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conflictIsrael9.0

⚡ BREAKING: Iran launches a new wave of missiles at Israel.

Iran has launched a new wave of missiles targeting Israel.

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conflictIsrael9.0

⚡ BREAKING: Iranian missiles detected en route to Jerusalem and southern Tel Aviv.

Iranian missiles have been detected heading toward Jerusalem and southern Tel Aviv.

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conflictLebanon8.0

📡 UPDATE: Israeli strikes on Beirut's Jnah and Ain Saadeh neighborhoods kill 8 and wound 55, according to the Ministry of Health. The ministry reports a total of 1,461 deaths from Israeli attacks since March 2.

The Ministry of Health reports that 8 people were killed and 55 wounded in Israeli strikes on Beirut's Jnah and Ain Saadeh neighborhoods. The ministry states that at least 1,461 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since March 2.

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diplomacySyria8.0

⚡ BREAKING: Volodymyr Zelensky meets with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus to discuss potential military cooperation and security ties. The visit, joined by Turkey's Foreign Minister, marks a push to expand Ukraine's regional partnerships. #Ukraine #Syria

Volodymyr Zelensky visited Damascus on Sunday to meet with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa. Accompanied by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Zelensky sought to establish military cooperation and strengthen security ties between Ukraine and Syria.

8h ago
conflictIsrael9.0

⚡ BREAKING: Air raid sirens sound across central Israel following reports of missile launches from Iran.

Air raid sirens are sounding across central Israel following reports of missile launches from Iran.

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energyIran8.0

Ali Akbar Velayati, advisor to Iran's leader, warns that U.S. and Israeli escalation could lead to the targeting of maritime chokepoints beyond the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global energy supplies.

Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior advisor to Iran's leader, warned that further escalation by the U.S. and Israel could lead to the targeting of key maritime chokepoints beyond the Strait of Hormuz, potentially disrupting global energy routes.

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militaryIran8.0

⚡ BREAKING: A strike reported to be US-Israeli has targeted the Sharif University of Technology in Tehran.

Al Mayadeen reports that a US-Israeli strike targeted the Sharif University of Technology in Tehran.

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militaryIraq7.0

📡 UPDATE: Air defense systems intercepted a drone over Erbil.

Air defense systems intercepted a drone over Erbil.

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militaryIran8.0

⚡ BREAKING: US and Israeli forces strike Shiraz International Airport in Iran, according to reports.

Reports indicate that US and Israeli forces conducted strikes on Shiraz International Airport in Iran overnight.

9h ago
conflictIran8.0

⚡ BREAKING: Donald Trump threatens attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by Tuesday evening. Iranian officials have issued counter-threats in response to the ultimatum.

Donald Trump stated on social media that if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by Tuesday evening, attacks on Iran's energy infrastructure could follow. Iranian officials responded by issuing threats regarding the strait.

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militaryIran8.0

The Iran War Cost Tracker reports that U.S. military operations in Iran have reached $42 billion in spending, citing Pentagon briefings to Congress that project daily costs of $1 billion.

The Iran War Cost Tracker reports that the United States has spent over $42 billion on military operations in Iran. The figure is based on a Pentagon briefing to Congress, which stated that $11.3 billion was spent in the first six days, with projected daily costs of $1 billion.

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conflictLebanon8.0

⚡ BREAKING: Israeli aircraft strike a residential building in the Al-Maslakh neighborhood of Nabatieh, southern Lebanon.

An Israeli airstrike hit a residential building in the Al-Maslakh neighborhood of Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, causing significant destruction.

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conflictIran9.0

⚡ BREAKING: A joint US-Israeli attack has killed at least 5 people in Qom, Iran, according to the local deputy governor.

The deputy governor of Qom, Iran, reports that a joint US-Israeli attack has resulted in at least 5 deaths in the city.

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conflictLebanon8.0

Israeli forces have demolished residential buildings in the southern Lebanese town of Taybeh during ongoing military operations in the area.

Israeli forces have demolished residential buildings in the southern Lebanese town of Taybeh during ongoing military operations in the area.

9h ago
conflictIsrael7.0

⚡ BREAKING: Air raid sirens are sounding across northern Israel following reports of missile launches from Lebanon.

Air raid sirens have been activated in northern Israel following reports of missile launches originating from Lebanon.

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diplomacyIran8.0

⚡ BREAKING: Iran informs Qatar and Turkey that their mediation services are no longer needed and that U.S. messages should no longer be relayed.

Iran has informed Qatar and Turkey that their mediation services are no longer required and that they should cease relaying messages from the United States to Tehran.

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conflictLebanon8.0

📡 UPDATE: Rescuers are responding to an Israeli airstrike reported east of Beirut, Lebanon.

Rescuers are responding to an Israeli airstrike reported east of Beirut, Lebanon.

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diplomacyIran7.0

📡 UPDATE: Iran’s Foreign Ministry claims that US threats to target the country’s infrastructure constitute a threat of genocide.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, stated that the US threat to target Iranian infrastructure constitutes a threat of genocide.

10h ago
militaryIran8.0

⚡ BREAKING: Large explosions reported in the Iranian cities of Shiraz and Qom.

Large explosions have been reported in the Iranian cities of Shiraz and Qom.

10h ago
conflictLebanon8.0

⚡ BREAKING: Israel launches airstrikes on Beirut and its southern suburbs following reports of a Hezbollah attack on an Israeli warship.

Israel has conducted a series of airstrikes on Beirut and its southern suburbs, following reports that Hezbollah targeted an Israeli warship.

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marketsIran8.0

⚡ BREAKING: Gold prices fall as Donald Trump threatens to destroy Iranian power plants amid ongoing regional conflict.

Gold prices declined following statements from Donald Trump threatening to destroy Iranian power plants, while Tehran shows no indication of meeting U.S. demands regarding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

10h ago
conflictIraq7.0

🚨 Explosions reported in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq.

Multiple explosions have been reported in the city of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, according to Press TV.

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diplomacyIran7.0

Amnesty International warns that targeting Iranian power plants and bridges could constitute war crimes, citing the potential for severe civilian impact.

Amnesty International Secretary General Agnes Callamard condemned threats by Trump to target Iranian power plants and bridges, warning such actions could constitute war crimes and cause severe civilian suffering.

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diplomacyBahrain8.0

⚡ BREAKING: Bahrain calls on the UN to pass a resolution authorizing the use of force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Bahrain has requested that the United Nations pass a resolution to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the proposal reportedly authorizing the use of force to ensure passage.

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conflictIsrael7.0

Israel allows religious groups to enter the Western Wall area, which remains closed to Muslims for over 36 days. Authorities cite security measures following Iranian missile strikes for the ongoing restrictions.

Israel has permitted rabbis and religious students to enter the Western Wall area, which has been closed to Muslims for over 36 days. Israeli authorities stated the closure was necessary to prevent gatherings following Iranian missile strikes, while allowing small groups of Jewish visitors to enter.

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energyIran8.0

⚡ BREAKING: Oil prices rise after Trump warns Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday or face consequences.

Oil prices have increased following a warning from Trump to Iran, in which he demanded the Strait of Hormuz be opened by Tuesday or face unspecified consequences.

11h ago
diplomacyIran7.0

Gulf nations state their territory and airspace will not be used for military operations against Iran, according to the Center for International Policy Research.

Gulf nations have stated that their territory, airspace, and waters will not be utilized for military operations against Iran, according to Rashid Al-Mohanadi of the Center for International Policy Research.

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conflictLebanon8.0

⚡ BREAKING: An Israeli airstrike on a vehicle in the southern Lebanese town of Toul killed two parents and injured their two children, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.

The Lebanese Health Ministry reports that an Israeli airstrike on a vehicle in the southern town of Toul resulted in the deaths of two parents and injuries to their two children.

11h ago
militaryIran8.0

⚡ BREAKING: Iran claims to have downed two American warplanes, marking a rare direct engagement between the two nations.

Press TV reports that Iran has downed two American warplanes, describing the incident as one of the rarest direct attacks on US forces in over 20 years.

11h ago
militaryIran8.0

The US military destroyed two disabled MC-130 aircraft and four helicopters inside Iran to prevent the capture of sensitive equipment during a rescue mission.

The US military destroyed two disabled MC-130 aircraft and four helicopters inside Iran to prevent sensitive equipment from being captured after a rescue mission encountered difficulties.