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The Hindu
17 minutes ago
- The Hindu
Iran warns war with Israel could resume at any time
A senior Iranian official warned Monday (August 18, 2025) that war with Israel could erupt at any moment, describing the current lull after June's 12-day conflict as only a temporary halt. "We must be prepared at every moment for confrontation; right now, we are not even in a ceasefire (agreement); we are in a cessation of hostilities," said First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref. The fighting in June saw Israel bombard Iranian nuclear and military sites, as well as residential areas, killing more than 1,000 people, including senior commanders and nuclear scientists. Iran retaliated with missile and drone strikes that killed dozens in Israel. The United States announced a halt in fighting on June 24, two days after it joined the war by bombing Iranian nuclear facilities. But there was no agreement formalising the ceasefire, only an undeclared pause in hostilities. On Sunday, Yahya Rahim Safavi, a military adviser to Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, told Iranian media the country was "preparing plans for the worst-case scenario". "We are not in a ceasefire now, we are in a war phase, it could break down at any time, there is no protocol, no regulations, no agreement between us and the Israelis, between us and the Americans," he said in remarks carried by the Shargh daily. "A ceasefire means ceasing attacks; that could change at any time," he added. Since then, Iranian officials have insisted the country is not seeking war but is ready for another confrontation. Western powers accuse Iran of pursuing nuclear weapons through its atomic programme, a charge Tehran strongly denies. Following the war, Israel and the United States repeatedly threatened to attack Iran again should Tehran relaunch its nuclear sites and resume its nuclear enrichment programme. The United Nations nuclear watchdog has warned that Iran is the only non-nuclear-armed country that enriches uranium to 60 percent -- far beyond the 3.67 percent cap set by a landmark international accord reached in 2015. The level is a short step from the 90-percent enrichment required for a nuclear weapon. Last week, Britain, France and Germany, all signatories to the 2015 deal, threatened to reimpose sanctions lifted under the agreement. Iran has warned of serious consequence with some officials in the country hinting at withdrawal of Tehran from the nuclear non-proliferation treaty.
Time of India
40 minutes ago
- Time of India
HasanAbi vs Ethan Klein's wife, Hila Klein, controversy explained
(Image via @hasandpiker & @kleinhila/ Instagram) Political streamer and internet personality HasanAbi has once again found himself in the middle of a controversy after a clip involving Hila Klein, wife of Ethan Klein, went viral. A clip from his August 17, 2025, livestream went viral on Reddit and X and sparked a lot of reactions from fans and haters alike. The controversy started after Hasan made some comments on the Israel-Palestine conflict, and reportedly signaled to Hila. HasanAbi's viral comments during livestream During a Just Chatting broadcast, HasanAbi argued that violent resistance against Israeli settlers and forces was, in his words, 'perfectly legal, perfectly valid, and perfectly moral.' He didn't mention Hila Klein by name at first, but added that it applied even 'if it's your favorite podcaster's, like, wife that participated in these raids.' Viewers instantly linked this to Hila, who was born in Israel and often discussed on the H3 Podcast. The blunt phrasing, especially tying Hila to military raids caught fire across social media. Many saw it as Hasan indirectly labeling her a 'valid target,' while others argued it was an exaggerated, clipped moment pulled out of his broader political stance. Clarification and response from HasanAbi Streamer Asmongold jumped into the debate, saying Hasan's framing was reckless and misleading. He noted that suggesting Hila could be attacked was dangerous and plainly illegal. HasanAbi quickly responded on-stream, insisting critics misunderstood him. He clarified that his statement referred specifically to anyone participating in raids, not to Hila living her normal life. 'Of course, if someone were to attack Hila Klein right now, of course, they should go to jail,' he shot back, calling Asmongold's interpretation 'idiocy.' Hila Klein fires back on Instagram Hila, however, wasn't letting it slide. Taking to her Instagram Stories, she accused Hasan of targeting her as a way of getting at her husband. In a sharp statement, the 37-year-old wrote that Hasan 'uses women to whatever end he needs' and even referenced past allegations of him exposing women's private images. 'This is just another glimpse into the psyche of a man that does not see women as his equal,' she posted, sparking even more discourse across platforms. HasanAbi's blunt reaction fuels the fire HasanAbi also took a jab at Hila and said that Hila's response is 'literally girl-bossing genocide defense.' The jab only added fuel to the fire, ensuring the spat dominated timelines well into the night. For now, the clash between HasanAbi and the Kleins is going viral, and people all over the world are voicing their opinions and POVs on the matter. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
40 minutes ago
- Time of India
'Without requesting any amendments': Hamas accepts new Gaza truce plan; hostages to be freed in batches
Hamas has accepted a new ceasefire proposal for Gaza without requesting any changes, a source from the group told AFP on Monday, following a renewed diplomatic push to end more than 22 months of conflict. Mediators Egypt and Qatar, supported by the United States, have struggled to secure a lasting truce in the war, which has caused a severe humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. After receiving the latest proposal from the mediators, Hamas indicated it was ready for talks. "Hamas has delivered its response to the mediators, confirming that Hamas and the factions agreed to the new ceasefire proposal without requesting any amendments," the source said on condition of anonymity. The announcement comes shortly after US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to the militant group on Truth Social, stating, "We will only see the return of the remaining hostages when Hamas is confronted and destroyed!!! The sooner this takes place, the better the chances of success will be." Trump highlighted his past record, claiming credit for securing hostage releases and ending multiple conflicts. "Remember, I was the one who negotiated and got hundreds of hostages freed and released into Israel (and America!). I was the one who ended 6 wars, in just 6 months. I was the one who OBLITERATED Iran's Nuclear facilities. Play to WIN, or don't play at all! Thank you for your attention to this matter!" Israel has not yet responded. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Birla New launch - Affordable Luxury 2/3 BHK in Pune Birla Manjri Contact Us Undo A Palestinian source familiar with the talks said mediators were "expected to announce that an agreement has been reached and set a date for the resumption of talks," adding that guarantees were offered to ensure implementation and pursue a permanent solution. Earlier, a Palestinian official said mediators had proposed an initial 60-day truce, with hostages to be released in two batches. The proposal comes more than a week after Israel's security cabinet approved plans to expand military operations into Gaza City and nearby refugee camps, sparking both international outcry and domestic opposition. An Islamic Jihad source told AFP that the plan envisaged a 60-day ceasefire "during which 10 Israeli hostages would be released alive, along with a number of bodies." Of the 251 hostages taken during Hamas's October 2023 attack, 49 remain in Gaza, including 27 whom the Israeli military says are dead.
