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Shafaq News
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Multiple drones crash across Iraq
Shafaq News/ On Thursday, three unidentified drones crashed in separate locations across Iraq amid the escalating between Iran and Israel. In Erbil province, a drone exploded upon impact, with no casualties reported, while the drone's origin remain unknown. Elsewhere in al-Sulaymaniyah, a drone came down near a water pump in an agricultural zone in the Bangird subdistrict, whose administrator, Sirwan Sarhad, said caused no injuries or damage, noting the area's sparse population. Meanwhile, a third drone believed to match specifications of Iranian-made models fell in Mosul, and military engineers are preparing to detonate the device remotely. The near-simultaneous incidents have prompted defense officials to coordinate efforts to assess "possible links" between the crashes and to determine whether they signal a pattern of aerial infiltration. Now entering its eighth day, the confrontation has featured sustained missile and drone exchanges. Iran's latest barrage caused heavy damage in Tel Aviv and Beersheba, injuring 271 people, according to Israeli Channel 12.
New York Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Russia strikes Ukraine with Iranian-made drones, killing 15 in deadliest attack on Kyiv this year
Russian attacks on Ukraine have killed 15 people and injured 156 overnight as Vladimir Putin's forces drastically stepped up their long-range drone strikes on the country using Iranian-made weapons. A nine-story apartment building in Kyiv was completely demolished in the deadliest attack on Ukraine's capital this year, with more than 440 drones and 32 missiles fired on Monday night, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. 3 A Russian drone attacks a building during Russia's massive missile and drone air attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. AP 3 Residents react after a Russian missile hit a multi-story apartment during Russia's massive missile and drone air attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. AP The Kyiv attack was 'one of the most terrifying strikes' on the city since the start of the war more than three years ago, President Zelensky said. Ukraine's capital was bombarded with Russian attacks for more than eight hours, with many civilian targets struck, Kyiv City Military Administration head Tymur Tkachenko said. Wednesday has been declared an official day of mourning in the city, Kyiv's Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced. 3 Rescue workers at the site of a missile strike on a residential building in Kyiv, Ukraine. Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images It comes a week after Russia launched its biggest overnight drone bombardment on Ukraine since the start of the war, with almost 500 drones deployed. With Post wires
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
EU chief pushes for diplomatic solution to Israel-Iran crisis in call with Netanyahu
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for a diplomatic solution to address Iran's nuclear threat during a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, while supporting Israel's right to self-defense. Speaking at a G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada, von der Leyen emphasised that a negotiated solution would be "the best solution" in the long term. "We are following developments in the Middle East with deep concern," she stated, underlining the EU's commitment to peace, stability, and diplomatic de-escalation. The EU chief explicitly agreed with Netanyahu's position that "Iran should not have a nuclear weapon, without any question," as she said in a post on X. She identified Iran as the primary source of regional instability, while acknowledging Israel's right to defend itself against aggression. Von der Leyen's comments come in the wake of recent findings by the UN nuclear watchdog indicating Iran's non-compliance with its nuclear obligations. In response, Iran announced plans to increase enriched uranium production, though maintaining it would not reach weapons-grade levels. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo During the G7 press briefing, she drew parallels between Iran's actions in the Middle East and its support for Russia in the Ukraine conflict, noting that Iranian-made missiles were "indiscriminately hitting cities not only in Israel but also in Ukraine." The conversation also addressed the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with von der Leyen describing the situation as "unacceptable." She reported that Netanyahu had committed to increasing humanitarian aid access to the war-torn region. The EU Commission President, who has previously criticized Israel's military campaign in Gaza, emphasized the need to discuss the Iran crisis alongside the Ukraine situation at the G7 summit, highlighting the interconnected nature of these regional conflicts and their impact on global security.
France 24
6 days ago
- Politics
- France 24
Ukraine warns against drop in aid due to Israel-Iran escalation
Israel unleashed large-scale attacks on Iran on Friday, targeting nuclear and military facilities, high-ranking generals and atomic scientists. Iran in return launched barrages of drones and missile at Israel. The escalation sparked international calls for restraint as fears of broader conflict grow. In Kyiv it also sparked anxiety about future supplies of military aid, fearing Washington might relocate more resources to beef up the defence of its close ally Israel. "We would like to see aid to Ukraine not decrease because of this," President Volodymyr Zelensky said. "Last time, this was a factor that slowed down aid to Ukraine." The Ukrainian leader warned that Europe's support was already stalling without Washington's engagement. "Europe has not yet decided for itself what it will do with Ukraine if America is not there," he said. The return to the White House of US President Donald Trump has upended the West's provision of aid to Kyiv. It has left Europe scrambling to work out how it can fill any gap in supplies if Trump decides to pull US military, financial and intelligence support. Zelensky urged the United States to "shift tone" in its dialogue with Russia, saying it was "too warm" and would not help to end the war. Trump has sought rapprochement with Moscow and held three phone calls with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin so far this year. He has stunned NATO allies with the stark change in policy from that of the previous US administration, which aborted almost all contacts with Moscow after Russia invaded Ukraine. The Israeli attacks on Iran also drove oil prices up, which Zelensky said would benefit Russia. "The attacks led to a sharp rise in oil prices. This is bad for us," he added, reiterating a call for the West to introduce price caps on Russian oil exports. The Ukrainian leader said he hoped to raise the issue of price caps at a possible meeting with Trump in the near future. He added, however, that the Israeli strikes might prove favourable for Kyiv if they lead to a drop in Iranian supplies of military equipment to Russia, which has relied heavily on Iranian-made attack drones. More soldiers return home Ukraine and Russia exchanged prisoners on Saturday, the fourth such swap this week, under agreements clinched in Istanbul earlier this month. Kyiv also said it had stopped Russian advances in the northeastern Sumy region. The deals to hand over killed soldiers and exchange captured ones are the only agreements to have come out of two rounds of peace talks in Istanbul. Russia has rejected calls to halt its three-year invasion. It has demanded Ukraine cede even more territory and renounce Western military support if it wants peace. Since Russia invaded in February 2022, the war has forced millions of people to flee their homes as towns and cities across eastern Ukraine have been flattened by heavy bombardments. As part of the Istanbul agreements, Kyiv also said it had received another 1,200 unidentified bodies from Russia. It said Moscow had said they were those of "Ukrainian citizens, including military personnel" Ukraine did not say whether it returned any bodies to Russia. Meanwhile, Russia intensified its offensive along the front line, especially in the northeastern Sumy region, where it seeks to establish a "buffer zone". This zone is designed, ostensibly, to protect the Russian border region of Kursk, previously partly occupied by Ukraine. Zelensky said Russia's advance on Sumy was stopped and that Kyiv's forces had managed to retake one village. He said 53,000 men Russian soldiers were involved in the Sumy operation.
Shafaq News
6 days ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraqi airspace: an active corridor in escalating Israel-Iran conflict
Shafaq News/ The military confrontation between Israel and Iran has turned Iraqi airspace into a dangerous transit zone for missiles and warplanes from both sides, exposing the country's skies to unprecedented activity in the absence of a modern air defense system. Security sources told Shafaq News that Israeli warplanes crossed into Iraqi airspace through several flight paths to carry out missile strikes deep inside Iranian territory, including strategic sites in and around Tehran. In response, Iran launched multiple waves of long-range ballistic missiles toward Israel, several of which were detected passing through Iraqi skies. These missile trajectories spanned various regions across the country. The heavy use of Iraqi airspace led to debris from intercepted or malfunctioning missiles falling over populated areas. Shafaq News correspondent reported that a missile fuel tank landed on a residential home in al-Husseiniyah, north of Baghdad, causing material damage but no casualties. Additional missile fragments were also reported in western Iraq. Residents in Baghdad, Babil, Diyala, Kirkuk, and Saladin reported hearing loud explosions and the sound of missiles flying overhead during the overnight hours. A security source described the situation as a de facto transformation of Iraqi skies into an active missile corridor. "There is a state of heightened security alert, but Iraq currently lacks the practical means to intercept or neutralize such threats," the source said, noting that the country still does not possess a modern air defense system or an integrated network to safeguard its airspace from regional conflict spillovers. While the Iraqi government has shut down civilian air traffic as a precautionary measure, military flights and missile traffic through Iraqi airspace have persisted. On Friday evening, security sources confirmed that Iranian missiles and drones heading toward Israel were intercepted over Iraq and Syria. In one incident, a missile fell on farmland along the road connecting Najaf and Karbala after being intercepted, sparking a fire that was extinguished by Najaf's civil defense teams. A source familiar with the matter told Shafaq News that US forces played a role in intercepting Iranian projectiles bound for Israel, and the missile that fell in Najaf may have been among those targeted by American defense systems. In southern Iraq, two drone incidents were reported on Saturday in Dhi Qar province. A security source said that one drone crashed in a desert area near al-Hamaira in Qalaat Sukkar district, while another crashed in a nearby agricultural zone known as Umm al-Qata'. Both areas are located in the northern part of the province. Security forces retrieved the wreckage from both crash sites for analysis. Preliminary reports suggest that one of the drones may have been the Iranian-made 'Arash' model, known for its long-range capabilities.
