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Israel braces for imminent Iranian attack after Hamas assassination

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2 years ago

August 5, 2024

Ahron Young

Israel is on high alert, anticipating an Iranian attack within the next 24 to 48 hours following a significant missile barrage by Hezbollah that left two IDF soldiers injured.

Top western diplomats have issued warnings about the imminent threat.

Secretary of State Anthony Blinken informed the G7 that Iran is expected to retaliate after Israel’s recent assassinations of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut.

This would mark the second direct attack by Iran on Israel during the current Middle East crisis, the first occurring in April with a salvo of missiles and drones.

Despite the uncertainty about the specifics of the impending strike, Iran has made clear its intentions.

‘Punish the Zionist regime’

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanani stated, “No one has the right to doubt Iran’s legal right to punish the Zionist regime,” reinforcing the nation’s stance.

Footage from the region showed Israel’s Iron Dome system intercepting the barrage of missiles, though two Israeli soldiers were wounded, and a fire was ignited in northern Israel. Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the attack, citing retaliation for Israeli actions in southern Lebanon.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Revolutionary Guard General Hossein Salami have issued stern warnings to Israel. Salami declared that Israel is “digging its own grave” and will face consequences for its actions.

The escalation has heightened fears of an all-out war between Israel and Iran’s proxies in the Middle East. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged that Israel is in a “multi-front war” with Iran, asserting that the nation is prepared for any scenario.

The assassination of Hamas’ ceasefire negotiator Haniyeh and Hezbollah commander Shukr has also undermined diplomatic efforts led by American, Qatari, and Egyptian mediators.

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Iran live updates: Trump Says Iran strikes to continue for four to five weeks

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23 hours ago

March 2, 2026

Ahron Young

What’s happening in the Middle East?

President Donald Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed, with Iran now entering a transitional period under a three man leadership council
Trump says U.S. strikes on Iran could last four to five weeks, outlining objectives including destroying missile capabilities, dismantling Iran’s navy and preventing it from obtaining a nuclear weapon
The U.S. military confirms four American service members have been killed, and the White House says U.S. forces have destroyed and sunk nine Iranian naval ships
Iran says it sees “no limit” to its right to self defence and will not negotiate, as missile and drone attacks continue across Israel and Gulf states
More than 500 Iranians have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes, with additional deaths reported in Lebanon, Israel and the UAE
Shipping, aviation and energy markets have been disrupted, Qatar has halted LNG production, UAE stock markets have closed temporarily, and oil and gas prices have surged

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Israel strikes Tehran anew as conflict escalates and global markets react

Israel strikes Tehran after Khamenei’s death; U.S. warns of prolonged conflict as tensions escalate in the Middle East.

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23 hours ago

March 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Israel strikes Tehran after Khamenei’s death; U.S. warns of prolonged conflict as tensions escalate in the Middle East.

Israel has launched a new wave of strikes on Tehran, following the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. U.S. President Donald Trump has warned the campaign could last up to a month, framing the operation as a move to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities.

Iran has retaliated with missile attacks, while its Revolutionary Guards claim responsibility for assaults on oil tankers in the Gulf. The escalating hostilities are already disrupting global shipping lanes and air travel, sending shockwaves through international markets.

With reports of the first U.S. casualties emerging and Washington declaring the Tehran operation a success, tensions across the Middle East are intensifying rapidly. The question now is how far this conflict could spread — and at what cost.

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U.S. and Israel strike Iran as missiles hit Gulf bases and oil surges

U.S. and Israel launch major military operation against Iran; tensions rise as conflict escalates, impacting global markets.

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2 days ago

March 1, 2026

Ahron Young

U.S. and Israel launch major military operation against Iran; tensions rise as conflict escalates, impacting global markets.

The United States and Israel have launched a sweeping military operation against Iran, striking leadership targets and more than 500 military sites in what President Trump has dubbed Operation Epic Fury.

Explosions have rocked Tehran, with civilians fleeing the capital as U.S. sea and air assets carry out sustained attacks. Washington says the mission is designed to prevent a nuclear armed Iran and has even called on Iranians to rise up against the regime.

Iran has retaliated with a barrage of missiles and drones targeting Israel and U.S. bases across the region, including in Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. While many projectiles were intercepted, a U.S. base in Bahrain sustained damage.

Gulf states long seen as stable hubs for global business are now directly in the firing line, raising fears of a wider regional war.

Oil prices are climbing and tankers are diverting from the Strait of Hormuz as markets react to the escalating conflict. U.S. aircraft carriers, advanced fighter jets and missile destroyers remain in position, signalling more strikes could follow.

With global leaders scrambling diplomatically, the world is watching to see whether this spirals further or shifts back to negotiations.