Iran closes border to Iraq, flights stop amid violent unrest
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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi hailed Iraq for its mediation in bringing Tehran and Riyadh closer together...Read full article 
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Iran-Israel Shadow War Timeline: A History of Recent Hostilities: A recent round of strikes has brought the conflict more clearly into the open and raised fears ...
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Blast rocks base used by Iraqi coalition of Iran-allied militias; US denies involvement
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Middle East: The Absurd Logic of Violence: Anyone who wants to understand the reason behind the murder in the Middle East must delve into the immorality of power ...
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Relief pervades Tehran after limited Israeli strike: Patriotism among Iranians tempered by discontent over languishing economy
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Israeli missile has struck Iran, US officials say - BBC News: Two US officials confirm strike to BBC's US partner CBS News as explosions reported near Isfahan.
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Quick Glance: Israeli Missile Strikes Iran
- Following an unprecedented Iranian attack, 300 drones and missiles were launched at Israel.
- Explosions near an army base in Isfahan activated local air defense systems.
- US officials report that Israel conducted a missile strike on Iran.
- Flights were suspended over several Iranian cities as Israel responded to an attack.
Iran and Israel’s War Comes Out of the Shadows: Why Tehran’s Hard-Liners Chose to Escalate
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Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
Blinken says U.S. not involved in "any offensive operations" when asked about Iran
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Gold (XAUUSD) Set for Fifth Weekly Gain on Increasing Mideast Tensions: Gold pared gains as demand for safe-haven assets eased after Iranian media seemed to ...
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Police cordon off Iran consulate in Paris after reports man threatens to blow himself up
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Israeli missiles hit site in Iran, ABC News reports: Israeli missiles have hit a site in Iran, ABC News reported late on Thursday, citing a U.S. official.
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Israel’s war on Gaza live: Toll rises amid ‘Israeli hit’ on Iran’s Isfahan: Gaza’s Health Ministry says that 42 people were killed and 63 injured in the past 24 ...
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Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
Israel Launched Missiles as Well as Drones at Iran, Officials Say: Though it was not immediately clear if the missiles struck targets inside Iran ...
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Washington wrestles with ‘new equation’ of direct attacks between Iran and Israel
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Oil and gold prices rise as US says Israel has struck Iran: Reports of a retaliatory strike by Israel raise commodity prices and fears over inflation.
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No missile attack against Iran, Iranian official tells Reuters: Explosions heard in Isfahan were a result of the activation of Iran's air defence systems ...
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Israel-Iran Attack: Israel Asks US for More Ammunition, Shells: Israel is asking the US for more tank ammunition and tactical vehicles, three people familiar ...
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Huge blast at military base used by PMF, Iraqi army sources say: A huge blast hit an Iraqi military base used by Popular Mobilization Forces near Baghdad.
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Iran Acknowledges Drone Attack by Israel and Says It Failed: Iranian state media confirmed an attack by Israel in the early hours of Friday and said the ...
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Paid articlePaid Iran-Israel: Attack next with weapons from North Korea?: Former US security adviser John Bolton warns against North Korean help for Iran's nuclear program ...
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Unease about Iran is bringing Arab states closer together: The standoff with Israel has done little to raise Tehran’s regional standing
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West Asia crisis: Iran ‘not planning’ retaliation against Israel after attack near Isfahan
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Military briefing: the Israeli missiles used to strike Iran: Wreckage photographed in Iraq indicates how Israeli jets hit back at Tehran from afar
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Blasts in Iraq after explosions heard near major Iranian base : West Asia continues to simmer. According to reports an explosion occurred at a military base in ...
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Israeli 'aggression' on Iran is an escalation against the region, Hamas official says
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Western states sought to send de-escalation messages to Iran via Turkey, Western diplomat says
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Quick Glance: Western States Utilize Turkey as Intermediary for De-escalation Messages to Iran: Diplomat
- Recently, Western states have attempted to communicate messages to Iran via Turkey to reaffirm calls for de-escalation, as reported by a Western diplomat on Friday.
- These messages were transmitted before the reported Israeli attacks on Iran early Friday, resulting in Tehran stating it had no intentions for additional retaliation.
- Following Iran's retaliatory strike on Israel over the weekend, Turkey's foreign ministry acknowledged engagements with Iran and the United States, emphasizing the need for restraint and cautioning against a potential regional conflict with further escalating tensions.
- Acting US Under Secretary of State John Bass visited Ankara earlier this week and held discussions with Turkey's top diplomat Hakan Fidan. A US official mentioned: 'They deliberated on the crucial importance of averting additional escalations or a broader conflict in the region.'
Israel gave US last-minute warning about drone attack on Iran, Italian foreign minister says at G7
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Quick Glance: US Alerts G7 about Iran Drone Attack: Israel Issues Final Warning
- According to the Italian foreign minister, the United States informed the G7 foreign ministers that it received "last minute" information from Israel about a drone action in Iran.
- The details were shared during a Friday morning session that was spontaneously modified to discuss the suspected attack.
- Following the three-day meeting, the ministers urged in a statement for the parties to prevent further escalations and expressed support for Israel's security.
- Additionally, the group cautioned Iran against transferring ballistic missiles and related technologies to Russia and called for the release of hostages and adherence to international and humanitarian law.
Iran follows in footsteps of Imperial Japan, Nazi Germany, and Soviet Russia - opinion
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What we know so far about the explosions reported in central Iran: Iran's state media reported explosions in the central province of Isfahan on Friday ...
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Oil prices jump $3/bbl on unconfirmed reports of explosions in Iran: Oil slipped on Friday following an earlier price spike of more than $3 after Iran played ...
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Quick Glance: Escalating Middle East Tensions Shake World Markets
- Reports of an Israeli attack on Iranian soil potentially dragging the Middle East into a deeper conflict have rattled world markets with geopolitical risks.
- Stocks fell, oil briefly rose over $3 per barrel, and safe-haven government bonds rallied.
- The heightened tensions bring fresh uncertainty and fuel concerns that high oil prices and potential supply disruptions will keep inflation high.
- Energy stocks benefit from higher oil prices, while demand for safe-havens like US or German bonds rises amid renewed inflation risks from rising oil.
Iran warns of shift in nuclear stance if Israel threatens atomic sites: Revolutionary Guards issue warning as US announces new sanctions
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Quick Glance: Israel's Targeted Operation in Iran Sends a Strong Message, Experts Note
- Israel conducted a military operation on Iranian territory during the early hours of Friday.
- The operation appeared to be a response to Iran's recent missile and drone attacks.
- According to analysts, the operation was seen as a display of Israel's capability to access Iranian nuclear facilities.
What We Know So Far About Israel’s Reported Attack on Iran Amid Fears of Escalation
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Against Tyranny: Two Stories Told in Pictures Warn Us To Fight On: New graphic works about oppression in Iran and Cuba illustrate the common traits of ...
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Blasts rock military base in Iraq | US house advances $95 billion aid package : Watch in the top headlines of the hour: - IDF raids refugee camps in West Bank ...
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Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’ Watches Israel and Waits for Command: Earlier this month, Kamleh Al-Yaseeni was supposed to accompany a friend to a hospice for the ...
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Paid articlePaid 🔴 LIVE : World leaders urge restraint after suspected Israeli strikes on Iran: World leaders called for de-escalation in the Middle East after Iran's state media ...
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Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, US official tells CNN, as explosions reported near military base
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Iranians both nervous and relieved after narrow Israeli strike: In Isfahan, near where the strike took place, the streets were quieter than normal Friday ...
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Explosions heard in Iran’s Isfahan after alleged Israeli attack : Explosions were heard in Iran. Reportedly, three explosions were heard near an army base in the ...
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🔊 Israel attacks Iran in the latest exchange of violence, flying drones over the city of Isfahan according to Iranian state media ...
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Morning news brief: Iraq's military base bombed; 22 pro-government fighters killed in central Syria, and more
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Sterling wavers as markets gauge reported Israeli attack on Iran: The pound was little changed on Friday after falling to a five-month low against the dollar in ...
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War in the Middle East: Iran exports more oil than it has for a long time: The exchange of blows between Israel and Iran is causing heated discussions. However ...
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Iran president hails old attack on Israel but makes no mention of latest explosions
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Oman condemns ‘Israeli attack’ on Iran: Foreign ministry: Oman, which has long mediated between Tehran and the West, condemned an “Israeli attack” on Iran on ...
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Blast at Iraq military base kills one, wounds eight others: Military: One member of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces has been killed and eight wounded in an ...
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The war between Israel and Iran has come out of the shadows, Jeremy Bowen writes: Whatever happens next, the rules of the "the game" between the two countries ...
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🔊 What you need to know today:
-Israel attacks Iran, flies drones over Isfahan
-Ukraine’s weapons dwindle as it waits for US aid
-Colorado law aims to protect ...
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BBC Verify examines video from Israel's attack on Iran: Footage showing explosions in the sky over Iran has been analysed by BBC Verify.
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Injuries sustained as explosions reported at Iraq military base: An explosion has been reported at a military base in Iraq with reported injuries and material ...
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Cameron tells Netanyahu UK will not ban IRGC: Report: LONDON: The UK will not proscribe Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization ...
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China walks fine line amid Iran-Israel escalation dread: HONG KONG -- Soaring tensions between Iran and Israel are putting China in a tight spot ...
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Dubai’s flydubai cancels flights to Iran: Flight FZ 1929 from Dubai to Tehran on April 19 returned to Dubai
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Explosions in Iran, US media reports Israeli strikes - World News: Iran's state media reported explosions in the central province of Isfahan Friday, as U.S ...
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What we know about Israel's overnight attack on Iran: There are competing claims about the scale of Israel's reported overnight attack targeting Isfahan in Iran.
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Attack sends message to Iran but Israelis divided over response: Some in Israel had been calling for a stronger move than this apparently limited strike ...
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Israel launches limited attack on Iran: Explosions were heard in two Iranian cities early Friday morning. The extent of the alleged attack remains unclear for ...
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Explosions in Iran - Black Friday on Japan's Stock Exchange: Fears of an escalation of the conflict between Iran and Israel are worrying Asian markets ...
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Multiple Iranian sites reportedly struck: Explosions were reported inside of Iran while unconfirmed reports indicated multiple Iranian sites were struck ...
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‘No reports on attack from abroad’ after explosions in country’s center: Iran media
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Key takeaways from Israel’s calibrated strike on Iran: Early Friday the Israeli military struck near a major air base and nuclear site in Iran ...
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No plan for immediate retaliation against Israel, senior Iranian official says: Explosions echoed over an Iranian city on Friday in what sources described as an ...
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Baerbock criticizes Iran after attack on Israel: The G7 foreign ministers discuss the Middle East conflict and the Ukraine war in Capri. On ZDF ...
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Why Israeli and Iranian officials downplayed apparent retaliatory strike in central Iran
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Explosions as Israel retaliates against Iran : Israel is reported to have fired a missile at Iran, following Tehran's unprecedented missile and drone strike last ...
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Podcast: Israel’s retaliation, Ukraine’s weapons and your brain, your business: Israel strikes Iranian targets, but Tehran is signalling it will not respond.
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Biden’s containment migraine: The balancing act could get even trickier in the coming days
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After explosions: Iran denies attacks from abroad: After the alleged Israeli attacks on Iran, Tehran downplayed the events. The government explained what was ...
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Israel launches strike against Iran: US media - Middle East and Africa - The Jakarta Post
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Iranian foreign minister says it will not escalate conflict and mocks Israeli weapons as ‘toys that our children play with’
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Instant view: Oil, Japan's yen up on reports Israeli missiles hit Iran: Oil and gold prices rose and Japan's yen rallied on Friday on reports Israeli missiles ...
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Reports of attacks in Syria - at the same time as Isfahan in Iran: Presumably Israel may have tried to disable the Syrian air defenses in the drone attacks ...
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Israel launches apparent drone strikes on Iran in retaliation for weekend attack: reports
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US, UK unveil sweeping sanctions on Iran’s drone program: WASHINGTON: The United States and the United Kingdom announced widespread sanctions against Iran’s ...
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Iran activates its air defense, US media reports Israeli strike: Iran said it shot down several drones and that there had been 'no missile attack for now.' ABC ...
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Iran grounds flights across country after reports of explosions: Iran has grounded commercial flights across parts of the country after reports of explosions.
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At UN, Iran says it will make Israel 'regret' reprisals - Region - World: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Thursday warned that ...
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Simultaneous Israeli strikes on Iran, Iraq and Syria - reports: Videos circulating on social media purportedly show the aftermath of the strikes ...
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Quick Glance: Israel and Iran Step Back
- Iran and Israel pull back after attacks, avoiding direct escalation
- Both Iran and Israel have shown limited responses so far to prevent full-scale war
- Region remains tense, conflict between Israel and Iran remains precarious and unpredictable
- While both sides aim to avoid all-out war, the situation remains volatile and dangerous
Airlines quickly changed flight paths over Iran, diverted to alternate airports or returned planes to their departure points in response to airspace and ...
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