WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social on Friday, “Moments ago, at my direction, the United States Central Command executed one of the most powerful bombing raids in the History of the Middle East, and totally…
Category: 3. Middle East
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US attacks Iran’s Kharg Island, Trump says
WASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday Said on Friday that the United States carried out strikes against “every military target” on Iran’s Kharg Island export hub.
“For reasons of decency, I have chosen NOT to wipe…
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Qatar intercepts missile aimed at Doha
A missile was intercepted on its way to Doha, Qatar, on Friday night, according to a statement by the Qatari Defense Ministry published on X.”The Ministry of Defense of the State of Qatar announces that armed forces intercepted a missile attack…
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Iran war puts many in US on high alert, but synagogue attack shows limits
(Refiles to wider audience with no changes to text or headline)
By Ted Hesson, Jonathan Allen and Rich McKay
WASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) – U.S. law enforcement officials are on heightened alert as the Iran war enters its third week, but the…
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U.S. offers $10 million for information on key Iranian leaders
The announcement coincided with Quds Day protests, drawing thousands of regime supporters to central Tehran. Top officials appeared publicly for the first time since the war began, despite ongoing Israeli and U.S. airstrikes targeting multiple…
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Under drone fire, exiled Kurds wait to confront Iranian regime
A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are “ready to go home”, as they face drone attacks from Tehran.
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Pentagon limits info, clashes with press over Iran
The Pentagon’s engagement with the media during the Iran war has been heavy on rhetoric, short on operational detail and characterized by an adversarial approach to mainstream outlets that seek to raise questions about the conflict.
While…
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US-owned tanker attacked near Iraq was hit by unmanned boats, early findings show
By Lisa Baertlein
LOS ANGELES, March 13 (Reuters) – Two explosive-laden, unmanned boats rammed the Safesea Vishnu tanker in an Iraqi seaport on Wednesday, sparking a fiery blast that engulfed the vessel’s port side in flames and left crew only…
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Hezbollah says ready for long battle as Israel threatens Lebanese infrastructure
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said on Friday his group was ready for a long confrontation with Israel, as the latter threatened to make Lebanon pay an “increasing price” in damage to infrastructure.
Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war last…
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Lebanon says Israeli strike in south kills 12 medics
An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon killed a dozen medical staff at a clinic, Lebanese health authorities said Saturday, after Iran-backed Hezbollah’s leader said his group was ready for a long confrontation with Israel.
Lebanon was drawn into…
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