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US moving fighter jets to Middle East as Israel-Iran war rages
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US moving fighter jets to Middle East as Israel-Iran war rages

U.S. officials say the buildup is meant to shield American forces from potential Iranian retaliation in the region

Trump says US won't kill Iran's supreme leader, 'at least not for now'
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Trump says US won't kill Iran's supreme leader, 'at least not for now'

Trump says Khamenei is an 'easy target' and the U.S. knows his location but won’t strike

Iran accuses G7 of siding with Israel with de-escalation call
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Iran accuses G7 of siding with Israel with de-escalation call

At a G7 summit in Canada, world leaders backed Israel’s right to self-defense, drawing sharp criticism from Iran

India warns citizens to leave Tehran as some flee Iran
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India warns citizens to leave Tehran as some flee Iran

The Indian Foreign Ministry urges residents with their own transportation to leave the Iranian capital

Trump says he wants 'real end' to nuclear problem with Iran, Israel warns Khamenei
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Trump says he wants 'real end' to nuclear problem with Iran, Israel warns Khamenei

Israeli minister warns Iran’s Khamenei could meet Saddam’s fate, referencing US-led invasion and execution

Trump says his G7 summit departure not linked to any Israel-Iran ceasefire offer
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Trump says his G7 summit departure not linked to any Israel-Iran ceasefire offer

'Certainly has nothing to do with a Cease Fire. Much bigger than that,' US president says in post

Trump urges Tehran evacuation as Iran-Israel conflict enters fifth day
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Trump urges Tehran evacuation as Iran-Israel conflict enters fifth day

Trump left G7 summit early due to the Middle East situation, pushing for ceasefire: reports

Iran state TV briefly knocked off air by strike after missiles kill 11 in Israel
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Iran state TV briefly knocked off air by strike after missiles kill 11 in Israel

The blast hit as an Iranian presenter was live on air condemning Israel, forcing her to abruptly end the broadcast

US warship reported heading toward Mideast as Iran, Israel fight
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US warship reported heading toward Mideast as Iran, Israel fight

USS Nimitz reroutes from Vietnam to the Middle East as the U.S. boosts presence during Iran-Israel clashes

IAEA chief says no further damage at Iranian enrichment facilities
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IAEA chief says no further damage at Iranian enrichment facilities

While there was no sign of a physical attack on the bigger underground enrichment plant at Natanz, its power supply was destroyed

Israel says Tehran residents to 'pay price' after Tel Aviv, Haifa attacks
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Israel says Tehran residents to 'pay price' after Tel Aviv, Haifa attacks

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claim successful strike method amid rising civilian toll

Frame fame: How Shoayb Khattab turned architecture into art
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Frame fame: How Shoayb Khattab turned architecture into art

One photo won Shoayb Khattab a luxury home—and global recognition

Iran says new missile method overwhelmed Israeli defenses
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Iran says new missile method overwhelmed Israeli defenses

Iran targeted Israel's Haifa, several injured, active fire at scene

Netanyahu says regime change in Iran could be result of Israel's attacks
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Netanyahu says regime change in Iran could be result of Israel's attacks

Israel says operation may last weeks; Netanyahu calls on Iranians to rise up against clerical leadership

Trump vetoed Israeli plan to kill Iran's supreme leader, US officials say
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Trump vetoed Israeli plan to kill Iran's supreme leader, US officials say

U.S. officials say Trump urged restraint, rejecting an Israeli proposal to assassinate Iran’s top political leader

Israel attacks on northeastern city of Mashhad: Iranian media
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Israel attacks on northeastern city of Mashhad: Iranian media

Iran says air defenses were activated after explosions rocked Mashhad near the city's international airport

Israeli firing kills 41 people in Gaza, medics say
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Israeli firing kills 41 people in Gaza, medics say

Gaza health officials say over 300 people have died near aid sites since U.S.-backed food distribution began in May

Trump says Iran and Israel will have peace 'soon'
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Trump says Iran and Israel will have peace 'soon'

US President cites ongoing meetings and urges both sides to strike a deal

Cyprus says Iran asked it to convey 'messages' to Israel; Tehran denies
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Cyprus says Iran asked it to convey 'messages' to Israel; Tehran denies

Cypriot president urges EU to act swiftly as Iran’s messages to Israel add urgency to regional crisis

Iran says Israel attack on Gulf gas facility attempt 'to expand war'
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Iran says Israel attack on Gulf gas facility attempt 'to expand war'

Iran says Israeli drone hit South Pars gas plant, calls it a “dangerous move” that could widen the war