Amir Daftari

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Amir Daftari

Iran launched a significant missile barrage on major cities across Israel on Friday. Nationwide alerts have been issued, with residents urged to seek shelter immediately, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said. "At this time, the Air Force is working to intercept and attack wherever necessary to eliminate the threat," the IDF added. The missile attacks come amid an escalating war that began last week after Israel launched airstrikes on Iranian military sites.

1 week ago | miamiherald.com | Amir Daftari

Iran launched a significant missile barrage on major cities across Israel on Friday. Nationwide alerts have been issued, with residents urged to seek shelter immediately, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said. "At this time, the Air Force is working to intercept and attack wherever necessary to eliminate the threat," the IDF added. The missile attacks come amid an escalating war that began last week after Israel launched airstrikes on Iranian military sites.

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Amir Daftari

As Israeli missiles continue to strike Iran, residents across Tehran and other major cities are taking shelter in basements, metro stations, and underground garages. Amid the ongoing uncertainty and fear, a powerful sense of defiance and community has emerged. "We don't care about governments, we will always defend our country," one Tehran resident told Newsweek. Rather than fracture under fear, Iranians are coming together—sharing food, information, and shelter—to withstand the crisis.

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Amir Daftari

By Amir Daftari is a Newsweek reporter based in London, specializing in global affairs with a focus on the Middle East. He joined Newsweek in 2024 from the United Nations and has previously worked at CNN International. A graduate of the London School of Economics, Amir has received multiple awards for his reporting, including his coverage of the Arab Spring and the 2021 Iranian elections. You can get in touch with Amir by emailing [email protected].

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Amir Daftari

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has warned the U.S. that direct military assistance to Israel could radically destabilize the Middle East. His statement on Wednesday comes as the region faces an escalating air war between Iran and Israel. Newsweek has reached out to the Kremlin and the State Department for comment. Why It MattersThe ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel is unfolding against a backdrop of long-standing hostility and strategic rivalry in the Middle East.