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Amidst dense fog and rugged terrain, search efforts intensify for the missing helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and officials. Over 20 teams deploy drones and special forces while neighboring nations offer support. Amidst heightened tensions and uncertainty, the search for...
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter crashed in northwestern Iran, with his survival unknown. The helicopter, returning from a dam inauguration near Azerbaijan, also carried top officials. Adverse weather and difficult terrain are hindering rescue efforts. Search operations are ongoing...
Countries worldwide have strongly condemned Iran's recent strikes on Israel, expressing deep concern over the escalating tensions in the Middle East. President Joe Biden assured Israel of unwavering support, affirming the United States' commitment to its security. Qatar urged all parties to...
In a significant escalation of tensions, Israel, with support from the United States and its allies, intercepted more than 300 drones and missiles launched by Iran on Saturday. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that while a small number of missiles landed on Israeli territory...
Iran has confirmed launching a drone attack on Israel, stating that it targeted specific objectives. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) issued a statement on Saturday night affirming the attack. Reports indicate that between 100 and 250 drones were involved, with an estimated travel...
In a significant escalation of tensions between Iran and Israel, Rear Adm Daniel Hagari, an Israeli military spokesperson, confirmed that Iran has launched dozens of drones toward Israeli territory. This development brings the two nations perilously close to all-out conflict, following a...
Thousands of protestors gathered outside the Israeli parliament building in Jerusalem on Sunday, marking the largest anti-government demonstration since Israel's recent conflict with Gaza. The protesters, demanding a ceasefire agreement that would secure the release of Israeli captives held by...
In a tragic development, an Israeli strike targeted and killed Saleh al-Aruri, the deputy head of the Hamas movement, in a southern Beirut stronghold of Hezbollah, a key ally of Hamas. The strike, reportedly executed by an Israeli drone, resulted in a total of six casualties, marking a...
The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas conflict on December 8. The resolution, supported by Arab states, had 13 votes in favor, one (the U.S.) against, and the United Kingdom abstained. The U.S. deputy representative to the UN, Robert...
A senior Hamas official announced on Wednesday that the Islamist movement is prepared to release all Israeli soldiers it holds captive in exchange for all Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. The statement comes amid ongoing negotiations to extend a truce over Gaza. Former Gaza health...
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