Iran plans to block the Strait of Hormuz
Any further escalation would run the risk of regional or global conflict. Iran’s proposed closure of the Strait of Hormuz would have major economic and political consequences. Summary of previous episodes.
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Israel bombs Iran
On the night of June 13, Israel launched a vast air operation dubbed Operation Rising Lion, involving some 200 fighter jets, to strike over a hundred major targets: nuclear facilities (including the Natanz site), ballistic missile factories, military and scientific centers in Iran.
Arms deliveries to Israel: Eleven NGOs take the French government to court
Faced with revelations about the export of French military components to Israel after October 7, a coalition of associations is calling for the immediate suspension of arms licenses. Three separate appeals have been lodged with the Paris Administrative Court, according to Disclose magazine.
Russia-Ukraine war: News from the front and beyond
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine took on a new dimension after Ukraine attacked Russian bombers. The exchange of prisoners, dead or alive, is not so simple. As for diplomacy, it has been relegated to the sidelines. Facts and comments.
Russia-Ukraine : A look back at Operation Pearl Harbor2
The Ukrainian attack by Russian bombers on June 1 has given a new direction to this civil war between two fraternal peoples, but perhaps not in the way we might think. Explanations and analysis by Robert Harneis.
France discreetly delivers arms to Israel despite calls for embargo
An Israeli cargo ship is due to pick up 14 tonnes of machine-gun parts from the port of Fos-sur-Mer, near Marseille, on Thursday, reveals the investigative media Disclose. This delivery comes at a time when UN experts are calling for a halt to arms sales to Israel because of the risk of genocide in Gaza.
Trump in trouble: towards the end of Trumpism?
Barely back in the center of the political game, Donald Trump is already facing serious headwinds. Between incriminating revelations, geopolitical tensions and internal fractures within his camp, the former president seems fragile. Analysis.
Ukraine : A drone offensive hits several Russian air bases
More than 40 military aircraft were hit in what is being described as “Russia’s Pearl Harbor”. The risk of all-out war cannot be ruled out if NATO or European countries are involved in this operation.
Trump forced to suspend his customs surcharges by the US justice system
The Court of International Trade ruled that the President had exceeded his constitutional powers by imposing “reciprocal” tariffs without Congressional approval. A decision that upsets the Republican administration’s trade strategy.
When the United States wanted to impose a protectorate on liberated France
American domination of Europe is nothing new. As early as 1942, Washington had planned to directly administer French territory as an occupied country. With the Blum-Byrnes agreements of January 1946, Hollywood productions invaded cinemas.
Trump threatens EU with 50% tariffs from June 1
The American president is getting tough with Brussels, deeming trade negotiations to be at an impasse. Europe retaliates by preparing taxes on 95 billion euros of American imports.
Gaza: an extermination camp!
UN denounces escalating violence and aid blockade in Gaza. NGOs firmly reject accusations that humanitarian aid is being diverted to Hamas, while more than 950 children are reported to have been killed in the last two months in the Palestinian enclave.