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10 hours ago
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US, Pakistan Discuss ‘Durable Peace' between Israel, Iran
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio explored the ways of ensuring 'a durable peace between Israel and Iran,' with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during a call on Thursday, according to Al Arabiya. 'The two leaders acknowledged the importance of working together to promote a durable peace between Israel and Iran,' the US State Department said in a statement. During the call, Rubio stressed that Iran can never develop or acquire a nuclear weapon. Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump unveiled a ceasefire between Israel and Iran to put an end to a war that began on June 13 when Israel attacked Iran. Trump also held a meeting last week with Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir at the White House to discuss the latest tensions between Israel and Iran. Since Tehran does not have diplomatic relations with the US, a section of Pakistan's embassy in Washington represents Iran's interests in the US. Escalating Tensions On June 13, Israel launched a wave of airstrikes on Iran under the name of Operation Rising Lion. The military campaign targeted Iran's nuclear facilities and killed top military commanders and nuclear scientists. As a response, Iran launched a retaliatory wave of missiles against Israel and targeted Tel Aviv. Israel also killed several Iranian nuclear scientists in line with its goal to eliminate Iran's nuclear program. US Achieved No Gains In his first public statement since the announcement of the ceasefire, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared victory over Israel that targeted Iran's nuclear facilities on June 13, according to The Associated Press. The Supreme Leader also stated that Iran has 'delivered a hand slap to America's face' on Thursday by attacking the US base in Qatar. He revealed that the US intervention in the war was basically driven by its feeling 'that if it did not intervene, the Zionist regime would be utterly destroyed.' However, the US had not achieved any gains from this war, he added. Related Topics: Erdogan Urges Permanent Iran-Israel Ceasefire, Calls for Gaza Truce US-Iran Talks to Take Place Next Week: Trump Israel Accuses Iran of Ceasefire Breach, Tehran Denies Short link : Post Views: 6
Al Arabiya
2 days ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
NATO boosts defense spending in move hailed by Trump as ‘monumental win'
In this episode of W News Extra, presented by Leigh-Ann Gerrans, we cover NATO's pledge to significantly increase defense spending – meeting US President Donald Trump's demands. He called it a 'monumental win' for America and reaffirmed the US commitment to defending its European allies. Guests: Wissam Keyrouz – Editor at Al Arabiya
Al Arabiya
3 days ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Seven Israeli soldiers, six Palestinians waiting for aid killed as Gaza war rages on
In this episode of W News, presented by Leigh-Ann Gerrans, we report on the war in Gaza, where seven Israeli soldiers were killed in an attack on their armored vehicle. Meanwhile, Gaza's civil defense says Israeli fire killed at least 20 more people, including six who were waiting for humanitarian aid. Guests: Adnan Abu Hasna – UNRWA spokesperson Melinda Nucifora – Al Arabiya English presenter John Kavulich – Senior Editor for Outcome Modeling Analysis at Issue Insight Navvar Shaban – Researcher at Harmoon Center
Al Arabiya
3 days ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Pentagon, FBI launch probe into leaked report on US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites
The Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) tells Al Arabiya English that an investigation has been launched into the leaked assessment of the US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. 'We have still not been able to review the actual physical sites themselves, which will give us the best indication,' a senior DIA official told Al Arabiya English. The official added: 'This is a preliminary, low confidence assessment – not a final conclusion – and will continue to be refined as additional intelligence becomes available.'
Al Arabiya
3 days ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Iran, Israel pause fire after Trump outburst over ceasefire violations
In this episode of W News Extra, presented by Leigh-Ann Gerrans, we cover the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran, which appears to be holding under US pressure. President Donald Trump, who announced the truce, scolded both sides for early violations – but reserved his harshest criticism for Israel, urging his close ally to 'calm down now' over the scale of its strikes. Guests: Rawia Alami – Senior Presenter at Al Arabiya Wandi Ntengento – Journalist at Al Arabiya English
