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  Israel vs Iran: Does Tehran have enough military power to take on its arch-rival? COMPARISON

  World | October 03, 2024 22:03 IST

  Iran's brazen missile attack on Israel has prompted vows of retaliation from Netanyahu and the US, raising the prospects of a full-fledged war in the region. There is speculation that Israel could strike Iran's nuclear facilities, something US President Joe Biden has opposed.

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  UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres banned from entering Israel. Here's why

  World | October 02, 2024 16:34 IST

  Israel's foreign minister accused Guterres of refusing to condemn Iran's attack on Israel and backing "terrorists, rapists and murderers" from Iran-backed groups like Hezbollah, Hamas and more. The move deepens an already wide rift between Israel and the United Nations.

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  Israeli PM Netanyahu presents two maps at his UN address, no mention of Palestine in both | WATCH

  World | September 28, 2024 13:07 IST

  Through his two maps, Netanyahu highlighted Israel's plans for regional development and Iran's 'arc of terror' that had shut down international waterways and cut off trade. He blamed Iran for the conflicts in the Middle East and vowed to battle Hezbollah and Hamas until "total victory".

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  Zainab Nasrallah, daughter of Hezbollah chief, killed in Israeli strike on Beirut: Reports

  World | September 28, 2024 13:01 IST

  Zainab was known for her outspoken loyalty to Hezbollah and her family's sacrifices and her death, if confirmed, would have large implications in the brewing conflict with Israel. This came as Israel struck Hezbollah headquarters in a massive strike targeting Hassan Nasrallah.

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  Hezbollah fires missile targeting Israeli spy agency Mossad's base in further escalation

  World | September 25, 2024 12:50 IST

  The Israeli military said its air defence systems intercepted a surface-to-surface missile crossing from Lebanon amid warning sirens in Tel Aviv. Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah escalated as several Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon have killed 569 people since Monday, including senior commanders.

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  'Not very promising': Lebanon expresses disappointment with Biden's remarks at UN on Israel

  World | September 25, 2024 8:05 IST

  After an almost year-long war with Hamas in Gaza, Israel has shifted its focus towards ally Hezbollah in multiple airstrikes at Lebanon that has killed 569 people since Monday. Lebanon has appealed to the US for help in stopping Israel's offensive as fears of an all-out war surge in the Middle East.

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  Hezbollah launches airstrikes on sensitive Israeli military sites after Hamas' rocket attack fails

  World | August 13, 2024 20:27 IST

  This came after Hamas launched two M90 rockets from Gaza towards Tel Aviv, one of which fell in the sea and the other failed to reach Israeli territory. Tensions in the Middle East have been high since the killings of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr.

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  Hamas attacks Israel, launches 'M90' rockets at Tel Aviv in major escalation of conflict

  World | August 13, 2024 20:07 IST

  Tensions in the Middle East are at an all-time high after a suspected Israeli attack that killed Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Iran last month. Iran had blamed Israel for the attack and promised retaliation, threatening ceasefire efforts in the Gaza war that has killed over 40,000 Palestinians.

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  US makes big move in Middle East as Pentagon chief sends submarine, aircraft carrier to war zone

  World | August 12, 2024 12:25 IST

  Austin has ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and is telling the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group to sail more quickly to the area. The Lincoln was expected in the region by month's end.

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  Air India suspends all flights to Tel Aviv amid brewing tensions in Middle East, offers full refund

  India | August 09, 2024 16:39 IST

  The heightened tensions of Middle East rose to new heights after the killings of two high-profile Hamas leaders and a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon. Iran, which finances both militant groups, has called for retaliation against Israel that threatens an all-out war in the region.

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  Israel-Iran tension: US sends ship-based Navy fighter jets to base in Middle East

  World | August 07, 2024 8:33 IST

  Roughly a dozen F-22s are expected to arrive in the Middle East in the coming days to help defend Israel from possible attacks by Iran and its proxies, said a US official.

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  Five US personnel injured in rocket attack at Iraqi base amid escalating Middle East tensions

  World | August 06, 2024 17:24 IST

  Tensions in the region are at an all-time high after the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and senior Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr. It is yet to be determined whether the latest attack on Iraq was linked to threats by Iran, which blames the US for Haniyeh's death.