Conflict escalates in the Middle East: Israeli-American air strikes hit Iran, Tehran, and Beirut—thousands displaced, global crisis deepens
The Middle East conflict escalates sharply as Israel and the United States intensify military operations against Iran following a series…
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"The IDF now confirms that in this strike Ismaeil Ahmadi, who served as head of the intelligence directorate of the Basij unit, was also eliminated," the military said
- Abu Dhabi police arrest over 100 for filming, posting 'misleading' information during war
Similar measures have been taken across the Gulf as Iran hits U.S. assets but also civilian infrastructure including landmarks, oil and gas facilities, airports and residential areas
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Harvard will defend against the lawsuit, which a spokesperson called “yet another pretextual and retaliatory action by the administration for refusing to turn over control of Harvard to the federal government”
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