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West Australian
19-06-2025
- Politics
- West Australian
Israel-Iran war: IDF strikes at least 20 military sites using fighter jets as conflict intensifies
The Israeli Defence Force has confirmed it struck more than 20 military targets in the heart of Iran using 60 fighter jets, as the growing conflict in the region enters its seventh day. In a post on X, the IDF said it hit key nuclear and missile sites across Tehran, including uranium enrichment and centrifuge sites, plus missile and air defence production facilities. The IDF also confirmed it targeted research and development sites for Iran's nuclear weapons project. 'These sites fuel Iran's weapons program and attacks on Israeli civilians,' the IDF wrote. 'The IDF will continue targeting threats to defend Israeli civilians.' In a separate statement, the IDF asserted that the sites struck were 'designated to allow the Iranian regime to expand the scale and pace of its uranium enrichment purpose of developing nuclear weapons.' According to the IDF, the strikes specifically targeted 'factories producing raw materials and components for missile assembly, as well as sites for the production of Iran's air defense systems'. The latest wave of attacks follows reports that Iran has downed its first Israeli aircraft since the conflict began, confirming the destruction of a Hermes 900 long-endurance tactical UAV over Isfahan Province earlier this week. Video released by Iranian state media appears to corroborate the claim, showing debris consistent with the unique structure and markings of the Israeli-manufactured drone. More to come...
Business Recorder
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Civil-military leadership vows to continue retaliatory actions
ISLAMABAD: In a strong and unified response to India's drone incursions, Pakistan's civil and military leadership on Thursday vowed to avenge every martyr and to continue retaliatory actions against hostile drone aggression. The resolve was expressed during a high-level security meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, which was also attended by federal ministers, military leadership, and the ruling Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif. The participants of the meeting received a comprehensive briefing from security officials on the recent wave of Indian drone attacks and Pakistan's robust response, which led to the destruction of 25 Israeli-manufactured Harop drones. Pakistan retains right to respond: NSC The meeting reviewed Indian aggression in detail, with intelligence and military officials presenting updates on operational readiness and strategic responses. The forum decided that India's underhand tactics would be met with decisive force and vowed that every drop of Pakistani blood would be accounted for. Addressing the participants, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the armed forces. 'We are proud of our military, and we are prepared for every eventuality,' he stated. He added, 'Pakistan has successfully downed Indian drones and aircraft. Our forces are fully capable of thwarting enemy designs.' Reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to peace with dignity, the prime minister warned that any attack on self-determination, territorial integrity, or national security would be responded to with full force. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif reached the Prime Minister house for attending a high-level meeting. The high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has started and PML-N President Nawaz Sharif is also present in the meeting. The consultations on the country's security situation are ongoing in the meeting. Federal ministers and top military officials are also participating in the meeting.
Jordan News
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
Pakistan Says It Shot Down 25 Israeli-Made Indian Drones Amid Escalating Tensions - Jordan News
The Pakistani military announced Thursday that it had intercepted and downed 25 Israeli-manufactured drones launched by India since Wednesday evening, in what is being described as the most serious military confrontation between the two nuclear-armed neighbors in over two decades. اضافة اعلان According to a military statement, the drones were neutralized through both technical and military means. The army had earlier reported disabling 12 drones in separate locations, noting the death of a civilian and injuries to four soldiers. Military spokesperson Major General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said, 'Last night, India committed another act of aggression by deploying drones to multiple sites. One managed to strike a military target near Lahore.' Local media and witnesses reported a loud explosion in Lahore early Thursday. Police confirmed that a drone was downed near Walton, a residential area housing military facilities. Two more drones were reportedly shot down in other cities within Punjab province. India stated it had targeted what it called 'terror infrastructure' inside Pakistan, responding to a recent attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26, mostly Hindu tourists. Pakistan denied involvement, claiming it had downed five Indian aircraft and accusing India of killing at least 31 Pakistani civilians and injuring nearly 50 in retaliatory strikes. India, for its part, reported 13 civilian deaths and 43 injuries from Pakistani shelling. Tensions appeared to ease slightly overnight, with reduced cross-border fire, but hospitals and civil defense units in border regions remained on high alert. Despite calls for retaliation, Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif told The New York Times that Islamabad is open to de-escalation.
