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This photograph taken from the southern Lebanese village of al-Hanniyeh shows smoke rising from the site of an Israeli controlled explosion in the area of al-Mansouri on September 8, 2026.
This photograph taken from the southern Lebanese village of al-Hanniyeh shows smoke rising from the site of an Israeli controlled explosion in the area of al-Mansouri on September 8, 2026.
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Thirteen injured from Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia, Saudi-led coalition says

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Trump nominates Republican lawmaker as ambassador to Saudi Arabia

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Tehran will not negotiate with Washington until all conditions are met, Iran's Rezaee says

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Saudi Civil Defense issues emergency alert for Khamis Mushait, Abha

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US strikes two fishing boats in Persian Gulf, Arab media reports

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Oil tanker exploded after colliding with mines in Hormuz, Iran's Fars reports

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A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026.
A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026.
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CENTCOM denies Iran report of mines in Strait of Hormuz

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IDF targeting decision made by highly trained human operatives, not AI, IDF tells 'Post'

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US Army personnel, IDF personnel, and other international officials monitor screens displaying maps and imagery of the Gaza Strip inside the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in November in Kiryat Gat.
US Army personnel, IDF personnel, and other international officials monitor screens displaying maps and imagery of the Gaza Strip inside the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in November in Kiryat Gat.
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Hezbollah trying to establish footholds within gaps in southern Lebanon's Yellow Line, IDF reveals

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Smoke rises from southern Lebanon during an Israeli military operation, September 5, 2026.
Smoke rises from southern Lebanon during an Israeli military operation, September 5, 2026.
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Iran trying to make a deal, US open to the concept, Trump says

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