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What we know about reported strike on Iran wedding celebrations
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BBC Middle East
center36d ago

What we know about reported strike on Iran wedding celebrations

The Iranian Red Crescent reported that a US missile strike on a building in southern Iran killed four people, including a child, during wedding celebrations. The US military stated it was aware of the reports and that its strikes targeted Iranian assets in response to recent attacks on US forces and commercial shipping.

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Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz as Trump Strait amid Iran war
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Al Jazeera
center36d ago

Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz as Trump Strait amid Iran war

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz "Trump Strait" on Wednesday, asserting Washington's control despite ongoing Iranian attacks on shipping. This statement follows recent U.S. strikes in Iran and Iranian retaliatory missile launches against U.S. bases, which have driven up oil prices and prolonged the conflict.

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Saudi Arabia condemns deadly Iranian attack on tanker in Strait of Hormuz
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Al Jazeera
center36d ago

Saudi Arabia condemns deadly Iranian attack on tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry stated that Iran attacked the Sidr oil tanker, owned by national carrier Bahri, in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, killing two Filipino crew members. Regional neighbours Kuwait and Qatar also condemned the attack, which they stated violated international law and freedom of maritime navigation.

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UN chief Guterres slammed for ignoring Iranian regime executions in talk with President Pezeshkian
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right36d ago

UN chief Guterres slammed for ignoring Iranian regime executions in talk with President Pezeshkian

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where Pezeshkian discussed US actions and regional conflicts, while the UN's official readout omitted any mention of Iran's internal crackdown on protesters. Human rights groups criticized Guterres for not publicly addressing the executions and killings of demonstrators during the meeting.

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Iranian attack on Saudi tanker killed two Filipino sailors, Saudi Arabia says
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BBC Middle East
center36d ago

Iranian attack on Saudi tanker killed two Filipino sailors, Saudi Arabia says

Saudi Arabia condemned an Iranian attack on the Saudi-owned supertanker Sidr in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, which killed two Filipino sailors. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions following US air strikes on Iran and Iranian attacks on US bases, with Iran claiming two tankers caught fire after hitting mines while using an unauthorized route.

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Iran says US strike killed four at wedding in 'war crime' as US denies targeting civilians
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BBC Middle East
center36d ago

Iran says US strike killed four at wedding in 'war crime' as US denies targeting civilians

US forces resumed strikes against Iran on Tuesday, targeting IRGC sites near Sirik, Chabahar, and Konarak, which Iran claimed killed four people at a wedding and wounded 50. The IRGC stated it launched retaliatory ballistic missile attacks on a US Marine base in Jordan's Aqaba in response to the Sirik strike.

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Iran accuses US of ‘war crime’ after missile blast kills four people at wedding
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The Guardian Middle East
left36d ago

Iran accuses US of ‘war crime’ after missile blast kills four people at wedding

Iran accused the US of a war crime after a missile strike on a wedding in Kuhestak, Hormozgan province, late Tuesday killed at least four people, including two children, and injured 68. The incident, which Iran claims involved a US missile, occurred amid a fresh exchange of strikes between Iran and the US, raising fears of renewed hostilities.

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Iran retaliates after US missile strike reportedly hits wedding – video
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The Guardian Middle East
left37d ago

Iran retaliates after US missile strike reportedly hits wedding – video

US Central Command released footage of missile and drone strikes targeting Iranian military sites, which reportedly caused shrapnel damage to a home in Sirik, southern Iran, during a wedding celebration, resulting in four fatalities according to Iranian state media. Iran subsequently retaliated by firing missiles towards Jordan, as shown in videos shared by Iranian media.

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What is Iran’s Castle Breaker missile, used against US bases?
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Al Jazeera
center37d ago

What is Iran’s Castle Breaker missile, used against US bases?

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reportedly used its medium-range Kheibar Shekan (Castle Breaker) ballistic missile, with a range of approximately 1,450km, in retaliatory strikes against US military targets in Jordan and the UAE this week. This deployment demonstrates Iran's stated intent to showcase its missile arsenal following recent US and Israeli strikes.

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Iran, US exchange new attacks: Who was hit in latest strikes?
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Al Jazeera
center37d ago

Iran, US exchange new attacks: Who was hit in latest strikes?

Iran stated the US bombed a wedding near the Strait of Hormuz, killing at least four, while US Central Command reported striking dozens of Iranian military targets along the southern coast. In retaliation, Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones at US facilities in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Iraq's Erbil, with Kuwait and Jordan reporting interceptions.

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Russia secretly aiding Iran in development of supersonic cruise missile technology - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right37d ago

Russia secretly aiding Iran in development of supersonic cruise missile technology - report

Russia has been secretly assisting Iran in developing supersonic cruise missile technology since 2023, with Russian engineers from NPO Mashinostroyenia and officials from Rosoboronexport reportedly traveling to Iran multiple times. This collaboration, aimed at producing missiles for anti-ship and land attacks, underscores deepening military ties between Moscow and Tehran amidst ongoing Western sanctions.

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The world banned landmines and cluster munitions. Can it stop killer AI before it is too late?
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Middle East Eye
center37d ago

The world banned landmines and cluster munitions. Can it stop killer AI before it is too late?

The Stop Killer Robots coalition is campaigning for a ban on autonomous weapons systems, citing their deployment by Israel and the US in the conflict with Iran, with over 1,000 strikes in the first 24 hours of the US-Israeli war suggesting automated targeting. Executive director Nicole van Rooijen stated these systems remove human control, leading to devastating civilian casualties like the February 28th strike on a school in Minab, Iran, which killed 120 children.

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Kuwait says fire 'under control' after Iranian attacks, as IRGC claims strikes on US facilities
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Middle East Eye
center37d ago

Kuwait says fire 'under control' after Iranian attacks, as IRGC claims strikes on US facilities

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have attacked Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, alleging it killed enemy elements and destroyed US drones. Kuwait's fire department reported that a hostile drone caused a fire in a residential complex, which has since been brought under control with no casualties.

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‘We had an ordinary life’: Iran fisherwoman navigates uncertainty of war
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Al Jazeera
center37d ago

‘We had an ordinary life’: Iran fisherwoman navigates uncertainty of war

An Iranian fisherwoman explains how her idyllic seaside life was shattered when the US and Israel began their bombing.

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US launches new 'tanker for tanker' policy, strikes Iranian ships in Strait of Hormuz - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right37d ago

US launches new 'tanker for tanker' policy, strikes Iranian ships in Strait of Hormuz - report

On Tuesday, the US military struck two IRGC tankers in the Strait of Hormuz as part of a new "tanker for tanker" policy aimed at deterring Iranian attacks. These strikes, reportedly targeting Iranian air defense sites, radar, and missile capabilities, degraded Tehran's ability to threaten commercial shipping and US assets in the region.

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USS Abraham Lincoln arrives at Thai port after gruelling 270 days at sea
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The Guardian Asia
left37d ago

USS Abraham Lincoln arrives at Thai port after gruelling 270 days at sea

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier arrived off the Thai port of Laem Chabang on Wednesday, with its 5,000-strong crew disembarking after over 270 days at sea. The vessel's deployment followed US-Israeli attacks on Iran and reports of deteriorating conditions on board, prompting heightened security in the resort city of Pattaya.

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Peru severs diplomatic ties with Iran
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Middle East Eye
center37d ago

Peru severs diplomatic ties with Iran

Peru announced on Tuesday it has severed diplomatic ties with Iran, citing concerns over democratic values, repression of peaceful demonstrations, and the escalation of conflicts in the Middle East. The Peruvian foreign ministry stated the decision stems from a commitment to peace and warned of potential repercussions for global energy prices and supply chains due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran says US bombed a wedding party in Sirik, killing five people
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Al Jazeera
center37d ago

Iran says US bombed a wedding party in Sirik, killing five people

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman stated that the United States bombed a house during a wedding in Kuhestak early Wednesday, killing at least five people, including a child, and wounding 63 others. This accusation follows US military strikes on Iranian military targets amid ongoing tensions and exchanges of fire.

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US strike on wedding ceremony in Iran's Sirik kills at least four people
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Middle East Eye
center37d ago

US strike on wedding ceremony in Iran's Sirik kills at least four people

A US strike on a residential area near Sirik, Iran, on Tuesday killed at least four people, including a child, and wounded over 50 during a wedding ceremony, according to Iran's Fars news agency citing the Red Crescent Society. Rescue efforts are ongoing in the area following the attack.

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US and Iran exchange more airstrikes, fuelling fears of wider return to hostilities
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The Guardian Middle East
left37d ago

US and Iran exchange more airstrikes, fuelling fears of wider return to hostilities

The US launched new airstrikes targeting IRGC sites in response to attempted attacks on shipping and service members, prompting Iranian counter-strikes on US interests in Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, and Bahrain. The IRGC claimed to have intercepted missiles in Jordan, while the US stated it never targets civilians, contrasting with Iranian claims of civilian casualties from US strikes.

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