The US has made good on threats to bomb civilian infrastructure in Iran in its sixth-straight night of attacks.
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More than 30 people reportedly arrested across the occupied territory, as Israel intensifies its siege.
Syrian authorities say they intercepted a shipment of missiles and drones allegedly destined for Hezbollah in Lebanon.
After Bashar al-Assad’s fall in 2024, Syria cut ties with some former allies but redefined its relationship with Russia.
Hezbollah denies activity in Syria after interception of arms shipment including missiles, rockets and drones via Iraq.
After the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s IRGC warns it could next target Bab al-Mandeb.
Donald Trump has refused to rule out sending US troops into Iran as fighting resumes and US strikes continue.
Iran accuses US of ‘cowardly war crime’ as doctor says blast was ‘so close’ they thought the hospital was struck.
Jobar was held by rebels for much of Syria’s 13-year war but was destroyed by repeated government assaults.
Eleven people were killed and 19 injured after a fire tore through an orphanage in Algiers.
The US vice-president also said he faced ‘vicious’ personal attacks over his diplomatic outreach to end war.
