Tag: Israel-Iran war

US: Senate set to approve aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on the floor that the "time has come to finish the job to help our friends abroad once and for all."

April 24, 2024

Israel war cabinet discusses efforts to free hostages held in Gaza

The war cabinet has four members - Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant, and National Unity Party chairman Benny Gantz.

April 22, 2024

“Don’t have any comment”: White House mum on reports of Israeli strikes in Iran

Following this, Iran fired air defense batteries and shut down flight operations in several cities, including Tehran, Shiraz, and Isfahan, which were later lifted.

April 20, 2024

Oil prices surge in global market amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions

The benchmark Brent crude price rose to around $90 a barrel U.S. West Texas hovered at around $85 a barrel.

April 19, 2024

US: Biden offers support to Johnson’s bill for Israel and Ukraine, calls for vote this week

Biden said that he strongly supports this package to offer critical support to Israel as well as Ukraine, provide desperately needed humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza and bolster security in the Indo-Pacific.

April 18, 2024

US to impose new sanctions against Iran after attack on Israel

In a statement, Sullivan said, "Following Iran's unprecedented air attack against Israel, President Biden is coordinating with allies and partners, including the G7, and with bipartisan leaders in Congress, on a comprehensive response."

April 17, 2024

“Don’t support standalone bill that only funds Israel”: White House urges inclusion of Ukraine aid

Kirby stated that "at first blush," Mike Johnson's proposal for a series of bills will help Biden administration to send aid to Ukraine, Israel and needed resources to the Indo-Pacific.

April 17, 2024

“Provoking uncontrollable regional escalation”: G7 countries condemn Iran’s air raid on Israel

"We express our full solidarity and support to Israel and its people and reaffirm our commitment towards its security," read the statement.

April 15, 2024

“Middle East on brink”: UN Secretary-General Guterres calls for de-escalation in region

The call came as tensions worsened in the region after Iran launched a barrage of missiles towards Israel in response to an attack on its consulate in Syria.

April 15, 2024

Biden says “US won’t participate in any offensive action against Iran”, tells Bibi further Israeli response “unnecessary”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is speaking with many world leaders and there is "intimate dialogue with allies" in response to Iran's actions, he said.

April 15, 2024