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Israel-Iran conflict

Published June 13, 2025last updated June 14, 2025

Israeli strikes on Iran have escalated fears in the Middle East, as Iran responds with its own attacks.

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Israeli army evacuate people from destroyed buildings in Tel Aviv following Iranian missile strikes
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