Archive List for Middle East Tensions

What is the Axis of Resistance and can Iran still rely on it? | Start Here

The Axis of Resistance is a network of groups that have been a key part of Iran’s defence strategy for years. But we’ve now seen Israel and Iran attack each other directly, while Israel has invaded Lebanon to go after the biggest group in the Axis, Hezbollah. So what does this mean for the balance of power in the region, and where does the Axis of Resistance fit into it now? #AJStartHere with Sandra Gathmann explains. Chapters: 01:12 – What is the Axis of Resistance? 02:37 – How Lebanon’s Hezbollah became the strongest group in the Axis 05:11 – How the Axis responded to Israel’s war on Gaza 06:16 – […]

The US must ‘fix the problem it helped create’ in Middle East | Quotable

Al Jazeera’s senior political analyst Marwan Bishara talks about why the US shares a large part of the blame for what’s happening in the Middle East right now. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #IranIsraelConflict #IranMissileAttack #Netanyahu #IsraelResponse #TehranRockets #HassanNasrallah #HezbollahLeader #MiddleEastTensions #IranIsraelTensions #Tehran #AlJazeeraEnglish

Iranian medium-range ballistic missiles used in Israel strike: Analysis

Iran has launched nearly 200 missiles directly at Israel. The Revolutionary Guard Corps says the attack was in response to the killing of the leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah as well as a top Iranian commander. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran has made “a big mistake.” He warns it will pay for the attack on Tuesday night. Netanyahu claims the operation failed and says whoever attacks Israel will be attacked in retaliation. US President Joe Biden says American forces actively supported the defence of Israel by launching interceptor missiles from 2 US Destroyers in the Gulf. Biden reiterated that Israel has the right to defend itself. David Des […]

Tehran launches nearly 200 missiles; Netanyahu: “Iran made a big mistake, it will pay for it”

Iran has launched a significant missile attack on Israel, firing nearly 200 rockets in retaliation for the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Iran had made a “big mistake” and would pay for it. Iran, however, has issued a strong warning that it is prepared to strike again if provoked. Both nations are now on high alert, with fears of further escalation in the conflict. Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Jamjoom reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #IranIsraelConflict #IranMissileAttack #Netanyahu […]

Palestinian confronts Israeli armoured vehicle in occupied West Bank | AJ #shorts

A Palestinian man was filmed confronting an armoured vehicle as Israeli forces were conducting a raid on Jenin in the occupied West Bank. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News

US and UK imposed a new round of sanctions on Iran

The US and the UK have imposed new sanctions on Iran, days after Tehran launched a drone and missile attack on Israel. Individuals connected to the Revolutionary Guard, the defence ministry, as well as firms involved in drone production have been targeted in the new sanctions. US President Joe Biden says the move has been coordinated with G7 countries. Al Jazeera’s White House correspondent Kimberly Halkett has the latest from Washington, DC. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #UnitedStates #UnitedKingdom #Israel #Iran #IranAttacksIsrael #IranDroneAttacks #IranIsraelTension #USSupportForIsrael […]

Placing Conditions On US Aid To Israel No Longer “Unthinkable” | Quotable

US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says that, only seven months ago, it was “unthinkable” to question whether to impose conditions on US military aid to Israel. Failing to do so, she adds, only serves to further destabilise the Middle East. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #UnitedStates #Israel #Iran #IranAttacksIsrael #IranDroneAttacks #IranIsraelTension #USSupportForIsrael #IsraelImpunity

US talks of de-escalation but also says it will defend Israel no matter what

The US claims credit for part of the operation against Iranian missiles, citing sanctions and embargoes hindering Iran’s missile programs. While advocating de-escalation, they vow unwavering support for Israel, raising concerns of enabling Israeli actions. The US emphasizes defense of Israel but refrains from offensive actions against Iran. Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher reports from the State Department in Washington, DC. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #UnitedStates #Israel #Iran #IranAttacksIsrael #IranDroneAttacks #IranIsraelTension #USSupportForIsrael #IsraelImpunity

Lebanon-Israel border: Fighting with Hezbollah sparks fear of wider war

Cross-border fighting between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah has been going on for six months. It was triggered by Israel’s war on Gaza and it’s escalating. Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from southern Lebanon. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Lebanon #Israel #BorderConflict #Hezbollah #WiderWar #MiddleEastTensions #SecurityThreat