88 m. ago Why is Israel attacking Iran? Tensions in the Middle East escalate

Israel has launched missile strikes on Iran, targeting nuclear sites and military leaders, as tensions in the Middle East intensify

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1 hour ago UK to take ‘every diplomatic step’ to stop Iran building nuclear weapons – No 10

Israel launched strikes on Tehran overnight, rekindling fears of a full-scale conflict.

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2 h. ago Revealed: How Mossad commandos launched secret operations deep in Iran before Israel attack on nuclear sites

The covert missions included setting up an attack-drone base near Tehran

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3 h. ago Why has Israel chosen to strike Iran now? CHRIS PLEASANCE explains the reasons behind the timing of this unprecedented attack

Operation Rising Lion targeted sites in Tehran as well as Iran 's nuclear facilities in a devastating wave of air strikes - escalating fears the Middle East is on the brink of all-out war.

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3 h. ago Iran says Israel’s strikes on its nuclear facilities are a ‘declaration of war’ as Trump warns of ‘even more brutal attacks’ to come – live

Israel launched overnight attack on Iran targeting nuclear sites after claiming Tehran was building nuclear warheadsFull report: Israel targets Iran’s nuclear programIsraeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed the nation, saying the IDF had targted Iran’s leading nuclear scientists working on the Iranian bomb.He said that Iran’s main enrichment facility in Natanz had been targeted.This operation will continue for as many days as it takes We are at a decisive moment in Israel’s history. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago US will help to defend Israel ‘if needed,’ Trump confirms to Fox News after warning Netanyahu against bombing Iran

Donald Trump advised Benjamin Netanyahu against attacking Tehran three days before Israel launched wave of airstrikes that killed military leaders, prompting retaliation by drone

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4 h. ago Iran vows revenge for Israeli strikes, saying it will write ‘end of this story’

Israel says Iran launched 100 drones towards its territory after attack on Iranian nuclear sites and killing of military leadersMiddle East crisis – latest updatesIran vowed to avenge the attack on its nuclear sites and the assassination in Tehran of its senior military leadership, saying it would respond forcefully and that the “end of this story will be written by Iran’s hand”.In the first signs of a counterstrike, Israel said Iran had launched 100 drones towards Israel and that its air defences were intercepting them outside Israeli territory. Iraq said more than 100 Iranian drones had crossed its airspace, and, soon after, neighbouring Jordan said its air force and defence systems had intercepted several missiles and drones that had entered its airspace, for fear they would fall in its territory. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Why Israel launched mega Iran attack as WW3 fears grow over nuclear plans

Israel has initiated a widescale attack on Tehran - Iran's capital city - targeting nuclear facilities, the residences of military commanders, and ballistic missile factories

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4 h. ago Moment scores of planes divert across Middle East as Israel launch strike on Iran

A time-lapse of air traffic over the Middle East shows the moment scores of planes diverted following Israel’s operation against Iran.

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5 h. ago Heathrow flights to Tel Aviv suspended as Israel attacks Iran's nuclear and missile sites

Israel launched strikes on Tehran early on Friday, rekindling fears of a full-scale conflict

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6 h. ago Israel nuclear site strikes spark chilling 'dangerous moment' warning from UK

UK ministers urged for restraint after Israel launched strikes on Tehran early on Friday, targeting the country's nuclear programme, in a significant escalation of hostilities

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6 h. ago Israel targets Iran’s nuclear sites, scientists and military leaders in major wave of strikes – live

Fears for civilians as drones launches from Iran towards Israel; Netanyahu says Iran’s main enrichment facility and senior military leaders targetedFull report: Israel targets Iran’s nuclear programIsraeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed the nation, saying the IDF had targted Iran’s leading nuclear scientists working on the Iranian bomb.He said that Iran’s main enrichment facility in Natanz had been targeted.This operation will continue for as many days as it takes We are at a decisive moment in Israel’s history. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Keir Starmer pleads for calm after Israel launches bombing raids on Iran with fears mounting of all

Keir Starmer has urged both sides to 'step back' after Israel launched raids on Iran, insisting its regional rival cannot be allowed to develop nuclear weapons.

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6 h. ago Britons put on alert in Middle East as Israel attacks Iran's nuclear and missile sites

Israel launched strikes on Tehran early on Friday, rekindling fears of a full-scale conflict

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6 h. ago Iran launches 100 drones at Israel after Netanyahu deploys major airstrikes to prevent 'nuclear holocaust'

The drones will take several hours to reach Israel and the IDF is working to shoot them down, Deffrin said.

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6 h. ago Oil prices soar after Israel launches strikes on Iran’s capital

The price of Brent crude jumped nearly 10% higher at one stage as financial markets also tumbled across Asia overnight.

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6 h. ago Israel launches strikes on ‘dozens’ of sites in Iran, targeting nuclear programme

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says operation will take ‘many days’ as Tehran threatens swift retaliationMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael has launched an attack on Iran aimed at “dozens” of targets including its nuclear facilities, military commanders and scientists, claiming it took unilateral action because Tehran had begun to build nuclear warheads.As Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, threatened “severe punishment” against Israel, the Israeli military said on Friday morning that Iran had launched 100 drones aimed at Israel and that the country’s defences were focused on intercepted them. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago 'Dangerous moment' as Israel launches major attack on Iran's nuclear sites and missile facilities

Within hours Israeli air force intercepts drones over Saudi Arabia as Tehran hits back, says Israel’s Channel 12

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7 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer says 'step back' after Israel launch deadly strikes on Iran

Israel launched strikes on Tehran early on Friday, rekindling fears of a full-scale conflict

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7 h. ago Israeli military strikes Iran nuclear targets; IDF says Iran has launched 100 drones towards Israel – live

Netanyahu says Iran’s main enrichment facility targeted; Iran state media says five dead in Tehran; IDF reports 100 drones launched toward Israel from IranFull report: Israel launches strikes on ‘dozens’ of targets in Iran, targeting nuclear programIsraeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed the nation, saying the IDF had targted Iran’s leading nuclear scientists working on the Iranian bomb.He said that Iran’s main enrichment facility in Natanz had been targeted.This operation will continue for as many days as it takes We are at a decisive moment in Israel’s history. Continue reading...

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