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Iran launches missile attack on US base in Qatar
Witnesses reported seeing missiles in the skies, followed by explosions, but it wasn’t clear if there was any damage.
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Netanyahu prays for Trump after U.S. strikes on Iran nuclear Sites
In a video shared by the Western Wall Heritage Foundation, Netanyahu asked God to "bless, protect and assist the President of the United States, Donald Trump, who has taken upon himself the mission of pushing b...
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Iran vows to expand nuclear program after US-Israel strikes decimate key sites
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, condemned the US action as a violation of a "major red line" and declared the diplomatic phase over.
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'Stop the tragedy of war,' Pope Leo says after US bombs Iran
Addressing the crowds in St. Peter's Square, Pope Leo said people all over the world were praying and crying for peace.
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US urges citizens to leave Israel, West Bank, and Iran amid rising tensions
In a security alert, the US Department of State warned of a rapidly deteriorating situation in the region, urging Americans to leave using any available means.
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Top Iranian commander behind Hamas attack killed in Qom strike- says Israel
The strike, carried out in the city of Qom early Saturday, reportedly eliminated Saeed Izadi—a key figure in Iran’s Quds Force.
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U.S. strikes "crippling blow" to Iran's nuclear program- Trump
Speaking from the White House in a nationally televised address, Trump confirmed that the strikes had "completely obliterated" key Iranian nuclear facilities and warned Tehran against further escalation.
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Thousands rally in Tehran and across region in anti-Israel protests
State-run media in Iran broadcast images of large crowds in the capital waving Iranian and Hezbollah flags, while holding photos of military commanders reportedly killed since the conflict began.
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Iran claims launch of hypersonic missiles in Israel amid tensions
The claim came shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump publicly demanded that Iran surrender without conditions.
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US deploys 12 aerial refueling tankers in support of Israel amid escalating conflict with Iran
They were accompanied by several Gulfstream command-and-control jets, indicating a high-level coordinated operation.
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Pope Leo urges restraint and dialogue amid Israel-Iran tensions
Speaking from St. Peter’s Basilica, the pontiff expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict, marking one of his most forceful calls for peace since ascending to the papacy five weeks ago.
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Billionaire Ackman calls on Trump to launch ground offensive against Iran
Ackman, who has historically supported Democratic candidates but emerged as a prominent Trump backer in the 2024 presidential race, has taken a firm stance in favor of Israel's military actions in the ongoing G...