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16.04 / 14:09

MET security War country Israel, Iran seek deterrence but risk escalation

TEL AVIV—Israel’s military has long followed a clear policy: When enemies hit us, we strike back so hard they won’t do it again. That deterrence is no longer working. Iran, after launching a massive missile-and-drone attack on Israel over the weekend, is threatening to strike again if Israel retaliates.

15.04 / 09:03

security President War country Biden wanted to avoid a regional war. Now he’s got one.

President Biden’s cardinal objective since the outset of the Gaza conflict in October has been to prevent a wider war in the Middle East. On Saturday, he got the escalation he sought to avoid. Iran fired more than 300 drones and missiles, marking the first time that Tehran has directly attacked Israel.

14.04 / 17:25

Aviat Airlines Trade travelers Iran-Israel conflict: Aviation, shipping sectors brace for disruption

NEW DELHI, MUMBAI : The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel could disrupt the aviation and shipping industries, sparking concerns over air travel safety and maritime security worldwide, besides a potential rise in airfares, increased war-risk premium for vessels operating in the area, as well as risks to agriculture trade. Following Iran's recent attack on Israel with drones and missiles, several countries in the region, including Iran, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, and Israel, temporarily closed their airspaces on 12 April as a precautionary measure, before reopening on 14 April, albeit with restrictions.

14.04 / 14:07

UPS Strategy Death country Mint Explainer: How the Iran-Israel conflict impacts India

NEW DELHI : As conflict between Israel and Iran heats up, India is among the countries most affected. India has deep equities in the region: a large diaspora, strong economic partners, and a growing strategy role. But the prospect of a large-scale conflict hurts that.

14.04 / 11:37

Waves Death War country Biden presses for diplomatic response to Iran’s attack on Israel

TEL AVIV—U.S. President Biden said he would convene leaders from the Group of Seven nations Sunday to coordinate a diplomatic response to Iran’s overnight attack on Israel, an effort to head off further military escalation between the two countries that could spark a wider regional conflagration. The attack expands the conflict ignited by militant group Hamas’s deadly Oct.

14.04 / 10:01

Fighting Airlines WhatsApp country Iran attack on Israel disrupts flight schedules for major Arab airlines

Israel through Saturday night into Sunday. Emirates Airlines cancelled some of its fights, while Etihad Airways cancelled services to Tel Aviv and Amman on Sunday.

14.04 / 06:57

Southern Arrow War shooting prevention 5 Israeli state-of-the-art multilayered air-defense systems that protected it from Iran's drone and missile strikes

Israel has a multilayered air-defense network that includes systems capable of intercepting a variety of threats including long-range missiles, cruise missiles, drones and short-range rockets. However, in a massive attack involving multiple drones and missiles, the likelihood of a strike making it through is higher.

14.04 / 05:49

security President War shooting Updates 'Punishment for Israeli crimes': Why Iran launched drones and missiles attack on Israel? Explained

Middle East closer to a regionwide war. More than 200 drones along with ballistic and cruise missiles were sent towards Israel. The US forces extended support to Israel by shooting down ‘nearly all’ drones and missiles, while pledging to convene G7 meeting to develop a unified response.

14.04 / 05:49

Art Booking Man Death stage gatherings Salman Rushdie set to release ‘Knife’ — memoir on his deadly stabbing in New York on April 16. What can readers expect?

Salman Rushdie is set to release his memoir "Knife" on Tuesday, recounting the harrowing experience of being stabbed at a public event in 2022 and how he overcame the near-fatal ordeal. Rushdie lost sight in one eye after the attack by a knife-wielding assailant, who jumped on stage at an arts gathering in New York state.

14.04 / 03:23

Arrow War shooting testing Israel has deployed a multilayered air-defense system. It faces big test with Iranian drone strike.

ballistic missiles poses the latest challenge to Israel's air defense system, which already has been working overtime to cope with incoming rocket, drone and missile attacks throughout the six-month war against Hamas. Here's a closer look at Israel's multilayered air-defense system: The Arrow: This system developed with the U.S. is designed to intercept long-range missiles, including the types of ballistic missiles Iran said it launched on Saturday. The Arrow, which operates outside the atmosphere, has been used in the current war to intercept long-range missiles launched by Houthi militants in Yemen.

14.04 / 03:23

UPS Target Fighting War What is Iran's 'Axis of Resistance'?

Iran said it launched dozens of attack drones at Israel on Saturday, in an assault that could trigger a major escalation between the regional archenemies. Iran had vowed to retaliate against Israel for an airstrike on its embassy compound in Damascus, adding to concerns about the potential for further escalation of conflict in the Middle East. Iran has so far played no direct role in the conflict that has spread through the region since the onset of the Gaza war six months ago, while backing groups that have taken part by attacking Israel, U.S. interests, and Red Sea shipping.

13.04 / 22:51

Target War Inside reports Videos Iran's state-run news agency says Iran has fired ballistic missiles at targets inside Israel

provide unspecified support to Israel. “We are monitoring the threat," the Israeli military’s spokesman, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, announced in a nationwide television address, saying it would take several hours for the drones to reach Israel.

13.04 / 14:23

Target security Trade War reports 17 Indians among 25 crew on ship seized by Iran; India in touch with Iran to secure release of Indians

ship seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guards off the UAE coast on Saturday, 17 are Indian, PTI reported citing sources. «We are aware that a cargo ship 'MSC Aries' has been taken control by Iran. We have learnt that there are 17 Indian nationals onboard,» said a source. «We are in touch with the Iranian authorities through diplomatic channels, both in Tehran and in Delhi, to ensure security, welfare and early release of Indian nationals,» it said.

13.04 / 03:15

markets Target wellness War reports Stocks get hit as war jitters fuel rush to bonds: Markets Wrap

market such as bonds and the dollar. Oil rose. Equities saw their worst day since January after a news report that Israel was bracing for an attack by Iran on government targets.

13.04 / 02:41

Citizens President reports travelers US moves warships as Iran may attack Israel within hours, India advises against travel

Iran planning to attack Israel in next 24 hours? Here's what new report says On Friday, the US President said he expected Iran to attack Israel "sooner, rather than later". Biden also explicitly defended Israel by saying, "We will support Israel. We will help defend Israel and Iran will not succeed".

12.04 / 06:59

Target Manufacturing Photos country 2020 9 deadly Iranian missiles that can target Israel and U.S. bases in the Middle East

The ongoing conflict between Israel, the United States, and Iran and its regional allies in Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen continues to escalate tensions in the Middle East. The recent Gaza war, triggered by Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel, resulted in significant civilian casualties and hostage-taking.

11.04 / 07:23

Target Death show 2020 reports US warns of imminent attack on Israeli assets by Iran or proxies

WASHINGTON—U.S. intelligence reports show that an attack on Israeli assets by Iran or its proxies could be imminent, U.S. officials said Wednesday, as the top American military commander for the Middle East headed to Israel to coordinate a response.

07.04 / 16:53

Target WhatsApp show country Israel prepared to handle any Iran scenario, defence chief says

Israel's defence minister said on Sunday that the country was ready to handle any scenario after Iran threatened to retaliate for the killing of Iranian generals on April 1. An Iranian official said on Sunday that Israeli embassies were not safe, and a semi-official news agency published a graphic showing weapons that it said would be capable of striking Israel. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant's office made the statement about preparedness after he held an «operational situation assessment» with senior military officers.

06.04 / 05:39

UPS Target War country Iran warns US to step aside as it prepares to hit Israel after Syria attack

UNHRC adopts resolution over Gaza war, India among 13 countries to abstain The US is on high alert and is preparing for a “significant" response from Iran against Israeli or American targets in the region. Earlier this week, an Israeli airstrike hit the Iranian consulate in Damascus, killing at least seven Iranians, including two generals. While Israel has repeatedly targeted Iran-linked assets in Syria over the past few months, this was the first time an attack struck an Iranian diplomatic building.

06.04 / 05:39

Target Fighting War country With its latest assassination, Israel is testing Iran

Qassem Suleimani with a drone strike in 2020. Israeli officials did not publicly claim responsibility for the strike (though in private they leave little doubt about their role). But they did argue that whoever bombed the embassy compound had a right to do so.

05.04 / 18:17

Citi security Solomonic Inside social reports Updates 'I am fine': Empire State Building says after 4.8 magnitude earthquake hits New York

earthquake was reported around 10:23 AM and was centered near Lebanon, New Jersey, or about 45 miles west of New York City. The authorities said that at least 42 million people were affected by the earthquake, but no damages to lives and properties were reported. “The quake's epicenter was in Tewksbury in central New Jersey, about 40 miles (64 kilometers) west of New York City.

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