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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.