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Isfahan - strategic Iranian city where explosions heard

Fri, 2024-04-19 15:43
The historic city, nicknamed "Nesf-e-Jahaan" or half the world, is also a centre for military industry.
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Isfahan - strategic Iranian city where explosions heard

Fri, 2024-04-19 15:43
The historic city, nicknamed "Nesf-e-Jahaan" or half the world, is also a centre for military industry.
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Attack sends message to Iran but Israelis divided over response

Fri, 2024-04-19 13:59
Some in Israel had been calling for a stronger move than this apparently limited strike, writes James Landale.
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What we know about Israel's overnight attack on Iran

Fri, 2024-04-19 12:12
There are competing claims about the scale of Israel's reported overnight attack targeting Isfahan in Iran.
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Why have Israel and Iran attacked each other?

Fri, 2024-04-19 12:10
The long-running shadow war between the two countries has come into the open.
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Bowen: Crisis shows how badly Iran and Israel understand each other

Fri, 2024-04-19 11:48
After decades of rivalry, the rival Middle East powers have both miscalculated, writes Jeremy Bowen.
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BBC Persian sent footage of Isfahan explosions

Fri, 2024-04-19 10:03
Video sent to the BBC shows flashes in the sky, while a large explosion can also be heard.
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Israeli missile hits Iran as explosions are heard

Fri, 2024-04-19 05:17
An Israeli missile has hit Iran, US officials tell CBS News, as blasts are heard in Isfahan province.
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Israeli missile has struck Iran, US officials say

Fri, 2024-04-19 04:28
Two US officials confirm strike to BBC's US partner CBS News as explosions reported near Isfahan.
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US again warns Israel against Rafah offensive

Fri, 2024-04-19 02:45
Benjamin Netanyahu's representatives have agreed to take US concerns "into account", the White House says.
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Iran morality police arrest dead protester's sister, family says

Thu, 2024-04-18 22:51
Aida Shakarami was detained for allegedly violating the compulsory hijab laws, her mother says.
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Dubai airport delays persist after UAE storm

Thu, 2024-04-18 19:57
Some inbound flights to the world's second busiest airport resume, but many passengers remain stranded.
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US and UK extend sanctions against Iran

Thu, 2024-04-18 18:28
Measures against Tehran's drone programme are issued jointly in response to Saturday's attack on Israel.
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US and UK extend sanctions against Iran

Thu, 2024-04-18 18:28
Measures against Tehran's drone programme are issued jointly in response to Saturday's attack on Israel.
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'Apocalyptic' Dubai floods shake picture-perfect city

Thu, 2024-04-18 18:26
If Dubai is the ultimate Instagram city, then this was the week the filter came off.
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Flurry of attacks heighten Israel-Hezbollah fears

Thu, 2024-04-18 16:22
A spate of strikes and retaliations has left dead and injured on both sides of the border.
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Major disruption grips Dubai airport as Gulf storms persist

Thu, 2024-04-18 09:46
"It remains an incredibly challenging time," says the head of the world's second busiest airport.
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EU to tighten Iran sanctions after Israel attack

Thu, 2024-04-18 06:53
The expanded penalties target companies involved in the production of drones and missiles.
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Qatar reassesses mediator role in Gaza truce talks

Thu, 2024-04-18 02:51
The Gulf state's PM says it has been exploited and abused after trying to secure a ceasefire.
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