The Greek-flagged oil tanker *Sounion*, previously attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels and abandoned by its crew, is now adrift and ablaze in the Red Sea. This escalation raises significant environmental and navigational concerns as the vessel carries 150,000 tons of crude oil. The incident comes amidst heightened tensions in the region following the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and underscores the potential for the conflict to further threaten global trade and security.
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US Ambassador to Turkey Jeff Flake has called on Turkey and other allies with ties to Iran to help de-escalate rising tensions in the Middle East following the assassination of senior Hamas and Hezbollah officials. Flake emphasized that Turkey’s influence is crucial in persuading Iran to avoid further retaliation against Israel.
Iran is preparing to risk an all-out war with Israel within days, in response to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on July 31 in Tehran.
Amid escalating Middle East tensions, Greece is preparing for potential evacuations of its nationals from Lebanon and Israel. Following recent violent incidents involving Iran and Hezbollah, the Greek Defense Ministry is coordinating with military forces, including two frigates and a missile system, to monitor the situation. The final decision on evacuation operations will be made by the Greek government.
Foreign services notified Greek authorities to be vigilant as Iran is expected to retaliate against…
Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran during his visit for Iran's presidential inauguration, sparking international condemnation and heightening regional tensions. The attack, attributed to a "sneaky Zionist raid" by Hamas, has been met with fierce responses from Iran, Turkey, Russia, and Palestinian authorities.
In a surprising turn of events, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's highly anticipated visit to…