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Iran tells region ‘strong and complex’ attack coming on Israel
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Iran tells region ‘strong and complex’ attack coming on Israel

Live Mint  

Amid U.S. warnings against a counterattack on Israel, Iran is sending a defiant diplomatic message: It is planning a complex response involving even more powerful warheads and other weapons, said Iranian and Arab officials briefed on the plans. Iran has told Arab diplomats that its conventional army would be involved because it had lost four soldiers and a civilian in …

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Netanyahu praises Israel’s hard hitting attack on Iran as Tehran plays down impact
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Netanyahu praises Israel’s hard hitting attack on Iran as Tehran plays down impact

The Independent  

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Iran military chief 'killed' by Israeli air strike in Lebanon that targeted new leader of Hezbollah
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Iran military chief 'killed' by Israeli air strike in Lebanon that targeted new leader of Hezbollah

Daily Mail  

One of Iran's top military commanders is believed to have been killed in an Israeli attack that targeted the new leader of terror group Hezbollah. Esmail Qaani, head of the Quds Force – the elite wing of the feared Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps – was reported to be with the new leader of Hezbollah, Hashem Safieddine, who was targeted in …

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Israeli troops are 'killed in ambush' near Hezbollah terror tunnel after militants unleashed wave of 100 rockets over border to follow up Iranian missile barrage - as world holds its breath amid growi
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Israeli troops are 'killed in ambush' near Hezbollah terror tunnel after militants unleashed wave of 100 rockets over border to follow up Iranian missile barrage - as world holds its breath amid growi

Daily Mail  

At least one Israeli soldier was killed this morning when their unit was ambushed by a contingent of Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon, hours after the group launched more than 100 rockets into Israel. The fallen soldier was named as Captain Eitan Itzhak Oster, 22, a member of the Egoz commando unit Artillery is fired by the Israeli Army into …

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US promises ‘severe consequences’ after Iran attacks Israel
2 months, 3 weeks ago

US promises ‘severe consequences’ after Iran attacks Israel

The Telegraph  

The US vowed that there will be “severe consequences” for Iran after it launched a ballistic missile attack on Israel in a “significant escalation” of the conflict in the Middle East. Around 200 missiles rained down on Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, according to a senior Israeli official, who said: “Iran has declared war directly on the State of Israel.” Footage …

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Iran accuses Israel of 'mass murder' after pager bomb attacks
3 months ago

Iran accuses Israel of 'mass murder' after pager bomb attacks

Daily Mail  

Iran has accused Israel of 'mass murder' after thousands of pagers belonging to Hezbollah fighters exploded, leaving almost 3,000 wounded and 12 dead in Lebanon and Syria. Overnight, as Hezbollah's leadership digested yesterday's surprise attack and began to plot its next move, Israel's Defence Forces launched a blistering aerial assault on a number of targets across southern Lebanon. Meanwhile Russia …

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Exposed: US Military Struggles In Attack On ISIS In Iraq, 7 Soldiers Hurt; Can It Handle Iran & Co?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Exposed: US Military Struggles In Attack On ISIS In Iraq, 7 Soldiers Hurt; Can It Handle Iran & Co?

Hindustan Times  

Exposed: US Military Struggles In Attack On ISIS In Iraq, 7 Soldiers Hurt; Can It Handle Iran & Co? Seven American soldiers suffered injuries during a joint military raid with the Iraqi troops targeting the IS operatives in Iraq’s western desert, according to The Associated Press. INTERNATIONAL NEWS #americansoldiers #islamicstate #attack #iran #us #israel #islamicstatemilitants #iraq #iraqmilitary #jointoperation #uscentcom #middleeast …

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Iran may be making calculations before retaliatory attack on Israel
4 months, 1 week ago

Iran may be making calculations before retaliatory attack on Israel

NPR  

Iran may be making calculations before retaliatory attack on Israel The Middle East is bracing for Iran to launch a retaliatory attack on Israel. NPR's Jackie Northam looks at the calculations Iran may be making ahead of any such move. JACKIE NORTHAM, BYLINE: The Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was in Tehran to attend the inauguration of Iran's new president, Masoud …

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Haniyeh killing in Iran risks dragging US into war it says it doesn’t want
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Haniyeh killing in Iran risks dragging US into war it says it doesn’t want

Al Jazeera  

US publicly states its goals are ceasefire in Gaza and regional de-escalation, but its ally Israel makes that difficult. “We haven’t really seen the US push for de-escalation – US policy contradicts US actions,” said Raed Jarrar, advocacy director at Democracy for the Arab World Now, a think tank in Washington, DC. “The US could have enforced these kinds of …

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Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran

Hindustan Times  

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was on Wednesday killed in Tehran after he had attended the swearing-in of the new Iranian President, with the Gaza-based militant group alleging that he was killed in an “Israeli attack”. Hamas said in a statement that Haniyeh was “killed in an Israeli attack on his location in Tehran, after attending the ceremony of the new …

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Ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels was full of grain bound for Iran, the group’s main benefactor
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels was full of grain bound for Iran, the group’s main benefactor

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A Greek-owned, Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier that came under attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels earlier this week had a cargo of grain bound for Iran, the group’s main benefactor, authorities said Thursday. A statement released by French naval forces based in the UAE that patrol the Middle East also identified the vessel’s grain shipment as …

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‘Toys Our Children Play With’: Iran Foreign Minister Appears To Mock Israel, Downplays Isfahan Drone Attack
8 months ago

‘Toys Our Children Play With’: Iran Foreign Minister Appears To Mock Israel, Downplays Isfahan Drone Attack

News 18  

Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said the weapons that were used in the drone attack over Isfahan in central Iran in the early hours of Friday were more like ‘children’s toys’. Amirabdollahian, who is currently in the US’ New York to attend a UN Security Council session, said Iran is not planning to respond to the attack unless Israel makes …

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One killed, eight wounded in blast at Iran-aligned group’s base in Iraq
8 months ago

One killed, eight wounded in blast at Iran-aligned group’s base in Iraq

Al Jazeera  

One person has been killed and at least eight injured after a blast at a military base in Iraq used by the Iran-aligned Popular Mobilisation Forces, the army said. The PMF said “the attack” late on Friday targeted the Kalsu military base, located some 50km south of the capital Baghdad in the province of Babil. Reporting from Baghdad, Al Jazeera’s …

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U.S. and U.K. issue new sanctions on Iran in response to Tehran’s attack on Israel
8 months, 1 week ago

U.S. and U.K. issue new sanctions on Iran in response to Tehran’s attack on Israel

LA Times  

President Biden said in a statement that he had directed the Treasury Department “to continue to impose sanctions that further degrade Iran’s military industries.” The U.S. and U.K. on Thursday imposed a new round of sanctions on Iran as concern grows that Tehran’s unprecedented attack on Israel could fuel a wider war in the Middle East. The office also sanctioned …

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Israel says Iran will not get off 'scot-free' following its barrage of missiles and drones, despite Tehran's threat they will employ 'weapons we have never used before' in response to any retaliatory
8 months, 1 week ago

Israel says Iran will not get off 'scot-free' following its barrage of missiles and drones, despite Tehran's threat they will employ 'weapons we have never used before' in response to any retaliatory

Daily Mail  

For four decades, the Islamic Republic's rulers have pledged to destroy Israel, and Tehran's latest threat again raises the spectre of a nuclear-armed Iran Israel has said that Iran will not get off 'scot-free' after its barrage of missiles and drones - despite Tehran's threats that they will employ 'weapons we have never used before' in response to any retaliatory …

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The Latest | Israel says it will respond to Iran’s attack as world leaders urge restraint
8 months, 1 week ago

The Latest | Israel says it will respond to Iran’s attack as world leaders urge restraint

Associated Press  

Israel’s military chief said Monday that the country will respond after Iran launched an attack involving hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. French President Emmanuel Macron said Paris will try to “convince Israel that we must not respond by escalating.” The Iranian attack on Saturday marked the first time Iran has launched a direct military assault on Israel, …

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Five Telangana men stuck in Tel Aviv as flight cancelled amid Iran attack on Israel
8 months, 1 week ago

Five Telangana men stuck in Tel Aviv as flight cancelled amid Iran attack on Israel

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: At least five people from Telangana were waiting to board their flight to Hyderabad at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport when Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles on the Jewish nation. Recounting the incident, C Prakash, a native of Nizamabad, who has been living in Tel Aviv for the past six years, explained how some of them were …

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Iran's leaders insist the attack against Israel was a 'victory'
8 months, 1 week ago

Iran's leaders insist the attack against Israel was a 'victory'

NPR  

Iran's leaders insist the attack against Israel was a 'victory' Enlarge this image toggle caption Amir Cohen/REUTERS Amir Cohen/REUTERS ISTANBUL — From President Ebrahim Raisi on down, Iranian officials are heaping praise on the attack the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched against Israel Sunday. Sponsor Message At the United Nations in New York, Iran's Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani declared the …

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Indian mission in Israel issues fresh advisory, no country evacuating its nationals so far following Iran salvo
8 months, 1 week ago

Indian mission in Israel issues fresh advisory, no country evacuating its nationals so far following Iran salvo

The Hindu  

The Indian mission in Israel on April 14 issued a fresh "important advisory" for its nationals after attacks on the Jewish State by Iran with hundreds of projectiles, advising them to stay calm and adhere to safety protocols. "In light of the recent events in the region, all Indian nationals in Israel are advised to stay calm and adhere to …

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Israel is quiet on next steps against Iran — and on which partners helped shoot down missiles
8 months, 1 week ago

Israel is quiet on next steps against Iran — and on which partners helped shoot down missiles

Associated Press  

Follow AP’s live updates on Iran’s attack against Israel. Israel’s defense minister, Yoav Gallant, said he had spoken with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and that the cooperation “highlighted the opportunity to establish an international coalition and strategic alliance to counter the threat posed by Iran.” The White House signaled that it hopes to build on the partnerships and urged …

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Analysis: Iran’s attack seemed planned to minimize casualties while maximizing spectacle
8 months, 1 week ago

Analysis: Iran’s attack seemed planned to minimize casualties while maximizing spectacle

CNN  

Beirut, Lebanon CNN — A decades-long shadow war burst out into the open overnight as Iranian drones and missiles lit up the night sky in Israel and the occupied West Bank. Over 300 drones and missiles navigated above Iran’s neighbors, including Jordan and Iraq — both with US military bases — before penetrating the airspace of Iran’s mortal enemy, Israel. …

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'Sad little man': Trump mocked online for response to Iran attack on Israel
8 months, 1 week ago

'Sad little man': Trump mocked online for response to Iran attack on Israel

Raw Story  

Donald Trump on Saturday decided to respond to the recently reported attacks by Iran on Israel, and it did not go well. Former Trump supporter Joe Walsh, a former "Tea Party" GOP lawmaker who has since left the Republican party, had this to say about the post. Foreign policy analyst David J. Rothkopf said, "Don't let Trump or MAGA GOPers …

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Iran launches airstrikes toward Israel in retaliatory move, boosting chance of wider conflict
8 months, 1 week ago

Iran launches airstrikes toward Israel in retaliatory move, boosting chance of wider conflict

LA Times  

Iranian demonstrators wave a Palestinian flag during an anti-Israeli protest in Palestine Square in Tehran early Sunday after Iran launched airstrikes toward Israel. An Israeli military spokesman said that Iran had fired more than 200 “deadly drones” as well as cruise and ballistic missiles but that the “vast majority of threats” had been intercepted “with assistance from our partners.” Attacks …

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Report: Iran commander killed after Israeli strike on embassy
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Report: Iran commander killed after Israeli strike on embassy

Daily Mail  

Pictures show the building in Syria 's capital razed to the ground, with huge plumes of smoke rising from the site following the explosion this afternoon and emergency workers rushing to the scene. Syria's official news agency SANA said 'the Israeli attack targeted the Iranian consulate building in the Mazzeh neighborhood of Damascus'. 'Hossein Akbari, ambassador of the Islamic Republic …

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