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1 hour ago

The US is urging Americans to leave these 14 Middle Eastern countries. See the list.

The US State Department ordered Americans to evacuate 14 Middle Eastern countries immediately following Iranian retaliatory strikes against US and Israeli military targets.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 hours ago

Iran war spreads across the world as US warns: We have only just begun'

Escalating military conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran extends beyond the Middle East as NATO and US forces engage Iranian military assets, while Britain evacuates nationals from the region.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 hours ago

Nearly 66,000 Afghans displaced amid fierce fighting on Pakistan border: UN

Nearly 66,000 people displaced in Afghanistan due to escalating cross-border violence between Afghanistan and Pakistan along the Durand Line, with ongoing military confrontation risking further humanitarian crisis.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 hours ago

Trump's endgame in Iran: Regime change without US boots on the ground'

Analysts assert that US-Israeli air strikes alone cannot achieve regime change in Iran without ground troops, despite Trump's suggestions otherwise.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago

CNN Reports Trump Coordinating With Kurdish Leaders to Support a Ground Operation Into Western Iran

The CIA is reportedly arming and supporting Iranian Kurdish forces for a potential ground offensive into Iran aimed at regime change, with Trump administration involvement and Israeli coordination.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 hour ago

Why Iran's system may endure the USIsrael strikes

Iran's political system is structurally designed to withstand leadership loss and external pressure, making it more resilient than US policymakers anticipated.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Starmer's slow start in the war against Iran could leave UK playing catch-up

It was clear for weeks that the UK did not want to become part of any initial attack by the US and Israel on Iran, judging it to be illegal under international law, because Tehran posed no imminent threat to the UK.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago

Trump WH Gives Update Day After Launching Another New Military Operation

On March 3rd, Ecuadorian and U.S. military forces launched operations against Designated Terrorist Organizations in Ecuador. The operations are a powerful example of the commitment of partners in Latin America and the Caribbean to combat the scourge of narco-terrorism. Together, we are taking decisive action to confront narco-terrorists who have long inflicted terror, violence, and corruption on citizens throughout the hemisphere.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 hours ago

A Lot of Misreporting!' Karoline Leavitt Smacks Media Over Coverage of Iran Conflict

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Operation Epic Fury against Iran, stating the Trump administration pursued extensive diplomatic negotiations before military action, which Iran rejected through deception and delay tactics.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Intercontinental World Cup playoffs in doubt as Iraq squad face travel chaos

Iraq's World Cup playoff participation is threatened by airspace closure, visa delays, and travel restrictions affecting 40% of the squad and coaching staff.
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fromTruthout
2 hours ago

Polymarket Takes Down Betting on Nuclear Detonation After Backlash

Polymarket archived a nuclear detonation betting market after criticism that prediction markets on catastrophic events could influence government decision-making and monetize mass casualties.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Blackout in Cuba leaves millions without power amid US oil chokehold

A major blackout struck western Cuba, affecting millions, as the island faces severe power shortages due to dwindling oil reserves and US sanctions limiting Venezuelan and Mexican fuel supplies.
fromKotaku
24 minutes ago

Polymarket Opens Bet On Whether Nuclear Weapon Will Be Used

Polymarket courageously defended its choice to let its users bet on the bombings in an editorial note on the platform, stating that the "ability" to wager on events such as these "is particularly invaluable in gut-wrenching times."
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fromESPN.com
21 hours ago

Iraq facing World Cup playoffs travel issues amid Iran war

Iraq's World Cup qualification playoff is jeopardized as airspace closures prevent coach Graham Arnold from leaving the UAE and embassy closures block players from obtaining Mexican visas.
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fromMLB Trade Rumors
18 hours ago

Poll: Who Will Win The 2026 World Baseball Classic?

The 2026 World Baseball Classic begins with Australia facing Chinese Taipei, featuring elite international rosters led by Japan's defending champion squad and star-studded teams from the United States, Dominican Republic, and Venezuela.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
3 hours ago

Massive grid failure leaves twothirds of Cuba without power

Cuba's main thermoelectric plant shutdown caused a massive blackout affecting nearly 7 million people, representing two-thirds of the island's population across 10 provinces.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Israel strikes Tehran and Beirut as Iran vows complete destruction' in region

Israel conducted extensive airstrikes on Iranian security targets and Hezbollah positions as regional conflict escalated to the fifth day, with Iran threatening destruction of regional military and economic infrastructure.
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fromFast Company
7 hours ago

AI 'vibe-coded' war dashboards are flooding social media

AI-generated dashboards tracking Middle East conflict escalation between Israel, US, and Iran are popular on social media but criticized by experts as visually impressive yet functionally unreliable for actual situational awareness.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
20 hours ago
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US, Israel Vow No Letup And 'A Lot Of Hurt' As Campaign Against Iran Intensifies

The US and Israel launched massive military operations against Iran, with over 50,000 US troops and 200 fighter aircraft participating in Operation Epic Fury, destroying Iranian naval vessels and nearly 2,000 targets in four days.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
22 hours ago
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Iran live news: US embassy in Dubai hit; Israel pounds Tehran, Beirut

US and Israel conduct sustained military operations against Iran and Lebanon, with Iranian counterstrikes disrupting Middle Eastern oil flows and causing significant casualties.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
20 hours ago

US, Israel Vow No Letup And 'A Lot Of Hurt' As Campaign Against Iran Intensifies

The US and Israel launched massive military operations against Iran, with over 50,000 US troops and 200 fighter aircraft participating in Operation Epic Fury, destroying Iranian naval vessels and nearly 2,000 targets in four days.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
22 hours ago

Iran live news: US embassy in Dubai hit; Israel pounds Tehran, Beirut

US and Israel conduct sustained military operations against Iran and Lebanon, with Iranian counterstrikes disrupting Middle Eastern oil flows and causing significant casualties.
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fromwww.dw.com
6 hours ago

Kenya braces as Middle East conflict escalates

Kenya's President Ruto called for de-escalation and multilateral dialogue regarding Middle East conflict while condemning regional strikes, emphasizing threats to international peace and security.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

Iran's place in World Cup 2026 in doubt amid conflict, Trump's dismissal

Iran's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is uncertain due to escalating US-Iran military conflict, with Trump stating indifference to Iran's involvement and Iranian officials expressing inability to focus on the tournament.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

My grandfather narrowly avoided death under the Iranian regime. But I am not celebrating Trump's illegal war | Anonymous

Military escalation between foreign powers and Iran threatens civilian lives despite legitimate grievances against the Iranian regime's historical brutality.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

Attempt to destroy Iran's nuclear programme could backfire and drive regime towards a bomb, experts warn

US-Israeli military strikes on Iran's nuclear sites risk driving Tehran toward covert weapons development despite causing significant damage to surface facilities.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 hours ago

Is the CIA planning to arm Kurdish forces to spark an uprising in Iran?

The US is reportedly discussing arming Kurdish opposition forces in Iran to foment an uprising, which experts warn could destabilize Iran rather than promote peace.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 hours ago

With 100 days to go, World Cup faces new challenges with Iran war and Mexico violence

The 2026 World Cup faces unprecedented geopolitical challenges including Iran conflict, cartel violence in Mexico, high ticket prices, and scaled-back fan festivals.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Donald Trump really does not care' if Iran play at World Cup 2026

Trump dismisses Iran's World Cup participation amid US-Israel military conflict, while Iran's absence from FIFA planning summit raises questions about their team's ability to compete on US soil this summer.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 hours ago

Newlywed Brits face anxious wait for spot on UK's first repatriation flight

British nationals stranded in Oman after Middle East conflict seek repatriation through government rescue flights, with uncertain seat allocation despite paid applications.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
13 hours ago

Will the US put boots on the ground' in Iran?

Trump refuses to rule out ground troops in Iran, but military experts expect limited special operations rather than a traditional invasion.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 hours ago

With 100 days to go, World Cup faces new challenges with Iran war and Mexico violence

The 2026 World Cup faces multiple challenges including geopolitical tensions with Iran, cartel violence in Mexico, high ticket prices, and scaled-back fan festivals amid broader political instability.
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fromwww.bbc.com
9 hours ago

Trump 'does not care' if Iran play at World Cup

Trump states he does not care if Iran participates in the 2026 World Cup, while Iran's football federation head expresses doubt about their participation amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 hours ago

With 100 days to go, World Cup faces new challenges with Iran war and Mexico violence

The 2026 World Cup faces multiple challenges including geopolitical tensions with Iran, cartel violence in Mexico, high ticket prices, and scaled-back fan festivals amid broader political instability.
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fromwww.bbc.com
9 hours ago

Trump 'does not care' if Iran play at World Cup

Trump states he does not care if Iran participates in the 2026 World Cup, while Iran's football federation head expresses doubt about their participation amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 hours ago

Hegseth says more US forces arriving in Middle East as Iran war ramps up

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced escalating military operations against Iran with additional forces and unlimited bomb supplies, as death toll exceeds 1,000 civilians since Saturday.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
15 hours ago

Israel, Iran continue attacks as war enters its fifth day, engulfs region

Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the Gulf region, triggering air raid sirens in Israel and defensive interceptions across multiple countries including Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
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fromBusiness Insider
17 hours ago

Texas couple stuck in Dubai say they can't get help from US after their cruise was canceled amid Iran war

A Texas couple remains stranded in Dubai after Iran's retaliatory strikes canceled their cruise, and the US consulate has provided no assistance.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
15 hours ago

Israel, Iran continue attacks as war enters its fifth day, engulfs region

Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the Gulf region, triggering air raid sirens in Israel and defensive interceptions across multiple countries including Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
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fromBusiness Insider
17 hours ago

Texas couple stuck in Dubai say they can't get help from US after their cruise was canceled amid Iran war

A Texas couple remains stranded in Dubai after Iran's retaliatory strikes canceled their cruise, and the US consulate has provided no assistance.
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fromBusiness Insider
7 hours ago

Iranian drone and missile activity has dropped sharply as the US pushes to expand air superiority

Iranian ballistic missile launches decreased 86% since Saturday, with drone launches down 73%, following US and Israeli strike campaigns targeting missile and drone infrastructure.
fromenglish.elpais.com
12 hours ago

Bread lines, deserted streets and fear of airstrikes in Tehran: Going outside is a risky gamble'

Living in Tehran today is like living in a city under siege, seemingly abandoned by its inhabitants. Ambulances speed through the practically deserted streets. Fear pervades everything, and people live in a state of constant tension, punctuated by the drone of fighter jets, the wail of air raid sirens, and nearby explosions.
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fromwww.bbc.com
7 hours ago

UK stock market calms but oil prices rise over fears Iran war may drag on

If prices stayed where they were at the moment, probably we're talking about an impact on the level of prices in the UK maybe of 1% or so. However, he said it was important to note the increases were "nowhere near as large" as those seen after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine four years ago.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
13 hours ago

Hundreds of drones target Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UAE amid Iran war

Iran's IRGC launched 230 drones at US military facilities across the Middle East, killing a civilian in Kuwait and targeting bases in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Global stock markets tumble as Trump bid to avert oil crisis in strait of Hormuz fails to reassure

Shipping through the strait of Hormuz typically a vital artery of the world economy, with about a fifth of oil supplies and seaborne gas tankers passing through it has largely ground to a halt.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

UK's study visa ban for four countries will drive more people to use small boats'

Our government says it wants to stop people from making dangerous and often deadly Channel crossings to seek sanctuary. But its approach is doing exactly the opposite. This government has already put family reunion applications on hold, now it wants to ban a small number of people from leaving conflict zones to continue their education and then claim asylum instead of being sent back into danger.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

We've Already Won': The Iran War's Mission Accomplished' Moment Has Quickly Arrived

On May 1, 2003, George W. Bush landed on the USS Abraham Lincoln in a flight suit, stood before a banner reading Mission Accomplished, and declared that major combat operations in Iraq were over. But the mission had not been accomplished. The war would continue for another eight years, cost nearly 4,500 American lives, and reshape the Middle East in ways no one in that administration anticipated or fully acknowledged.
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fromConde Nast Traveler
6 hours ago

Is it Safe to Travel to Egypt Now? Advice for US Citizens

Emirates: The airline has suspended flights to and from Dubai until 11:59 p.m. UAE time on March 4, due to airspace closures across the region. Limited repatriation flights and freighter flights are departing from Dubai airspace.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Ex-Nato commander defends Starmer after Trump's no Winston Churchill' jibe

Britain must not engage in military operations without clear end objectives and strategy, avoiding repeating Iraq's mistakes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Hanging on to Trump's latest words is not the special relationship', Starmer tells MPs

What I was not prepared to do on Saturday was for the UK to join a war, unless I was satisfied there was a lawful basis and a viable thought-through plan.
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fromwww.dw.com
10 hours ago

Fact check: Debunking social media claims about the Iran war

False claims about Middle East attacks spread rapidly on social media, often using AI-generated content, requiring fact-checking to distinguish authentic footage from misinformation.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Israel flagged Hezbollah threat before launching air attacks, leaked memo shows

Israeli officials assessed that Lebanese state could not disarm Hezbollah, which was reconstituting military capabilities faster than Lebanese forces could degrade them, before launching aerial campaign.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
18 hours ago

U.S. Expands Drug Boat Bombing With Military Op Against Terrorist' Group In Ecuador

The United States conducted a joint military operation with Ecuador against a terrorist organization, expanding Trump's anti-narcotics campaign that has resulted in over 100 casualties through 44 strikes since September.
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fromPoynter
11 hours ago

Old and AI-generated videos are fueling misinformation about the Iran strikes - Poynter

Fake and outdated videos circulate on social media misrepresenting recent U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and Iranian counterattacks, including AI-generated content and footage from unrelated incidents.
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fromwww.dw.com
10 hours ago

Fact check: Debunking claims in the US-Israel war with Iran

Misinformation about the US-Israel-Iran conflict spreads rapidly on social media through AI-generated videos and out-of-context footage, requiring fact-checking to distinguish authentic from false content.
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fromPoynter
11 hours ago

Old and AI-generated videos are fueling misinformation about the Iran strikes - Poynter

Fake and outdated videos circulate on social media misrepresenting recent U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and Iranian counterattacks, including AI-generated content and footage from unrelated incidents.
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fromwww.dw.com
10 hours ago

Fact check: Debunking claims in the US-Israel war with Iran

Misinformation about the US-Israel-Iran conflict spreads rapidly on social media through AI-generated videos and out-of-context footage, requiring fact-checking to distinguish authentic from false content.
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fromwww.bbc.com
17 hours ago

UK announces first Middle East repatriation flight

The UK government chartered a repatriation flight from Muscat to help British nationals leave the Middle East amid regional attacks and flight disruptions.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
20 hours ago

Nepal election: Is the monarchy still a force, two decades after ouster?

Former King Gyanendra Shah returned to Nepal amid political instability, opposing scheduled elections and appealing to royalists nostalgic for the abolished monarchy.
fromSustainable Bus
8 hours ago

UITP monitoring Gulf geopolitical developments ahead of Dubai Summit - Sustainable Bus

UITP is closely monitoring geopolitical developments in the Gulf region in advance of the 2026 Summit, next month in Dubai. Over the past few days, we have remained in ongoing contact with the relevant authorities and our 2026 local hosts, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), as we carefully assess the situation in real time.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
13 hours ago

IRGC says Iran in complete control' of Strait of Hormuz amid Trump threats

Currently, the Strait of Hormuz is under the complete control of the Islamic Republic's Navy, IRGC Navy official Mohammad Akbarzadeh said on Wednesday in a statement carried by Iran's Fars news agency. About a fifth of the world's oil is shipped through the all-important narrow passage of water.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

The Iran war has sparked travel chaos. How will flights be rerouted and can other airports meet the surge in demand?

Middle East airlines face complex recovery operations after major airport closures, with Dubai and Doha handling over 149 million passengers annually, requiring weeks to restore normal operations unlike typical weather disruptions.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 hours ago

Which oil and gas facilities in the Gulf have been attacked?

Energy facility damage in the Middle East has caused global oil and gas prices to spike, with Iran denying responsibility despite reports of broadened attacks on civilian infrastructure across Gulf states.
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fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
6 hours ago

Newcastle United defender reveals he was caught up in Middle East missile ordeal

Newcastle defender Fabian Schar was caught in Middle East military escalation while undergoing rehabilitation and safely returned home.
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Cuba charges six exiles with terrorism in wake of deadly speedboat attack

Cuban prosecutors have formally charged six people with crimes of terrorism after a US-flagged speedboat was involved in a deadly shootout with Cuba's coast guard last week. The US-based Cuban defendants are accused of packing a boat with weapons and heading toward Cuba in hopes of destabilising the government in Havana.
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fromwww.dw.com
15 hours ago

Iraq, caught in the middle, braces for Iran war impact

Escalating Iran conflict revives dangerous sectarian divisions in Iraq, with Shiites viewing Iranian weakness as existential threat and Sunnis seeing opportunity to reduce Iranian influence.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 hours ago

US soldiers were killed in Iranian drone strike on operations center at Kuwait civilian port

An operations center targeted by an Iranian drone strike that killed six American soldiers on Sunday was located in the heart of a civilian port in Kuwait, miles away from the main Army base, according to satellite images and a U.S. official. The husband of one of the slain soldiers, who was part of a supply and logistics unit based in Iowa, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the hub was a shipping container-style building and had no defenses.
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