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Iran's authorities warn against protests as Israel threatens Basij forces

Iranian police chief warns that protesters acting at foreign behest will be treated as enemies, with security forces prepared to use force against anti-establishment demonstrations.
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fromAxios
1 hour ago
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Calls grow for Strait of Hormuz ship escorts as Iran escalates attacks

Multiple cargo vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, killing at least four seafarers, while Iran's threats have halted nearly all traffic through this critical oil shipping route.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago
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US intelligence sees direct attacks by Iran on oil tankers as greater risk than mines

Direct Iranian attacks using drones or ballistic missiles pose the greatest threat to oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, potentially causing significant disruption to global oil trade despite US military interventions.
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fromAxios
1 hour ago

Calls grow for Strait of Hormuz ship escorts as Iran escalates attacks

Multiple cargo vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, killing at least four seafarers, while Iran's threats have halted nearly all traffic through this critical oil shipping route.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

US intelligence sees direct attacks by Iran on oil tankers as greater risk than mines

Direct Iranian attacks using drones or ballistic missiles pose the greatest threat to oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, potentially causing significant disruption to global oil trade despite US military interventions.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago

Trump Claims Key Waterway Is In Great Shape' as Iran Continues Attacking Vessels in It

President Trump claims the Strait of Hormuz is secure despite Iran striking multiple vessels and restricting traffic following U.S. and Israeli bombing campaigns.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 hours ago

Proud as a Qatari': Country's PM salutes resilience amid Iranian attacks

Qatar's Prime Minister affirms government commitment to maintaining normal life despite Iranian attacks on military and civilian sites, praising citizens' unity and resilience.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 hours ago

Iran war live: Oil tankers hit in Iraq, Tehran sets 3 conditions for peace

Iranian President Pezeshkian demands recognition of Tehran's rights, war reparations, and international guarantees against future aggression to end the conflict, while regional tensions escalate with attacks on oil tankers and interception of Iranian missiles and drones.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

China's rubber-stamp parliament set to approve ethnic unity' law

China's NPC will approve new laws including ethnic unity legislation that prioritizes Mandarin over minority languages in schools, reflecting Xi Jinping's sinicization policy.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 hours ago

Eight Arab, Islamic countries condemn Israeli closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque

Israeli restrictions on Palestinian access to the old city of Jerusalem and its places of worship constituted a flagrant violation to international law, including international humanitarian law, the historical and legal status quo, and the principle of unrestricted access to places of worship.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Iran escalates attacks on infrastructure and transport networks across the Gulf

Iran escalated attacks on civilian infrastructure and Gulf shipping while US and Israeli forces conducted airstrikes, with Iranian officials warning of prolonged economic disruption through energy supply threats.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
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Iran war live updates: Regime issues threat against protesters; US destroyed' mine laying ships near strait of Hormuz

Iran's police chief warns against street protests while security forces patrol; Israel conducts strikes on Iranian military targets; Iran reports over 1,300 civilian deaths and 10,000 civilian sites hit; US destroys Iranian mine-laying vessels near Strait of Hormuz.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Iran escalates attacks on infrastructure and transport networks across the Gulf

Iran escalated attacks on civilian infrastructure and Gulf shipping while US and Israeli forces conducted airstrikes, with Iranian officials warning of prolonged economic disruption through energy supply threats.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Iran war live updates: Regime issues threat against protesters; US destroyed' mine laying ships near strait of Hormuz

Iran's police chief warns against street protests while security forces patrol; Israel conducts strikes on Iranian military targets; Iran reports over 1,300 civilian deaths and 10,000 civilian sites hit; US destroys Iranian mine-laying vessels near Strait of Hormuz.
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fromDefector
7 hours ago

Iran Plans To Boycott World Cup Due To FIFA Peace Prize Winner's Murderous, Unprovoked War | Defector

Iran's sports minister announced the country will not participate in the 2026 World Cup, citing U.S. military actions and the assassination of Iranian leadership as reasons for withdrawal.
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16 hours ago

Nearly 800,000 people displaced by war against Iran and Lebanon

A February 28 U.S.-Israel attack on Iran and Lebanon displaced 767,700 people and left 14.1 million existing refugees in extreme vulnerability, while a 30% reduction in global humanitarian funding in 2025 severely constrains response capacity.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
19 hours ago

Iran fires missiles, drones at Gulf nations as ship hit in Strait of Hormuz

Iran launched its 37th wave of attacks on day 12 of conflict, firing missiles and drones at US and Gulf targets while facing heavy strikes, as the UN Security Council prepared to vote on a GCC resolution demanding Iran halt attacks on Arab neighbors.
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14 hours ago

Siren economy': Why tactical wins fail to bring Israel strategic safety

Israel's tactical assassinations, including eliminating Iran's supreme leader, fail to provide strategic security or prevent retaliatory cycles, creating a security achievement gap between tactical victories and actual safety.
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fromFortune
12 hours ago
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Iran's new supreme leader may have been wounded at the start of the war, Israeli intelligence says | Fortune

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fromFast Company
11 hours ago

Iran attacks oil facilities and Dubai airport as concerns mount over global energy supplies

Iran escalated military attacks on Persian Gulf shipping, airports, and financial institutions while facing Israeli and American airstrikes, disrupting global energy supplies and regional commerce.
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fromFortune
12 hours ago

Iran's new supreme leader may have been wounded at the start of the war, Israeli intelligence says | Fortune

Iran escalated regional attacks on commercial shipping and infrastructure across the Persian Gulf while Israeli intelligence claims Iran's new supreme leader was wounded during the conflict's start.
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fromwww.dw.com
19 hours ago

India news: 'Indians won't be left stranded,' Modi assures

Indian PM Modi assured support for citizens stranded in Gulf countries amid US-Israel-Iran conflict, with 24/7 embassy helplines activated for assistance.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 hours ago

Ecuador prepares for attack on criminal economy' with Trump backing

Ecuador's government launches a military offensive against criminal networks starting this weekend, shifting focus from targeting cartel leaders to dismantling the criminal economy through illegal mining and drug trafficking operations.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
12 hours ago
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Trump Claims Iran War Will End Soon' Because There's Practically Nothing Left to Target' But Still Promises More Payback'

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6 hours ago

UN's failure to stop Iranian attacks sending dangerous signal': Qatar

Qatar's UN ambassador condemned Iranian missile and drone strikes as violations of international law, urging the Security Council to take immediate action to prevent further attacks on Gulf nations.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
12 hours ago

Trump Claims Iran War Will End Soon' Because There's Practically Nothing Left to Target' But Still Promises More Payback'

Trump claims U.S. and Israeli strikes have severely damaged Iran's military capabilities, with minimal targets remaining, while promising continued retaliation for decades of regional destabilization.
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fromHarvard Gazette
6 hours ago

Ex-Trump envoy makes case for Iran attack - Harvard Gazette

U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran were justified as a response to accumulated nuclear threats and Iranian aggression, not regime change, according to former State Department official Morgan Ortagus.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 hours ago

Not a litre of oil' to pass Strait of Hormuz, expect $200 price tag: Iran

Iran's IRGC threatens to block the Strait of Hormuz and target vessels linked to the US and Israel, warning oil prices could reach $200 per barrel amid ongoing regional conflict.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago

Iran cannot participate in the FIFA World Cup, sports minister says

Iran's sports minister declares the country will not participate in the FIFA World Cup following US-Israeli attacks that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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fromBusiness Insider
12 hours ago

Flights to the Middle East have resumed, but travel chaos is nowhere near over

Iran war disrupts global air travel with flight cancellations, rising ticket prices, and longer routes as airlines partially resume operations from the Gulf region.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Infantino insists Trump has assured him Iran are welcome' to play at 2026 World Cup

Donald Trump confirmed Iran is welcome to compete in the upcoming World Cup in the United States despite Middle East tensions.
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fromwww.bbc.com
10 hours ago

Iranian minister says country will not play in World Cup

Iran's Sports Minister declares the country cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup due to security concerns and ongoing regional conflict following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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fromAxios
12 hours ago

International agency calls for historic oil release amid Iran war

The IEA coordinates a major strategic oil reserve release to address Middle East conflict disruptions blocking the Strait of Hormuz, with Japan and Germany leading the effort.
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14 hours ago

Iranian drones strike Dubai airport injuring four people - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Two drones fell near Dubai International Airport injuring four people, while the airport maintained operations despite ongoing regional conflict disruptions affecting Gulf aviation infrastructure.
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fromwww.dw.com
10 hours ago

Has Cambodia really cut cybercrime by half?

Cambodia has reduced scam compound activity by half since early this year amid international pressure to eliminate digital criminal networks operating from the country.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
23 hours ago

Trump Administration Reportedly Asks Israel To Stop Bombing Iran's Oil Facilities

The Trump administration requested Israel cease bombing Iran's energy infrastructure, citing concerns about harming Iranian civilians, future oil cooperation prospects, and potential regional retaliation against Gulf states.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

US attacks Iran's mine-laying boats in strait of Hormuz as tensions rise over oil

The US military destroyed Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz as Iran reportedly laid mines in the strategically critical waterway, disrupting global oil shipments and destabilizing markets.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago

Sudan's devastating war rages on as regional rivalries deepen

Sudan's civil war, entering its fourth year, is increasingly regionalized with external powers supporting opposing sides, prolonging conflict and preventing settlement while civilians suffer severe consequences.
fromwww.mediaite.com
14 hours ago

Ex-Biden Nat Sec Advisor Warns Trump Admin Has No Answers' to Difficult' Hormuz Deadlock: Backed Ourselves Into a Corner'

Well, I'll start with my biggest concern moving forward, and it's just the sheer lack of planning and thinking through all of the second and third-order consequences. Sullivan criticized the problem, in part, as being due to a lack of clarity around the administration's objectives were in acting militarily.
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1 day ago

Iran war: Tehran demands reparations to end conflict

Iran's president demands reparations and security guarantees to end the war, while the IEA releases 400 million barrels of emergency oil reserves amid regional tensions.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Old-school tricks and AI tech are weapons in the Iran war

Israel and the U.S. employed deception tactics, cyber operations, and AI technology in coordinated military operations against Iran, disrupting Iranian communications and sensor networks while using hacked surveillance to locate targets.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 hours ago

How Trump has addressed the deadly Iran school bombing

President Trump denies knowledge of a US military strike on an Iranian elementary school that killed over 170 people, despite Pentagon findings and contradicting his earlier claims that Iran was responsible.
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fromFortune
7 hours ago

Trump says the U.S. will open its first new oil refinery in nearly 50 years as the U.S. military avoids bombing Iran's oil infrastructure | Fortune

Trump administration announces first new U.S. oil refinery in 50 years in Brownsville, Texas, with Indian company Reliance Industries backing the project to reduce Middle Eastern oil dependence amid rising crude prices and geopolitical tensions.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Iran: Cargo ships hit in Hormuz as Dubai targeted by drones

Multiple cargo ships were hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz during escalating Iran-Israel conflict, causing fires and disruptions to oil shipments through this critical waterway.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

El Salvador's mass arrest policy may have led to crimes against humanity, study shows

El Salvador's mass incarceration policy under President Bukele reduced violence but involved systematic human rights violations meeting criteria for crimes against humanity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

Hasty redeployment of US missiles from South Korea to Middle East leaves Seoul rattled

Early on a spring morning, camouflaged trucks carrying the US-made terminal high-altitude area defense (THAAD) missile-defence system rolled into Seongju, as the country's government ignored protests from locals who said the deployment would make them a target for Pyongyang's ballistic missiles. The conservative government in Seoul, backed by Washington, insisted that Thaad was the most effective way to locate and destroy North Korean missiles before they threatened the South and the 28,500 US troops stationed there.
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fromwww.bbc.com
19 hours ago

Trump will welcome Iran at World Cup - Infantino

US President Trump confirmed Iran's welcome participation in the 2026 World Cup despite recent military conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran.
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fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Iran cannot compete at World Cup, Iranian sports minister says

Iran's sports minister declares the country cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup following U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, citing the death of their leader as making participation impossible.
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fromwww.bbc.com
19 hours ago

Trump will welcome Iran at World Cup - Infantino

US President Trump confirmed Iran's welcome participation in the 2026 World Cup despite recent military conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran.
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fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Iran cannot compete at World Cup, Iranian sports minister says

Iran's sports minister declares the country cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup following U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, citing the death of their leader as making participation impossible.
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fromWIRED
8 hours ago

Iran Warns US Tech Firms Could Become Targets as War Expands

Iranian state media has publicly named major US technology companies as potential targets in the expanding digital conflict, citing their alleged military applications for Israel.
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fromwww.dw.com
12 hours ago

Rohingya risk their lives at sea seeking a better future

892 Rohingya died or went missing in 2025 attempting sea crossings from Bangladesh and Myanmar, the highest death toll in over a decade, driven by humanitarian crises and funding cuts.
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fromwww.dw.com
12 hours ago

Rohingya risk lives at sea to flee Myanmar, Bangladesh

892 Rohingya died or went missing during sea crossings in 2025, the highest death toll in over a decade, as deteriorating conditions and funding cuts drive desperate migration attempts.
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fromwww.dw.com
12 hours ago

Rohingya risk their lives at sea seeking a better future

892 Rohingya died or went missing in 2025 attempting sea crossings from Bangladesh and Myanmar, the highest death toll in over a decade, driven by humanitarian crises and funding cuts.
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fromwww.dw.com
12 hours ago

Rohingya risk lives at sea to flee Myanmar, Bangladesh

892 Rohingya died or went missing during sea crossings in 2025, the highest death toll in over a decade, as deteriorating conditions and funding cuts drive desperate migration attempts.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Iranian exile factions vie for US leaders' blessing to lead Iran

Iranian exile factions compete for US backing to lead a future Iranian government, mirroring earlier Iraqi exile rivalries during the 2003 invasion.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Three killed in drone attack on Goma in eastern DRC, M23 rebels say

At least three people were killed in a drone attack on Goma early Wednesday morning, with M23 rebels accusing the Congolese government of responsibility.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

G7 energy ministers say they support in principle use of strategic oil reserves business live

G7 nations support strategic oil reserve releases to address crude price pressures amid Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
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fromwww.dw.com
9 hours ago

Iran signals 2026 World Cup boycott after US strikes

Iran's sports minister announced the country will not participate in the 2026 World Cup, citing US airstrikes and safety concerns for players.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago

Could the US deploy troops to Iran, and how could that play out?

I emerge from this briefing as dissatisfied and angry, frankly, as I have from any past briefing in my 15 years. I am most concerned about the threat to American lives of potentially deploying our sons and daughters on the ground in Iran. We seem to be on a path toward deploying American troops on the ground in Iran to accomplish any of the potential objectives here.
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21 hours ago

Why Iran's vital Kharg Island oil hub is still untouched by US-Israel bombers

Kharg Island, handling 90% of Iran's oil exports, remains unattacked despite US-Israel bombing campaigns, as striking it would cause catastrophic global oil price increases to potentially $150 per barrel.
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fromFast Company
7 hours ago

IEA plans to release 400 million barrels of oil to curb the impact of war in Iran

The International Energy Agency released 400 million barrels of emergency oil reserves, the largest volume in history, to address market disruptions from Iran-related conflicts and Strait of Hormuz shipping halts.
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fromBusiness Insider
8 hours ago

Citi evacuates offices in the Middle East after Iran threatens to target banks

Major US banks including Citigroup are evacuating Middle East offices and implementing remote work due to Iranian threats against regional financial institutions.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Will releasing millions of barrels of oil stockpiles really bring down fuel costs?

The IEA released 400 million barrels of emergency crude oil, its largest reserve release in history, to address price shocks from geopolitical tensions affecting global oil supply.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Elevating injured Mojtaba Khamenei to supreme leader shows Iranian war machine can run on autopilot

Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei was injured in Israeli attacks, yet the ICRG proceeded with his elevation, indicating confidence in autonomous wartime operations despite his incapacity.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
13 hours ago

Attacks from all sides: Why Iraq was dragged into US-Israel war on Iran

Within hours of the United States-Israeli attacks on Iran, US assets in Iraq's Kurdistan region came under retaliatory attacks from Tehran-backed groups, dragging the country into the conflict that has since expanded across the Middle East and beyond. Since then, US assets located in Iraq have come under multiple attacks from pro-Iran groups and Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard Corps (IGRC).
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fromAxios
13 hours ago

Trump tells Axios there's "practically nothing left" to target in Iran

The war will continue without any time limit, for as long as necessary, until we achieve all the objectives and decisively win the campaign. Israeli and U.S. officials say they are preparing for at least two more weeks of strikes in Iran.
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fromThe Nation
18 hours ago

The Bombing of Iran's Azadi Stadium Is Straight Out of Israel's Gaza Script

Israel and the United States target sports infrastructure in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran to destroy hope and the will to resist among civilian populations.
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