Niv Calderon | Middle East News
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February 19, 2026 at 4:30 AM
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Good Evening East Coast Good Night Middle East! How is everybody?
February 18, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Good Evening East Coast Good Night Middle East! How is everybody?
Good evening east coast! Good night middle east ♥️
February 18, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Good evening east coast! Good night middle east ♥️
CNN in Arabic: Israel is raising alertness ahead of a joint attack with the US on Iran.
February 18, 2026 at 7:40 PM
CNN in Arabic: Israel is raising alertness ahead of a joint attack with the US on Iran.
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February 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Galab wanaagsan, Good Afternon, צהריים טובים ✨
February 18, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Galab wanaagsan, Good Afternon, צהריים טובים ✨
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February 18, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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In the IDF, women represent 25% of the fighting force
February 18, 2026 at 4:45 PM
In the IDF, women represent 25% of the fighting force
History in the Israeli Navy: Lt. Col. R. was appointed commander of the first missile ship in the IDF, a decade after she enlisted in the naval officers' course. Tomorrow she will assume the senior position at sea. Lt. Col. R. served on the Sa'ar 4.5 ("Nirit") and
February 18, 2026 at 4:44 PM
History in the Israeli Navy: Lt. Col. R. was appointed commander of the first missile ship in the IDF, a decade after she enlisted in the naval officers' course. Tomorrow she will assume the senior position at sea. Lt. Col. R. served on the Sa'ar 4.5 ("Nirit") and
President Herzog recently visited the American CMCC headquarters in Kiryat Gat - and chose to send a message specifically to the Iranians: "I hope and pray that this terror regime and its branches will disappear, and that we will
February 18, 2026 at 4:43 PM
President Herzog recently visited the American CMCC headquarters in Kiryat Gat - and chose to send a message specifically to the Iranians: "I hope and pray that this terror regime and its branches will disappear, and that we will
President Herzog visited the military-civilian coordination headquarters for the Gaza Strip: "The Iranian regime has massacred tens of thousands of Iranians in recent weeks, causing immense suffering and spreading terror worldwide. I hope and pray that this terror regime and its affiliates
February 18, 2026 at 4:42 PM
President Herzog visited the military-civilian coordination headquarters for the Gaza Strip: "The Iranian regime has massacred tens of thousands of Iranians in recent weeks, causing immense suffering and spreading terror worldwide. I hope and pray that this terror regime and its affiliates
📝 Iran was elected as Vice-Chair of the UN Charter Committee; Ambassador Danon: "A moral absurdity. A country that violates the basic principles of the UN cannot be involved in strengthening them"
February 18, 2026 at 4:41 PM
📝 Iran was elected as Vice-Chair of the UN Charter Committee; Ambassador Danon: "A moral absurdity. A country that violates the basic principles of the UN cannot be involved in strengthening them"
The Charter Committee, a special UN Legal Committee body, meets annually but struggles to progress due to the need for consensus. Recently, it has become a venue for political confrontations and criticism against Israel.
February 18, 2026 at 4:41 PM
The Charter Committee, a special UN Legal Committee body, meets annually but struggles to progress due to the need for consensus. Recently, it has become a venue for political confrontations and criticism against Israel.
Iran was elected as Vice-Chair of the UN Charter Committee; Ambassador Danon: "A moral absurdity. A country that violates the basic principles of the UN cannot be involved in strengthening them"
February 18, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Iran was elected as Vice-Chair of the UN Charter Committee; Ambassador Danon: "A moral absurdity. A country that violates the basic principles of the UN cannot be involved in strengthening them"
Current status of the American planes in the air now, those that are broadcasting a signal openly
February 18, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Current status of the American planes in the air now, those that are broadcasting a signal openly
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Niv Calderon is Middle East News
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February 18, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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Thank you for your kindness and generosity!
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☕️ Morning everyone, hope you have a great day
February 18, 2026 at 2:30 PM
☕️ Morning everyone, hope you have a great day
Good morning - בוקר טוב - Subax wanaagsan - Boker Tov ♥️
February 18, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Good morning - בוקר טוב - Subax wanaagsan - Boker Tov ♥️
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I report and curate news on the Middle East, with an emphasis on Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Somaliland, Iran and Yemen. Help me do this full time.Thank you for your support
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February 18, 2026 at 4:30 AM
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The USS Georgia, an Ohio‑class nuclear “quiet submarine,” is now operating under CENTCOM between the Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf as a direct deterrent signal to Iran. Loaded with about 154 Tomahawk cruise missiles, it gives Washington
February 18, 2026 at 2:43 AM
The USS Georgia, an Ohio‑class nuclear “quiet submarine,” is now operating under CENTCOM between the Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf as a direct deterrent signal to Iran. Loaded with about 154 Tomahawk cruise missiles, it gives Washington
Russia just quietly moved a “Doomsday plane” into Iran – an airborne command post designed to keep military leadership fighting even under nuclear attack.
February 18, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Russia just quietly moved a “Doomsday plane” into Iran – an airborne command post designed to keep military leadership fighting even under nuclear attack.
Iranian anti-regime channels claim: The IRGC today again transferred large quantities of shore-to-sea missiles and additional naval missiles to the shores of the Persian Gulf and the Iranian islands.
February 18, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Iranian anti-regime channels claim: The IRGC today again transferred large quantities of shore-to-sea missiles and additional naval missiles to the shores of the Persian Gulf and the Iranian islands.
Ramadan celebrations in Gaza, on the ruins of the terrorist city of Jabalia.
February 18, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Ramadan celebrations in Gaza, on the ruins of the terrorist city of Jabalia.
Reuters: The aircraft carrier Gerald Ford is currently in the Atlantic Ocean on its way to the Middle East. Senior Iranian official to Al-Jazeera: "The implementation of Khamenei's latest threats against the US is operationally ready and within
February 18, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Reuters: The aircraft carrier Gerald Ford is currently in the Atlantic Ocean on its way to the Middle East. Senior Iranian official to Al-Jazeera: "The implementation of Khamenei's latest threats against the US is operationally ready and within
⚡️🇲🇽🇺🇸🇵🇸🇮🇱Mexican President Sheinbaum told the Trump administration that Mexico will not participate in the Board of Peace as Palestine would not be present on the board. (wow, what nonsense)
February 18, 2026 at 2:08 AM
⚡️🇲🇽🇺🇸🇵🇸🇮🇱Mexican President Sheinbaum told the Trump administration that Mexico will not participate in the Board of Peace as Palestine would not be present on the board. (wow, what nonsense)