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  Netanyahu issues video message for Iranians: 'Khamenei govt fears its people more than Israel'

  World | November 12, 2024 23:54 IST

  Israel and Iran are standing on the verge of war after both nations fired rockets against each other. Iran stepped into the conflict in the Middle East after the Israeli military started attacking Tehran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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  Israel launches precise retaliatory strikes at military targets in Iran

  World | October 26, 2024 6:49 IST

  The latest Israeli strike can further escalate the tensions as Iranian authorities have repeatedly warned it against launching an attack, saying any strike on Iran would be met with a stronger retaliation.

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  Netanyahu assures US that Israel would not strike Iran's nuclear or oil facilities: Report

  World | October 15, 2024 11:21 IST

  Netanyahu's unusually moderate stand has signalled that Israel wants to conduct a limited counterstrike to avoid a full-scale war. US President Joe Biden has publicly voiced his opposition to an Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities.

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  What is THAAD, the advanced US anti-missile system being provided to Israel? EXPLAINED

  Explainers | October 14, 2024 16:10 IST

  The US decided to deploy an advanced THAAD anti-missile system along with 100 US troops to Israel, which is rare considering Israel's own defensive capabilities. The US has promised to aid Israel's defence as it weighs a response to Iran's October 1 missile attack.

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  US to send THAAD anti-missile system, troops to Israel in unusual deployment amid Mideast conflict

  World | October 14, 2024 12:47 IST

  A US military deployment to Israel is rare outside of drills, given Israel's own military capabilities. The US has been privately urging Israel to avoid triggering a broader war in the Middle East as the latter weighs a potential response to Iran's missile barrage on October 1.

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  Israel likely to target Iran's military, energy sites in retaliatory attack: US officials | Report

  World | October 13, 2024 16:04 IST

  Iran fired over 180 missiles into Israel on October 1 in retaliation for Israel's military operations in Gaza and Lebanon and the killings of a string of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. Israel has repeatedly said it will respond to Iran's missile barrage with US support.

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  'Muslims have a common enemy': Iran's Khamenei vows to foil Israel's plans in rare Friday address

  World | October 04, 2024 14:44 IST

  Tensions over a full-fledged war in the Middle East remain high as Israel has vowed to retaliate in full force against Iran's missile barrage on Tuesday. Iran launched 180 missiles at Israel in retaliation for the latter's military campaigns against its ally Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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  Biden says 'don't believe' there will be all-out war in Middle East as Israel plans attack on Iran

  World | October 04, 2024 12:28 IST

  Biden said more needed to be done to avoid a full-fledged war in the region as it is lending support to Israel for a response to Iran's attack. Biden said the US was discussing with Israel its options about striking Israeli airstrikes, as crude prices across the globe shot up.

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  Israel strikes Beirut, 4 soldiers killed in Lebanon; Biden discusses strikes on Iran | Key POINTS

  World | October 03, 2024 23:29 IST

  The Israeli military claimed to have killed at least 15 Hezbollah members in Lebanon, while four Israeli soldiers were killed by a bomb detonated by the group. Israel is also planning to attack its arch-rival Iran in retaliation for Tuesday's missile barrage.

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  Israel vs Iran: Does Tehran have enough military power to take on its arch-rival? COMPARISON

  World | October 03, 2024 22:03 IST

  Iran's brazen missile attack on Israel has prompted vows of retaliation from Netanyahu and the US, raising the prospects of a full-fledged war in the region. There is speculation that Israel could strike Iran's nuclear facilities, something US President Joe Biden has opposed.

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  Biden, G7 countries discuss new sanctions on Iran following missile attack on Israel | LATEST

  World | October 03, 2024 6:17 IST

  Biden unequivocally condemned Iran's attack on Israel at the G7 meeting called by Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and said there would be new sanctions on Tehran. Israel and Iran traded warnings at the UN Security Council on Wednesday as the region appeared close to an all-out war.

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  How did Israel's multi-layered air defence system intercept Iran's missile barrage? DETAILS

  World | October 02, 2024 17:38 IST

  Israel’s military said it identified 180 missiles launched from Iran shortly after 7:30 pm (local time) as sirens blazed across the country and people were instructed to move to shelters. Israel intercepted many of the missiles, though there were some direct hits damaging buildings.

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  Israel says Iran missile attack over and citizens can leave shelters, warns of 'consequences'

  World | October 02, 2024 6:14 IST

  Iran fired close to 200 missiles on Israel, hours after the US warned of an 'imminent attack' in another escalation of the regional conflict with Hezbollah and Hamas. Most of the missiles were shot down and Israeli military reported very few injuries after the attack.

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  Biden directs US military to aid Israel against Iran's offensive, shoot down Iranian missiles

  World | October 02, 2024 6:14 IST

  Iran fired close to 200 missiles on Israel, hours after the US warned of an 'imminent attack' days after a series of attacks by Israel that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned of a harsher response if Israel retaliates.

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  Iran says it attacked Israel to avenge Ismail Haniyeh, Nasrallah, warns of 'harsher response'

  World | October 02, 2024 6:15 IST

  The US had warned of an 'imminent attack' by Iran days after a series of attacks by Israel that killed more than 1,000 people in Lebanon and senior Hezbollah leadership. Biden said the US is prepared to help Israel defend against these attacks, and protect American personnel in the region.

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  Iran fires nearly 200 missiles at Israel in another escalation of conflict in Middle East | WATCH

  World | October 02, 2024 0:08 IST

  Israel was on high alert after a White House official warned of an 'imminent' ballistic missile attack by Iran amid the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Israeli military had earlier warned of consequences if Iran fired missiles into Israel.

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  Iran preparing 'imminent' attack on Israel amid soaring tensions, US warns of 'serious consequences'

  World | October 01, 2024 22:02 IST

  Israel has ordered two dozen Lebanese border communities to evacuate as it has begun 'limited' ground operations against Hezbollah. Fears of an all-out war grew as Israel launched a series of attacks on Lebanon, killing Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on Friday.

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  Iran accuses Israel of 'mass murder' after deadly pager explosions in Lebanon

  World | September 18, 2024 14:05 IST

  At least nine people were killed and nearly 3,000 were injured after thousands of pagers used by Hezbollah militant group exploded on Tuesday. Hezbollah has promised "fair punishment" for Israel and said it was the "biggest security breach" the country has seen in years.

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  Air India suspends all flights to Tel Aviv amid brewing tensions in Middle East, offers full refund

  India | August 09, 2024 16:39 IST

  The heightened tensions of Middle East rose to new heights after the killings of two high-profile Hamas leaders and a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon. Iran, which finances both militant groups, has called for retaliation against Israel that threatens an all-out war in the region.

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  Five US personnel injured in rocket attack at Iraqi base amid escalating Middle East tensions

  World | August 06, 2024 17:24 IST

  Tensions in the region are at an all-time high after the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and senior Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr. It is yet to be determined whether the latest attack on Iraq was linked to threats by Iran, which blames the US for Haniyeh's death.