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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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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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Why Are Pagers Still Used by Militant Groups? Unpacking Their Popularity Amidst Modern Technology
In a devastating incident in Lebanon, at least nine people have been killed and approximately 3,000 injured following a series of pager explosions. The Lebanese Ministry of Health reports that more than 200 of the injured are in critical condition. Hezbollah, the militant group, has attributed the attacks to Israel and vowed retribution. No official statement from Israel has been…
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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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US Accuses Iran of Supplying Missiles to Russia for Ukraine War
Washington: The United States has formally accused Iran of supplying short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for its war in Ukraine. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, during a visit to London with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, stated that Russia has received shipments of these missiles and may use them in Ukraine within weeks. Blinken emphasized that the supply allows…
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Hezbollah Fires Over 320 Rockets at Israel, Claims Attack in Retaliation for Commander’s Death
Israel has launched extensive airstrikes across southern Lebanon, described as a pre-emptive action against Hezbollah. This follows Hezbollah’s announcement of launching over 320 rockets and drones in retaliation for the killing of its commander, Fouad Shukur, last month. The militant group claims its attacks target significant Israeli military sites, including the Iron Dome defense system. Tensions are escalating, with fears…
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Israeli Airstrikes Claim Dozens of Lives in Southern Gaza Amid Ceasefire Talks
Israeli airstrikes in southern Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least 36 Palestinians, according to health officials, as ceasefire discussions were underway in Egypt. Among the casualties were 11 family members, including two children, who died when an airstrike targeted their home in Khan Younis. The Israeli military is investigating these reports amidst ongoing violence. Recent fighting has led…
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