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Al Bawaba
an hour ago
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
"One Shot:" Iran takes down Israeli F-35 fighter, pilot missing
Published June 14th, 2025 - 11:48 GMT ALBAWABA - The Iranian military said on Saturday that an Israeli F-35 fighter plane was effectively shot down over western Iran by its air defense units. The statement claims that the pilot evacuated from the plane, however it is unclear what their present condition is. Military authorities stated that the Israeli aircraft was "targeted and destroyed" by Iranian air defense systems when it was traveling over western regions of the nation in a statement issued by the Iranian Army's Public Relations Department. According to the statement, the pilot engaged the ejection system before to the collision, and an inquiry is now in progress to ascertain their whereabouts and state of health. According to the Russian official news outlet Sputnik, a single shot from an Iranian air defense system built in the country brought down the aircraft at a high altitude. Iran's Tasnim News Agency reported earlier Friday that two Israeli fighter planes had been shot down and that one of the pilots who was taken prisoner was a woman. This declaration comes after that story. According to the source, the incident demonstrated how well Iran's defensive systems work to fend off Israeli aircraft attacks and was a significant victory for Iran's military capabilities. 🔴 وكالة سبوتنيك الروسية: منظومة دفاعية إيرانية الصنع تسقط طائرة F-35 إسرائيلية على ارتفاع عالٍ بطلقة واحدة — سكاي برس (@skypressdz) June 14, 2025 Iranian authorities presented the plane's downing as a clear message of deterrence in the face of rising regional tensions and as evidence of the military's readiness to confront any foreign threats. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
The Independent
6 hours ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Footage released by Mossad claims to show Israeli agents in Iran
Mossad, Israel 's spy agency, has released footage claiming to show Israeli agents deploying missiles in Iran as part of Operation Rising Lion, an overnight strike against Iran 's nuclear program. Israel said 200 fighter jets participated in the strikes, targeting over 100 locations, including Iranian military leaders and nuclear facilities. The released black-and-white footage allegedly shows two agents with a launcher. Iranian state media reported 78 deaths and 329 injuries resulting from the strikes, though official figures from Iranian and Israeli channels are pending. Watch the video in full below.
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Iran, Israel continue to trade missile strikes on day 2 of conflict
Tensions between Israel and Iran remained high on the second day of open conflict, with no signs of de-escalation. According to Israel's military, the country came under renewed attack in the early hours of Saturday from missiles and drones launched by Iran. At least three people were killed in Israel as a result of the latest Iranian missile strikes, with dozens more injured, some seriously, The Times of Israel reported. Iran's attacks are seen as retaliation for a large-scale Israeli strike carried out early Thursday which targeted the country's nuclear sites and military leaders. The Israeli campaign killed at least 78 people, including senior military officials, and injured more than 320 - most of them civilians, including women and children - Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani said. Iran: drones shot down near border Iran's military has reportedly shot down drones near its north-western border, according to state media. The incident occurred close to the borders with Azerbaijan and Turkey, state television reported on Saturday. The claims have not been independently verified. Overnight, several Iranian cities came under heavy shelling. In central and north-eastern Tehran, explosions and sustained anti-aircraft fire were heard for hours, local media and eyewitnesses reported. Explosions near Tel Aviv An Israeli military spokesperson said most Iranian missiles launched overnight were intercepted. Unconfirmed reports suggest US forces are assisting Israel with missile defence operations. Despite interceptions, missile debris caused damage in central Israel, including the Tel Aviv area, where several buildings were badly affected. On Saturday morning, the Israeli military reported another drone attack from Iran, triggering fresh air raid sirens and defensive responses. Israel said it would continue targeting Iranian positions.
Malay Mail
11 hours ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Oil surges 7pc as Israel-Iran conflict raises supply disruption fears
Oil gains of up to 14 per cent were largest intraday move since 2022 Iran's nuclear facility in Natanz damaged in Israeli attack No impact to oil flows in the region so far, say analysts Israeli attacks kill key Iranian military commanders Trump urges Iran to make a deal over its nuclear programme HOUSTON, June 14 — Oil prices jumped yesterday and settled 7 per cent higher as Israel and Iran traded air strikes, feeding investor worries that the combat could widely disrupt oil exports from the Middle East. Brent crude futures settled at US$74.23 (RM315) a barrel, up US$4.87, or 7.02 per cent, after earlier soaring over 13 per cent to an intraday high of US$78.50, the strongest level since January 27. Brent was 12.5 per cent higher than a week ago. US West Texas Intermediate crude finished at US$72.98 a barrel, up US$4.94, or 7.62 per cent. During the session, WTI jumped over 14 per cent to its highest since January 21 at US$77.62. WTI climbed 13 per cent to its level a week ago. Both benchmarks had their largest intraday moves since 2022 when Russia's invasion of Ukraine caused a spike in energy prices. Israel said it had targeted Iran's nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders on Friday at the start of what it warned would be a prolonged operation to prevent Tehran from building an atomic weapon. Iran has promised a harsh response. Shortly after trading ended yesterday, Iranian missiles hit buildings in Tel Aviv, Israel, according to multiple media reports. Explosions were also heard in southern Israel. US President Donald Trump urged Iran to make a deal over its nuclear programme to put an end to the 'next already planned attacks.' The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company said oil refining and storage facilities had not been damaged and continued to operate. Iran, a member of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), currently produces around 3.3 million barrels per day (bpd), and exports over 2 million bpd of oil and fuel. Spare capacity among OPEC and its allies, including Russia, to pump more oil to offset any disruption is roughly equivalent to Iran's output, according to analysts and OPEC watchers. The latest developments have also stoked concerns about disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping passage. 'Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq and Iran are wholly locked into one tiny passage for exports,' said Rabobank in a note, regarding the Strait. About a fifth of the world's total oil consumption passes through the strait, or some 18 to 19 million barrels per day (bpd) of oil, condensate and fuel. 'Israeli action has so far avoided Iranian energy infrastructure, including Kharg Island, the terminal responsible for an estimated 90 per cent of Iran's crude oil exports,' said Ben Hoff, head of commodity research at Societe Generale. 'This raises the possibility that any further escalation could follow an 'energy-for-energy' logic where an attack on one side's oil infrastructure might invite a retaliatory strike on the other's,' Hoff said. Iran could pay a heavy price for blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, analysts said yesterday. 'Iran's economy heavily relies on the free passage of goods and vessels through the seaway, as its oil exports are entirely sea-based. Finally, cutting off the Strait of Hormuz would be counterproductive to Iran's relationship with its sole oil customer, China, said analysts with JP Morgan. Money managers raised their net long US crude futures and options positions in the week to June 10, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said on Friday. The speculator group raise its combined futures and options position in New York and London by 15,157 contracts to 121,911 during the period. Baker Hughes said the number of US oil and natural gas rigs fell for seventh week in a row with the total count down by 35 rigs or 6 per cent below this time last year. The oil rig count fell by three to 439 this week, its lowest since October 2021, while gas rigs slipped by one to 113. In other markets, stocks dived and there was a rush to safe havens such as gold, the US dollar and Swiss franc. — Reuters
CNN
13 hours ago
- Politics
- CNN
How Mossad pulled off the strikes in Iran
How Mossad pulled off the strikes in Iran Rare footage released by Israeli spy agency Mossad unveils the sophisticated intelligence operation behind Israel's recent unprecedented attack on Iran. CNN Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Matthew Chance takes a look into this significant breakthrough as well as what sort of retaliation could be in store. 01:02 - Source: CNN Iranians question nuclear talks with US after Israeli attack Crowds of demonstrators rallied in Tehran calling for retaliation after Israeli strikes on Iran and questioning whether the country should continue negotiations with the United States over a potential nuclear deal. 00:49 - Source: CNN Amanpour breaks down Israeli strikes on Iran Israel has launched unprecedented strikes on Iran, targeting its nuclear program and assassinating top military leaders in an attack that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said will last many days. The operation, codenamed 'Operation Rising Lion,' hit Iran's main enrichment facility in Natanz, as well as targeting Iranian nuclear scientists and military leaders. 02:34 - Source: CNN Analysis: How might Iran respond to Israeli attack? Overnight Israel struck several locations in Iran, including the capital Tehran and the country's nuclear sites. Israel says 200 fighter jets were involved in the attack that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said will last many days. With Iran's defenses weakened in Israel's October attack, and several military leaders killed, its response to last night's strike may be limited. CNN's chief security correspondent Nick Paton Walsh gives his analysis. 01:30 - Source: CNN Top Iranian commander killed in Israeli strikes Iran's revolutionary guard has confirmed the death General Hossein Salami, one of the country's most powerful and influential military commanders, in Israel's strikes. The IRGC said its command structure and other branches of the military were 'fully prepared to deliver a decisive and harsh response.' CNN senior international correspondent Frederik Pleitgen reports. 01:40 - Source: CNN Analysis: Why Israel attacked Iran now CNN's Oren Liebermann explains the reasons why Israel decided to attack Iran in unprecedented strikes targeting its nuclear program and senior military leaders. 01:49 - Source: CNN Israel launches 'preemptive strike' on Iran Israel launched strikes against Iran, targeting its nuclear program and long-range missile capabilities, an Israeli military official said. CNN's Kaitlan Collins reports. 01:38 - Source: CNN Survivor of India plane crash appears to walk away from site in video Video appears to show the sole survivor of a 242 passenger plane crash walking away from the rubble. 00:27 - Source: CNN Expert examines CCTV footage to see what happened to Air India flight before crash Newly released CCTV footage shows Air India Flight 171 take off before crashing moments later. CNN aviation analyst Miles O'Brien offers his analysis. 00:56 - Source: CNN Passenger survives Air India plane crash At least one passenger on board Air India Flight 171 to London Gatwick survived, local police said. According to Reuters, senior police officer Vidhi Chaudhary said the man had been in seat 11A and added that there may be a few more survivors in the hospital. 00:19 - Source: CNN Video shows moment plane crashes in India Social media video shows flames and thick smoke billowing into the air, as an Air India passenger plane, carrying 242 people, crashed shortly after takeoff. The plane had departed an airport in Ahmedabad, India and was bound for London's Gatwick Airport. 00:20 - Source: CNN Canada tightens border security The US-Canada border is now the focus of heightened patrols and billion-dollar upgrades. CNN's Paula Newton reports on Canada's security shift. 00:31 - Source: CNN Violence enters third day in Northern Ireland Unrest has spread to more towns in Northern Ireland after violence initially started in Ballymena. The third night of disturbances saw a leisure center, that had been recently used to shelter immigrants, set ablaze by masked youths. 00:45 - Source: CNN China's 'trump' card in the US trade war The US and China have agreed on a plan to roll out their trade truce after days of negotiations in London. CNN's Phil Mattingly explained what brought both sides to the table, and where the relationship goes from here. 02:00 - Source: CNN Rare deep-sea squid filmed alive for first time Scientists have captured the first-ever footage of the elusive Gonatus antarcticus squid alive in its deep-sea habitat. CNN's Jeremy Roth describes the rare encounter. For more on this story, visit 01:12 - Source: CNN Analysis: Is Netanyahu's government under threat? Among an ongoing corruption trial, protests against his leadership and an upcoming vote to dissolve the government, CNN's Oren Liebermann looks at the growing pressure on Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 01:59 - Source: CNN Austrian mayor of city hit by school shooting speaks to CNN Austria is reeling from one of the worst rampages in the country's history after a gunman opened fire at a high school in the city of Graz, killing 10 people, including teenagers. Elke Kahr, mayor of Graz, spoke to CNN's Frederik Pleitgen during a candlelight vigil as the city reflects on the rare tragedy. 01:15 - Source: CNN BTS members discharged from South Korean military One of the world's biggest boybands could soon be making a comeback with six out of seven members of K-Pop supergroup BTS now discharged from South Korea's mandatory military service. The band plans to reunite at some point later this year. 00:47 - Source: CNN Mexican flags at LA protests spark heated debate Mexico's flag has become a defining symbol of the protests in Los Angeles, sparking a heated debate amongst the Latino community about whether or not it's disrespectful. CNN's Rafael Romo breaks down the debate and what the it means to be Mexican-American right now. 01:53 - Source: CNN Hear Mexico president's response to LA protests Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she does not agree with the violent immigration protests in Los Angeles and urged Mexicans in California to 'not fall into provocations.' The president emphasized that Mexicans in the US 'are good men and women.' 00:36 - Source: CNN Austria hit by rare school shooting A gunman in Austria opened fire on a school in the southern city of Graz, killing himself and at least nine others. The death toll includes teenagers between the ages of 14 and 18, the Austrian interior ministry said. CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports. 01:05 - Source: CNN Ukrainian boxer to Trump: 'Open your eyes' World heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk shared a message for President Trump in an interview with CNN, asking him to help Ukraine as it continues its fight against a full-scale Russian invasion. 00:54 - Source: CNN Israeli military intercepts Gaza-bound Freedom Flotilla Israel has intercepted a Gaza-bound aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg and other prominent activists, detaining those onboard, according to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), with Israel's foreign ministry saying activists have been taken to Israel 01:23 - Source: CNN
