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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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  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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  Israel targets Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters in Beirut as Iran warns of 'harsher response'

  World | October 05, 2024 12:09 IST

  A blast was heard and smoke was seen over Beirut’s southern suburbs early on Saturday as the Israeli military issued three evacuation alerts. The IDF claimed to eliminate at least 250 Hezbollah members, including commander Mohammed Rashid Sakafi, on Friday.

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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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  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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  'Root cause of...': Iran's Supreme Leader blames US, European countries for wars in Middle East

  World | October 02, 2024 19:52 IST

  Khamenei pledged to 'remove' Iran's enemies with "inspiration from the Islamic Revolution and collaboration with other countries. He currently remains in a secure location following the death of close ally and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.