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American B-52 Stratofortress Bombers Arrive in Middle East as Warning to Iran
The U.S. military confirmed on Saturday the arrival of American B-52 bombers in the Middle East, following an announcement of their deployment aimed at sending a clear message to Iran. The strategic B-52 Stratofortress bombers, part of the 5th Bomb Wing from Minot Air Force Base, have entered the area of responsibility for U.S. Central Command, which oversees military operations…
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Iran Downplays Damage from Israeli Air Strikes Amid Rising Tensions
Iran has downplayed the damage from Israel’s air strikes on its military targets, asserting that the attacks caused only limited harm. The strikes, which occurred early on Saturday, were Israel’s retaliation for a prior missile assault by Iran. In response, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei emphasized the need for a calculated demonstration of power, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi…
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Iran Resumes Normal Air Traffic After Israeli Military Strike
Air traffic in Iran has returned to normal following an Israeli military strike early Saturday, according to Jafar Yazerlu, spokesperson for the Iranian Civil Aviation Organization. Flights had been suspended earlier in the day but resumed at 9 a.m. local time (05:30 GMT). The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted the strikes in response to previous attacks on Israel, focusing on…
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Israel Strikes Iran in Retaliation for Missile Attack, Sparks Regional Tensions
Tel Aviv: In response to Iran’s recent missile attacks, Israel has conducted targeted strikes on key military locations in Iran. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that these attacks serve as a self-defense measure against what it called ongoing aggression from Iran, advising citizens to stay alert. U.S. officials were notified in advance, although no American personnel were involved. Explosions…
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U.S. Troops and THAAD System Arrive in Israel Following Iranian Missile Strikes
In response to the escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, the Pentagon has announced the deployment of the advanced Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile system to Israel. This strategic move follows recent missile attacks from Iran and a spike in hostilities across the region, with around 100 U.S. troops accompanying the system to manage its operations. The deployment comes…
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4.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Iran, Fuels Speculation of Nuclear Test
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck Iran‘s Semnan province, near Aradan, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers on October 5, 2024, around 10:45 PM local time. The tremor was felt as far away as Tehran, approximately 110 kilometers from the epicenter. Following the earthquake, a weaker tremor occurred in Israel, sparking speculation on social media about a possible covert nuclear…
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Khamenei Calls Iran’s Missile Strikes on Israel “Correct and Lawful” During Rare Public Address
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, delivered a rare public sermon on Friday at the Grand Mosalla Mosque in Tehran, asserting that the recent missile strikes on Israel were “correct, logical, and lawful.” He referred to these attacks as the “minimum punishment” for what he described as Israel’s “astonishing crimes.” This address marked Khamenei’s first time leading Friday prayers since…
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Biden Urges Ceasefires in Gaza and Between Israel and Hezbollah After Strike on Nasrallah
Washington: US President Joe Biden described the Israeli airstrike that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah as “a measure of justice,” highlighting the end of his decades-long reign of terror. This development follows Hezbollah’s confirmation of Nasrallah’s death, which occurred amid ongoing tensions following Hamas’s assault on Israel on October 7, 2023. Biden noted that Nasrallah’s alliance with Hamas, which opened…
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Israel Launches Airstrikes on Hezbollah Targets in Beirut Suburb
Israel launched new airstrikes on Dahieh, a southern suburb of Beirut, early Saturday, claiming to target Hezbollah’s weapons stored beneath civilian buildings. Eyewitnesses reported multiple bombings within an hour as Israeli warplanes flew over the area. Israeli military spokesperson Daniel Hagari stated that the strikes targeted “coast-to-sea missiles supplied by Iran” stored in the area. The attack followed earlier airstrikes…
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USS Theodore Roosevelt Returns Home as Pentagon Ends Rare Dual Carrier Deployment
The Pentagon has concluded its rare decision to keep two Navy aircraft carriers in the Middle East. The USS Theodore Roosevelt is returning home, having extended its deployment as the USS Abraham Lincoln was expedited to the region. This deployment boost, ordered by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, aimed to bolster U.S. support for Israel amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and…
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