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'They got hit hard': Trump says Israeli attack on Iran has been 'excellent', warns 'there's more to come'

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'They got hit hard': Trump says Israeli attack on Iran has been 'excellent', warns 'there's more to come'

Earlier in the day, Trump urged Iran to "make a deal," warning that there will be more "death and destruction".

China condemns 'violation of Iran’s sovereignty' after Israeli attack, warns of 'grave consequences'

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China condemns 'violation of Iran’s sovereignty' after Israeli attack, warns of 'grave consequences'

Israel on Friday carried out dozens of airstrikes in Iran, hitting nuclear and military sites and killing several commanders and nuclear scientists.

Iran’s most powerful generals and scientists eliminated: Who Israel killed and why it matters?

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Iran’s most powerful generals and scientists eliminated: Who Israel killed and why it matters?

The targeted assassinations mark one of the most significant developments in the long-running shadow war between the two regional rivals, sending shockwaves across the Middle East and prompting global concern over the potential for a broader conflict.

Behind the bombs: How Iran’s nuclear program brought it to the brink with Israel | Explained

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Behind the bombs: How Iran’s nuclear program brought it to the brink with Israel | Explained

Iran Israel War: While this is not the first confrontation between the two arch-foes, the direct targeting of nuclear sites has sent shockwaves across the globe.

'Iran must make a deal before there is nothing left': Trump after Israel launches deadly strikes

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'Iran must make a deal before there is nothing left': Trump after Israel launches deadly strikes

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Israel it faced a "bitter and painful" fate over the attacks, while the Iranian military said there were "no limits" to its response.

Why Israel chose Natanz: The strategic thinking behind striking Iran's nuclear heartbeat

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Why Israel chose Natanz: The strategic thinking behind striking Iran's nuclear heartbeat

The strike, confirmed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has drawn global attention for its strategic and symbolic implications.

Iron Dome to David's Sling: Why Israel is unfazed despite imminent Iran retaliation

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Iron Dome to David's Sling: Why Israel is unfazed despite imminent Iran retaliation

Israel's multi-layered missile defense system from Iron Dome to Arrow 3 to intercept rockets, drones, and ballistic missiles amid rising tensions with Iran.

'If we don't act now ...': Why Israel unleashed unprecedented strikes on Iran

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'If we don't act now ...': Why Israel unleashed unprecedented strikes on Iran

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the strikes an existential necessity, warning that “if we don’t act now, we simply won’t be here.”

Israel-Iran conflict: Here's how the Middle East airspace looks like

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Israel-Iran conflict: Here's how the Middle East airspace looks like

Jordan, Iraq, and Iran have closed their airspace and suspended flights amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, citing security concerns.

Who was Hossein Salami? Iran’s powerful IRGC chief and architect of regional military strategy killed in Israeli strikes

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Who was Hossein Salami? Iran’s powerful IRGC chief and architect of regional military strategy killed in Israeli strikes

Iran’s IRGC Commander Hossein Salami, a key hardliner and vocal critic of Israel, was killed in Israel’s Operation Rising Lion airstrikes, marking a major escalation in the conflict.

Air India flight makes emergency landing in Thailand following bomb threat: Phuket airport

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Air India flight makes emergency landing in Thailand following bomb threat: Phuket airport

An Air India flight with 156 passengers made an emergency landing in Phuket after a bomb threat was received mid-air, officials said.

Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear sites, top brass killed; Tehran responds with 100 drones: Key developments so far

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Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear sites, top brass killed; Tehran responds with 100 drones: Key developments so far

In a dramatic escalation, Israel has launched a wide-ranging military strike deep inside Iranian territory, hitting nuclear facilities and killing top commanders. Iran has begun retaliatory drone attacks, triggering fears of a broader regional conflict.

Who is Mohammad Bagheri? Iran’s top military commander killed in Israeli strikes was once a student who stormed US Embassy in 1979

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Who is Mohammad Bagheri? Iran’s top military commander killed in Israeli strikes was once a student who stormed US Embassy in 1979

Iran’s top military chief Mohammad Bagheri, a key figure since the 1979 Islamic Revolution and one of the students who seized the U.S. embassy, was killed in Israeli strikes during Operation Rising Lion targeting Iran’s nuclear and missile programs.

Iran fires over 100 drones at Israel in major retaliation after top commanders killed

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Iran fires over 100 drones at Israel in major retaliation after top commanders killed

“All [aerial] defense arrays have been operating to intercept the threats. This is a different event to what we’ve experienced thus far, and we’re expecting difficult hours. We should show resilience and patience,” IDF spokesperson Effie Defrin said

Iran’s armed forces chief of staff Mohammad Bagheri killed in Israeli strike, state media reports

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Iran’s armed forces chief of staff Mohammad Bagheri killed in Israeli strike, state media reports

Iran’s military chief Mohammad Bagheri killed in Israeli strikes on multiple cities, including Tehran, state TV confirms.

India’s embassy in Israel issues advisory amid escalating tensions with Iran; Delhi airport reports flight disruptions

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India’s embassy in Israel issues advisory amid escalating tensions with Iran; Delhi airport reports flight disruptions

India issues advisory for nationals in Israel as regional tensions rise; Delhi Airport reports flight disruptions due to evolving airspace conditions.

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vows ‘severe punishment’ for Israel after deadly strikes

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Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vows ‘severe punishment’ for Israel after deadly strikes

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei vowed “severe punishment” for Israel, accusing it of deadly strikes that killed top officials and hit residential areas.

Iran vows ‘harsh and decisive’ response after Israeli strikes on nuclear sites; IRGC Commander killed

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Iran vows ‘harsh and decisive’ response after Israeli strikes on nuclear sites; IRGC Commander killed

“The response to the Israeli attack will be harsh and decisive,” the official said, adding that potential retaliatory steps are “being discussed at the highest levels.” However, the source did not confirm when such retaliation might take place.

US denies involvement in Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, warns Iran against 'targeting American interests or personnel'

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US denies involvement in Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, warns Iran against 'targeting American interests or personnel'

Israel launched Operation Rising Lion against Iran’s nuclear and missile sites, with the U.S. denying involvement and warning Iran against targeting American interests.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Chief Gen. Hossein Salami confirmed dead, state media reports

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Chief Gen. Hossein Salami confirmed dead, state media reports

Israel’s attack on Iran reportedly killed top Revolutionary Guard leaders and sparked fires in Tehran, escalating tensions amid ongoing regional conflict.

Oil prices soar 13% after Israel strikes Iran, fuelling supply jitters

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Oil prices soar 13% after Israel strikes Iran, fuelling supply jitters

U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose by $3.94, or 5.79%, to $72.04 per barrel, while global benchmark Brent crude climbed $3.87, or 5.58%, to $73.23 per barrel.

Operation Rising Lion: Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear and missile sites; top military leaders, including revolutionary guard and armed forces chiefs, killed

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Operation Rising Lion: Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear and missile sites; top military leaders, including revolutionary guard and armed forces chiefs, killed

Israel’s early morning strike on Iran sparks fears of regional war, as Trump voices concern amid ongoing nuclear diplomacy.

Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad: Why this tragedy has shocked the world

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Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad: Why this tragedy has shocked the world

The crash has sent shockwaves across the global aviation community and triggered renewed scrutiny of Boeing’s quality and safety standards.

'Goodbye India, going back happily': British passenger’s final Instagram post before Air India plane crash

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'Goodbye India, going back happily': British passenger’s final Instagram post before Air India plane crash

Jamie Ray Meek was one of 53 British nationals on board Air India Flight AI171, which crashed just minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon.

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