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UK ambulance workers stage biggest strike yet as unions join forces: It’s the first time ambulance workers from all three labour groups have walked out on same ...
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UK ambulance workers stage biggest strike yet as unions join forces
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NHS strikes: Hospitals fear two more months of walkouts will send waiting lists soaring
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UK ambulance workers stage biggest strike yet as unions join forces: It’s the first time ambulance workers from all three labour groups have walked out on same ...
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UK ambulance workers stage biggest strike yet as unions join forces
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NHS strikes: Hospitals fear two more months of walkouts will send waiting lists soaring
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Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan: Israel has attacked Iran, three people familiar with the matter said, as Iranian state media ...
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Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan
Quick Glance: Israel Attacks Iran, Drones Spotted Over Isfahan
  • Israel launched an attack on Iranian soil on Friday, sources said, in the latest tit-for-tat exchange between the two arch foes, potentially escalating the conflict in the region.

  • The United States received notification before Israel's attack, which came after Iran's strike on Israel. Global powers urged Israel to limit any further retaliation to prevent a broader escalation.

  • A senior Iranian official cast doubt on whether Israel was responsible. Official comments and news reports did not mention Israel, and state TV downplayed the incident.

  • The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed no damage to Iran's nuclear sites in Israel's alleged attack. Iran maintains its nuclear work is peaceful, while the West believes it aims to build a weapon.
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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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Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, US official tells CNN ...
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Modi Urges Strong Government Amid Global Unrest: India Votes: Each day, Bloomberg journalists take you across a selection of towns and cities as they gear up for ...
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Modi Urges Strong Government Amid Global Unrest: India Votes
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Israel carries out strike inside Iran according to US officials: The overnight strike followed an unprecedented assault by Iran on Israel last weekend
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Israel carries out strike inside Iran according to US officials
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As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage: Sikkim’s hydropower dream of huge revenues has turned into a nightmare due to ...
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As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage
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What We Know So Far About Israel’s Reported Attack on Iran Amid Fears of Escalation
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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
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Live updates: Israel responds to Iran attack with reported strike: Latest news and live updates as tensions in the Middle East remain heightened following Iran's ...
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Live updates: Israel responds to Iran attack with reported strike
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.
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York: parents of autistic children speak of heartache: Parents have said the process of having their children diagnosed with autism can take years in the York ...
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York: parents of autistic children speak of heartache
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Russian strike kills at least 14 as Ukraine’s air defenses struggle again to protect cities
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Russian strike kills at least 14 as Ukraine’s air defenses struggle again ...
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
  • At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.

  • Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.

  • Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.

  • A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
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Performing arts to be compulsory in CBC syllabus, says Machogu : Every school expected to take part in the performing arts competitions.
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Performing arts to be compulsory in CBC syllabus, says Machogu
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Rains in Sharjah: Remote work for government departments extended till April 17: Extra day allotted for work from home after heavy rains on Tuesday
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Rains in Sharjah: Remote work for government departments extended till ...
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Republican states urge Congress to reject DEI legislation: A host of Republican-led states are urging Congress to reject two Democrat-sponsored bills aimed at ...
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Republican states urge Congress to reject DEI legislation
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Extra 700,000 people of working age ‘will live with major illnesses by 2040’: Analysis by the Health Foundation suggests 23% more working-age adults will be ...
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Extra 700,000 people of working age ‘will live with major illnesses by ...
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Iranian air base reportedly attacked in ‘limited’ Israeli reprisal strike: Iran downplays apparent retaliation and Israel keeps mum in sign both sides are ...
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Iranian air base reportedly attacked in ‘limited’ Israeli reprisal strike
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With its aerial attack, Iran could break Israel’s isolation and reframe the Gaza war
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With its aerial attack, Iran could break Israel’s isolation and reframe ...
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
  • The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

  • Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.

  • Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.

  • It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
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2 Hezbollah commanders killed in IDF strikes as attack drones injure 3 in north: Military probing why sirens didn't sound before drones struck near community of ...
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2 Hezbollah commanders killed in IDF strikes as attack drones injure 3 in ...
Quick Glance: British Foreign Minister's Visit to Israel Tomorrow; Israel Plans 'Limited Strikes' in Iran - CNN
  • British foreign minister's visit to Israel scheduled for tomorrow

  • Rishi Sunak urges calm in relation to Iran

  • US anticipates Israel contemplating limited strikes in Iran - sources

  • Israel warns Iran: 'Will not go unpunished'
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IDF strikes central Gaza overnight, Yussef Rafik Ahmed Shabat killed: An airstrike conducted by Israeli forces in central Gaza resulted in the death of a Hamas ...
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 IDF strikes central Gaza overnight, Yussef Rafik Ahmed Shabat killed
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UK's Cameron urges Israel not to retaliate against Iran: British Foreign Secretary David Cameron urged Israel not to retaliate after Iran's drone and missile ...
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UK's Cameron urges Israel not to retaliate against Iran
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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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What we know so far about the explosions reported in central Iran
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Iran launches unprecedented retaliatory strikes on Israel in major escalation of widening conflict
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Iran launches unprecedented retaliatory strikes on Israel in major ...
Quick Glance: New Measures Against Iran and Escalation in West Bank
  • The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.

  • To combat the escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials reported the deaths of two Palestinians shot by Israeli settlers on Monday.
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More than a dozen killed in Ukraine after Russian strike on apartment block
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More than a dozen killed in Ukraine after Russian strike on apartment ...
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Biden unlikely to cut Iran's oil lifeline after Israel attack: Iran's unprecedented missile and drone strike on Israel is unlikely to prompt dramatic sanctions ...
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Biden unlikely to cut Iran's oil lifeline after Israel attack
Quick Glance: Iran's Oil Exports Thrive Amid Rising Tensions
  • Iran is exporting more oil than in the past six years, providing the economy with a $35 billion annual boost, as western countries consider tightening sanctions in response to the attack on Israel.

  • The US and the EU are preparing new sanctions on the Islamic republic to deter conflict escalation with Israel, facing challenges due to Iran's successful circumvention of sanctions, especially with China being its primary customer.

  • Iran has found ways to bypass sanctions, shielded from western pressure as its main oil exports go to China. Tensions have escalated since the Hamas attack on Israel, driving oil prices up by over 15%, while US efforts to sanction individual tankers carrying Iranian oil have had minimal impact so far.

  • Mounting Republican pressure urges the Biden administration to take tougher action on Iran's oil sales, with criticism over perceived leniency on existing measures. Despite US strategic oil reserves being released to stabilize prices, concerns remain over the administration's stance on enforcing sanctions similar to the previous Trump administration.
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'Patient safety at risk' amid NHS emergency scan result delays: The Royal College of Radiologists examined data from NHS England on 46.2 million imaging tests ...
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'Patient safety at risk' amid NHS emergency scan result delays
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Israel Strikes Iran in Narrow Attack Amid Escalation Fears: Tehran lifts restrictions on Iran’s airspace after canceling flights amid reports of explosions.
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Israel Strikes Iran in Narrow Attack Amid Escalation Fears
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At least 13 killed, including 7 children, after strike on Gaza’s Al-Maghazi refugee camp
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At least 13 killed, including 7 children, after strike on Gaza’s ...
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‘Doctors and nurses are dying’: Medics plead for help in ‘overstretched’ NHS: The suicide rate among medical professionals is 24 per cent higher than the ...
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‘Doctors and nurses are dying’: Medics plead for help in ‘overstretched’ ...
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Snap Insight: Israel may have had the ‘last word’ with reported attack on Iran, but Netanyahu is no clear winner
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US officials reportedly say Israeli missiles hit site in Iran: A US official tells US broadcaster ABC that Israeli missiles have struck a site in Iran. 
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US officials reportedly say Israeli missiles hit site in Iran
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.
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Detective series Bergerac confirmed for return featuring Jersey locations: A new series of Bergerac has been commissioned with six dramas being filmed over the ...
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Detective series Bergerac confirmed for return featuring Jersey locations
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'Sesame Street' writers authorize a strike if they don't reach a contract by Friday
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Explosions in Iran, US media reports Israeli strikes: Fears of a major regional spillover from the Gaza war have since soared.
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Explosions in Iran, US media reports Israeli strikes
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Israel, Iran Seek Deterrence but Risk Escalation: Both countries want to avoid looking weak, raising the stakes and bringing the region closer to war.
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Israel, Iran Seek Deterrence but Risk Escalation
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First photo of Insta-famous magpie released: The first photo of a famous magpie has been released after it was revealed the bird is due to be reunited with a ...
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First photo of Insta-famous magpie released
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Trump hush money trial live updates: First 6 jurors seated: Former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial in New York continues with the jury ...
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Trump hush money trial live updates: First 6 jurors seated
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Israeli envoy slams UN for even considering full status for Palestinian Authority
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20 years after Abu Ghraib photos, survivors tell their stories in court: The survivors recount horrific experiences of sexual assault, beatings ...
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20 years after Abu Ghraib photos, survivors tell their stories in court
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Biden says he expects Iranian strike on Israel 'sooner than later': U.S. officials have expressed concern that Tehran may retaliate for Israeli airstrikes in ...
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Biden says he expects Iranian strike on Israel 'sooner than later'
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Iran says Israel ‘in complete panic’ over Syria attack response: An advisor to Iran’s supreme leader said Saturday that Israel is panicking over a possible ...
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Iran says Israel ‘in complete panic’ over Syria attack response
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Drew Carey explains why he helped striking writers pay for their meals: Drew Carey picked up a really big tab last year and does’t regret it.
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Drew Carey explains why he helped striking writers pay for their meals
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Tigers strike first in rain-delayed opener, beat division-rival Twins, 8-2: After a 65-minute delay, the Tigers shrugged off the elements and beat the Central ...
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Tigers strike first in rain-delayed opener, beat division-rival Twins, 8-2
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Israel launches strike against Iran: US TV network - News | Khaleej Times: Israel had warned it would hit back after Iran fired hundreds of missiles and drones ...
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Israel launches strike against Iran: US TV network - News | Khaleej Times
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Netanyahu says Israel preparing for scenarios in areas other than Gaza: Israel is keeping up its war in Gaza but is also preparing for scenarios in other areas ...
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Netanyahu says Israel preparing for scenarios in areas other than Gaza
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San Francisco restaurant owner goes on 30-day hunger strike over new bike lane: San Francisco restaurant owner Eiad Eltawil says he's on a 30-day hunger strike ...
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San Francisco restaurant owner goes on 30-day hunger strike over new bike ...
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Top GP who was trusted by thousands of patients hid vile secret: Dr Robert Varnam amassed a huge collection of child abuse before he was caught by cops in 2020 ...
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Top GP who was trusted by thousands of patients hid vile secret
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🔴 Live: Israel says it will defend itself if Iran responds to consulate attack: Israel’s military said Thursday it is prepared to defend itself and strike back ...
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🔴 Live: Israel says it will defend itself if Iran responds to consulate ...
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NHS cuts mental health support for staff despite PTSD crisis since Covid: NHS trusts 'deeply concerned' that mental health services funding for ...
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NHS cuts mental health support for staff despite PTSD crisis since Covid
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World leaders urge Israel not to retaliate after Iran strike: World leaders are urging Israel not to launch a retaliatory attack on Iran, which bombarded Israel ...
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World leaders urge Israel not to retaliate after Iran strike
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Here are the capabilities Iran's deadly arsenal of 'suicide' drones, missiles have as Israel prepares for imminent strike
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Here are the capabilities Iran's deadly arsenal of 'suicide' drones ...
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US asks China to tell Iran not to retaliate against Israel: Diplomatic push comes as Washington says Tehran is readying military response to strike on consulate
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US asks China to tell Iran not to retaliate against Israel
Quick Glance: US Warns of Possible Iranian Attacks on Israel
  • The United States believes Iran could attack Israel in the coming days, potentially escalating a war in the region.

  • Threats of an Iranian attack on Israeli assets have been shared with U.S. lawmakers.

  • The attacks are expected to be in retaliation for Israel's airstrike in Syria last week, which killed a top Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps commander.

  • The U.S. is concerned about the potential destabilization of the region due to a possible Iranian attack.
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Biden Expects Iran To Attack Israel ‘Sooner Rather Than Later’: Concerns of an attack from Iran on Israel have increased following a strike Iran blamed on Israel ...
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Biden Expects Iran To Attack Israel ‘Sooner Rather Than Later’