The Lebanon war has caused immense suffering, particularly among Shiite Muslims, who are being targeted due to their proximity to Hezbollah. The conflict, marked by Hezbollah rocket attacks and Israeli counterstrikes on Shiite areas like the Dahieh district, has resulted in over 3,500 deaths, including many civilians, and widespread displacement. Criticism of Hezbollah’s actions is growing, with some accusing the group of prioritizing its own agenda over Lebanon’s well-being and calling for an end to the fighting and greater political openness. The devastation, estimated at $8 billion, fuels calls for rebuilding and national unity.
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Israeli-Moldovan Rabbi Zvi Kogan, who ran a kosher grocery store in Dubai, was found murdered in what Israel declared a heinous antisemitic terror attack. The Israeli government vowed to pursue justice for Kogan’s death, though details surrounding the killing remain scarce. Tensions in the region, fueled by recent conflicts and Iran’s involvement, are cited as a potential contributing factor, prompting Israel to warn its citizens against non-essential travel to the UAE. The Emirati government acknowledged Kogan’s disappearance but offered no comment on the Israeli designation of the death as a terrorist attack.
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A Norwegian student in his twenties, employed as a security guard at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, was arrested and charged with espionage for Russia and Iran. The suspect, who also runs a security company, admitted to collecting and sharing information but denies espionage charges, claiming he obtained information potentially harming third-country security. Authorities are investigating the security company’s license and confirmed the man’s intelligence-related activity damaged national security. This marks the second espionage case involving the Arctic University of Norway in recent years, highlighting heightened security concerns given Norway’s proximity to Russia.
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A security guard at the U.S. Embassy in Norway, Mohamed Orahhou, 27, has been accused of espionage, allegedly sharing sensitive information with both Russian and Iranian intelligence services. This revelation has sparked a flurry of online reactions, ranging from humorous speculation to serious concerns about national security.
The gravity of the situation cannot be understated. Orahhou’s alleged actions represent a serious breach of trust and a potential compromise of sensitive U.S. interests within Norway. The fact that he reportedly cooperated with both Russian and Iranian intelligence agencies suggests a sophisticated and potentially deeply embedded operation, raising questions about the extent of the damage and the methods used to recruit him.… Continue reading
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Social media posts alleging that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is in a coma following a New York Times report of his serious illness, lack credible evidence. While the NYT article detailed Khamenei’s poor health and potential succession plans, no reputable news sources have corroborated the coma claims. These rumors, including circulated images debunked as being from 2014, should be treated with caution. Khamenei was last publicly seen on November 7th.
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Our report reveals evidence suggesting Iran and Qatar financially and politically supported South Africa’s ICC case against Israel, including substantial donations to the financially-strapped ANC shortly before the filing. High-level meetings between South African and Iranian officials, coupled with a dramatic increase in trade between South Africa and Qatar, underscore this alleged collaboration. The case’s reliance on sources openly hostile to Israel further raises concerns about its objectivity and legitimacy. The ANC’s refusal to disclose the source of its sudden financial recovery fuels suspicions of foreign interference.
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander Mohsen Rezaei urged the formation of a pan-Islamic army to counter perceived American influence in the region, citing ongoing conflicts as evidence of a broader Western conspiracy. He framed this call to arms against a backdrop of statements by President-elect Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, portraying them as aggressive and hostile towards Muslims. Simultaneously, Iran’s foreign minister reiterated the country’s willingness to negotiate nuclear issues, but only without coercion from external pressures. This dual approach suggests a strategy of both military posturing and diplomatic engagement amidst rising international tensions.
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Israel’s alleged destruction of an Iranian nuclear weapons research facility in late October has sparked a flurry of reactions, with many expressing support for the action while others raise concerns about the potential consequences.
The news, reported by several U.S. officials and former and current Israeli officials, claims that Israel targeted a highly classified facility at Parchin. While the specific nature of the facility and its role in Iran’s nuclear program remain unclear, the revelation has triggered a wave of commentary, highlighting the complex geopolitical landscape surrounding Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Supporters of the Israeli action argue that it was necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, which they believe would pose a grave threat to regional stability.… Continue reading
Iran’s government is escalating its efforts to suppress women who resist the hijab mandate by opening a “Clinic for Quitting Hijab Removal” in Tehran. This clinic, overseen by the government body responsible for enforcing strict religious standards, aims to provide “scientific and psychological treatment” to women who choose not to wear the hijab, particularly young women. This move follows the recent arrest and forced psychiatric evaluation of a student who protested the hijab requirement by stripping to her underwear. These actions are part of a wider pattern of repression against women in Iran, including increased surveillance, morality police presence, and bans on unveiled women in public spaces. This systematic oppression of women, labelled “gender apartheid” by the UN, has been widely condemned by human rights groups and Iranian mental health professionals.
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