Top Iranian general threatens to 'cut off' Trump's hand over potential military strikes A senior Iranian military official has warned that any U.S. strike on Iran would trigger retaliation against American forces and bases across the Middle East, issuing a direct threat toward President Donald Trump. The warning comes amid rising tensions, as reports indicate at least one U.S. aircraft carrier is being repositioned to the region, signaling potential military escalation. #IranUS #MiddleEastTensions #GlobalSecurity #BreakingNews

US military strikes on Iran appeared imminent after President Donald Trump held a late-night Situation Room meeting with top aides. Sources said Trump was shaken by videos of past executions and briefed on the planned execution of 26-year-old protester Erfan Soltani. Though no decision was made, Trump urged Iranians to protest, saying “help is on its way,” raising expectations of a limited strike. A day later, he said sources claimed the killing had stopped, easing tensions. US intelligence had not confirmed this, even as evacuations began at a major US airbase. Officials say options remain on the table. #USIran #Trump #MiddleEast #GlobalPolitics

The United States is reportedly redeploying the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group from the South China Sea, moving at high speed toward the Middle East amid rising regional tensions and growing speculation over potential U.S. military action involving Iran. #USMilitary #MiddleEastTensions #Iran #Geopolitics #USNavy #AircraftCarrier #GlobalSecurity #BreakingNews

Iran Launches New Satellites Ahead of Netanyahu–Trump Meeting Iran has launched three locally developed satellites into space in a fresh show of defiance, coming just as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to meet US President Donald Trump to discuss Iran and wider Middle East concerns. The satellites — Paya, Zafar-2, and a second prototype of Kowsar — were successfully placed into Low Earth Orbit on Sunday using a Russian Soyuz rocket launched from a Russian space facility. Before the June war, Tehran had carried out several satellite launches in recent years, some independently and others in partnership with Moscow. Iranian officials say the newly launched satellites include the country’s most advanced imaging technology, further highlighting Iran’s growing space and missile-linked capabilities amid rising regional tensions. The timing of the launch is widely seen as symbolic, coinciding with high-level talks between Israel and the United States focused on Iran’s nuclear ambitions and regional influence. #Iran #MiddleEast #SpaceTechnology #GlobalPolitics

Iraq has frozen the financial assets of major Iran-backed militias — including Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Yemen’s Houthi movement — in one of Baghdad’s strongest moves yet to curb the funding networks of Tehran-aligned groups. According to a notice published in Iraq’s official gazette, the order targets organisations long influential across the region, signalling a significant shift in Baghdad’s approach to militia financing and regional power dynamics. #Iraq #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #Iran-backedGroups

Israel Warns Gaza Residents To Flee As Military Prepares Stronger Offensive The Israeli military has warned Gaza City residents to evacuate immediately, vowing to act with “greater force” in operations aimed at defeating Hamas. The announcement comes amid intensified bombardments and preparations for a full ground assault. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the strikes that brought down 50 “terror towers” were only the opening phase of the campaign. Hamas condemned the threat, calling it forced displacement and a violation of international law. #Israel #Gaza #MiddleEast

Israel Urges Gaza City Evacuation Ahead of Major Offensive The Israeli military has called on residents of Gaza City to evacuate to a designated “humanitarian zone” in Al-Mawasi, ahead of a planned ground offensive to seize control of the densely populated urban centre. Military spokesperson Avichay Adraee made the appeal via social media on Saturday, urging civilians to “move early” and join thousands who have already fled. The warning signals an escalation in Israel’s ongoing military campaign against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The situation remains dire in Gaza, with recent airstrikes killing several Al Jazeera journalists, and civilians continuing to suffer amid deteriorating humanitarian conditions. The call for evacuation comes as part of Israel’s broader strategy to limit civilian casualties while intensifying its military push in the region, now nearly a year since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack that triggered the conflict. #GazaCrisis #MiddleEastConflict #HumanitarianAlert

Israel PM Offers ‘Phased’ Withdrawal If Lebanon Disarms Hezbollah Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is ready to support Lebanon’s efforts to disarm Hezbollah, offering a “phased” troop withdrawal if Beirut follows through on its disarmament plan. The pledge comes after Lebanon tasked its army with dismantling Hezbollah’s arsenal by year-end, following last year’s war and a ceasefire in November. Despite this, Israel has continued airstrikes and maintains occupation of five strategic areas in southern Lebanon. Netanyahu said Israel would coordinate with a US-led security mechanism for a gradual military pullback if progress is made. Hezbollah, weakened by the conflict, has vowed to resist the government’s disarmament move. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council is set to vote on extending the peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon until August 2026. #Israel #Lebanon #Hezbollah #MiddleEast

Protesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv on Thursday calling for the Israeli government to end the conflict in Gaza and secure the release of hostages. #Gaza #Israel #TelAviv #TelAvivProtests #Politics #MiddleEast

A new leaked video showed the alleged gang-rape of a Palestinian detainee by Israeli soldiers at the Sde Teiman detention camp. The footage released by Channel 12, taken from evidence used in an investigation on the centre, shows detained Palestinians lying on the floor with their hands and eyes covered. A group of reserve soldiers are seen taking one of the detainees aside, then trying to hide their subsequent actions with riot shields. According to Israeli media, the detainee was hospitalised after the assault with a torn rectum among other injuries. The Israeli military police detained nine soldiers for the alleged rape. The soldiers denied any wrongdoing. Link bellow https://x.com/MiddleEastEye/status/1821222390069915705/video/1

Iran's state news agency IRNA said hundreds of ballistic missiles had been launched in retaliation for Israel's biggest ever attacks on Iran. Missiles in the sky and explosions were heard rocking Tel Aviv late Friday night. #telaviv #israel #iran #middleeast #7NEWS