Middle East

Russia Pulls Citizens From Iran, Halts Tehran Consulate

Russia said Sunday it had evacuated several of its citizens from Iran and halted activity at its Tehran consulate after Israeli attacks on the country sparked retaliatory missile fire towards Israel.

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Five Dead in Israel Strike on Tehran Residential Building: State TV

At least five people were killed Sunday when an Israeli strike hit a residential building in downtown Tehran, state television in Iran reported.

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Iran Obtained ‘Sensitive’ Israeli Intelligence: State TV

Iranian state television reported that Tehran had obtained a trove of "strategic and sensitive" Israeli intelligence.

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Gaza Rescuers Say 10 Killed in Israeli Attacks

Gaza's civil defense agency said Israeli attacks killed at least 10 people as the Israel-Hamas war entered its 21st month.

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Israel Army Announces 4 Soldiers Killed in Gaza, Thousands More Troops Needed

Israel's military announced the deaths of four soldiers in Gaza, saying it needed thousands more troops to press its offensive.

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US Military Announces Detention of Islamic State Leader

US military officials announced the detention of an Islamic State group (IS) leader during international coalition operations in Iraq and Syria.

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Israel Arms Exports Hit All Time High in 2024: Ministry

Israel's defense ministry said that its arms exports hit an all-time high of more than $14.7 billion in 2024, despite international criticism.

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Israel Army Says Shelling Syria After Projectiles Launched

Israel said it was shelling targets in Syria in response to a pair of projectile launches, saying Syria's leader is "directly responsible."

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Israel Intercepts Yemen Missile, Houthi Rebels Claim Attack

The Israeli army said it intercepted a missile launched Monday from Yemen, whose Houthi rebels claimed an attack targeting Israel's main airport.

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US to Eventually Reduce Military Bases in Syria to One: US Envoy

The US has begun reducing its military presence in Syria with a view to eventually closing all but one of its bases there, the US envoy said.

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