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Breaking News: Tensions Escalate as Explosions Reported in Iran

Tensions are mounting in the Middle East following reports of explosions across Tehran and other regions, with suggestions of Israeli involvement. Iranian state media confirmed blasts around the capital, while Iraqi sources noted explosions in Salah al-Din Governorate. Meanwhile, air defenses in Syria are reportedly engaging hostile aircraft, indicating a potential escalation in regional conflicts.

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Greek Government Condemns Iran’s Attacks on Israel, Prepares Evacuation Plans

The Greek government has condemned Iran’s attacks on Israel, calling it a “serious escalation” that threatens regional stability. Greece stands by Israel’s right to security and urges immediate de-escalation. Meanwhile, Greece has prepared evacuation plans for citizens in Lebanon and Israel, and is assisting Cyprus by providing a C-130 aircraft to help evacuate Cypriot nationals from Lebanon.

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Western Nations Prepare for Potential Mass Evacuation of Lebanon as Ceasefire Hopes Dwindle

With a potential full-scale war looming in Lebanon, Western nations are scrambling to prepare evacuation plans for their citizens, eyeing Cyprus and Turkey as potential safe havens. As ceasefire talks falter and Israel intensifies strikes on Beirut, concerns are mounting over the safety of tens of thousands of foreigners in Lebanon.

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EU’s Slow Progress Towing Stricken Oil Tanker Raises Environmental Concerns

The salvage operation of a Greek-owned oil tanker struck by Houthi missiles in August is moving at a “very slow pace,” raising concerns about a potential environmental disaster in the Red Sea. The tanker, carrying 150,000 tons of crude oil, was attacked off the coast of Hodeida, Yemen, and is being towed to a safe location by the European Union’s naval mission.

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Cyprus Readies for Possible Evacuation of Up to 100,000 Individuals from Lebanon

Cyprus is bracing for the potential evacuation of up to 100,000 individuals from Lebanon as the region’s conflict escalates. The island is coordinating with U.S. authorities to manage the expected influx, with challenges including dual citizenship issues, potential airspace closures, and accommodation logistics for the evacuees.

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Turkey to Submit Request to Intervene in ICJ Genocide Case Against Israel on Wednesday

Turkey is set to formally submit its request to intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice on Wednesday. This legal action focuses on allegations of genocide linked to Israel’s military operations in Gaza, amid significant civilian casualties and ongoing hostilities in the region.

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Israel Targets Hezbollah Leaders in Beirut Airstrike

Under a shroud of night, the Lebanese capital of Beirut was rocked by a thunderous explosion as Israel launched a daring and deadly strike aimed at eliminating a high-ranking Hezbollah commander. At precisely 7:40 PM local time, the silence of the Beirut night was shattered. A missile, its trajectory a fiery arc against the darkening sky, slammed into the Hezbollah stronghold of Haret Hreik. The inferno that erupted from the targeted apartment building illuminated the terror and panic that gripped the city. This was retaliation. Retaliation for the horrific attack on the Golan Heights just a day prior, a cowardly act of terrorism that claimed the lives of 12 innocent children.