Iranian officials plan to employ more powerful warheads for the next attack against Israel, even in the face of American preventative attempts. This comes in retaliation against Israel’s October 26 strike on Iran’s military infrastructure, after Iran directed around 200 missiles into Israel earlier that month. Iran’s traditional military forces could be involved in the future attacks, differing from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard’s exclusive handling of Israel-related security activity. Iranian officials have articulated a plan to use more than drones and missiles in the oncoming strike; any missiles would have enhanced warheads. The attack will follow the US Election Day but will be before the new president’s inauguration in January.
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IDF soldiers found a stash of weapons hidden amidst dolls in a children’s bedroom and kitchen of a house in a southern Lebanese village. The house was serving as a storage facility for RPGs, launchers, rockets, and grenades. The troops also found tactical tools and intelligence documents reportedly used by Hezbollah terrorists. IDF continues to operate in the area, eliminating terrorists through close-quarters encounters, precise munitions, and air strikes. The existence of additional weapons in the area was suggested by secondary explosions during the destruction of terror targets.
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Iran is reportedly preparing to launch a third direct attack on Israel in response to Israel’s retaliatory strikes last month, according to Al Arabiya. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, has threatened a “crushing response” to the Israeli retaliation. There are indications that the attack may be launched from Iraq, possibly involving Tehran’s proxy groups, such as Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Iraqi militias. The US has prepared for this possible strike by positioning B-52 strategic bombers in the region. Meanwhile, the Biden administration has warned Iran that it won’t restrain any future Israeli responses if provoked.
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The US has deployed B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers to the Middle East, according to a Twitter post by the United States Central Command (CENTCOM). The bombers were dispatched from the Minot Air Force Base’s 5th Bomb Wing. The B-52 is a long-range heavy bomber capable of flying at high subsonic speeds and carrying nuclear or precision-guided conventional ordnance. The deployment comes as Israel braces for a potential Iranian attack in retaliation for an Israeli strike on Iranian missile production facilities. The US has warned that it will take necessary measures to defend American personnel or interests should they be targeted by Iran, its partners, or its proxies.
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Hamas has officially acknowledged the death of Muhammad Deif, a figure regarded as almost mythical within the organization, killed during a July airstrike in Gaza. This admission carries heavy implications, not just for Hamas but for the entire geopolitical landscape in the region. The man who survived countless assassination attempts, whose name was whispered with a kind of reverence, is gone. What does this mean for Hamas moving forward? For me, it signals a potential point of no return for the organization.
Deif was seen as a legendary figure, much like a modern Robin Hood, in the eyes of many within Hamas.… Continue reading
The Biden administration has reportedly urged Iran not to launch another attack on Israel, noting that it would not be able to limit Israel’s response. The warning comes after Iran’s attack on October 1, to which Israel responded with military strikes. The US has warned Iran that it may not be able to ensure that Israel’s response remains as limited and precise as it was previously. Recent intelligence indicates that Iran may be planning an attack on Israel from Iraqi territory within days. US and Israeli officials have stated that Israel’s response would depend on the scale and impact of such an attack.
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A US official has reportedly requested Lebanon to unilaterally declare a ceasefire with Israel with the hope of reviving stagnated talks between Israel and Hezbollah, according to a senior Lebanese political source and a senior diplomat. The US, however, denied this claim, stating it is working with both parties towards a ceasefire. Lebanon also denied the claim, expressing their intentions were to seek a mutual ceasefire in accordance with the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, which terminated the previous conflict between these opponents in 2006. Lebanon’s response towards a ceasefire would require the support from Hezbollah, whose allies and members dominate Lebanon’s governmental and parliamentary seats. There is a popular view in Lebanon that a one-sided declaration could potentially be seen as a surrender to Israel.
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The Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has ordered his forces to prepare an attack on Israel. This comes after he viewed the results of Israel’s recent strike on Iran, which he deemed could not be ignored. The airstrike targeted Tehran’s military facilities and Khamenei described the lack of response so far as equivalent to admitting defeat. A direct attack was approved in a meeting with the Supreme National Security Council. There are concerns that there may now be a full-blown war between the two countries.
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The recent revelation about Israel’s strike on Iranian military bases previously unknown to the world strikes me as a significant turning point in the ongoing conflict between these nations. It reflects not just a shift in military tactics but a deep intelligence capability that has long been brewing beneath the surface. The world may have been largely unaware of the specific targets, but Israel knew exactly where to strike, and this knowledge has broader implications for regional security.
The military operation has underscored the vulnerability of Iranian military infrastructure, which, while hidden from public view, was evidently not concealed from Israeli intelligence.… Continue reading
A UN peacekeeping base in Lebanon, housing hundreds of Irish troops, was hit by a rocket on Thursday. The Irish Defence Forces have confirmed that all soldiers are safe and uninjured, with the rocket causing minimal damage to an unoccupied area of the camp. Lt Gen Sean Clancy, the Chief of Staff for the Irish Defence Forces, stated that the rocket, which he described as a Katyusha rocket, was launched by an armed group from north to south towards Israel. The Irish Defence Forces are reassuring family members of the soldiers stationed there, stressing that comprehensive force protection measures are in place at the base. The Forces are also working with international partners to evaluate any potential future risks.
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