoud Shoori noted, the parties still observe the "tit for tat" rule: if the Jewish state attacks Iran, the latter cannot but respond…
(2024-08-14). US military destroys two Houthi vessels in Red Sea. tass.com "In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command forces successfully destroyed two Iranian-backed Houthi vessels in the Red Sea," CENTCOM said…
(2024-08-14). Ilkhanid-era vessels undergo restoration in Iran. tvbrics.com 
The artefacts were discovered during archaeological research near the UNESCO World Heritage site of Soltaniyeh…
(2024-08-14). Russia's Krasnodar and Iran's Qeshm sign memorandum of understanding. tvbrics.com According to the document, Qeshm and Krasnodar will intensify co-operation in the fields of construction, education and cultural exchange…
(2024-08-14). US forces, Iran-backed groups clash in Syria. tribune.com.pk 
US forces and Iran-backed armed groups exchanged fire in eastern Syria, according to local sources on Wednesday. The sources reported that Iranian-backed armed groups launched a rocket attack on the Conoco gas field in Deir ez-Zor province, where US troops are stationed. Although smoke was seen rising from the base, there were no reported casualties or damage. | In response, US-led coalition fighter jets targeted military sites belonging to the Iranian-backed groups in Deir ez-Zor. The US Army has not yet commented on the incident. | This exchange follows a series of recent drone and missile attacks on US base…
(2024-08-14). Afghan Taliban display military prowess on anniversary of regaining power. tribune.com.pk 
Afghanistan's Taliban on Wednesday celebrated the third anniversary of their return to power with a military parade held at a former US airbase. | Helicopters and fighter aircraft flew over the Bagram base located 40 kilometres (24.9 miles) north of the capital Kabul, while the Taliban's armed forces towed US-made armoured personnel carriers, Soviet-era tanks and other artillery equipment, local broadcaster Tolonews reported. | Thousands of people, including senior Taliban officials, acting Defense Minister Mullah Yaqoob and acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, and diplomats, including Chinese and Iran…
(2024-08-14). Iranian Ministerial Nominee Dashes Hopes for JCPOA Revival. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian president's pick for foreign minister has ruled out the chance of revival of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a lawmaker said.
(2024-08-14). US Forces in Syria, Iraq Hit by Multiple Attacks. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Resistance forces launched missiles from Iraq at a US military base in Syria's Conoco gas field, sparking intense US air activity and subsequent shelling in Deir ez-Zur.
(2024-08-14). UN-Organized Art Exhibition Raises Awareness on Global Environmental Challenges. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An art exhibition in Tehran highlights global environmental challenges, focuses on the interconnected issues of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste.
(2024-08-14). More than 1,000 Arrested Following UK Riots, Police Say. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — British authorities have now arrested more than 1,000 people following days of rioting involving violence, arson and looting as well as racist attacks targeting Muslims and migrants, a national policing body said on Tuesday.
The Jordanian state-owned Al-Mamlaka news TV quoted an informed source who said the kingdom would not allow using its airspace "under any circumstances to any party, and won't allow a military response for any belligerent party currently." | However, the Israeli Channel 12 reported they would, citing an informed official in Jordan's capital. | "It stems from a secu…
Elaheh Mohammadi, 37, and Niloufar Hamedi, 31, are out on bail after more than a year in Tehran's 
This is the Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Iran-backed Hamas, was assassinated in the Iranian capital Tehran on…
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he departs the White House in Washington, DC, on November 20, 2018. — AFP
Iran's president nominates Abbas Araghchi as foreign minister | Araghchi is a seasoned diplomat and former chief nuclear negotiator, known for his openness to engaging with the West | | Abbas Araghchi removes his mask as he leaves the Grand Hotel Wien following closed-door nuclear talks in Vienna…