Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, targeting Iran's nuclear and missile sites. PM Netanyahu said the strikes aimed to eliminate an existential threat, accusing Iran of nearing nuclear weapon capability and arming proxies. He vowed the operation would continue until the threat was removed
According to a statement, ATOA had received an urgent request from the Israeli Rescue Team on the night of June 10, seeking support in the challenging high-altitude rescue mission. Promptly, a team of three trained and experienced mountain rescuers from Manali, led by Ramesh Kumar, President
Trump urged Netanyahu to stop talk of attacking Iran and end the Gaza war, CNN reported. The call came as ceasefire talks with Hamas gained traction. Netanyahu, however, said Iran was stalling peace efforts. Tensions between the US and Israel continue to grow over their differing approach
The US is withdrawing diplomats and military families from parts of the Middle East due to rising tensions with Iran, CNN reported. The move follows growing regional instability and concerns over a possible conflict involving Iran and Israel.
The US anticipates Iran could retaliate on certain American sites in neighboring Iraq. This is part of the reason the US advised some Americans to leave the region earlier Wednesday.
The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom collectively announced sanctions and other measures targeting Israel ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.