Latest news with #Israeli-Iranian
Jordan News
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Jordan News
Guterres to Israel and Iran: 'Stop the Escalation' - Jordan News
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday urged both Iran and Israel to de-escalate tensions and halt hostilities following a series of mutual airstrikes. اضافة اعلان In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Guterres stated: 'Israeli bombing of Iranian nuclear sites... Iranian missile strikes on Tel Aviv. Enough escalation—it's time to stop. Peace and diplomacy must prevail.' Thick smoke and flames were seen rising from Mehrabad Airport in the Iranian capital on Saturday, as local media reported an explosion in the area amid ongoing Israeli-Iranian attacks that began at dawn on Friday. Israeli media reported early Saturday that Iran's missile strikes on Israel resulted in the death of an Israeli woman, dozens of injuries, and the destruction of nine buildings in Ramat Gan, a suburb of Tel Aviv. According to Haaretz, hundreds of apartments were evacuated after an Iranian ballistic missile struck one of the buildings. Israel's Channel 12 quoted an unnamed political source who warned Iran of further escalation, saying: 'Iran will pay an unbearable price for firing on civilian areas.' The source added: 'We know what Israel targeted in today's strikes on Iranian sites—and we know what Israel chose not to target. That's the next step.' This statement appears to hint at possible upcoming Israeli strikes on Iran's energy and infrastructure sectors. On Friday at dawn, Israel launched an unprecedented attack targeting the heart of Iran's nuclear, missile, and military complexes, killing some of the country's most powerful figures and pushing the broader Middle East into a new and dangerous phase, according to an analysis by CNN.
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
USD Dollar Rate vs Gold Price: Experts predict rates amidst Israel-Iran conflict
Israel-Iran war like situation seems to be bolstering US Dollar or USD rate as well as gold price on Friday. Gold prices soared and the US dollar gained against major currencies, including the euro and yen as investors and markets flocked to safe-haven assets amid rising geopolitical tensions following the outbreak of an Israeli-Iranian conflict. Gold Price Today Spot gold rose 1.7 per cent at $3,439.79 an ounce as of 0923 (EDT), coming within striking distance of its record high of $3,500.05 set in April. Prices gained more than 4 per cent so far this week. US gold futures added 1.7 per cent to $3,461. Goldman Sachs reiterated its forecast that structurally strong central bank buying will raise the gold price to $3,700/toz by end-2025 and $4,000 by mid-2026. BofA sees a path for gold to rally to $4,000/oz over the next 12 months. USD Rate Today Live Events The US dollar gained 0.62 per cent to 144.36 against the Japanese yen and rose 0.39 per cent to 0.813 against the Swiss franc, with the greenback on track to snap two straight sessions of losses against safe-haven currencies. The dollar, however, is still poised for a weekly loss against both the yen and the franc, with markets worried about Trump's tariffs. Juan Perez, director of trading at Monex USA in Washington, said the U.S. dollar tends to gain in times of physical uncertainty and chaos including the Israel-Iran conflict, although tariffs remain the main concern among investors. Israel-Iran Conflict Israel launched a barrage of strikes across Iran on Friday, attacking nuclear facilities and missile factories and killing a swath of military commanders. Iran responded with an armada of drones against Israeli targets. US President Donald Trump, Israel's main ally, urged Iran to reach a deal on its nuclear program, suggesting that Tehran had brought the attack on itself by resisting a U.S. ultimatum in talks to restrict its uranium enrichment. FAQs Q1. What is going on between Israel and Iran? A1. Israel launched a barrage of strikes across Iran on Friday, attacking nuclear facilities and missile factories and killing a swath of military commanders. Iran responded with an armada of drones against Israeli targets. Q2. What is Donald Trump's stance on Israel-Iran Conflict? A2. US President Donald Trump, Israel's main ally, urged Iran to reach a deal on its nuclear program, suggesting that Tehran had brought the attack on itself by resisting a U.S. ultimatum in talks to restrict its uranium enrichment.
See - Sada Elbalad
a day ago
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Iran's Deputy Chief of Staff Gholam Ali Killed in Israeli Strikes, Says State TV
Taarek Refaat Iranian state media reported Friday that several high-ranking military officials, including senior commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), were killed in Israeli airstrikes launched early this morning. According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), IRGC Deputy Commander Major General Gholam Ali Rashid was assassinated in the strikes. The report also confirmed the death of IRGC Commander-in-Chief Major General Hossein Salami, along with a number of other senior figures. Among those named by IRNA were Dr. Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi and prominent nuclear scientist Fereydoun Abbasi-Davani, both of whom were reportedly killed in targeted strikes carried out by Israeli forces. The large-scale preemptive attack marks one of the most severe escalations in the Israeli-Iranian conflict in recent years. While Israel has not publicly confirmed the identities of those targeted or killed, an Israeli security official earlier told AFP that the operation aimed to eliminate senior military and nuclear figures in Iran. Tensions across the region remain high, with widespread anticipation of an Iranian response. Iranian authorities have yet to issue a comprehensive official statement detailing the scope of the casualties or next steps. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean News 3 Killed in Shooting Attack in Thailand
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Israel strikes Iran as US prioritizes its 'interests' in region
Israel launched a series of preemptive strikes against Iran in an attempt to hamstring its nuclear program, the Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday. Explosions could be heard in Tehran early Saturday morning local time, US wire services and the state-run Nour News reported. Sirens rang out across Israel as well — a warning against what security official Tzvika Tessler said was an anticipated 'significant attack from the east,' though no counterstrike has yet occurred, he said. Defense Minister Israel Katz signed an order imposing a 'special state of emergency,' he told Israeli media in the wake of the attack. The strike came amid US talks with Iran aimed at preventing the Islamic Republic from developing nuclear weapons. State Secretary Marco Rubio Thursday night described the Israeli strike as 'unilateral' but said the US was in 'close contact' with allies in the region. 'We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region. Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defense,' he said, adding, 'Let me be clear: Iran should not target U.S. interests or personnel.' Major US stock market futures sank Thursday night on reports of the attack, while Brent crude oil jumped above $73 a barrel. President Donald Trump spent the evening participating in the annual Congressional Picnic. In public remarks in days prior, Trump had noted the possibility of Israeli-Iranian hostilities worsening. 'I don't want to say imminent, but it looks like it's something that could very well happen,' Trump said. Earlier this week, the US withdrew personnel from the region, though Trump insisted Thursday that Israel 'didn't tell me anything.'
Khaleej Times
08-04-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
Trump says US, Iran set for direct nuclear talks; Tehran says they will be indirect
President Donald Trump made a surprise announcement on Monday that the United States and Iran were poised to begin direct talks on Tehran's nuclear programme, but Iran's foreign minister said the discussions in Oman would be indirect. In a further sign of the difficult path to any deal between the two geopolitical foes, Trump issued a stark warning that if the talks were unsuccessful, "Iran is going to be in great danger." Iran had pushed back against Trump's demands in recent weeks that it directly negotiate over its nuclear programme or be bombed, and it appeared to be sticking to that position on Monday. "We're having direct talks with Iran, and they've started. It'll go on Saturday. We have a very big meeting, and we'll see what can happen," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office during a meeting with visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "And I think everybody agrees that doing a deal would be preferable," Trump said. He added that Saturday's talks with Iran would be at a very high level, without elaborating. He declined to say where the talks would take place but held out the possibility that a deal could be reached. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi posted on X that indirect high-level talks would be held in Oman, adding, "It is as much an opportunity as it is a test. The ball is in America's court." On Tuesday, Iran's state media said the talks would be led by Araqchi and US Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff, with the intermediation of Oman's foreign minister, Badr Al Busaidi. The US and Iran held indirect talks during former president Joe Biden's term but they made little if any progress. The last known direct negotiations between the two governments were under then-president Barack Obama, who spearheaded the 2015 international nuclear deal that Trump later abandoned. Warnings by Trump of military action against Iran had jangled already tense nerves across the Middle East after open warfare in Gaza and Lebanon, military strikes on Yemen, a change of leadership in Syria and Israeli-Iranian exchanges of fire. Trump, who has beefed up the US military presence in the region since taking office in January, has said he would prefer a deal over Iran's nuclear programme to armed confrontation and on March 7 said he had written to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to suggest talks. Iranian officials said at the time that Tehran would not be bullied into negotiations. "Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon and if the talks aren't successful I actually think it will be a very bad day for Iran," Trump said in the Oval Office on Monday. Direct talks would not occur without the explicit approval of Khamenei, who in February said negotiations with the US were "not smart, wise, or honourable". Iran favours indirect negotiations Hours before Trump's announcement, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said Iran was awaiting a US response to Tehran's proposal for indirect negotiations. He said the Islamic Republic believed it was making a generous, responsible and honourable offer. After Trump spoke, a senior Iranian official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Reuters: "The talks will not be direct ... It will be with Oman's mediation." Oman, which maintains good relations with both the US and Iran, has been a longtime channel for messages between the rival states. Iran's Nournews, affiliated with the country's top security body, described Trump's statement about a planned direct meeting as part of a "psychological operation aimed at influencing domestic and international public opinion". A second Iranian official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said over the weekend there was possibly a window of around two months to reach a deal, citing worries that Iran's longtime foe Israel might launch its own attack if talks took longer. Netanyahu, who has shown little support for US negotiations with Iran, said if diplomacy could prevent Tehran from ever getting nuclear weapons "in a full way, the way it was done in Libya, I think that would be a good thing". During his 2017-2021 term, Trump withdrew the US from the 2015 deal between Iran and world powers designed to curb Iran's sensitive nuclear work in exchange for sanctions relief. Trump also reimposed sweeping US sanctions. Since then, Iran has far surpassed that deal's limits on uranium enrichment. Western powers accuse Iran of having a clandestine agenda to develop nuclear weapons capability by enriching uranium to a high level of fissile purity, above what they say is justifiable for a civilian atomic energy program. Tehran says its nuclear programme is wholly for civilian energy purposes. The White House National Security Council did not immediately respond to a request for details. The shift comes at a precarious time for Tehran's regional 'Axis of Resistance' which it has established at great cost over decades to oppose Israel and US influence. The axis has been severely weakened since the Palestinian group Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, tipped the Middle East into conflict. Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon have been hammered by Israel since the Gaza war began while the Houthi movement in Yemen has been targeted by US airstrikes since last month. Israel severely damaged Iran's air defenses last year. The fall of Syrian president Bashar Al Assad, another key Iranian ally, has further weakened the Islamic Republic's influence.
