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WorldIran attack shakes Dubai as debris hits key sites and residents weigh leaving
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Residents in Dubai described fear and disbelief after Iran fired drones and missiles at Gulf States in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes, with debris causing damage at prominent sites…
WorldIranians in Cyprus gather outside Nicosia embassy after Iran confirms death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Nicosia, Cyprus. Iranians in Cyprus gathered outside the embassy in Nicosia on Sunday to celebrate the death of…
WorldIranian ballistic missile strike in Beit Shemesh kills eight, Israeli medics say
Beit Shemesh, Israel. At least eight people were killed on Sunday when an Iranian ballistic missile struck the…
WorldTankers anchor in Gulf waters outside Strait of Hormuz after strikes on Iran, shipping data shows
Washington, United States. At least 150 tankers, including crude and LNG vessels, dropped anchor in open Gulf waters…
WorldLufthansa suspends flights to several Middle East destinations until March 8, 2026 after strikes on Iran
Frankfurt, Germany. Lufthansa Group has suspended all flight operations to several major Middle Eastern destinations until at least…
WorldAthens protesters march to U.S. and Israeli embassies against military strikes in Iran
Athens, Greece. More than 1,300 protesters marched to the U.S. and Israeli embassies in Athens on Sunday to…
WorldAt least 150 oil and LNG tankers anchor in Gulf waters amid regional conflict
Baghdad, Iraq. At least 150 tankers, including vessels carrying crude oil and liquefied natural gas, dropped anchor in…
WorldNetanyahu warns Tehran of strikes as IDF says half of Iran missile stockpile destroyed
Jerusalem, Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Tehran on Sunday that Israel would strike “thousands of targets”…
WorldPope Leo urges end to “spiral of violence” after US-Israeli strikes on Iran
Vatican City, Vatican City. Pope Leo said he is following events after US-Israeli strikes against Iran with “deep…
WorldIranians mourn and celebrate after state TV announces death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Tehran, Iran. Some Iranians mourned while others celebrated after Iranian state TV announced the death of Supreme Leader…
WorldU.S. and Israel strike Iran as Israel and Trump say Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed
Washington, United States. The United States and Israel launched what was described as their most ambitious attack on…