Freedom distribution.Time for more bombplomacy!
Time for more bombplomacy!
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that if Israel is not held accountable for its attack on Iran, “the whole region and beyond will suffer”.Freedom distribution.
So why aren't Saudis finishing what they started? They've been stockpiling arms.Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that if Israel is not held accountable for its attack on Iran, “the whole region and beyond will suffer”.
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Iran won the support of fellow BRICS+ nations meeting in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, with the bloc condemning the recent Israeli and US air strikes that hit military, nuclear and other targets.
The 11-nation grouping said the attacks “constitute a violation of international law”.
Since November 2023, the Houthis have launched more than 100 attacks targeting commercial vessels, disrupting global shipping and forcing firms to reroute.![]()
Iran demands accountability for Israel and US after 'war of aggression' — Al Jazeera
Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran's military, nuclear and civilian sites, killing at least 935 people.apple.news
Israel says it has launched strikes on Houthi targets in three Yemeni ports, including the western port of Hodeidah, Ras Isa and Saif.
The attacks come shortly after the Israeli military issued evacuation orders for civilians in the areas, warning of imminent air strikes.
Israeli defence minister Israel Katz confirmed on social media the strikes on the Houthi-controlled sites including a power station and ship that was hijacked by the group two years ago.
Houthi-run media in Yemen said the strikes hit the port of Hodeidah, but no further details were provided on damage or casualties.
Katz said the strikes were part of "Operation Black Flag" and warned that the Houthis "will continue to pay a heavy price for their actions".
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"The fate of Yemen is the same as the fate of Tehran. Anyone who tries to harm Israel will be harmed, and anyone who raises a hand against Israel will have their hand cut off," he said in a post on X.
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Israel launches strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen — BBC News
Israel says it took action against the rebel group as part of Operation "Black Flag".apple.news
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Iran tells millions of Afghans to leave or face arrest on day of deadline — Al Jazeera
Move follows war with Israel, but humanitarian groups warn mass deportations may further destabilise Afghanistan.apple.news
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Opinion: The Iranian regime's new war targets its own people — National Post
Canada must stand by the Iranian public and political prisoners as the Islamic Republic intensifies its crackdown on human rightsapple.news
Waiting to see who will pay them?So why aren't Saudis finishing what they started? They've been stockpiling arms.
Is the RCMP tasked with disarming?The plan, submitted by U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy to the region, Tom Barrack, and being discussed at a Lebanese cabinet meeting on Thursday, sets out the most detailed steps yet for disarming the Iran-backed Hezbollah, which has rejected mounting calls to disarm since last year's devastating war with Israel.
The U.S. State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Lebanese government ministers could not immediately be reached for comment.
Israel's prime minister's office and defence ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Hezbollah had no immediate comment on the proposal, but three political sources told Reuters that ministers from the Iran-backed group and their Muslim Shi'ite allies withdrew from Thursday's cabinet meeting in protest at discussions of the proposal.
Israel dealt major blows to Hezbollah in an offensive last year…
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…the climax of a conflict that began in October 2023 when the Lebanese group opened fire at Israeli positions at the frontier, declaring support for its militant Palestinian ally Hamas at the start of the Gaza war.![]()
Israel slams AP for sympathetic highlight of Hezbollah terrorists wounded in Mossad beeper op. — The Jerusalem Post
A majority of the casualties in Israel's beeper operation, by Hezbollah's own admission, and even noted in the AP's report, were Hezbollah fighters.apple.news
Phase 1 of the plan requires the Beirut government to issue a decree within 15 days committing to Hezbollah's full disarmament by December 31, 2025. In this phase, Israel would also cease ground, air and sea military operations.
Phase 2 requires Lebanon to begin implementing the disarmament plan within 60 days, with the government approving "a detailed (Lebanese army) deployment plan to support the plan to bring all arms under the authority of the state". This plan will specify disarmament targets.
During Phase 2, Israel would begin withdrawing from positions it holds in south Lebanon and Lebanese prisoners held by Israel would be released in coordination with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
During Phase 3, within 90 days, Israel will withdraw from the final two of the five points it holds, and funding will be secured to initiate rubble removal in Lebanon and infrastructure rehabilitation in preparation for reconstruction.
In Phase 4, within 120 days, Hezbollah's remaining heavy weapons must be dismantled, including missiles and drones.
In Phase 4, the United States, Saudi Arabia, France, Qatar and other friendly states will organise an economic conference to support the Lebanese economy and reconstruction and to "implement President Trump's vision for the return of Lebanon as a prosperous and viable country".
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Exclusive: US plan sees Hezbollah disarmed by year-end, Israeli withdrawal — Reuters
The United States has presented Lebanon with a proposal for disarming Hezbollah by the end of the year, along with ending Israel's military operations in the country and the withdrawal of its troops from five positions in south Lebanon, according to a copy of a Lebanese cabinet agenda reviewed...apple.news
Disarming Hezbollah in Lebanon? No idea, but if they are I’m out’a that loop or just haven’t stumbled across that yet. The RCMP seems pretty inept even in Canada these days, let alone acting in Lebanon.Is the RCMP tasked with disarming?
Doesn’t sound like too many comments coming out on this just yet.The U.S. State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Lebanese government ministers could not immediately be reached for comment.
Israel's prime minister's office and defence ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Hezbollah had no immediate comment on the proposal…
Gun buy back programDisarming Hezbollah in Lebanon? No idea, but if they are I’m out’a that loop or just haven’t stumbled across that yet. The RCMP seems pretty inept even in Canada these days, let alone acting in Lebanon.
Or are you trying to draw some kind of comparison between the RCMP (a federal police force in Canada) and the Lebanese army?
Doesn’t sound like too many comments coming out on this just yet.
I figured you were trying to draw some interesting parallel, because I hadn’t heard of Trump wanting to buy Hezbollah’s guns in Lebanon using the RCMP to collect them. Anything is possible, but some things are just not that probable.Gun buy back program
We prefer to call them "The Canada State Police."I figured you were trying to draw some interesting parallel, because I hadn’t heard of Trump wanting to buy Hezbollah’s guns in Lebanon using the RCMP to collect them. Anything is possible, but some things are just not that probable.
Maybe Trump can do some kind of trade. Guns for pagers or something like that?
Well, if the hat fits…We prefer to call them "The Canada State Police."
Read the end of the article you posted. It's clearly about money. Lebanon is flat broke.I figured you were trying to draw some interesting parallel, because I hadn’t heard of Trump wanting to buy Hezbollah’s guns in Lebanon using the RCMP to collect them. Anything is possible, but some things are just not that probable.
Maybe Trump can do some kind of trade. Guns for pagers or something like that?
Interesting story behind picking the Stetson.Well, if the hat fits…
Phase 4 with a disarmed Iranian proxy. DoesRead the end of the article you posted. It's clearly about money. Lebanon is flat broke.
Are they allowed to if they weren't BRICS?Phase 4 with a disarmed Iranian proxy. DoesIranHezbollah want a rebuilt & prosperous Lebanon though?