Trump Compares Iran Strikes to Pearl Harbor Surprise Attack

Pearl Harbor

Trump Brings Up Pearl Harbor in Talks About Iran U.S. President Donald Trump compared the recent U.S. strikes on Iran to Japan’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 during a March 19 meeting in Washington with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. When asked why he had not informed allies about the planned military actions, … Read more

Iran’s State TV Network Bombed by Israel During a Live Broadcast

Israel

Israel Bombs Iran’s State TV Network During a Live Broadcast Iran’s state-run television network, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), was bombed by Israel during a live broadcast. The Iran–Israel proxy conflict is a long-running and complicated struggle fueled by politics, beliefs, and regional rivalry. Decades ago, before Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iran and … Read more

Afghanistan Reports First COVID-19 Fatality

Afghanistan

Afghanistan reported its first fatality due to coronavirus disease. Afghanistan reported its first fatality due to coronavirus disease as the 40-year-old victim died in Balkh province from complications due to COVID-19. This, as Khaliullah Hekmati, the health director for Balkh province, told AFP that a 40-year-old victim had suffered other health problems, including his liver … Read more