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Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar intercept Iranian drones and missiles with no casualties
Kuwait’s Defense Ministry said its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed seven Iranian drones in the north and south of the country. The...
Egypt Fears Palestinian Displacement Amid Iran War Escalation and Regional Fronts
Egypt's fears of a Palestinian displacement plot have returned. This revival occurs amid the escalation of the Iran war. The fears are also linked...
IDF Announces Launch of Large-Scale Operation Against Iran with Strikes Heard on March 9
The IDF (Israel Defense Forces, Israel's military) announced it had launched a large-scale operation against Iran. New strikes were heard in Iran...
Tehran resident describes throat-burning smell from American-Israeli strikes on oil depots
Following the American-Israeli strikes on oil depots on Sunday, March 8, a Tehran resident recounted the atmosphere in Iran's capital to BFMTV....
UAE tycoon Khalaf al-Habtoor rules out Abu Dhabi joining US-Israel war on Iran, criticizes US
Khalaf Ahmed al-Habtoor, chairman of the United Arab Emirates' Al Habtoor Group, issued a scathing statement on X ruling out the UAE getting...
Gulf states hire private foreign military specialists after Iranian missile and drone attacks
Gulf countries including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar have come under fire from Iranian missiles and drones. These attacks...
Qatar Intercepts 17 Ballistic Missiles and Six Drones Launched from Iran
Qatar’s defence ministry stated it shot down 17 ballistic missiles during midday attacks. The attacks were launched from Iran. The ministry also...
Syrian authorities reopen Al-Arida border crossing to pedestrians from Lebanon
The Syrian authorities have reopened the Al-Arida border crossing with Lebanon to pedestrians. This move aims to ease procedures for the return of...
Iran Faces New Supreme Leader Transition Amid Soaring Oil Prices and Cross-Border Strikes
Iran is under a new Supreme Leader. Oil prices are soaring. Strikes continue on both sides on Monday. Explosions were heard in Tehran, Beirut, and...
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