Russia, China, and France Veto UN Security Council Resolution for Military Action to Open Strait of Hormuz
New York, Sketsa.id – Three permanent members of the United Nations Security Council — Russia, China, and France — have vetoed an initiative by Arab nations seeking international support for military action against Iran to forcibly reopen the Strait of Hormuz. All three veto-wielding nations are among the world’s major nuclear powers. According to a diplomat […]
Iran Targets 12 US Radar Systems Worth $3 Billion, US Missiles Running Low
New York, Sketsa.id – Three weeks into the war, Iran has struck 12 radar systems and satellite communication terminals belonging to the United States and its allies across the Middle East, with total damage estimated at more than $3 billion. According to data compiled by Turkey’s Anadolu news agency, Iranian attacks targeted strategic installations in […]
Israel Closes Al-Aqsa Mosque Until Eid al-Fitr, Palestinians Call It Attempt to Control Holy Site
Tel Aviv, Sketsa.id – Israeli authorities have decided to keep the Al-Aqsa Mosque closed until Eid al-Fitr and beyond. The decision was communicated to the Islamic Waqf, the body responsible for managing the holy site, in recent days, according to information obtained by Middle East Eye. Al-Aqsa Mosque, one of Islam’s holiest sites, was closed […]
Iran Confident of Victory in War Against US-Israel, Declares Strait of Hormuz Closed to Enemies
Teheran, Sketsa.id – Iran has expressed confidence in achieving victory in the ongoing war with the United States and Israel. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denied reports of seeking a ceasefire with Washington and asserted that Tehran is preparing to celebrate the success of its resistance in the near future. “We are engaged in proud resistance […]
Iran Tutup Selat Hormuz, Hanya Kapal China dan Rusia yang Boleh Lewat
Teheran, Sketsa.id – Pemerintah Iran secara resmi memberlakukan blokade total di Selat Hormuz dan hanya mengizinkan kapal China dan Rusia melintasi jalur perairan strategis tersebut. Langkah ini diambil di tengah eskalasi konflik berkepanjangan antara Teheran dengan Israel dan Amerika Serikat, memicu kekhawatiran akan krisis energi global. “Langkah ini merupakan gestur strategis penghargaan atas dukungan diplomatik […]
Serangan Gabungan AS-Israel ke Iran: Target Pemimpin Tertinggi hingga Fasilitas Nuklir
Washington/Tel Aviv/Teheran, Sketsa.id – Amerika Serikat dan Israel melancarkan serangan militer gabungan terhadap Iran pada Sabtu pagi waktu setempat, menargetkan sejumlah fasilitas militer dan program nuklir Iran. Operasi ini memicu serangan balasan dari Teheran dan meningkatkan ketegangan di kawasan Timur Tengah. Presiden AS Donald Trump menyatakan bahwa operasi ini bertujuan untuk “menghancurkan ancaman keamanan nasional” […]
“Choose Compromise or War,” Iran Tells US Ahead of Crucial Oman Talks
TEHRAN, Sketsa.id – Military tensions between Iran and the United States have escalated sharply on the eve of high-stakes negotiations set for Oman on Friday, February 6, 2026. In a stark warning, Iranian military spokesperson Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia declared that Tehran’s forces are prepared for war should Washington opt for confrontation. “We have always […]
Pope Leo XIV’s First Christmas Homily Links Nativity to Gaza’s Tent Shelters
Vatican, Sketsa.id – In his first Christmas homily as the global leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV delivered a poignant message linking the birth of Jesus in a simple stable to the current plight of displaced Palestinians in Gaza, enduring winter in emergency tents. Celebrating Christmas Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica on December 25, […]
Gaza Truce in Tatters: 153 Tons of Bombs and Rising Civilian Toll
GAZA, Sketsa.id – A U.S.-brokered truce designed to bring a moment of respite to the war-ravaged Gaza Strip is hanging by a thread. The agreement, which came into effect on October 10, is being challenged by a deadly cycle of accusations, airstrikes, and a staggering number of civilian casualties. The fragility of the peace was starkly […]
New York Gempar: Empat Negara Besar Serukan Kecaman atas Rencana Israel Caplok Gaza
New York, Sketsa.id – Suasana ruang sidang Dewan Keamanan PBB mendadak tegang ketika satu per satu perwakilan negara besar angkat bicara. Rusia, China, Inggris, dan Prancis – empat dari lima anggota tetap – serentak melayangkan kecaman keras terhadap keputusan Israel mencaplok Gaza dalam pertemuan darurat Minggu (10/8/2025) waktu setempat. Hanya Amerika Serikat yang berdiri sendiri […]