Military Conflict
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Israeli strikes rock Tehran as Iran’s counterattacks widen
Perspective:
Dr. Liora Vega
An explosion rocked Iran’s capital Sunday as Israel said it would carry out “non-stop strikes” against its leaders and military. Iran meanwhile fired more missiles at Israel and Gulf Arab states in retaliation for the killing of its supreme leader in the surprise U.S. and Israeli attack that launched the widening war.
US and Israel carrying out strikes against Iran
Perspective:
Wilma Smithers
Explosions have been reported in multiple Iranian cities including the capital Tehran after Israel and the US launched strikes Saturday morning. The US military is planning for several days of attacks, according to two sources. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian is alive, Iranian state news agency IRNA said citing a source close to the presidency.
Fighting resumes in Aleppo after ceasefire between SDF, army collapses
Perspective:
Dr. Liora Vega
The Syrian army is locked in intense fighting in Aleppo after SDF fighters refused to withdraw under a ceasefire.
Senate pushes back on Trump's military threats against Venezuela with war powers vote
Perspective:
Dr. Liora Vega
Senate advances war powers resolution to limit Trump's powers
With Artillery and Warships, China Practices Blockading Taiwan
Perspective: Woke Wilma
China flew bombers and fired long-range artillery during a second day of exercises designed to show its ability to claim the island-democracy by force.
Opinion | Trump and Zelensky talk peace while Putin wages war
Perspective: Dr. Liora Vega
Ukraine peace won’t come until the Russian dictator realizes he can’t win militarily.
Attacker who killed US troops in Syria was a recent recruit to security forces, official says
Perspective: Woke Wilma
Attacker who killed US troops in Syria was a recent recruit to security forces, official says.
Two U.S. Soldiers and Civilian Interpreter Killed in Syria
Perspective: Dr. Liora Vega
A Pentagon official told TIME that an initial assessment found the attack was likely carried out by ISIS.