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Media Briefing: The U.S. Strikes Iran
CFR experts discuss the U.S. strikes on three of Iran's key nuclear sites, Iran's possible response, and implications for the region.
Categories: Defense Policy
Kyiv man survives ‘massive’ Russian air strike
Resident Valeriy Mankuta survived a Russian missile strike by climbing down a lightning rod to escape his damaged home.
Categories: South Asia
India’s Pant, Rahul score centuries to set England 371 to win
India was all out for 364, opening door for England to stage a dramatic Test cricket win at Headingley on final day.
Categories: South Asia
How extensive are Israel’s intelligence operations inside Iran?
Israeli and international media all speak of an intelligence operation years in the making.
Categories: South Asia
What to know about the US’s Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar after Iran’s attack
Prior to attack on biggest US military base in Middle East, US had already started taking ‘force protection’ measures.
Categories: South Asia
Trump’s budget demands, Iran to split NATO summit focus
NATO leaders gather Tuesday in The Hague for what could be a historic summit, or one marred by divisions.
Categories: South Asia
After Donald Trump bombs Iran, what comes next?
The US bombing of Iran’s nuclear sites raises fears of wider regional war.
Categories: South Asia
US attacks on Iran risk global conflict, Russia and China warn
Russia called the US strikes on Iran 'unjustified' and 'unprovoked', while China warned they 'set a bad precedent'.
Categories: South Asia
Israel bombs southern Lebanon amid conflict with Iran and assault on Gaza
Israel has carried out near-daily violations of the November ceasefire that ended its 14-month war with Hezbollah.
Categories: South Asia
Explosions seen in sky over Doha, Qatar
Explosions have been seen in the sky over Qatar’s capital, Doha after Iran warned of a missile attack.
Categories: South Asia
Tehran attacks US base in Qatar, hours later Trump states Israel-Iran truce
The Iranian attack on Al Udeid airbase caused no injuries, with Qatar saying missiles were intercepted.
Categories: South Asia
Israeli strike hits tents in so-called safe zone in Gaza
An Israeli airstrike hit tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in al-Mawasi, Gaza, a so-called safe zone.
Categories: South Asia
Israel kills at least 43 Palestinians in Gaza, including aid seekers
Among the dozens killed are 20 aid seekers, as NGO warns Israel is also deliberately blocking energy access.
Categories: South Asia
What the US and Israel really want from Iran
The joint attacks against Iran aim to sow chaos and instability in order to secure regional domination.
Categories: South Asia
US, Israeli strikes on Iran nuclear sites: How big are radiation risks?
The attacks on Iran's nuclear enrichment facilities have not increased radioactivity so far.
Categories: South Asia
UK to ban Palestine Action, police clash with group’s supporters in London
British government will use antiterrorism laws to ban campaign organisation in wake of damage to planes by activists.
Categories: South Asia
Israel Bans international media from Gaza to “hide” realities
British TV host Piers Morgan says Israel's decision to prevent intl media from entering Gaza is to hide realities
Categories: South Asia
NATO chief denies being hypocritical over US strikes on Iran
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte denied that the military alliance is acting hypocritically over the US strike on Iran.
Categories: South Asia
Energy crisis adds to survival threats in war-torn Gaza: NGO
The Norwegian Refugee Council says the 'deliberate denial of energy access' undermines human needs in Gaza.
Categories: South Asia
Can Iran really shut down the Strait of Hormuz?
Iran may close the vital maritime route, through which one-fifth of the world’s oil supply is shipped every day.
Categories: South Asia
