Monthly Archives: April 2024

Rocket attack from Iraq targets US base in Syria

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/rocket-attack-from-iraq-targets-us-troops-military-bases-in-syria According to this article, several rockets that were launched from Iraq have targeted an American base in Northeastern Syria, making the first attack since February to be targeting US troops, when groups that were backed by Iran brought an end to a campaign in Iraq that was making regular strikes against the US-led international coalition. Hostilities had resumed a… Read more »

US stops UN from recognizing a Palestinian state through membership

Link to the article – https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/un-security-council-vote-thursday-palestinian-un-membership-2024-04-18/ Summary – In a vote to determine whether Palestine should be recognized as a state by the U.N., Great Britain and Switzerland abstained from voting, the U.S. rejected, and the remaining 12 members of the council voted yes. The U.S. said that this action does not mean that they object to Palestine’s statehood, but… Read more »

At UN, Iran warns Israel against further military action

Link to the article – https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/un-iran-warns-israel-against-further-military-action-2024-04-18/ Summary – After Israel’s pledge to respond to the Iranian missile attack on Israel, Iran is now warning Israel against retaliation and saying that they will not hesitate to fight back if Israel does send an attack. “In case of any use of force by the Israeli regime and violating our sovereignty, the Islamic… Read more »

Israeli military pledges response to Iran attack amid calls for restraint

Link to the article – https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/europe-joins-us-urging-restraint-by-israel-after-iranian-attack-2024-04-15/ Summary – Many allies of Israel are urging Israel to show restraint and avoid escalating the conflict in the Middle East even further. With these urges and requests for restraint, the Israeli military chief pledged to Iran’s missile and drone attack. He gave no details on how they would respond, and was very vague… Read more »

Gulf flooding: Dubai airport chaos as UAE and Oman reel from deadly storms

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68831408 According to this article, there are heavy rains that are battering up Gulf states, which are causing flash floods that have killed 20 people so far. Dubai Airport has reported that the rains will have some “very challenging conditions” for the passengers as the runways are being overwhelmed by water, making it difficult for planes to be moving. Authorities… Read more »

Bombs and viruses: The shadowy history of Israel’s attacks on Iranian soil

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/15/bombs-and-viruses-the-shadowy-history-of-israels-attacks-on-iranian-soil According to this article, Israel’s leaders have been discussing their options on how to respond to a recent attack that was launched by Iran, where Tehran targeted their enemy with more than 300 missiles and drones. After an Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Iran’s attack on Israel was historic as this was the first time that… Read more »