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  • In order to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military said late Monday that it was striking Iran for the tenth night in a row.
  • After their announcement of a naval blockade in the southern part of the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia denounced the Houthis in Yemen, who are supported by Iran.
  • According to Jordan's state television, the Jordanian Armed Forces said that three missiles launched from Iran had been intercepted.
  • After the deaths of three American service personnel this past weekend, US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Monday that they "will pay" every time they kill Americans.
  • Multiple Iranian airstrikes on Middle East bases this month have injured nearly 100 US service men.
  • In the latest round of Iranian retaliatory attacks on the Gulf state allied with the United States, the Kuwaiti army said it is working to intercept Iranian missiles and drones.

Tag: Russia

March 28, 2022

Russia’s invasion Of Ukraine:Athletes Are Being...

The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has prompted several professional athletes to speak out in favour of their country. For many, though, simply speaking up is enough

March 27, 2022

Olena Kurilo’s Face Bloodied Symbol of...

The bloodied face of Olena Kurilo has become a symbol of Russia’s invasion on Ukraine and its population. They so impressed Zhenya Gershman, a Los Angeles-based artist, that she used the photograph to create a portrait of Kurilo

Nigerian Students Trapped in Ukrainian Black...

Nigerian students trapped in the Ukrainian Black Sea port city of Kherson are pleading with authorities to do more to ensure their safe return home. Some of the estimated 80 students trapped in Kherson have attempted to flee to neighbouring countries during the last three weeks. However, not everyone was fortunate

March 22, 2022

Sanctions Imposed in Response to Ukraine...

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last month, the country’s economy, technology, and transportation industries were all impacted by broad sanctions

March 19, 2022

Experts Warn Russian Mercenaries in Africa...

For years, Russia has been sending mercenaries to African countries. According to new reports, some of those battle-hardened soldiers may be sent to Ukraine to help Russia invade its neighbour

In Lviv, Empty Strollers for the...

On March 18, 109 empty strollers were put throughout Lviv’s old town to symbolize the children who have died as a result of Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine

March 17, 2022

Last Residents Remain Amid Ruins And...

Thousands of civilians have fled Irpin, a town near Kyiv, after civilian areas were repeatedly attacked by Russian forces. RFE/RL spoke with some of the people who are still without power or gas for heating, and whose streets are still littered with bodies

March 16, 2022

More Russian Shells Strike Kyiv,Blazing High-rise...

More Russian shelling on Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, took place in the early hours of March 15, with rounds striking multiple residential buildings. At least two high-rise buildings in Kiev’s Svyatoshyn area were severely damaged and set on fire

From Poland-Ukraine Border

Myroslava Gongadze, VOA’s Eastern Europe Bureau Chief, reports from a refugee relief facility on the Poland-Ukraine border

March 15, 2022

Ukraine’s Economy During Russian Invasion

During Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Ukrainian government is doing everything it can to keep the economy functioning. Its funds, however, are rapidly dwindling

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