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These questions are often ignored in the Israel-Iran story. We asked a panel of experts

These questions are often ignored in the Israel-Iran story. We asked a panel of experts Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Fri, 06/13/2025 - 19:31 Five experts spoke to Middle East Eye to address deniability, impunity, and the laws of war Rescuers work at the site of a damaged building in the aftermath of Israeli air strikes, in Tehran, Iran, on 13 June 2025 (Iranian Red Crescent Society/Wana/Handout via Reuters) Off...

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Oil markets are spooked as Iran-Israel tensions escalate

Israel’s strike on Iran, and Tehran's subsequent retaliation fuel fears of Strait of Hormuz trade disruptions.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel strikes may make Iran more determined to pursue nuclear programme

Analysts believe that Iran may accelerate efforts to acquire a nuclear bomb as it faces a major Israeli assault.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Exclusive: US quietly sent hundreds of Hellfire missiles to Israel before Iran attack

Exclusive: US quietly sent hundreds of Hellfire missiles to Israel before Iran attack Submitted by Sean Mathews on Fri, 06/13/2025 - 21:50 Hellfire missiles would have been used for precision strikes by Israel during Iran attack, US officials say A building damaged in an Israeli strike on Tehran, on 13 June 2025 (Atta Kenner/AFP) Off The US quietly delivered hundreds of Hellfire missiles to Israel before its...

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

At least 300 people evacuated from their homes in Tel Aviv

At least 300 people evacuated from their homes in Tel Aviv At least 300 people have been evacuated from their homes in Tel Aviv after their homes were damaged according to Israel's Channel 12, Al Jazeera Arabic reported on Friday. Israel launched unprovoked military air strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities in the early hours of Friday morning. Iran said it would retaliate and has launched ballistic missiles at Israel.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Iran's UN envoy says US complicit in Israel’s military strikes on Iran

Iran's UN envoy says US complicit in Israel’s military strikes on Iran Iran's United Nations envoy says the US is complicit in Israel’s military strikes on Iran, Reuters reported on Friday. β€œBy aiding and enabling these crimes, they share full responsibility for the consequences,” Amir-Saeid Iravani said. Israel launched unprovoked military air strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities in the early hours of Friday morning....

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Five Palestinians injured by rocket shrapnel near Hebron in West Bank

Five Palestinians injured by rocket shrapnel near Hebron in West Bank Five Palestinians sustained injuries as rocket shrapnel fell near Sa'ir, north of the city of Hebron in the West Bank, reported Wafa news agency on Friday. According to the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, it evacuated five people, including three children, who were aged six, seven and 12, to a hospital after being injured by the rocket shrapnel.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

In Iran, grief for civilian casualties but little pity for commanders

Many Iranians criticise their leaders for failing to protect the country - but others insist on its right to a nuclear programme.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Activists marching to Gaza stopped in both Libya and Egypt

Activists marching to Gaza stopped in both Libya and Egypt Organisers say that pro-Palestinian activists seeking to march toGazawith the stated aim of breaking Israel's blockade on the territory were stopped Friday in both Libya and Egypt, AFP reported on Friday. "Forty participants of the Global March toGazahave had their passports taken at a checkpoint on the wayout of Cairo," organisers said in a statement. "They...

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Iran fires wave of missiles toward Israel in retaliatory strike

Iran launched an attack against Israel with a barrage of missiles in response to earlier Israeli strikes.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Russia returns 1,200 bodies of fallen Ukrainian soldiers

Moscow says Kyiv failed to return any prisoners in the latest exchange, as fighting continues on the ground.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

IAEA says that Iran's above-ground Natanz enrichment plant destroyed

IAEA says that Iran's above-ground Natanz enrichment plant destroyed The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, told the Security Council on Friday that the above-ground enrichment plant at Iran's Natanz nuclear site has been destroyed, Reuters reported on Friday. "At present, theIranian authorities are informing us of attacks on two other facilities, namely the Fordow fuel...

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Who was Hossein Salami, Iran’s IRGC head killed by Israel?

Hossein Salami, who was appointed to lead the IRGC in 2019, among the most senior figures killed by Israel.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Netanyahu says more strikes on Iran are on their way

Netanyahu says more strikes on Iran are on their way Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday in a video to Iranians that Israel would press on with its campaign after launching waves of strikes at military and nuclear sites. "In the past 24 hours, we have taken out top military commanders, senior nuclear scientists, the Islamic regime's most significant enrichment facility and a large portion of its...

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US Marines detain civilian amid court battle over Los Angeles deployment

The Marines' arrival comes as a state challenge against Trump's deployment of the National Guard continues in court.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

How US leaders, lawmakers and civil society reacted to Israel's strikes on Iran

How US leaders, lawmakers and civil society reacted to Israel's strikes on Iran Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 06/13/2025 - 18:13 Many expressed support for the attacks, while others raised concerns for the severe consequences it could have for the Middle East Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) during a memorial vigil hosted by the congressman and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) outside of the US...

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israel fire service responding to 'major' incidents after IranΒ missile attacks

Israel fire service responding to 'major' incidents after Iranmissile attacks The Israeli fire service says it is responding to 'major' incidents from Iranian missile attacks. Iran is retaliating afterIsrael launched unprovoked military air strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities in the early hours of Friday morning.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Iran launches waves of missiles at Israel in response to attacks

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei says Tehran's response to Israel's attack will not not be 'half measured'.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Whether with a green light or grudging acceptance, Trump enters war with Iran

Whether with a green light or grudging acceptance, Trump enters war with Iran Submitted by Sean Mathews on Fri, 06/13/2025 - 19:16 US President Donald Trump will be unable to stay out of the war between Israel and Iran, experts say Footage broadcast by Iran TV on 13 June 2025 shows what was described as smoke billowing from explosions after Israel announced it had carried out strikes on Iranian nuclear and military...

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US shooting down Iranian missiles heading to Israel

US shooting down Iranian missiles heading to Israel The US military has supported Israel by shooting down Iranian missiles that were heading towards Israel on Friday, according to an Axios report. The officials providing the information were not named. Details did not include whether fighter jets or warships carried out the operation.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

South Africa near WTC win vs Australia with Bavuma grit and Markram century

South Africa are on the verge of a historic World Test Championship win after gripping third day against Australia.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Building on fire in Tel Aviv after Iran retaliates

Building on fire in Tel Aviv after Iran retaliates Al Jazeera Arabic published footage of a fire breaking out in a residential building in Tel Aviv after Israeli defences failed to intercept a missile launched from Iran. Israel launched unprovoked military air strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities in the early hours of Friday morning. Iran has vowed to retaliate and has launched ballistic missiles at Israel.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Netanyahu: Israel informed US of Iranian strikes in advance

Israeli PM Netanyahu said Friday’s strike on Iran was months in the making and that the US was informed in advance.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Seven people 'lightly injured' in central Israel after Iran retaliates

Seven people 'lightly injured' in central Israel after Iran retaliates Israel says that seven people were injured on Friday in the centre of the country, shortly afterIranfired a barrage of missiles at Israel, AFP reported. The spokesman for the Magen David Adom rescue service, Eli Bin, told Channel 12that seven people were lightly injured in central Israel. Images on Channel 12 showed what appeared to be a building...

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Projectile hits central Tel Aviv amid warning of Iranian retaliation

A projectile struck central Tel Aviv, resulting in a massive explosion that sent plumes of smoke towering into the air.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Can Israel thwart Iran’s nuclear programme?

Israel attacks Iranian military and nuclear sites, claiming Iran was close to producing a nuclear weapon.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Egypt, Libya stop activists gathering for March to Gaza, organisers say

Security sources say dozens have been detained or deported from Cairo airport and other locations.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Abrego Garcia pleads not guilty to human smuggling charges in US court

The Salvadoran migrant was wrongly deported to El Salvador, prompting outrage over Trump's mass deportation campaign.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

β€˜What’s happening in LA is not about LA’ | #AJOPINION

Donald Trump is using the Los Angeles protests as a pretext to amass authority, warns the ACLU's Sarah Mehta.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

What satellite imagery and verified video tell us about the Israeli strikes on Iran

Israel's wave of strikes against Iran, which began on Thursday night, has continued through today. BBC Verify's Merlyn Thomas has been examining footage of the attacks and the damage they've caused.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

What is behind Israel’s decision to attack Iran?

Israel believes Iran is a threat to its security despite Iran's insistence that it doesn't want nuclear weapons.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Who were Iran’s top officials assassinated by Israel

Israel assassinated some of Iran’s most senior military generals and nuclear scientists in its attacks on the country.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Boeing CEO cancels airshow visit as investigation starts on India crash

This was to be Boeing CEO Ortberg's first airshow since he was appointed to lead the company out of multiple crises.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel may have just pushed Iran across the nuclear line

The strikes meant to prevent Iran from going nuclear may instead push it to build the bomb.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Iranians rally for retaliation against Israeli strikes

Hundreds rallied in Tehran after Israeli strikes killed top generals, nuclear scientists, and civilians.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East