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Precision Strikes Hit Iranian Nuclear Sites: Natanz, Khondab, Arak at Zero Hour

Moncef Ait-Kaci, 13/06 14:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

In the early hours of Friday, Israel launched a large-scale aerial operation against Iran, aimed at what it described as a decisive blow to Tehran’s nuclear infrastructure. The operation, codenamed “Rising Lion,” reportedly involved over a hundred coordinated strikes across Iranian territory, with a focus on key components of the nuclear ...

Israeli Strikes on Iran Disrupt Middle East Airspace, Triggering Widespread Flight Cancellations

This is Beirut, 13/06 13:44 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israeli strikes targeting nuclear and military installations in Iran sent shockwaves through Middle Eastern airspace on Friday, prompting several countries, including Jordan and Iraq, to immediately close their airspace. The closures led to widespread flight cancellations and rerouting, including flights bound for Lebanon. In Abu Dhabi, airport ...

Baghdad on Edge After Israeli Strikes on Iran

Mayssaloun Nassar - in Baghdad, 13/06 13:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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Tensions rise in Baghdad as Israel targets Iran. With closed airspace, grounded passengers and fears of wider fallout, Iraq braces for impact. The US embassy has already begun withdrawing staff as uncertainty grips the capital.

Trump Issues Stark Warning to Iran: “Make a Deal Before There Is Nothing Left”

This is Beirut, 13/06 13:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In a striking and ominous message posted on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, declaring that the country must urgently return to the negotiating table on its nuclear program or face escalating destruction. “I gave Iran chance after chance to make a deal,” Trump wrote, criticizing Tehran for what he ...

Israel Expands Iran Attacks Targeting Tabriz, Shiraz, Borujerd and Kermanshah

This is Beirut, 13/06 13:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Israeli fighter jets have completely destroyed the Tabriz Military Airport in northwestern Iran, in a significant escalation in Israel’s military campaign inside the country, Israeli media reported. The airstrikes also reportedly targeted a missile factory in the southwestern city of Shiraz, as well as a missile warehouse in Borujerd. Iranian ...

Iran Names new Top Brass after Israel Killings

This is Beirut, 13/06 12:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei swiftly appointed new Revolutionary Guards and armed forces chiefs to replace those killed in targeted Israeli strikes on Friday. In separate decrees, Khamenei named Mohammad Pakpour to replace Hossein Salami as commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and Abdolrahim Mousavi to replace ...

After the Strikes on Iran, Lebanon Holds Its Breath

This is Beirut, 13/06 12:04 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Lebanon remains on quiet alert after Israel claimed responsibility early on Friday for a series of large-scale strikes targeting Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure. While the thunder of missiles rumbled in the distance, the political, logistical and emotional aftershocks are already reverberating across Lebanese society. A Subtle ...

Iran Strikes Back: Tehran Vows Severe Punishment After Israeli Assault

This is Beirut, 13/06 11:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In the early morning hours of Friday, June 13, Israel launched a wide-scale surprise attack on Iranian territory under the codename Operation Rising Lion. The Israeli military campaign struck nuclear sites, key military facilities and the homes of senior officials, killing several high-ranking commanders and nuclear scientists. In swift ...

Iran’s Nuclear Sites and the Rising Threat

This is Beirut, 13/06 11:50 - Reading : less than a minute

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A closer look at Iran’s key nuclear facilities amid unprecedented Israeli attacks.

Oil Surges, Stocks Fall Over Middle East Fears as Israel Strikes Iran

This is Beirut, 13/06 11:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Oil prices soared and stocks sank Friday after Israel launched strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites and warned of more to come, stoking fears of a full-blown war. Investors ran for the hills on news of the attacks and a warning from Tehran that its regional foe faced a "bitter and painful" fate, while US President Donald Trump has said a ...

Jordan says Intercepted Drones, Missiles in its Airspace

This is Beirut, 13/06 10:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Jordan's military said it intercepted drones and missiles that had violated the kingdom's airspace on Friday, after Iran vowed there would be "no limits" in its response to Israeli attacks. "Royal Air Force aircraft and air defense systems intercepted on Friday morning a number of missiles and drones that entered Jordanian airspace," a military ...

Israel Launches Devastating Strikes on Iran, Killing Top Military and Nuclear Officials

This is Beirut, 13/06 10:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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Israel launched a series of coordinated airstrikes against Iran in the early hours of Friday, targeting key nuclear facilities, missile bases and senior military officials. Among the sites hit was the Natanz nuclear facility, a cornerstone of Iran’s uranium enrichment program, as well as multiple locations in Tehran.

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