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Israel and Iran trade strikes on fifth day of conflict: Israel and Iran are trading strikes on fifth day of conflict. Follow for live news updates.
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Israel-Iran Conflict Intensifies Amid Global Diplomatic PressureSeven days into the conflict, 25 Israelis have died and Trump plans to decide on US military action within two weeks.
- Israel has launched extensive strikes on Iranian targets, destroying over half of Iran's missile launchers within a week.
- Iran retaliates with missile and drone assaults on Israeli military and civilian sites, including a hospital in Beersheba.
- The US is repositioning forces in the Middle East and weighing military involvement, with President Trump expected to decide soon.
- Russia and China condemn the hostilities and call for diplomacy, while the UN highlights risks to civilians and healthcare facilities.
The escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran is putting health facilities and access to health care at risk. The reports on the attacks on health so far are appalling.— World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus condemned the attacks on health facilities in the conflict between Iran and Israel.
Israel-Iran Conflict LIVE Updates: Over 400 dead, 3,500 injured in Iran since June 13, reports state media
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Escalating Strikes and Diplomatic Tensions in Israel-Iran CrisisOn June 21, 2025, Israeli airstrikes caused dozens of deaths and severe damage across multiple Iranian provinces amid ongoing conflict.
- Israeli air raids targeted a key centrifuge production site in Isfahan and military installations in Shiraz and Khuzestan provinces.
- Iran launched several drone attacks against Israel and threatened to hit military aid shipments, while Israel intercepted around 40 drones.
- The fighting resulted in over 430 fatalities in Iran and 25 in Israel, with damage also inflicted on hospitals and ambulances.
- Widespread protests and diplomatic efforts, including talks between Iran and France, reflect growing concerns over nuclear negotiations and regional stability.
Iran will not halt its nuclear programme under any circumstances.— Iran's president spoke with his French counterpart, warning of a 'more devastating' retaliation should Israel's bombing campaign continue.
🔴 Iran-Israel war live: Fire at Haifa power plant after Iran launches fresh strikes on Israel
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Intense Iranian Missile Strikes Target Israeli CitiesAt least 24 civilians died as Israel claims air dominance and destroys over one-third of Iran’s missile launchers.
- Iran launched seven missiles hitting Tel Aviv and Haifa, killing civilians and damaging residential buildings.
- Israel reports achieving aerial superiority and neutralizing more than a third of Iran’s surface-to-surface missile launchers.
- Iran plans legislation to exit the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty but denies developing weapons of mass destruction.
- The G7 summit focuses on the conflict’s risks amid ongoing hostilities and regional instability.
The residents of Tehran will pay the price, and soon.— Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned after the Iranian missile attacks on Israel.
Pakistan nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, praising ‘stellar statemanship’: Pakistan has formally recommended US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace ...
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Pakistan Proposes Trump for Nobel Peace PrizePakistan credits Trump for helping negotiate May ceasefire with India, though India denies US mediation in the conflict.
- Pakistan intends to nominate US President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize due to his role in the recent India-Pakistan ceasefire.
- The Pakistani government praised Trump’s decisive leadership and diplomatic efforts that eased tensions between the two nations.
- India rejects the claim that the US acted as a mediator and opposes third-party diplomatic involvement.
- Despite conflicting views, Trump asserts his negotiations were key to halting hostilities between the nuclear neighbors.
I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for stopping the War between India and Pakistan.— Donald Trump posted this on his Truth Social platform to emphasize his diplomatic successes.
Israel vows to 'held accountable’ the cowardly ruler Khamenei, Iran says this is Netanyahu-manactured war
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Israel-Iran war: Air raid sirens blare in Israel after Iran threatens 'LARGEST missile attack in history'
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Israel’s Bazan Group says all refinery facilities shut down after Iranian attack: Israel’s Haifa-based Bazan Group said all refinery facilities have been shut ...
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Earthquake of 5.2 magnitude strikes near Iran's Semnan: Earthquake strikes near Irans Semnan
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Powerful Earthquake Shakes Semnan RegionOn June 20, a 5.2 magnitude quake struck near Semnan, Iran, at 10 km depth with no immediate casualties reported.
- A magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred on June 20 about 35 km southwest of Semnan.
- The quake's shallow depth of 10 km increases the potential for significant damage.
- Iran experiences roughly 2,100 earthquakes annually, including 15 to 16 of magnitude 5.0 or above.
- Recent seismic activity highlights the ongoing threat to communities in this earthquake-prone area.
How dare you write five letters last week to this assembly to demand a session and ask the international community for sympathy? How dare you ask the international community to protect you from the consequences of your own genocidal agenda? You are not a victim. You are not even a diplomat. You are a wolf pretending to be a diplomat, and we are done pretending otherwise.— Danny Danon, Israel's United Nations ambassador, during a faceoff at the UN Human Rights Council.
Israel running low on missile interceptors? Can last only '10-12 days' in war with Iran. Here's what's ahead for Netanyahu
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Economic Strain from Israel-Iran Conflict EscalatesSeven days of conflict have inflicted severe losses; Israel may surpass Gaza war costs within seven weeks.
- Israel and Iran have exchanged attacks for a week, causing significant casualties and economic damage on both sides.
- Israel’s defense budget has surged, risking fiscal strain as ongoing conflict could push expenditures beyond planned limits.
- Iran’s oil and gas exports have sharply declined due to damages at key sites, including the South Pars gas field.
- Sanctions and domestic challenges worsen Iran’s economic conditions, limiting its capacity for development and military spending.
Tehran’s situation is more challenging than during the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s.— President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighting the severity of the economic situation facing the country.
'Israel capable of DESTROYING Iran's nuclear program': Netanyahu again warns Iran, calls it 'leading terrorist regime'
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Assassinating Iran’s Supreme Leader a recipe for chaos: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently refused to rule out the assassination of Iran’s ...
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The Fordow Conundrum: Israel’s attack on Iran is chipping away at Tehran’s nuclear program and lowering the threshold for American intervention
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei goes underground, names potential successors as assassination fears grow
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Israel kills 59 Palestinians in Gaza, many while trying to get aid: Thirteen starving Palestinians killed while trying to get food near the Netzarim Corridor and ...
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Deadly Shooting at Gaza Aid Distribution SiteOver 51 Palestinians were killed and 200+ injured during an Israeli attack near a World Food Programme site in Khan Younis.
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- Israeli forces fired on crowds waiting for flour at an aid distribution point in Khan Younis, causing numerous deaths and injuries.
- A combination of drone missile strikes and tank fire hit the area, resulting in a high number of casualties.
- Nasser Hospital is overwhelmed with trauma patients as daily shootings near aid sites continue.
- The aid distribution system’s shortcomings force many Palestinians into perilous conditions to secure essential food supplies.
Israeli drones fired at the citizens. Some minutes later, Israeli tanks fired several shells at the citizens, which led to a large number of martyrs and wounded.— Mahmud Bassal, spokesman for Gaza's civil defense agency, told AFP.
Israeli scientists scramble to save work after Iranian missile hits labs: Researchers at Israel's prestigious Weizmann Institute of Science have been scrambling ...
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Iranian Missile Devastates Weizmann Science FacilitiesIsraeli researchers face up to $500M in losses after missile hits top lab; full research recovery expected to take about one year.
- An Iranian missile strike on June 19, 2025, severely damaged several buildings at the Weizmann Institute in Rehovot, Israel.
- Scientists worked amid fires to salvage as many experimental samples as possible from the wreckage.
- The financial damage is estimated between $300 million and $500 million, impacting long-term scientific projects.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu praised the researchers and rescue teams, highlighting Israel’s defense against Iran’s threat.
Everything is lost.— Eldad Tzahor, a researcher focusing on regenerative medicine, said this in an interview with Reuters TV.
Israel claims top IRGC commander Mohammad Saeed Izadi, who armed Hamas for Oct 7 attack, eliminated in Qom airstrike
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🔴 Live: Iran fires new missile salvo after Israel targets Tehran: Israel's army said Wednesday that it had detected new missiles launched from Iran ...
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Trump vetoed Israeli plan to kill Iran's supreme leader, US officials say: Two officials said the Israelis reported that they had an opportunity to kill the top ...
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Iran's Supreme Leader says any US strikes on Iran will have serious consequences: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei responded on Wednesday to U ...
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Israel Bombs Iranian Nuclear Facilities in Arak: TEHRAN, June 19 (AP): Israel’s military said its fighter jets targeted the Arak facility and its reactor core ...
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Iran could make nuclear bomb in ‘a couple of weeks’, says White House: This comes as the conflict between Israel and Iran enters the seventh day ...
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Pakistan ‘backstabbed’ Iran, assisted US in ‘spying’ on Tehran, claim viral posts
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Border Turmoil Looms if Iranian Authority CollapsesPakistan’s army chief warns jihadist activity could rise sharply along the 900km border amid Iran’s potential destabilization.
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- Field Marshal Asim Munir cautioned that separatist and jihadist groups might exploit any power vacuum in Iran along the shared border.
- The 900-mile Pakistan-Iran border has long been a hotspot for militant activities and faces heightened risks if Tehran weakens.
- Pakistan condemned Israel’s airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites as violations of international law, emphasizing threats to regional security.
- Groups such as Jaish al-Adl and Baluch separatists may escalate attacks, further intensifying regional tensions amid the conflict.
Well, they know Iran very well, better than most, and they are not happy about anything.— Donald Trump during a meeting with Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir regarding the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
U.S. Moves B-2 Bombers as Israel and Iran Trade Strikes: Live Updates: President Trump was expected to meet with his National Security Council on Saturday ...
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Iran Could Manufacture Nuclear Weapon Within WeeksTulsi Gabbard reversed her stance on Iran’s nuclear threat amid escalating US-Israel tensions and recent deadly air strikes.
- Tulsi Gabbard stated Iran might produce a nuclear weapon within weeks after previously testifying it was not developing one.
- President Trump contradicted her, citing intelligence that Iran has vast nuclear material and could weaponize within months.
- Iran insists its nuclear program is peaceful and open to negotiations but refuses talks amid ongoing attacks.
- Israeli air strikes targeted Iranian sites, killing hundreds and heightening conflict risks in the region.
President Trump has been clear that can't happen, and I agree.— Tulsi Gabbard expressed her agreement with President Trump's stance on Iran's potential nuclear capabilities.
Macron calls Israel-Iran war strategic error? Says foreign powers can't change current political regimes
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Israel kills 45 in latest shooting of Gazans seeking food, say local officials: Soldiers shot Gazans who were expecting aid trucks, according to the local health ...
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Israel-Iran war: Iranian strikes hit Israel's intelligence agency Mossad HQ as war escalates - WATCH
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‘Pakistan will drop nuclear bomb on Israel if…,’ says Iranian official amid war: Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, emphasised the importance of unity ...
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Ramaphosa calls for immediate dialogue between Israel and Iran to resolve ongoing war
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Israel’s offensive in Iran breaches the Geneva Conventions: The airstrikes are about more than Iran’s nuclear capacity; they are aimed at the network of ...
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Israel says Iran fired cluster bomb-bearing missile: Iran launched a missile at Israel on Thursday that scattered small bombs with the aim of increasing civilian ...
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China tells citizens in Israel to leave 'as soon as possible' as conflict continues
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China Advises Citizens to Exit Israel Amid Rising ConflictChina urges nationals to leave Israel via Jordan land border as escalating strikes increase civilian damage and risks.
- China’s embassy in Israel has strongly advised its nationals to depart immediately if personal safety can be ensured.
- The preferred evacuation route is through land crossings toward Jordan to avoid escalating hostilities.
- Israel’s recent surprise aerial attacks on Iranian targets have intensified the ongoing conflict.
- Civilian infrastructure has suffered significant damage, casualties are increasing, and overall security conditions are deteriorating.
The Chinese mission in Israel reminds Chinese nationals to leave the country as soon as possible, on the precondition that they can guarantee their personal safety.— The Chinese embassy in Israel issues a statement urging its citizens to leave amid escalating conflict.
Israel-Iran war: Russia warns US against 'military action' in Iran - Why Putin doesn't want Trump to step in?
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'Most distant strike': Israeli Air Force bombs Iranian plane at Mashhad Airport in Iran - WATCH
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Israel-Iran Conflict Intensifies Amid Global Diplomatic PressureMissile strikes killed dozens and damaged Iran’s nuclear facilities as leaders at the G7 summit voiced concern over regional escalation.
- Israel targeted Iran’s state broadcaster and severely damaged its largest uranium enrichment plant at Natanz.
- Iran urged the U.S. to pressure Israel into a ceasefire, offering flexibility in nuclear negotiations in return.
- The ongoing conflict has caused 224 Iranian and 24 Israeli deaths, primarily civilians caught in the crossfire.
- Damaged civilian infrastructure and evacuations have disrupted daily life and lowered oil prices amid hopes for a truce.
I am desperate. My two children are scared and cannot sleep at night because of the sound of air defence and attacks, explosions. But we have nowhere to go. We hid under our dining table.— Gholamreza Mohammadi, a 48-year-old civil servant speaking to Reuters by phone from Tehran.
Trump leaves G7 summit early due to situation in the Middle East: US President Trump has left the meeting of the G7 states in Canada early. The White House ...
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G7 Summit Faces Deep Divisions and Declining InfluenceThe latest summit ended without consensus as Trump’s erratic stance deepens rifts, leaving major global conflicts unresolved in 2025.
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- The G7 originated 50 years ago as a coalition of leading industrial democracies to address economic crises like oil shocks and stagflation.
- The recent meeting in Canada revealed stark disagreements, especially between the US under Trump and other members regarding Middle East and Ukraine conflicts.
- Trump distanced himself from traditional G7 policies, rejecting the two-state solution and adopting unconventional approaches toward Russia and China.
- The shared Western values that once united the G7 have eroded, casting doubt on the group’s future relevance and effectiveness.
Running a summit in these circumstances is 'like preparing the red carpet for Godzilla,' one Canadian official told the Financial Times.— A Canadian official made this remark to the Financial Times.
US President Donald Trump says he wants "a real end, not a ceasefire" in Israel-Iran conflict
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'I may do it, I may not': Trump considers US joining Israeli strikes on Iran - live updates
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Iran Vows Strong Response if US Joins Israeli AttacksIran warns of firm retaliation if the US directly intervenes in Israel's military campaign amid rising missile exchanges this week.
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- Iran’s UN ambassador in Geneva stated that Tehran has informed Washington it will respond decisively if the US directly joins Israel’s military actions.
- Israel launched its largest air offensive against Iran on Friday, citing concerns over Iran’s nuclear program development.
- The US has so far acted indirectly by aiding missile defenses and increasing its military deployment in the Middle East.
- Despite calls for Iran’s unconditional surrender, missile strikes between Iran and Israel continue, prompting thousands to flee major Iranian cities.
We will not show any reluctance in defending our people, security and land - we will respond seriously and strongly, without restraint.— Ali Bahreini, the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations in Geneva, told reporters.
Iran launches more missiles at Israel after it targets nuclear facilities: Iran and Israel targeted each other with airstrikes early on Saturday after Israel ...
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Iran attacks hospital: Israel threatens Khamenei with death: An Iranian ballistic missile hit the largest hospital in southern Israel on Thursday morning ...
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Iran Missile Strikes Southern Israeli HospitalThe Soroka hospital was hit Thursday; Israel escalates strikes and targets Khamenei amid rising casualties in Iran's conflict.
- A ballistic missile launched by Iran struck the largest hospital in Beer Sheva, severely damaging its emergency department on Thursday morning.
- Multiple injuries resulted from rocket attacks on cities near Tel Aviv, including the use of internationally banned cluster munitions.
- Israel’s Defense Minister called Khamenei a 'modern Hitler' and announced intensified strikes on Iran’s strategic sites to destabilize the regime.
- According to an NGO, 639 people have died in Iran due to Israeli attacks as efforts toward regime change in Tehran intensify.
This man should no longer exist.— Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz about Iranian Revolutionary Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a visit to the hospital site in Beer Sheva.
What Iran’s reprisals against Israel reveal of its ballistic missile capabilities
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Trump privately approved attack plans for Iran pending final order, WSJ reports: U.S. President Donald Trump told senior aides late Tuesday that he approved ...
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Putin claims Israeli strikes have unified Iranian society around its leadership: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that a deal to end the fighting ...
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Amid Iran-Israel conflict, US reportedly sends B-2 stealth bombers to Guam: The deployment of these long-range strike aircraft comes as the Iran-Israel conflict ...
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Israel’s Futile Air War: Precision Strikes Will Not Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Program—or Its Government
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Israeli attacks kill at least 92 people including aid seekers in Gaza: At least 16 Palestinians waiting for food aid, and 13 others charging electrical devices ...
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A devout patriot, master tactician or a relentless power broker? All about Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s most powerful man
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'NO crossing into Iran': Pakistan shuts Iran border indefinitely after Iran claims Islamabad 'will attack Israel with nuclear bomb'
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Military Zones Transform Security at Southern BorderSince April 2025, 8,000 troops and 105 armored vehicles patrol 260 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border under expanded military authority.
- The Trump administration established two military National Defense Areas along the U.S.-Mexico border granting soldiers detention powers.
- Covering 260 miles, these zones are classified as Army installations, allowing troops to temporarily detain civilians without invoking the Insurrection Act.
- Deployment includes 8,000 active-duty soldiers and 105 Stryker combat vehicles operating continuously in extreme heat conditions.
- Reactions vary locally, with some residents feeling safer while others fear the zones hinder humanitarian efforts and resemble an occupation.
I see this as an occupation of the U.S. Army on our lands,” said Silva.— State Representative Sarah Silva expresses her concerns about the military zones.
Israel-Iran war: Netanyahu says KILLING Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei would end war, not escalate it
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Netanyahu Praises Trump as Israel Battles Hamas ConflictNetanyahu highlights Israel’s resilience amid heavy losses and awaits US decision on potential Iran military strikes.
- Netanyahu expressed gratitude to Trump for his support and described ongoing intense fighting in Gaza.
- He affirmed Israel’s commitment to rescuing hostages and fully defeating Hamas.
- Trump indicated uncertainty about joining strikes on Iran but confirmed contingency plans are in place.
- Iran’s leader warned of severe repercussions if attacked, escalating diplomatic tensions further.
We will continue until we bring everyone home and until Hamas is fully defeated.— Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said this in his daily video statement.
Carrying numerous activists: Israel diverts Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg
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With bunker-busting bombs? US army deploys B-2 bombers to the Pacific: Is the US actively getting involved in Israel's war against Iran? President Trump wants to ...
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US Deploys B-2 Bombers to Guam Amid Rising TensionsB-2 bombers moved to Guam can carry a 30,000-pound bunker buster potentially targeting Iran's nuclear sites.
- The United States is relocating B-2 bombers to Guam as decisions are considered regarding involvement in Israeli strikes on Iran.
- It remains uncertain if the deployment is directly connected to Middle East tensions.
- These bombers are capable of carrying the 30,000-pound GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator designed to destroy deeply buried targets.
- Officials have not disclosed the number of bombers moved or additional operational details.
Israel furious as France shuts weapons stands at Paris Airshow: France shut down the main Israeli company stands at the Paris Airshow on Monday for refusing to ...
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Israeli Defense Stands Closed at Paris AirshowFour major Israeli defense exhibitors were shut down at the 2025 Paris Airshow for displaying offensive weapons against set rules.
- Organizers closed the booths of Elbit Systems, Rafael, IAI, and Uvision after they refused to remove attack weapons from their displays.
- France cited pre-established exhibition rules and concerns about the Gaza conflict as reasons for the closures.
- Israel condemned the move as politically and commercially motivated and announced plans to pursue legal action.
- Israeli company leaders and some US politicians criticized the ban as unjustified and anti-competitive.
The French are hiding behind supposedly political considerations to exclude Israeli offensive weapons from an international exhibition - weapons that compete with French industries.— The Israeli Ministry of Defense said this in a statement.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief Hossein Salami killed in Israeli strikes: The chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, Hossein Salami, was killed on Friday by ...
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Top Iranian Guard Leader Killed in Israeli StrikesHossein Salami died in early June attacks that also targeted Iran's nuclear sites, escalating tensions in the Middle East.
- Hossein Salami, aged 65, led Iran's Revolutionary Guards and was killed during Israeli strikes in mid-June.
- Israel targeted nuclear and missile facilities along with senior military commanders despite US warnings against disrupting nuclear talks.
- Tehran vowed harsh retaliation if further assaults occur, raising fears of a broader regional conflict.
- The Revolutionary Guards possess vast military power and economic influence, extending their reach across the Middle East.
The enemy thinks it can fight Iran the same way it fights defenceless Palestinians who are under an Israeli siege.— Hossein Salami, the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, spoke about Iran's military readiness and its stance against Israel.
Houthis threaten US ships if Washington joins strikes on Iran: Yemen’s Houthis will target US ships in the Red Sea if Washington becomes involved in Israeli ...
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The Real Threat From Iran: Tehran’s Most Dangerous Option for Responding to Israel
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Threatening Supreme Leader: Iran says hypersonic missiles fired at Israel as Trump demands 'unconditional surrender'
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Iraq’s top Shia cleric warns against any targeting of Iran’s leadership: Iraq’s top Shia cleric Ali Sistani warned against targeting Iran’s leadership and said ...
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