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Israel Strikes Syrian Airbase, Escalating Regional Tensions with Iran and Turkey

Israel's airstrikes on a Syrian airbase have been condemned by the US as an unnecessary escalation, further intensifying conflict with Turkey and raising concerns about potential Iranian attacks on European targets. NATO has responded by stating its readiness to confront any threats.

18 Aug, 22:25 — 19 Aug, 12:12
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BBCHigh11h ago

US condemns 'unnecessary escalation' after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase

Damascus called the attacks "an unjustified act of aggression" that imperilled regional security.

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bloombergHigh1h ago

What Is Iran’s Ability to Target US Bases in Europe?

Former US Central Command Director of Intelligence Lt. General Karen Gibson (Ret.) examines Iran’s capabilities for launching attacks on US military bases in Europe. The Financial Times reports that the Islamic Republic is weighing strikes should President Donald Trump escalate the war in the Middle East. (Source: Bloomberg)

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le-mondeHigh8h ago

Israel bombs Syrian airbase, sending warning to Damascus and Ankara

With negotiations over a security agreement with Syria's new leadership at a standstill, Israel targeted a military site to prevent the country from rebuilding its air force with Turkey's help.

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France 24High3h ago

UN atomic watchdog says found tons of nuclear material at Syria site

The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog said Tuesday its inspectors had found several tons of nuclear material in Syria, at a site Damascus reported to the agency last month. Speaking at a news conference in Damascus, Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, praised Damascus's "courageous decision" to report the undisclosed site, which dates back to the rule of ousted former leader Bashar-al-Assad.

By FRANCE24

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual2h ago

Turkey slams Israel's 'untenable' claims after strikes on Syrian base

The Prime Minister's Office warned Tuesday that a Turkish troop deployment at a Syrian airbase would violate the existing "status quo" and pose an intolerable threat to Israel's security.

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cyprus-mail3h ago

Turkey rejects Israeli claims over military role in Syria

Turkey firmly rejected on Wednesday what it called “untenable allegations” by Israel regarding its military position in Syria, after Israel bombed a Syrian air base near the Turkish border and said Syria was on the verge of permitting Turkish troops to deploy there. Israel carried out airstrikes against the Abu al-Duhur base near Aleppo on […]

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DawnMostly Factual5h ago

Pakistan condemns ‘unprovoked’ Israeli attack on Syria air base

The Foreign Office (FO) on Wednesday strongly condemned the “unprovoked” attack carried out by Israel on an air base in Syria, saying such acts had the potential to “further undermine regional peace and stability”. Syria’s state-run Ekhbariya television, citing a military source, said on Tuesday that Israel carried out eight airstrikes on the runway and storage facilities at the Abu al-Duhur base near Aleppo in northwest Syria. A separate military source and a civilian who lived near the base...

By [email protected] (News Desk)

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual8h ago

UN atomic watchdog says found tons of nuclear material at Syria site

DAMASCUS, Syria (AFP) -- The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog said its inspectors had found several tons of nuclear material in Syria, at a site which the authorities said they reported to the agency last month. Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, praised Damascus' "courageous decision" to report the undisclosed site, which dates to the Assad-era, and said the material would be put under "international safeguards." "We are talking about a few tons of nuclear mater

By The Korea Herald

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japan-timesMostly Factual11h ago

Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian airbase, drawing Turkish condemnation

Tom Barrack, the U.S. ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria and Iraq, called the strikes an "unnecessary escalation."

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ndtvMostly Factual14h ago

Israel Says It Targeted Syria Air Base To Block Turkish Troops Deployment

Israel said that it had attacked the base because Syria had been "on the verge of breaching" an agreed-upon "status quo in security matters" by allowing Turkish troops to deploy there.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual11h ago

Türkiye rejects Israeli claims after strike on Syria air base

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express-tribuneMostly Factual10h ago

Pakistan condemns ‘unprovoked’ Israeli attack on Syrian airbase

Says attack a 'flagrant violation of international law', warns such provocative actions could further undermine peace

By Web Desk

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naked-capitalismMixed1h ago

Iran War: US Considers Reducing Middle East Military Presence as Conflict Widens Regionally; Market Wobbles Intensify as Government Bond Interest Rates Rise Globally and AI Bubble Implosion Seems Imminent

Today's Iran war news: Iran ups the ante as markets look even more green around the gills.

By Yves Smith

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protothema-enMixed1h ago

Pentagon considering moving Patriot system to Crete following Iran threats to strike European targets

The Financial Times revealed Tehran’s intentions, with Cyprus and Bulgaria reportedly in its sights — Greek Air Force forces, including fighter jets and their crews, as well as a Navy vessel, remain on the island The post Pentagon considering moving Patriot system to Crete following Iran threats to strike European targets appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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myjoyonlineMixed18m ago

US condemns ‘unnecessary escalation’ after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase

The United States has issued a rare rebuke of Israel after reports emerged it struck a Syrian military airbase near the Turkish border, calling the attack an "unnecessary escalation".

By Emmanuel Tetteh

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ndtv18 Aug, 22:25First to report

Israel Says It Targeted Syria Air Base To Block Turkish Troops Deployment

vg18 Aug, 22:36

Israel bekrefter angrep mot militærbase i Syria

la-repubblica18 Aug, 23:00

Siria, bombe dell’Idf sull’aeroporto militare: i turchi nel mirino

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svenska-dagbladet19 Aug, 00:24

Turkiet avvisar Israels uttalande

aftonbladet19 Aug, 00:24

Turkiet avvisar Israels uttalande

BBC19 Aug, 00:48

US condemns 'unnecessary escalation' after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase

japan-times19 Aug, 00:49

Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian airbase, drawing Turkish condemnation

berlingske19 Aug, 01:03

Tyrkiet: Israel har angrebet Syriens suverænitet

channel-news-asia19 Aug, 01:25

Türkiye rejects Israeli claims after strike on Syria air base

express-tribune19 Aug, 01:33

Pakistan condemns ‘unprovoked’ Israeli attack on Syrian airbase

2h later
le-monde19 Aug, 03:38

Israel bombs Syrian airbase, sending warning to Damascus and Ankara

Korea Herald19 Aug, 04:04

UN atomic watchdog says found tons of nuclear material at Syria site

aktuality-sk19 Aug, 04:30

Netanjahu pod paľbou kritiky. Izrael čelí obvineniam po náletoch na sýrsko-tureckú základňu pri Aleppe

ruv19 Aug, 05:00

Tyrkir segjast alls ekki hafa ógnað Ísraelsmönnum með liðsinni við Sýrlendinga

2h later
Dawn19 Aug, 06:42

Pakistan condemns ‘unprovoked’ Israeli attack on Syria air base

naftemporiki19 Aug, 07:14

Νέα εστία έντασης στη Συρία: Ισραήλ και Τουρκία ανταλλάσσουν αιχμές με φόντο την επιδρομή σε αεροπορική βάση

balkan-web19 Aug, 07:15

Sulm ajror izraelit në Gaza, 6 palestinezë të vrarë, mes tyre një fëmijë

digi2419 Aug, 07:34

Pentagonul ia în calcul reducerea prezenței militare în Orientul Mijlociu, după încheierea războiului cu Iranul (WP)

2h later
France 2419 Aug, 09:19

UN atomic watchdog says found tons of nuclear material at Syria site

n1-bih19 Aug, 09:20

Turska odbacila izraelske optužbe nakon napada na bazu u Siriji

cyprus-mail19 Aug, 09:28

Turkey rejects Israeli claims over military role in Syria

jerusalem-post19 Aug, 09:32

Turkey slams Israel's 'untenable' claims after strikes on Syrian base

yle-uutiset19 Aug, 09:35

Nato vastasi Iranin uhitteluun: Teemme, mitä tarvitaan

le-figaro19 Aug, 10:35

Menace de l’Iran contre l’Europe : l’OTAN se tient prêt à «défendre l’ensemble de ses alliés»

protothema-en19 Aug, 10:51

Pentagon considering moving Patriot system to Crete following Iran threats to strike European targets

naked-capitalism19 Aug, 10:58

Iran War: US Considers Reducing Middle East Military Presence as Conflict Widens Regionally; Market Wobbles Intensify as Government Bond Interest Rates Rise Globally and AI Bubble Implosion Seems Imminent

orf19 Aug, 11:01

Israelischer Angriff in Syrien heizt Streit mit Türkei an

faz19 Aug, 11:16

Israelische Luftangriffe: Eine Botschaft, die weit über Syrien hinausgeht

newsbeast19 Aug, 11:24

«Θα αντιμετωπίσουμε οποιαδήποτε απειλή»: Το ΝΑΤΟ απαντά στα σενάρια ιρανικών χτυπημάτων στην Ευρώπη

bloomberg19 Aug, 11:25

What Is Iran’s Ability to Target US Bases in Europe?

iefimerida19 Aug, 11:29

ΝΑΤΟ: «Έτοιμοι για κάθε απειλή» -H απάντηση στα σενάρια για ιρανικά πλήγματα στην Ευρώπη

hvg19 Aug, 11:30

Financial Times: Európai célpontokat is támadhat Irán, ha eszkalálódik a háború az USA-val

klix-ba19 Aug, 11:42

NATO nakon navoda o mogućem iranskom napadu: Presretanjem iranskih raketa iznad Turske smo pokazali šta možemo

delfi-lt19 Aug, 11:49

Izraelio smūgis aerodromui Sirijoje aštrina konfliktą su Turkija

myjoyonline19 Aug, 12:12Latest update

US condemns ‘unnecessary escalation’ after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase