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Tensions have escalated in the Middle East as US Vice President Mike Pence criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his claims that the Iran war would be easy to win. According to British media reports, Pence accused Netanyahu of displaying excessive optimism about the possibility of regime change in Iran, telling him that Trump’s dreams were not fully realized.
The Israeli military has confirmed that one of its soldiers was killed and four others were injured in a Hezbollah anti-tank missile attack in southern Lebanon. Sources claim that Netanyahu had assured Trump that the Iran war and regime change would be easy, with Pence aware of the Israeli PM’s claims.
The British newspaper reports that despite the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Iranian regime’s grip on power has become even stronger. The paper notes that Israeli media got the story wrong a day after the phone call, reporting that Pence had scolded Netanyahu over the violence against Palestinian settlers, with the White House denying the claims and accusing Israel of trying to defame Pence.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has arrived in Islamabad on a two-day visit. British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has emphasized the need for an immediate solution to the Middle East conflict, with the re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz being a top priority, as over 30 countries work together on a joint strategy. Organizers have announced that the No Kings protests will see demonstrations against the Trump administration across the US, with over 3,200 protests planned in 50 states.
Journalist Fatima Fattouh had reported on the Israeli army’s retreat in the southern Lebanese city of Altibbeh, with Pence stating that Trump’s goal is to severely weaken the Iranian government, with the war’s aim being to keep the government ineffective for a long time.
The US Department of Defense has reported that 398 missiles have been intercepted since the start of the war, with 15 cruise missiles and 1,872 drones also destroyed. Arab media reports that the Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi is the only international branch of the museum, which opened in 2017.
A highly organized and ongoing disinformation campaign against Pakistan has been exposed, with a French channel reporting that the US has sent its third naval fleet to the Middle East for the Iran war.
Arab media reports that an Israeli attack targeted a Lebanese channel’s car, with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry heading to Pakistan. US troops have been forced to retreat to two secret locations after facing intense attacks, with a senior Pakistani military officer criticizing the move.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, while US President Donald Trump has made a controversial statement about preferring to spend time with unsuccessful people over successful ones. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has reaffirmed that Iran does not initiate attacks, with a passenger plane making an emergency landing in Delhi.
A highly organized and ongoing disinformation campaign against Pakistan has been exposed, with a French channel reporting that the US has sent its third naval fleet to the Middle East for the Iran war. The Pakistan Ministry of Commerce has announced that exports via land routes to Iran, Azerbaijan, and Central Asian countries have been allowed.
Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan will meet in Islamabad, with Deputy Prime Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi confirming the meeting. A number of healthcare officials, including a woman medical officer and five PGs, have been suspended, with a video case involving two nurses and a worker also leading to their suspension.
The US has sent its third naval fleet to the Middle East for the Iran war, with Pakistani actor Hamza Ali Abbasi releasing a statement regarding recent news about his sister.
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