The Sky TG24 special on the war in Iran
Iran war, Houthis: "We have shot down Saudi fighter jets". Riad: "Red line crossed" LIVE
The Houthis have claimed responsibility for the shooting down of a Saudi F-15 fighter in the skies of Marib province, after denying the launch of a drone against the holy city of Mecca, calling the accusation made by Saudi Arabia "a lie". "A red line has been crossed" Riyadh warned, announcing the Saudi-led coalition "will take the necessary measures" against the Yemeni rebels. Meanwhile, the US House has approved a measure requiring Trump to put an end to the war in Iran
The Houthis have denied having launched a drone against the holy city of Mecca, calling the accusation made by the military coalition led by Saudi Arabia "a lie". "A red line has been crossed" warned Riyadh, announcing the Saudi-led coalition "will take the necessary measures" against the Yemeni rebels. Meanwhile, the US House has approved a measure requiring Trump to end the war in Iran or request authorization from Congress.
Beijing: ready to safeguard Tehran's rights
China urges Iran and the US to maintain a "rational" approach in the conflict in the Middle East and declares itself ready to "safeguard" Iran's rights. This was reported by the information released today on the conversation in Beijing between the Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Aragchi. "China is willing to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with Iran and safeguard Iran's legitimate rights and interests," Wang told Araghchi during the meeting in the Chinese capital. "We encourage Iran and the US to maintain rationality and moderation," he added.
Gaza authorities: "Collapse victims rise to 14, Israel is responsible"
The death toll from the collapse of a building housing displaced people in Gaza City has risen to 14, including five children. This was reported by the Gaza Civil Protection, reported by Al-Jazeera. The authorities in Gaza, the Arab newspaper writes, have attributed responsibility to Israel for the deadly collapse which "aggravates the humanitarian catastrophe" in the Strip. “We hold the occupation and the international community fully responsible,” it said in a statement. Throughout the Strip, the statement adds, approximately 8,500 people are missing under the rubble of collapsed buildings, while thousands continue to live in unsafe structures.
Pakistani Prime Minister says he condemns the alleged attempted attack on Mecca
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared on
Von der Leyen: "Painful to see the 27 EU members without a majority on Israel"
"The profound suffering in Gaza and the uncontrolled settler violence in the West Bank have deeply affected Europeans. The Israeli government's decision to push ahead with the illegal E1 settlement project is unacceptable. Last year I urged Europe to act, proposing a series of measures. It is distressing for many Europeans that Member States have failed to reach the majorities needed for a united response," said Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Anniversary Mahsa Amini, his militarized hometown
On the fourth anniversary of the death in Iranian moral police custody of young Kurdish girl Mahsa Jina Amini, human rights organizations report massive militarization of her hometown of Saqqez in Iranian Kurdistan. According to sources in Hengaw, large contingents of government forces have been deployed throughout the city.
Vance: "We cannot allow our foreign policy to be subservient to Israel"
“We have many important partnerships in NATO, but this does not mean that we will completely make our European foreign policy subservient to NATO, just as we cannot allow our foreign policy in the Middle East to be subservient to the State of Israel.” Thus US Vice President JD Vance.
CBS publishes photos of the "extensive damage" to US bases in the Middle East
New photos obtained exclusively by CBS reveal for the first time the extensive damage and destruction suffered by buildings and vehicles at several US locations in the Middle East following missile and drone attacks by Iran.
CNN: "US-based Russian satellites in Arabia helped Tehran raid"
Fourteen Russian spy satellites passed over a US military base in Saudi Arabia two days before a devastating attack by Iran, according to CNN.
