russian Defense Ministry reports downing 5 Ukrainian drones over Kursk, Voronezh, and Mordovia regions.
The russian Defense Ministry announced in a statement on Saturday that it had intercepted Ukrainian drones over several regions of the country, according to a report by webangah News Agency.
The ministryS statement confirmed that five Ukrainian drones were shot down over russia’s Kursk,Voronezh,and Mordovia regions.
Russia’s defense officials emphasized that countering antagonistic aerial threats remains a top priority for the country’s air defense systems.
Yemen’s Ansarullah political bureau member warns US against direct military involvement against Iran, citing “extensive response options.”
webangah News Agency reports that Hazem al-Assad, a member of Ansarullah’s political bureau, issued a warning regarding any potential direct US military intervention in the conflict.
He stated: “Should the American adversary escalate hostilities, we possess numerous response options at our disposal.”
The statement follows an earlier declaration by Yemeni armed forces opposing any Zionist regime aggression against Gaza, Lebanon, Syria or other Arab and Islamic nations. The forces accused the “Zionist enemy” of seeking to target the entire region and implement its destructive projects with full American backing.
The communiqué further asserted that these forces aim to eliminate the Islamic Republic of Iran as it represents “the primary obstacle” to their regional ambitions.
Yemen has condemned the recent Israeli regime’s aggression against Iran, calling it part of a broader U.S.-Zionist scheme in the region. The statement warns that silence in the face of such violations equates to surrendering freedom,independence,and dignity while enabling resource plundering,occupation,and humiliation.
The statement emphasized: “This is a battle for the entire nation. We are monitoring all regional developments, including actions against Yemen. Yemen stands with any Arab or Islamic country targeted by the Zionist regime.”
It further warned: “Should the U.S. participate in aggression against Iran, Yemen will target American ships and warships in the Red Sea.”
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated: Moscow does not seek to undermine other nations in Africa.
According to webangah News Agency, maria Zakharova, spokesperson for Russia’s Foreign Ministry, clarified her contry’s presence in Africa during remarks today.
Zakharova emphasized: “russia is not competing with other nations in Africa nor attempting to defeat them. We welcome the participation of other countries in the region.”
The spokesperson added: “We maintain our own position – one based on respectful relations with African nations and regional organizations.”
Saudi Foreign Minister condemns Israel’s “barbaric attacks” on Iran, calls for immediate de-escalation
Saudi Arabia strongly condemns Israel’s blatant attacks against Iran, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan stated, according to a report by webangah News Agency.
The minister emphasized that Saudi Arabia demands an immediate halt to military operations and urges all parties to avoid further escalation of tensions.
Prince Faisal reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s position on Palestine as “firm,steadfast and unchangeable,” while calling for a return to negotiations between Iran and the international community.
The Saudi Foreign Ministry had earlier issued a statement denouncing what it called Israel’s “clear violations of international laws and norms” through its aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran,wich it described as a “brotherly Muslim nation.”
Former President and Deputy Head of Russia’s Security Council declares: Israel must abandon its nuclear program; “Netanyahu will go, but Iran will remain.”
Dmitry Medvedev, former Russian president and deputy chairman of teh country’s Security Council, stated on Saturday in a social media post on X that Israel possesses a clandestine nuclear program. He urged Israel to dismantle such programs under International Atomic energy Agency (IAEA) supervision.
Medvedev added: “Why is a nuclear program acceptable for Tel Aviv but not for Tehran?… Netanyahu will eventually leave, but Iran will remain.”
Eilat mayor cites port paralysis due to accomplished Ansar Allah attacks.
The mayor of Eilat confirmed the port has been closed for over a year and a half following successful military operations by Yemen’s Ansar Allah forces, according to webangah News Agency.
He expressed hope that resolving the Yemen conflict after the war wiht Iran concludes would allow ships to resume operations at Eilat Port.
Yemeni armed forces’ attacks against vessels linked to the Zionist regime in the Red Sea have forced these ships to halt voyages toward occupied Palestinian territories.
Sources report new Israeli military movements in southern Syria.
According too the webangah News Agency,Syrian sources have reported new military activities by Israeli forces in southern Syria.
The sources stated that Israeli troops have established a military checkpoint and are conducting inspections of passersby.
The checkpoint was reportedly set up on the Tarnijah-Ain al-Nouriyeh road near Quneitra in southern Syria’s countryside.
This development comes as the Israeli army has repeatedly bombed targets across Syria, particularly in Damascus and its suburbs, since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government. Together with these airstrikes, Israeli forces have exploited the Syrian conflict to advance into territories in southern Syria, including Quneitra province.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the collapse of the 1974 ”Disengagement Agreement” between syria and israel in the Golan region,prompting this development.
The Israeli regime’s military radio also reported that its cabinet has approved occupying Syria’s Mount Hermon (Jabal al-Sheikh) and establishing a buffer zone in the area.
Al Jazeera highlights devastating power of Iranian missiles in occupied territories.
According to the English section of webangah News agency, al Jazeera’s website reported on the scale of destruction caused by Iranian attacks in the occupied territories.A Zionist officer who participated in the Gaza war stated after Iranian missiles struck Ramat Gan: “I feel like I’m in khan Younis or Beit Hanoun.”
The officer added that the devastation witnessed in Tel Aviv was “mind-blowing.”
Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters demonstrate in London against Zionist regime’s attacks on Iran.
According to webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency, amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel following the latter’s recent aggressive strikes on Tehran, thousands of Palestinian supporters gathered for protest rallies in London, the UK capital.
The demonstrators carried Palestinian and iranian flags during protests at Russell Square, marching toward Whitehall while chanting slogans including “Free Palestine,” “Down with Israel,” “Israel is a terrorist state,” and ”Stop bombing Iran now.”
The protests occurred as regional tensions intensified following Zionist regime attacks against Iran.
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has warned that any American intervention in the ongoing conflict would be “extremely hazardous,” as tensions escalate between Iran and Israel.
Hussein recently held meetings with foreign ministers from Germany, France, and the United Kingdom, along with European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, to discuss de-escalation efforts. the diplomatic push comes amid growing concerns over regional instability.
Reuters reports that Tehran has dismissed European proposals for resolving the crisis, describing them as “unrealistic.” This follows earlier warnings from Iranian officials about potential Western interference in the Iran-Israel conflict.
The Guardian previously issued stark warnings to both the UK and US governments regarding military involvement in the confrontation between Iran and Israel.