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Shafaq News
21 minutes ago
- Politics
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Trump gives Iran two-week ultimatum
Shafaq News/ On Friday, US President Donald Trump announced that Iran has been given a two-week deadline to 'come to its senses,' warning of escalating consequences. Speaking at a media briefing at the White House, Trump described Iran's position as increasingly precarious, citing the impact of the ongoing conflict. 'Iran is in a tough spot and suffering greatly under the current escalation with Israel,' he remarked, warning that the standoff shows no signs of nearing a resolution. He also praised Israel's military performance, characterizing Israeli forces as 'doing very well,' stressing that expecting Israel to halt its aerial operations inside Iranian territory remains unrealistic given the current dynamics. On the question of de-escalation, Trump voiced conditional openness to a ceasefire. 'I might support a ceasefire depending on how the situation evolves,' he stated. 'But right now, I don't see a clear path to ending the fighting.' He also alleged that Iran was only 'weeks away' from obtaining a nuclear weapon—an outcome he insisted would not have materialized during his presidency. Trump's remarks come amid growing regional backlash over Israel's Operation Rising Lion, a sweeping campaign of strikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities. The operation resulted in the deaths of several senior commanders from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as well as prominent nuclear scientists, drawing broad condemnation across the region. In retaliation, Iran launched True Promise 3, which has so far consisted of 17 waves of drone and missile attacks in what Tehran described as the largest direct strike on Israeli territory to date.
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21 minutes ago
- Business
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Shipping Giant Suspends Israel's Haifa Port service
Shafaq News/ On Friday, Danish shipping company Maersk announced the suspension of all vessel calls to Israel's Haifa port, citing security concerns tied to the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran. In a statement, the company, considered the world's second-largest container shipping operator, explained that potential risks to crew safety and vessel operations at Israeli ports prompted the move. Meanwhile, Maersk added that no further disruptions are expected across its regional routes, confirming that vessels will continue docking at Ashdod, a southern Israeli port. The suspension follows Israel's Operation Rising Lion, a series of strikes targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites that resulted in the deaths of several senior IRGC commanders and nuclear scientists. Iran retaliated with True Promise 3, described as its largest direct assault on Israeli territory, involving so far 17 waves of missile and drone attacks. Official reports count at least 224 fatalities in Iran and 25 in Israel since the conflict began.
Shafaq News
3 hours ago
- Politics
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Israel pledges to destroy Iran's nuclear threat
Shafaq News/ On Friday, Israel reaffirmed its commitment to preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons, further warning of Tehran's expanding missile stockpile. Speaking at the Weizmann Institute—struck by Iranian missiles earlier this week—Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the Iranian government as a threat to regional stability. He also claimed that Iran possesses 28,000 missiles, underscoring the urgency of dismantling its nuclear program. 'Our goal is to destroy Iran's nuclear program, and we have the capabilities to do so,' he added. Netanyahu praised US President Donald Trump, calling him 'a great leader' and expressing his appreciation for what he described as 'strong and consistent support.' In turn, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar warned that hesitation would have enabled Iran to advance its nuclear ambitions. 'We will not stop until we achieve our objectives,' he stated, noting that the current costs remain significantly lower than what Israel would incur if Iran succeeded in developing a nuclear weapon. Sa'ar also criticized the diplomatic track, arguing that Tehran had not engaged in good faith and that Israel had already allowed space for US-led negotiations. These remarks come amid growing regional backlash over Israel's Operation Rising Lion, a series of strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites. The attacks killed several senior commanders from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as well as nuclear scientists, drawing widespread condemnation across the region. Iran responded with True Promise 3, launching so far 17 waves of drones and missiles in what it described as the largest direct strike on Israeli territory to date.
Saba Yemen
6 hours ago
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Iran: "We destroyed Microsoft in Be'er Sheva with just one missile for its complicity with zionist entity"
Tehran – Saba: Colonel Iman Tajik, spokesperson for Iran's "True Promise 3" operation, confirmed on Friday that the Iranian military destroyed Microsoft's building in the occupied city of Be'er Sheva with a single missile due to the company's alleged collaboration with the "Zionist entity." Colonel Tajik shared a statement carried by Iran's Mehr News Agency: "Microsoft was destroyed with just one missile in Be'er Sheva—complicity with the Zionist entity has consequences! You will be severely punished. Wait for us." Earlier, The Times of Israel reported that an Iranian missile struck near Microsoft's office in Be'er Sheva, located in the southern occupied Palestinian territories, as well as near residential areas, igniting fires in several vehicles. Meanwhile, ZAKA (Israeli emergency services) representative Shfir Butner stated that at least six Zionists were injured in the Iranian missile attack on Be'er Sheva on Friday morning. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
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8 hours ago
- Politics
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Israel under fire: Iranian missiles hit various cities
Shafaq News/ Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched the 17th wave of Operation 'True Promise 3' on Friday, unleashing long-range ballistic missiles on multiple targets inside Israel.
