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Khabar Agency
4 hours ago
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- Khabar Agency
Massive Explosion in Yemen's Taiz After Houthi Missile Launch Fails
A powerful explosion rocked Al-Huban, east of Yemen's Taiz, on Wednesday evening after a Houthi-fired ballistic missile malfunctioned and detonated mid-launch, local sources reported. The Iran-backed Houthi militia had attempted to launch the missile from one of its military sites in Al-Huban toward Israeli-occupied territories. However, the projectile exploded shortly after takeoff, sending a deafening blast across the area and triggering panic among residents. Witnesses described the explosion as catastrophic, with its shockwaves heard across large parts of the city. Nearby neighborhoods were plunged into chaos as terrified civilians scrambled for safety. The incident highlights the Houthis' continued use of populated areas as military staging grounds—a reckless tactic that endangers civilian lives and violates international humanitarian law.
Gulf Today
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Gulf Today
Israeli defence minister warns Hezbollah against joining conflict with Iran
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Lebanon's Hezbollah to exercise caution on Friday, saying Israel's patience with "terrorists" who threaten it had worn thin. The head of Iran-backed Hezbollah, Naim Qassem, said on Thursday that the Lebanese group would act as it saw fit in the face of what he called "brutal Israeli-American aggression" against Iran. In other statements, the group has made no explicit pledge to join the fighting and a Hezbollah official told Reuters last week that the group did not intend to initiate attacks against Israel. Reuters
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Israeli defence minister warns Hezbollah against joining conflict with Iran
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Lebanon's Hezbollah to exercise caution on Friday, saying Israel's patience with "terrorists" who threaten it had worn thin. The head of Iran-backed Hezbollah, Naim Qassem, said on Thursday that the Lebanese group would act as it saw fit in the face of what he called "brutal Israeli-American aggression" against Iran . In other statements, the group has made no explicit pledge to join the fighting and a Hezbollah official told Reuters last week that the group did not intend to initiate attacks against Israel.
Business Recorder
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Israeli defence minister warns Hezbollah against joining conflict with Iran
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Lebanon's Hezbollah to exercise caution on Friday, saying Israel's patience with 'terrorists' who threaten it had worn thin. The head of Iran-backed Hezbollah, Naim Qassem, said on Thursday that the Lebanese group would act as it saw fit in the face of what he called 'brutal Israeli-American aggression' against Iran. Israel-Iran air war enters second week as Europe pushes diplomacy In other statements, the group has made no explicit pledge to join the fighting and a Hezbollah official told Reuters last week that the group did not intend to initiate attacks against Israel.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Iraqi militia warns of strikes on US bases if Trump joins Iran-Israel war
Iran-backed Shia militia Kataib Hezbollah has threatened to strike US military bases across West Asia if the United States joins the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, CNN reported. "We reaffirm, with even greater clarity, that should the United States enter into this war, the deranged (US President Donald) Trump shall forfeit all the trillions he dreams of seizing from this region," said Abu Ali al-Askari, the group's security leader, in a statement on Thursday. "Undoubtedly, American bases throughout the region will become akin to duck-hunting grounds," he added, as quoted by CNN. Al-Askari further threatened to shut down key maritime routes -- the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab-el-Mandeb waterway -- and warned that oil ports along the Red Sea would cease operations. He also hinted at potential attacks on US aircraft, saying there may be "unforeseen surprises" awaiting them in the skies. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Neuropatia incomodando à noite? idosos estão usando isso para aliviar os sintomas. A arte do herbalismo Undo According to CNN, the US military currently operates out of at least 27 bases in the Middle East, with 12 in continuous use for over 15 years. The network also reported that in January 2024, Kataib Hezbollah was believed by the US to have carried out a drone strike that killed three US Army soldiers and injured more than 30 at Tower 22, a small American outpost near the Syria-Jordan border. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq -- an umbrella group that includes Kataib Hezbollah -- claimed responsibility for targeting several sites near the Jordan-Syria border, including the Al-Rukban camp, located close to Tower 22, CNN noted. Live Events Amid these rising threats and regional attacks, US President Donald Trump has said he will allow two weeks for diplomatic efforts with Tehran before deciding whether to authorize military action against Iran. Addressing a briefing at the White House, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt read out a statement from President Trump, who acknowledged the potential for diplomatic negotiations despite the escalating conflict in the Middle East. "Based on the fact that there's a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks," Leavitt quoted the President as saying. Leavitt also reiterated the administration's stance on Iran's nuclear program. In response to a question about the contours of any possible deal with Iran, Leavitt said, "No enrichment of Uranium and... Iran is absolutely not able to achieve a nuclear weapon. The President has been very clear about that." The remarks come amid heightened tensions following nearly a week of military strikes between Israel and Iran. President Trump, speaking on Wednesday, dismissed suggestions that he had already approved a military plan and reiterated his preference for a diplomatic resolution. "I'm not looking to fight. But if it's a choice between fighting and having a nuclear weapon, you have to do what you have to do," Trump said. The White House continues to maintain that while military options remain on the table, diplomatic engagement with Iran is still possible.
