A new six-song EP released by Irish rock band U2 on Wednesday features at least three tracks referencing or alluding to Israel.
Titled “Days of Ash,” it was the band’s first release since 2017.
One song, called “Wildpeace,” is a…
Category: 3. Middle East
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Netanyahu: If Iran attacks Israel, it will face ‘a response they can’t even imagine’
As US and Israeli preparations for a possible strike on Iran continue, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday issued a sharp threat to Tehran’s leaders, should they fire missiles at Israel.
“We are prepared for any scenario,”…
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Iran prepared to close Hormuz Srait amid large-scale drills
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy is prepared to shut down the Strait of Hormuz if ordered by the country’s senior leadership, its commander said amid large-scale naval exercises in the Persian Gulf this week, Iranian media…
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Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran strikes deal or US takes ‘a step further’
When Trump first announced the Board of Peace, it was thought to be aimed at helping end the two-year war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and oversee reconstruction. But in the last month, its mission has appeared to go beyond one conflict, with…
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Five countries commit troops to Gaza international security force, commander says
WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) – Five countries have committed troops for an international security force for Gaza, the commander of the force said on Thursday during a meeting of President Donald Trump’s newly created Board of Peace.
“The first…
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Thousands volunteered for Gaza security force
Two thousand Palestinians have applied to join Gaza’s transitional police force, Board of Peace high representative for Gaza Nickolay Mladenov said during the inaugural BoP meeting on Thursday in Washington, DC.In addition, five countries have…
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US readies warships, jets, tankers for potential weekslong Iran war
Pentagon assembles its largest Middle East strike force since 2003, adding F-35s, F-22s, tankers, electronic-warfare and command planes plus a second carrier.
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As Hezbollah vows to defend Iran, Lebanon braces for potential spillover
Lebanon once again finds itself preparing for Hezbollah’s involvement in a looming US-Iranian military confrontation.
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Iran, Russia hold naval drills as Araghchi briefs Saudi FM on nuclear talks
There are increasing indications a US military strike could be on the horizon as momentum toward a new Iran nuclear deal stalls.
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Trump says US will give UN money to make it stronger, more viable
WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) – The United States will give the United Nations money to strengthen it and help make it viable, President Donald Trump told the opening meeting of his Board of Peace on Thursday.
The U.S. is the biggest contributor to…
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