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MilitaryLebanon7.0

🚨 Israeli military aircraft conducted two airstrikes on the towns of Al-Shahabiya and Mahrouna in the Sour district of southern Lebanon.

Israeli military aircraft conducted two airstrikes on the towns of Al-Shahabiya and Mahrouna in the Sour district of southern Lebanon.

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ConflictIsrael7.0

📡 UPDATE: Four people are reported missing at the site of a rocket impact in Haifa.

Four people are reported missing at the site of a rocket impact in Haifa.

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DiplomacyOman8.0

📡 UPDATE: Oman and Iran hold talks on potential options for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway has been largely sealed off since February amid ongoing US and Israeli airstrikes on the country.

Oman and Iran held a meeting at the deputy minister level to discuss potential options for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Omani official news agency. The strait has been largely closed since February following the start of US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran.

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DisasterIsrael7.0

🚨 Three people are feared trapped following a building collapse in Haifa, Israel.

Reports from Israel indicate that three people, including two adults and a child, are feared trapped following a building collapse in Haifa.

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NuclearIran8.0

⚡ BREAKING: The WHO chief warns of potential risks to Iran's nuclear facilities amid ongoing threats of military strikes by the US and Israel.

The head of the World Health Organization has expressed concern regarding the safety of nuclear facilities in Iran amid potential military strikes by the United States and Israel.

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MilitaryLebanon8.0

⚡ BREAKING: The IDF reports striking two gas stations and command centers in Beirut, alleging the facilities were used by Hezbollah.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) report striking two gas stations and command centers in Beirut, stating that the facilities were used by Hezbollah.

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ConflictLebanon8.0

📡 UPDATE: At least 1,422 people have been killed and 4,294 wounded in Lebanon amid the ongoing Israeli military invasion as of April 4.

As of April 4, at least 1,422 people have been killed and 4,294 others wounded in Israeli attacks during the ongoing invasion of Lebanon.

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ConflictLebanon8.0

⚡ BREAKING: Israeli airstrikes hit a residential building in Beirut's southern suburbs, causing multiple casualties. Heavy strikes are also reported across southern Lebanon.

Israeli airstrikes hit a residential building in the southern suburbs of Beirut, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. Media reports indicate heavy strikes across Lebanon, including Beirut and the southern region.

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EnergyIran8.0

📡 UPDATE: Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen by 94% since late February, according to shipping data.

Data indicates that maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has declined by approximately 94% since late February, following the start of military actions involving the US and Iran in the region.

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MilitaryIran8.0

📡 UPDATE: US Central Command confirms the successful rescue of two American service members after their F-15E fighter jet was shot down in Iran on April 2.

US Central Command reports that US forces have successfully rescued two American service members following the downing of their F-15E fighter jet in Iran on April 2 during a combat mission.

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MilitaryIran8.0

📡 UPDATE: Trump says a U.S. rescue mission for a downed F-15 pilot in Iran was nearly aborted over fears of a potential ambush. The operation involved nearly 200 special operations personnel with limited support from Israel.

Trump stated that a U.S. rescue mission for a downed F-15 pilot in Iran was nearly aborted due to fears of an Iranian ambush. He noted that nearly 200 special operations personnel were involved, with limited assistance from Israel.

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MilitaryIran8.0

⚡ BREAKING: Iranian military forces report the interception and destruction of an American-Zionist drone near Khark island using ground-to-air missile systems.

The Iranian Army Air Defense Force claims to have intercepted and destroyed an American-Zionist 'Lucas' drone near Khark island using a ground-to-air missile system.

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ConflictIsrael8.0

📡 UPDATE: 10 people are reported injured in Haifa following a missile strike.

Ten people are reported injured in Haifa following a missile strike, according to reports.

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PoliticsIsrael8.0

⚡ BREAKING: Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir announces plans to establish a death row for Palestinian prisoners following government approval of the death penalty for certain offenses.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir announced plans to establish a death row for Palestinian prisoners following government approval of the death penalty for certain offenses.

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MilitaryIran8.0

⚡ BREAKING: Iran's Revolutionary Guards report targeting petrochemical facilities in the Gulf region.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) states that it has targeted petrochemical facilities located in the Gulf region.

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MilitaryIran8.0

⚡ BREAKING: The IRGC Navy announces a large-scale combined missile and drone operation.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy reports it has launched a large-scale combined missile and drone operation, designated as part of the 'Promised Sadiq' series.

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ConflictIsrael8.0

⚡ BREAKING: Hezbollah drones and rockets strike Israeli settlements in the north. No interceptions were reported following the impact.

Hezbollah drones and rockets struck Israeli settlements in the north today, according to multiple reports. The projectiles were not intercepted.

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MilitaryIran8.0

⚡ BREAKING: Trump claims Israel provided limited assistance in the rescue of an F-15 crew in Iran.

Trump claims that Israel provided limited assistance during the rescue of an F-15 crew in Iran.

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ConflictIsrael8.0

⚡ BREAKING: Iranian missile strike hits drone factory in Petah Tikva, Israel, causing extensive damage and halting operations.

An Iranian missile strike has hit a drone manufacturing facility in Petah Tikva, Israel, resulting in significant structural damage and a suspension of operations.

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MilitaryIran8.0

⚡ BREAKING: Trump says the U.S. feared an Iranian trap during the rescue of an F-15 crew.

Trump stated that the U.S. was concerned about a potential trap set by Iran during the rescue of an F-15 crew, according to Axios.

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DiplomacyIran8.0

⚡ BREAKING: The speaker of the Iranian parliament warns that the entire region will burn in response to Trump.

The speaker of the Iranian parliament warned that the entire region will burn in response to actions by Trump.

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ConflictIsrael8.0

📡 UPDATE: At least 4 people are injured and a residential building in Haifa has sustained heavy damage following a missile attack, according to Israeli media reports.

At least four people were injured and a residential building sustained heavy damage in Haifa following a missile attack, according to Israeli media reports.

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ConflictIsrael7.0

🚨 Two people are injured, one seriously, after a rocket impact in Haifa.

Two people were injured, one seriously, following a rocket impact in Haifa, according to reports.

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MilitaryLebanon8.0

📡 UPDATE: The Israeli military will maintain its presence in southern Lebanon until the Hezbollah threat is removed, according to Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.

The Israeli military chief of staff, Eyal Zamir, informed the mayor of Nahariya that forces will remain in southern Lebanon until the threat from Hezbollah is neutralized.

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ConflictIran9.0

⚡ BREAKING: Israel has attacked petrochemical plants in Iran, Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Saturday.

Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel has attacked petrochemical plants in Iran, stating that the country will continue to target the regime.

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DiplomacyIran8.0

⚡ BREAKING: Trump says he is considering seizing Iranian oil fields if a deal with Tehran is not reached soon. He expressed hope that an agreement could be finalized by the next day.

Fox News reports that Trump is considering seizing Iranian oil fields if a deal with Tehran is not reached soon. Trump expressed hope that an agreement could be finalized by the following day.

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MilitaryLebanon8.0

📡 UPDATE: The Israeli military is deploying an additional brigade to participate in operations in southern Lebanon.

The Israeli military announced it is deploying an additional brigade to participate in operations in southern Lebanon.

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DiplomacyIran7.0

📡 UPDATE: Amnesty International head Agnes Callamard warns that threats to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges would disproportionately harm civilian populations.

Amnesty International head Agnes Callamard has criticized threats made by Trump to target Iranian infrastructure, stating that such actions would primarily impact civilians.

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MilitaryIran8.0

⚡ BREAKING: Trump claims he ordered an attack on a bridge connecting Tehran and northern Iran, citing dissatisfaction with the seriousness of the other party.

Trump claims to have ordered an attack on a bridge connecting Tehran and northern Iran, stating the action was taken because he felt the Iranian side was not being serious.

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DiplomacyIran7.0

📡 UPDATE: China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi says a ceasefire in the war on Iran is necessary to resolve navigation issues in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Chinese media reports.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated in a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that a ceasefire in the war on Iran is the fundamental way to resolve navigation issues in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Chinese media.