The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
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How far could the war with Iran spread beyond the Middle East?
What began as a US-Israeli assault on Iran is rapidly evolving into a conflict with the potential to spread far beyond the Middle East. Iranian missiles and drones have already struck or reached Turkey and Azerbaijan, while European powers are rushing additional warships, fighter jets and air defences to the eastern Mediterranean and Gulf to contain the fallout. Analysts warn the longer the war continues, the greater the risk that long-simmering regional fault lines – from Kurdish militancy to... [Continue Reading]
War in the Middle East: Where does France stand?
Since US-Israeli strikes against Iran began last Saturday, France has taken what President Emmanuel Macron calls a “strictly defensive” posture. On Tuesday, Macron said the US-Israel operations in Iran were conducted “outside international law”, while announcing the deployment of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and other military assets to the Mediterranean. So where does France stand? FRANCE 24’s Clovis Casali explains. [Continue Reading]
Spain, Italy and Netherlands join European naval deployment to Cyprus
Multiple European countries have announced further deployment of naval assets to the eastern Mediterranean after a drone attack on a UK base in Cyprus. HMS Dragon is expected next week. [Continue Reading]
What to know about France's Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier and its Mediterranean deployment
Since 2001, the Charles de Gaulle has served as the crown jewel of French military might. It is the only nuclear-powered aircraft carrier outside the US fleet and has just been deployed in the eastern Mediterranean following the outbreak of the Iran war. [Continue Reading]
Italy to send aid to Gulf states and Cyprus after Iranian strikes
European powers said on Thursday they would work together to safeguard shipping in the Red Sea and send naval and other assets to protect Cyprus as the expanding US-Iran war entered its sixth day. The conflict – which has widened beyond Gulf states to the Mediterranean, where a drone strike hit a British airbase on Cyprus on Monday, and as far afield as Asia – has convulsed global markets and sent oil and gas prices soaring. Italy, Spain, France and the Netherlands will send naval assets to... [Continue Reading]
Spain rejects White House comments that it now backs US-Israel war on Iran – Europe live
The US president previously threatened to stop all trade with Spain after it said it didn’t back the US-Israeli military operation against IranMeanwhile, France has allowed US aircraft on some of its bases in the Middle East during the conflict opposing the United States and Israel with Iran, the French military said.“As part of our relations with the United States, the presence of their aircraft has been temporarily authorised on our bases” in the region, a spokeswoman for the military general staff told AFP.“These aircraft contribute to the protection of our partners in the Gulf.”“The frigate Cristóbal Colón joined the... [Continue Reading]
Iran's Armed Forces Deny Claims of Ballistic Missile Fired Towards Turkiye Amid Rising Tensions
In a developing incident, Iran's Armed Forces have officially denied allegations that they fired a ballistic missile towards Turkiye. This statement comes following claims from Turkiye’s Ministry of National Defence that a missile, originating in Iran, was intercepted by NATO air and missile defence systems over the eastern Mediterranean. The event raises significant concerns regarding escalating tensions between these nations, particularly given the missile's trajectory through Iraqi and Syrian airspace. On Wednesday, Turkiye's Defence Ministry reported that a ballistic munition was detected while traversing through Iraqi and Syrian territories before entering Turkish airspace. The ministry confirmed that NATO’s defensive capabilities... [Continue Reading]
Iran denies firing missile towards Turkiye after NATO interception
Turkiye's Defence Ministry had said a ballistic missile was destroyed by NATO over the eastern Mediterranean. [Continue Reading]
Russian LNG tanker sinks in Mediterranean after alleged Ukrainian drone strike
A significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has unfolded in the Mediterranean Sea, where the Russian LNG tanker, Arctic Metagaz, has sunk following an alleged drone strike by Ukraine. Sharing the incident details, Moscow claimed that Ukrainian drones targeted the ship late on a recent Tuesday night while it was approximately 150 miles (240 km) off the coast of Libya, carrying 61,000 tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Although there were no fatalities reported among the crew of 30, the vessel went ablaze before ultimately sinking. The Russian government has strongly condemned this alleged act, with... [Continue Reading]
Russian tanker carrying LNG sinks in Mediterranean Sea near Libyan port of Sirte following explosions and fire
A Russian tanker carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) has sunk in the Mediterranean Sea, a significant development as tensions escalate between Russia and Ukraine. The incident occurred near the Libyan port of Sirte, with the Libyan port authority reporting that the vessel was struck by "sudden explosions followed by a massive fire," leading to its eventual sinking. This event marks a significant escalation in hostilities between the two nations, with Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly accusing Ukraine of responsibility. According to reports, the tanker was involved in transporting LNG across the Mediterranean when it was struck. The Libyan port authority... [Continue Reading]
UK government begins evacuation of citizens from Oman amid rising tensions in the Middle East
As tensions rise in the Middle East, the UK government has initiated the evacuation of its citizens from Oman. A government-chartered flight was reported to have departed from Muscat at around 7 PM UK time, marking the first of multiple evacuation efforts. This comes as the conflict in Iran continues to escalate, heightening safety concerns for British nationals in the region. In addition to this flight, eight commercial flights from the United Arab Emirates are also scheduled to depart for London. Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed that, following the initial flight, two more government-chartered flights are set to leave Muscat... [Continue Reading]
Iran's Military Engagements Expand Amid Rising Tensions with Israel and the US, Threatening Regional Assets
In a rapid escalation of hostilities, Iran has increasingly drawn in regional countries as countermeasures against ongoing military actions by Israel and the United States. Reports indicate that military engagements are now taking place not only on Iranian soil but also threatening US assets in Saudi Arabia, oil infrastructure across the Gulf, and even French military installations in Abu Dhabi. Analysts highlight that Iran's use of low-cost drones marks a distinct shift in its retaliatory strategy, aimed at disrupting key economic sectors and deterring tourism amidst the backdrop of what it perceives as an existential threat following targeted strikes that... [Continue Reading]
France, Germany, and Greece Increase Military Presence in Cyprus Following Iranian Drone Strikes
In response to recent Iranian-made drone strikes targeting a British military base in Cyprus, France, Germany, and Greece have significantly bolstered their military presence on the island. Cypriot officials confirmed that France will dispatch a warship and additional anti-drone and anti-missile systems to enhance the nation’s defenses. Germany also announced plans to send a warship, while Greece has already deployed four F-16 fighter jets and is dispatching two frigates to the region. The incident involving the Iranian drones marks an escalation in tensions that have been brewing in the Eastern Mediterranean. Cypriot authorities, facing a direct threat to security, underscored... [Continue Reading]
Drone strike at RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus raises tensions between Western powers and Iranian forces
A recent drone strike at the RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus has escalated the already heightened tensions between Western powers and Iranian forces in the Middle East. The attack occurred around midnight local time, or 22:00 GMT, just hours after the UK government confirmed that the US would be allowed to use British military bases for potential defensive operations against Iranian missile sites. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties from the incident, though initial assessments indicated only minimal damage to the base. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) released a statement confirming the attack and affirmed that investigations are underway to... [Continue Reading]
