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  At least 281 students and teachers have been killed in US-Israeli attacks on Iran since the conflict began last month, an Iranian official said Sunday, as the toll on the country's education sector continues to mount. The figures, released by the Education Ministry, come amid escalating international concern over the targeting of civilian infrastructure in the ongoing war. TEHRAN – The human cost of the US-Israeli air campaign on Iran extends far beyond military casualties, with educational institutions suffering devastating losses. Hossein Sadeghi, head of the Information and Public Relations Center at Iran's Education Ministry, told state news agency IRNA that 222 students, four preschool children, 48 teachers, and seven retired education staff have been killed in the attacks since February 28. Sadeghi added that 185 students and education personnel have also been injured in the US-Israeli assault, which has targeted facilities across the country. Widespread Damage to Educa...

  Britain is preparing to deploy a Royal Navy evacuation vessel to the Strait of Hormuz, equipped with a fleet of autonomous drones designed for mine detection and clearance, according to the Sunday Times. The potential deployment comes as the strategic waterway remains effectively closed following Iran's assertion of control, with global energy markets disrupted and shipping costs soaring amid the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran. LONDON – The United Kingdom is moving to position itself for a potential role in reopening one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints, with defense sources indicating that contingency plans are being developed for the deployment of RFA Lyme Bay to the Strait of Hormuz. The 580-foot Bay-class amphibious landing vessel, currently undergoing routine maintenance in Gibraltar, would be equipped with autonomous mine-clearance systems including underwater drones and mine-hunting boats. According to the Sunday Times, Defense Secretary John Healey h...

  Billions of dollars in US military equipment have been damaged or destroyed since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, according to a Wall Street Journal report published Friday, with Iranian missile and drone attacks accounting for the majority of losses. The damage, estimated at $1.4 billion to $2.9 billion in the conflict's first three weeks alone, includes downed fighter jets, damaged refueling aircraft, lost drones, and strikes on US bases across the region—exposing the vulnerabilities of American military assets deployed in the Middle East. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The cost of the expanding Middle East conflict is mounting not only in human lives but in military hardware, as a Wall Street Journal report reveals the extent of damage sustained by US forces since the joint US-Israeli offensive on Iran began on February 28. According to Elaine McCusker, a former Pentagon budget official now at the American Enterprise Institute, losses in the first three weeks of the conflict are ...

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In a highly controversial and fast-tracked move, a key parliamentary committee in Israel has approved legislation that would legalize the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of carrying out deadly attacks against Israelis. The decision by the Knesset National Security Committee late Tuesday clears the way for the bill to proceed to its final readings in the full parliament next week—marking a significant shift in Israel’s legal and security framework. What the Proposed Law Would Do The bill, if passed, would allow courts to impose the death penalty on individuals convicted of “intentionally causing the death of a person in a terrorist act.” Key provisions of the legislation include: No requirement for a unanimous judicial verdict to impose capital punishment A strict timeline requiring execution within 90 days of sentencing A complete prohibition on pardons or sentence reductions Finality of verdicts with no scope for political or judicial review Supporters argue the law is aimed ...

European Commission President  Ursula von der Leyen has issued an urgent call for negotiations to end hostilities in Iran, warning that the conflict is creating a critical situation for global energy supplies. The appeal comes as Pakistan intensifies its backchannel mediation efforts between Washington and Tehran, with diplomats racing against the clock before President Trump’s five-day strike pause expires. BRUSSELS/ISLAMABAD – In a forceful intervention that underscores the widening global stakes of the Middle East conflict, the European Union’s top official demanded Tuesday that all parties move immediately to the negotiating table. The statement from Ursula von der Leyen adds the weight of the 27-nation bloc to a rapidly coalescing international effort to de-escalate the four-week-old US-Israeli war against Iran. “The situation is critical for the energy supply worldwide. We all feel the knock-on effects on gas and oil prices, our businesses and our societies,” von der Leyen sa...

  An American-operated Patriot missile likely caused the March 9 explosion in Bahrain that injured dozens and damaged homes, according to an independent analysis by academic researchers examined by Reuters. The blast occurred in the Mahazza neighborhood , a residential area on Sitra Island, just offshore from the capital Manama, amid ongoing attacks by Iran. Both Bahrain and United States initially blamed an Iranian drone for the incident. However, researchers from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies , including Sam Lair, Michael Duitsman, and Professor Jeffrey Lewis, concluded with moderate-to-high confidence that a US-operated Patriot missile fired from a nearby battery likely detonated mid-air, causing the destruction. Incident Overview The explosion happened pre-dawn on March 9, injuring 32 people, including children, and destroying multiple homes. Bahrain operates Patriot missile batteries alongside US forces, which also defend the strategic US Fifth Fleet...

In the hazy, smoke-choked morning of September 11, 2001, the world watched in horror as the symbols of American power crumbled. That tragedy would trigger a promise from President George W. Bush: a “war on terror” designed to hunt down those responsible and ensure such an attack never happened again. Twenty-four years later, that promise has metastasized into something its architects never fully disclosed to the American people. Under four presidents—two Republicans and two Democrats—the United States has transformed from a nation responding to an attack into a gl obal military power that has rained bombs on at least ten countries, with a price tag that staggers the imagination. And the bombing hasn’t stopped. Just weeks into his return to the White House, President Donald Trump —who campaigned on ending “endless wars”—authorized massive military strikes against Iran, targeting its leadership and nuclear infrastructure in coordination with Israel. The irony was lost on no one: another ...

 Taiwan has announced that long-delayed deliveries of advanced U.S.-made fighter jets will begin this year, marking a significant boost to the island’s defense capabilities as regional tensions with China continue to rise. According to Taiwan’s defense ministry, production of the upgraded aircraft is now running at full capacity, with no major supply chain or manpower bottlenecks remaining. F-16V Deliveries Finally Back on Track Years of Delays Near Resolution The aircraft in question are the advanced F-16V fighter jet, part of an $8 billion arms deal approved by the United States in 2019. The deal aims to significantly enhance Taiwan’s air defense capabilities. The jets are being manufactured by Lockheed Martin, with assembly taking place in South Carolina. Taiwanese defense officials recently visited the production line and confirmed that the first aircraft is nearing completion. After multiple delays caused by software integration i ssues and testing...