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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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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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Iran shuts door on nuclear talks amid fierce Israeli strikes
As missile strikes intensify and the death toll rises, diplomatic efforts by Europe falter, and the US warns of possible airstrikes within two weeks.
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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...
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Iran missile strikes leave several dead, multiple injured in Israel
The casualties include two women, one in her 60s and another in her 80s as well as a young girl and a boy estimated to be around 10 years old.
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Make a deal or face harsher strikes, Trump warns Iran
Trump's comments came in the aftermath of a deadly Israeli assault on Iran’s nuclear sites.
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Iran launches missiles at Israel following attack
Iran said Friday evening local time that it had fired “hundreds of various ballistic missiles” towards Israel,
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Oil prices surge as Israel launches strike on Iran
The benchmark Brent Crude and Nymex light sweet crude prices rose by more than 10 percent following the announcement.
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Hamas offers hostage deal, seeks full ceasefire
In a carefully worded statement, the group stopped short of fully accepting or rejecting the plan, instead putting forward a counteroffer and calling for a full ceasefire.