Rockets Fired from Iraq Toward US Base in Syria, No Injuries Reported
[モスル（イラク） ２１日 ロイター] – At least five rockets were fired from Iraq towards a US military base in northeastern Syria on the 21st. A source from the country’s security services told Reuters. US officials said the military personnel were safe. It was the first attack on US forces since Iran-backed groups in Iraq stopped attacks […]
US Secretary of State Blinken Addresses Middle East Tensions, Denies Involvement in Offensive Operations
Secretary of State Blinken said on the 19th that the United States is committed to easing tensions in the Middle East and is not involved in any offensive operations, regarding reports that Israel has struck back against Iran. Photograph taken in Italy (2024 Reuters/Remo Casilli) [カプリ（イタリア） １９日 ロイター] – US Secretary of State Blinken said […]
Putin Urges Restraint as Tensions Rise in Middle East: Calls with Iranian President Raisi
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with Iranian President Raisi on the 16th and called on all parties to refrain from any actions that would provoke a new conflict. Photo taken in June 2023. Photo provided (2024 Reuters / Alexei Danichev / RIA Novosti host photo agency via REUTERS) [モスクワ １６日 ロイター] – Russian […]
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Condemns Attack on Iranian Embassy and Discusses Regional Tensions with Iranian and Saudi Counterparts
On April 16, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (pictured) held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abdullahian. The picture was taken in Beijing on the 1st (2024 Reuters) [北京 １６日 ロイター] – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abdullahian on the 15th. The state-run Xinhua News Agency […]
Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Condemns Iran’s Attack on Israel and Calls for Restraint
On April 14, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed strong concern about Iran’s attack on Israel and called on all parties to exercise restraint. The photo shows the Russian flag. The photo was taken at the US Consulate General in New York in August 2021 (2024 Reuters / Andrew Kelly) [モスクワ １４日 ロイター] – […]
American and British Military Strike Down Iranian Drones Headed for Israel
Israeli TV channel 12 reported on the 14th that American and British military planes shot down some Iranian drones heading for Israel. The photo shows an Iranian drone. Taken on January 22 in Tehran (2024 Reuters Iranian Army / WANA (West Asia News Agency) / Handout via REUTERS) [１４日 ロイター] – The US military has […]
Iran Threatens to Close Strait of Hormuz in Response to Israel’s Presence in UAE
The commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards navy said on the 9th that Iran considers Israel’s presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) a threat. Photograph taken in December 2022 (2024 Reuters / Iranian Army / WANA (West Asia News Agency)) [ドバイ ９日 ロイター] – The commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards navy said on […]
Hezbollah Leader Nasrallah Vows Retaliation Against Israel for Airstrike near Iranian Embassy in Syria
Nasrallah (pictured), the leader of the pro-Iranian militant group Hezbollah, said on the 5th that the Israeli airstrike around the Iranian embassy in Syria was the first since October 7th last year, when the Palestinian organization Hamas carried out a surprise attack on Israel. He said it would be a “turning point.” Photo taken on […]
Israeli Army Temporarily Suspends Combat Troops’ Holidays Amid Rising Tensions with Iran
The Israeli army announced on the 4th that it would temporarily suspend holidays for all combat troops. Photo taken in October 2023 (2024 Reuters/Violeta Santos Moura) JERUSALEM (Reuters) – The Israeli army announced on the 4th that it would temporarily suspend holidays for all combat troops. This is due to the growing threat of retaliation […]
European Union Condemns Israeli Attack on Iranian Embassy in Damascus
On April 3, the European Union condemned an attack believed to have been carried out by Israeli warplanes on the vicinity of the Iranian embassy in Damascus, the capital of Syria, and called on relevant countries to exercise restraint. The photo was taken on the 2nd in front of the embassy (2024, Reuters / Firas […]
