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Gulf Insider
4 days ago
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
"Everyone Should Immediately Evacuate Tehran!", Trump Warns
President Trump just posted an ominous warning on his social media platform TruthSocial Iran should have signed the 'deal' I told them to sign. What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran! A rather worrying shift from optimism today that peace (or not war_ was closer… Stock futures (and crypto) are down on the post and gold and oil are stronger. Iran is warning of a 'more painful response' if the US fails to rein in Israel, IRNA News is reporting, as more major explosions have been observed in Tehran and across part of Iran. The last 48 hours saw things escalate into sustained daytime strikes, including on Iranian state TV and radio headquarters buildings. Importantly the Iranian government is now expressly denying the accuracy of an earlier Wall Street Journal report saying that Tehran is seeking to get to the negotiating table again with the Trump administration. Iran is also claiming its forces shot down an Israeli F-35 stealth fighter near Tabriz, Iran's state-run Nour news claims, but this has been met by a swift rejection by the IDF, which called it 'fake news'. According to breaking Israeli media reports, PM Netanyahu now says Israel won't rule out killing Khamenei: 'It would end the conflict' – TOI says. Netanyahu is giving his first official full press conference since the start of the air war four days ago. 'I will not detail our plans publicly, but we will do whatever it takes,' he said. Importantly, a big claim was made… Netanyahu says Israel 'well coordinated' with US during Iran campaign The entire morning drop in oil prices has been erased on these latest escalatory headlines: And more per Israeli media: An Israeli Air Force drone struck and destroyed two Iranian F-14 fighter jets at an airport in Tehran, IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin reveals in a press conference. The US-made F-14 Tomcats were supplied to Iran before the 1979 Islamic Revolution and are believed to be the last ones still in operation. The IDF publishes footage of the strike. ⚡️Israel destroyed a number of Iran's F14 Tomcats — War Monitor (@WarMonitors) June 16, 2025 A veteran Mideast war correspondent who has contacts in the Iranian government has this to say: This is a point of no made a grave mistake today by targeting Iran's identity. This step will likely push Iranian decision-makers to seek redemption in the name of the majority of Iranians—both pro and contra the ruling system—living inside aimed to… — Elijah J. Magnier 🇪🇺 (@ejmalrai) June 16, 2025 Iranian state assets on fire during the day Monday… ⚡️ An outside look at the attack on Iranian television — War Monitor (@WarMonitors) June 16, 2025 Another US carrier is en route to the region and there's no off-ramp as of yet. * * * Below is Fox News' chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin confirming a major breaking development: CONFIRMED: The USS Nimitz aircraft carrier strike group is on its way to the Middle East from the South China Sea, a U.S. official tells Fox News. The Nimitz was previously scheduled to replace the USS Carl Vinson carrier strike group which has been deployed for several months, but is now heading to the Middle East ahead of schedule. The two will now be in the Middle East at the same time. The USS Nimitz is the oldest active aircraft carrier in the U.S. Navy, commissioned on May 3, 1975. Scheduled to be decommissioned in 2026, this is possibly its final sea voyage. This is a very significant symbolic deployment because it was deployed in 1980 and its helicopters that were part of the failed US effort known as Operation Eagle Claw to rescue the American hostages being held at the US Embassy in Tehran. The US has been in a shadow war against Iran ever since. Soon after this reporting: IRAN IS PREPARING FOR THE 'LARGEST AND MOST INTENSE MISSILE ATTACK IN HISTORY ON ISRAELI SOIL' -IRANIAN STATE MEDIA This comes on the heels of reports that the US Embassy in Tel Aviv suffered 'minor damage' from a nearby Iranian ballistic missile impact. And Reuters confirms: US military has moved a large number of refueling tanker craft to Europe to give options to US President Trump… WSJ this morning: Iran eager to negotiate with the US and Israel to end the this morning: Iran refuses to negotiate while under attack and until its retaliation against Israel is is always a weapon of war: lets people believe what they want: — Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) June 16, 2025 This likely won't end well, given the Times of Israel is now citing Israeli officials who say the operation is expected to last two to three weeks. 'There's a bank of military targets that we can complete prettying quickly.' Meanwhile Iranian reports are claiming that only some 5% of its offensive missile capacity has been used. Meanwhile: IRAN'S REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS CALL ON TEL AVIV RESIDENTS TO EVACUATE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE -IRANIAN STATE MEDIA If this is true, Israel will smell blood and double — Mark Ames (@MarkAmesExiled) June 16, 2025 Everything is suddenly exploding higher – also with gold and oil dropping – especially on the following WSJ breaking report which suggests ( dubiously , we should add…) that the Iranians are 'open' to returning to the negotiating table with Trump officials, even as ballistic missiles rain down on Israel, and as much of the Islamic Republic – particularly oil depots – burn… 'In the midst of a ferocious Israeli air campaign, Tehran has told Arab officials they would be open to return to the negotiating table as long as the U.S. doesn't join the attack, the officials said. They also passed messages to Israel saying it is in the interest of both sides to keep the violence contained,' per WSJ on Monday. Oil prices tumbling on the breaking report… S&P 2% from ATH… Gold has been falling since before the missile war started late on Thursday… WSJ continues, 'Iran has been urgently signaling that it seeks an end to hostilities and resumption of talks over its nuclear programs, sending messages to Israel and the U.S. via Arab intermediaries, Middle Eastern and European officials said.' This comes also amid reports that dozens of US Air Force tankers have in the last hours taken off from the United States and headed towards Europe, as also confirmed in Flightradar24 and Air Live. Is Trump ready to join the Israeli side militarily? The Iranians fear so, it appears. Iran's message is that 'it is in the interest of both sides to keep the violence contained' – according to an urgeng diplomatic message passed along. But at this point it seems clear that Israel is going for full regime decapitation, given also that reports say the Israel Air Force has total aerial dominance over Western Iran and skies above Tehran at this point. If these reports of an Iranian olive branch are accurate, is it too-little-too-late? * * * After another day on the receiving end of an Israeli war of aggression that began Friday, Iran delivered a major counterpunch overnight, further demonstrating that Israel's highly-touted Iron Dome defense system is vulnerable to Iran's hypersonic missiles. Upon completing a deadly barrage aimed at targets in Tel Aviv, Haifa and elsewhere, Iran claimed it had employed a 'new method' that put Israel's multi-layered defense system in disarray to the point its various systems targeted each other. ⚡️🇮🇷🇮🇱JUST IN: INCREDIBLY fast hypersonic missile from Iran making impact in Haifa, Israel. — Suppressed News. (@SuppressedNws) June 16, 2025 As fire and rescue teams scrambled to respond to the damage, Times of Israel reported at least eight people had been killed and more than 90 injured in the early-Monday attack, bringing Israel's running death toll to at least 24 with hundreds wounded. 'The arrogant dictator of Tehran has become a scared murderer who fires at Israel's civilian home front in order to deter the IDF from continuing to carry out attacks that are destroying his capabilities,' said Defense Minister Israel Katz, only to then promise that 'residents of Tehran will pay the price, and soon.' ❗️Multiple dead from Iran strikes on Tel Aviv suburbs Iran ballistic missile guts high-rise — unconfirmed footage — RT (@RT_com) June 16, 2025 ❗️Multiple dead from Iran strikes on Tel Aviv suburbs Iran ballistic missile guts high-rise — unconfirmed footage — RT (@RT_com) June 16, 2025 Iran claimed it struck targets that included a power plant in Haifa that 'was seen engulfed in flames,' an oil refinery complex in Bazan, a facility of the military technology company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems facility, as well as Ben Gurion Airport. The Cradle reports that other targets included Nevatim Air Base, an army camp in Galilee, and hits on power grid facilities that caused 'widespread blackouts.' Projectiles also hit a residential high-rise building and at least another residential area. An Iranian defense official said the attack included missiles with 1.5-ton warheads, but noted Iran has even heavier warheads in its inventory. ❗️Iran fireballs Israel's Haifa power plant — unconfirmed footage — RT (@RT_com) June 16, 2025 Citing a statement from the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, state media outlet PressTV reported that 'the operation specifically targeted the Zionist regime's command and control systems using advanced tactics and enhanced intelligence-tech capabilities.' 'As a result,' the IRGC said, 'the enemy's multilayered defense systems were thrown into disarray, to the point where their own air defense units began firing on each other.' One video making the rounds on social media appears to show an IDF missile interceptor blowing itself up, though the careful observer must contemplate the possibility that an unforced IDF error captured on video may have been opportunistically exploited to make an exaggerated claim: IRGC: New methods were used in attack, causing Israeli systems to target each otherFollow: — Press TV 🔻 (@PressTV) June 16, 2025 Dampening Israeli hopes that Iran may run out of missiles soon, Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi told Army Radio that Iran has 'thousands of ballistic missiles' in its inventory, which the Times of Israel called 'a higher figure than previously estimated.' Iran has similarly made repeated claims that it hasn't used its full resources yet. 'We are still exercising restraint and have not deployed all our capabilities to avoid global chaos,' IRGC chief Major General Mohsen Rezaei told Iranian state media. 'However, we may reach a point where we use new weapons.' While reiterating Iran's claim that it doesn't seek to acquire a nuclear weapon — a claim re-certified as valid by the US intelligence community as recently as March of this year — he hinted that Iran's stance on nuclear weapon development could change, saying 'the future cannot be predicted with precision.' Israelis scream as Iran's ballistic missile blacks out Tel Aviv suburb building — RT (@RT_com) June 16, 2025 A question is starting to loom large: How long can this Israeli society — which has for years gone almost entirely unscathed as its military unleashes utter devastation on lesser forces and civilian populations — withstand prolonged destruction from a well-equipped foe like Iran? This isn't Gaza it's Israel. ⚡ — Iran Military Commentry (@IranMilitary__) June 16, 2025 Remember, we didn't initiate it. — Iran Military Commentry (@IranMilitary__) June 16, 2025 Also read: Iran Prepares To Hit US Regional Bases With Missiles If Trump Joins The War
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
War in the sky, Music on the roof: Video shows bizarre Lebanon celebration as missiles fly amid Iran-Israel war
As the Iran-Israel war enters one of its most volatile phases in recent memory, a surreal video emerging from Lebanon paints a striking picture of contrast. While missiles blaze across the sky, a rooftop bar in Beirut appears unfazed—guests are seen dancing, filming the moment on smartphones, and enjoying trumpet music, even as signs of war loom nearby. A viral video shared widely across social media platform X (formerly Twitter) captures this striking moment of normalcy amid regional turbulence. The scene shows a trumpet player performing live at a rooftop venue, possibly one of Beirut's popular nightspots like SPINE or Iris Rooftop, both renowned for panoramic views of the Mediterranean. A DJ continues his set in the background, while partygoers stand captivated, pointing their phones skyward as missile trails flash in the distance. An on-screen caption aptly summarizes the mood: "Meanwhile in Lebanon." Lmaoooo — War Monitor (@WarMonitors) June 15, 2025 Entertainment Amid Escalation: A City Watches From the Sidelines While the veracity of the exact location remains unconfirmed, X's AI chatbot Grok speculated that the video likely originates from a coastal bar in Beirut. The AI noted limited visual evidence to pinpoint the exact site but confirmed the footage reflects current scenes from Lebanon, where life continues even as neighboring countries brace for impact. Live Events Lmaoooo — War Monitor (@WarMonitors) June 15, 2025 The Economic Times could not independently verify the authenticity or exact location of the video. This moment comes in stark contrast to developments across the border, where the Iran-Israel war has erupted into full-scale military exchanges. The video stands as a testament to Lebanon's precarious position—geographically close, politically entangled, yet culturally resilient. Israel's "Operation Rising Lion" Targets Iran On June 13, Israel launched a sweeping air campaign under Operation Rising Lion , striking over 100 strategic Iranian sites. According to reports, these included high-security nuclear facilities in Natanz, Fordow, and Esfahan, along with missile storage units, advanced air defence systems, and major branches of the Iranian Defence Ministry in Tehran. Israel's assault also targeted vital energy grids. The toll has been significant. Iranian authorities stated that the coordinated bombardment killed at least 100 individuals, among them nuclear scientists and senior military personnel, while more than 380 people sustained injuries. Iran Responds with "Operation True Promise III" Iran retaliated with equal ferocity under Operation True Promise III , launching over 150 ballistic missiles and deploying more than 100 drones toward key Israeli cities. Haifa, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Rishon LeZion were hit in rapid succession. The counterstrikes caused severe damage to infrastructure and reportedly claimed the lives of seven Israeli citizens. FAQs What is the broader context of the Iran-Israel conflict ? The conflict escalated significantly with Israel's launch of Operation Rising Lion on June 13, targeting over 100 Iranian military and nuclear sites. Iran responded with Operation True Promise III, launching over 150 ballistic missiles and more than 100 drones at Israeli cities. What were the consequences of these operations? Israel's strikes reportedly killed at least 100 people in Iran, including nuclear scientists and military personnel. Iran's retaliation caused extensive infrastructure damage in cities like Haifa, Tel Aviv, and Jerusalem, killing seven Israeli civilians.
NDTV
15-06-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Missiles In Sky, Music On Roof: Video Shows Lebanon Party Amid Israel-Iran Tensions
As Israel and Iran exchange deadly fire in one of the most intense escalations the region has seen in years, one country appears to be watching from the sidelines. A video circulating on social media shows surreal scenes allegedly from a rooftop bar in Lebanon's Beirut, where people continue partying as missiles streak across the night sky. In the widely shared clip on X, a musician at a hotel plays the trumpet as guests rise from their seats, plates abandoned, to capture the moment on their phones. A DJ keeps spinning tracks in the background. An on-screen caption in one video reads, "Meanwhile in Lebanon". Lmaoooo — War Monitor (@WarMonitors) June 15, 2025 NDTV could not independently verify the authenticity or exact location of the video. When a user asked X's AI chatbot Grok to identify the setting, it suggested the scene likely takes place at a rooftop bar in Beirut, such as SPINE or Iris Rooftop, both known for live music and coastal views. The bot clarified that the exact venue remains unconfirmed due to limited visual details. The video likely shows a party in Beirut, Lebanon, possibly at a rooftop bar like SPINE or Iris Rooftop, known for live music and coastal views. The exact venue is unclear due to limited details. Bright lights in the sky might be fireworks or drones, but given regional tensions,… — Grok (@grok) June 15, 2025 The surreal visuals come after "Operation Rising Lion," launched by Israel on June 13. It was a massive air campaign that hit over 100 of Iran's strategic sites, including nuclear facilities at Natanz, Fordow, and Esfahan. The strikes also targeted missile bases, air defence systems, Iran's Defence Ministry headquarters in Tehran, and major energy infrastructure. Iranian officials claimed at least 100 people, including nuclear scientists and top military officials, were killed, with over 380 others injured. In retaliation, Iran unleashed"Operation True Promise III," a barrage of more than 150 ballistic missiles and over 100 drones in multiple waves aimed at key Israeli cities. Haifa, Tel Aviv, Rishon LeZion, and Jerusalem were among them. The counterattack reportedly left at least seven Israelis dead while critical infrastructure suffered severe damage.
Gulf Insider
13-06-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Tehran Hit by Major Israeli Strike; IRGC Chief Killed
It appears there were at least two waves of Israeli attacks, with smoke still seen over Iranian military sites and areas of Tehran in the daylight morning hours. ISRAEL PREPARING FOR IRANIAN RESPONSE IN COMING HOURS: KAN NEWS IRAN STATE MEDIA: MULTIPLE MILITARY SITES IN TEHRAN TARGETED IRAN NATANZ NUCLEAR SITE TARGETED: STATE MEDIA IRAN ARAK HEAVY WATER REACTOR FACILITY TARGETED: STATE MEDIA ISRAEL LAUNCHED ANOTHER WAVE OF ATTACKS IN IRAN: ARMY RADIO Natanz after new explosions: IRGC sites attacked: Smoke rising above the IRGC Headquarters in Tehran — Michael A. Horowitz (@michaelh992) June 13, 2025 Destruction in Tehran: ⚡️Tehran destruction — War Monitor (@WarMonitors) June 13, 2025 ⚡️ Reports also of attacks in western Iran — War Monitor (@WarMonitors) June 13, 2025 A breaking note via UBS: White House envoy Steve Witkoff reportedly warned top Senate Republicans last week that Iran could launch a large-scale missile and drone retaliation if Israel attacked its nuclear sites, saying that this could overwhelm Israeli defenses and cause heavy damage, according to various media (here and here). Israel has since attacked a key nuclear site in Natanz and Iran has vowed to respond with force. Both Brent and WTI crude prices are up more than 12%. Also here: US On High Alert In Anticipation Of Potential Israeli Strike On Iran, WaPo Reports
Gulf Insider
16-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Trump Touts 1.4 Trillion Investment In AI
After the several massive announcements and deals to come out of Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia and Qatar, developments during the last leg of the US President's Gulf tour in United Arab Emirates actually seem a bit humdrum by comparison. But the visuals and spare no expenses official welcome and ceremonial events have certainly been interesting… ⚡️Trump arrives in the UAE(Don't ask me what's happening) — War Monitor (@WarMonitors) May 15, 2025 Among the more notable statements has been Trump's touting a 1.4 trillion… yes that's trillion … investment in AI and other tech sectors from the Emirates. The White House had previewed this longtime in the works deal as related to artificial intelligence infrastructure, semiconductors, energy and manufacturing. Further, Emirates Global Aluminum will 'invest in the first new aluminium smelter in the United States in 35 years, which would nearly double US domestic aluminium production.' According to more developments out of the UAE: The White House said that Trump and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani signed agreements that would 'generate an economic exchange worth at least $1.2 trillion'. The agreements are said to include a $96bn deal with Qatar Airways to buy up to 210 Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 777X aeroplanes, and a statement of intent for $38bn in investments at Qatar's Al Udeid Airbase and other air defence capabilities. A meeting is scheduled for later today of US, Turkish and Syrian officials to discuss details of Trump's announced dropping of sanctions against Syria. Trump's three-country tour of the Gulf state region will conclude in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday. Amid lots of awards ceremonies, accolades, and a state dinner… The President of the United Arab Emirates just gave President Trump a special respect they have for him is unmatched. — George (@BehizyTweets) May 15, 2025 Trump has also been filling in more details of fresh arms deals inked with Qatar. 'Yesterday we signed an agreement for Qatar to purchase $42bn-worth of the finest American military hardware including THAAD missile batteries,' he said Thursday while speaking to US troops at Al Udeid airbase. The commander-in-chief further detailed that the deal includes 'Pegasus refueling aircraft, Desert Vipers, light armored vehicles, amphibious combat vehicles, the MQ-9B and the Sky Guardian drones.' A rare trip to the country's Grand Mosque… By the way, this is the first time the UAE's Grand Mosque has been closed to the public. They did it to show respect for President — George (@BehizyTweets) May 15, 2025 As for Qatar, the president says he's still ready to accept a donated jet from the tiny oil and gas rich country, a flying palace of a future Air Force One, which Dems have been warning would be a violation of the US Constitution's prohibition on foreign gifts. Certainly he'll come back to Washington awaiting immense controversy and backlash from the corporate media and his political enemies. Also read: With Trump Touring Gulf, Iran Offers Huge Nuclear Concession
