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Lufthansa halts Tehran flights as U.S. warns of imminent attack
In response to escalating tensions in the Middle East, Lufthansa announced the suspension of flights to and from the Iranian capital, Tehran.
This decision follows a previous suspension that was slated to end on April 11 but has now been extended, citing security concerns.
While Lufthansa is the primary airline affected by this decision, its subsidiaries, including Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings, remain unaffected at this time.
However, the parent company, Deutsche Lufthansa, emphasized that they are closely monitoring the situation in the region and maintaining constant communication with relevant authorities.
“The security and safety of our guests and crew members have top priority for Lufthansa,” stated a spokesperson for the company.
Flights resume
Austrian Airlines, a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, continues to operate flights to Tehran, albeit with adjustments.
Crew overnight stays have been suspended until Saturday as a precautionary measure, with the airline ensuring compliance with legal working hours by minimizing ground time in Tehran.
According to an Austrian Airlines spokesperson, flights between Vienna and Tehran will proceed with a delay today, aimed at reducing the time spent on the ground in Iran.
The airline remains vigilant and prepared to adapt its operations as necessary in response to changing circumstances.
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The decision by Lufthansa comes in the wake of warnings from U.S. officials regarding a potential attack by Iran or its proxies on Israel.
The warning follows an airstrike in Damascus, attributed to Israel, which resulted in the death of senior Iranian military personnel. Tehran has openly threatened retaliation against Israel, heightening concerns of further escalation in the region.
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Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing immediately
Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, raising concerns over arms race and global safety
Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, raising concerns over arms race and global safety
– Trump ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, risking global tensions and retaliation from other nations.
– Proliferation concerns are rising as nuclear states modernise arsenals and the New START Treaty nears expiration.
The potential for worldwide radioactive fallout remains high, even for underground tests. The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, signed by 187 states, prohibits such testing, yet the US remains a signatory without ratification, bound not to violate the treaty’s intent.
Nuclear weapon testing, once crucial for understanding weapon effects and military planning, has diminished. Since World War II, nuclear tests have largely focused on developing new designs. Significant environmental and health concerns led to a moratorium on atmospheric testing in the early 1960s and the Partial Test Ban Treaty in 1963.
Many countries, including the US, stopped explosive testing in the 1990s. Technological advancements allowed nations to develop nuclear weapons without the need for actual explosions.
Proliferation Risks
Nuclear proliferation continues, with all nine nuclear-armed states investing heavily in modernising their arsenals. This raises concerns about lowered thresholds for using such weapons.
Recent conflicts involving nuclear threats have escalated, and the number of nuclear weapons operationally available has begun to rise again. Russia has tested advanced nuclear weapons, while China is rapidly expanding its military capabilities.
The New START Treaty, which confines the nuclear capabilities of the US and Russia, is set to expire soon, with no successor treaty negotiations underway.
The Doomsday Clock has moved closer to midnight this year, highlighting the heightened dangers facing the world today.
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Trump and Xi unofficially extend tariff truce, with US concessions and Chinese commitments on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.
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Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX cautions this is unofficial and deeper issues between the two super powers remain.
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Central banks ease rate cut hopes amid inflation and wobbling tech stocks; markets adjust to Fed’s new stance.
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