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US and Israel Continue Large-Scale Bombing Campaign in Iran with Heavy Civilian Toll
The United States and Israel are conducting sustained bombing operations across Iran, with officials reporting nearly 1,350 civilian deaths over 12 days of attacks. Pentagon officials informed lawmakers that the cost of the first six days of war exceeded $11.3 billion
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Iran Launches Coordinated Drone and Missile Strikes Across Middle East
Iran's military targeted Israeli air bases and the Shinbet headquarters in Tel Aviv with drone and missile attacks, while also striking Middle Eastern nations hosting US military bases. Iranian drones struck residential areas in Dubai, Kuwait, and Bahrain, damaging airports and fuel storage facilities across the region
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Oil Tanker Attacks and Fires Disrupt Persian Gulf Shipping
Iranian strikes targeted commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf, with at least three vessels attacked and fires sparked on oil tankers in Iraq and Oman, killing one person. A Thailand-flagged cargo ship heading from Dubai to India caught fire after being hit, resulting in 20 crew members rescued and three missing
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Iran Threatens to Block Strait of Hormuz and Warns of $200 Oil Prices
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated it will not allow oil through the Strait of Hormuz, with an IRGC spokesman warning oil could reach $200 per barrel. Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has stated Iran should continue blocking the strait as leverage
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International Energy Agency Releases Strategic Oil Reserves to Combat Price Surge
The International Energy Agency, representing dozens of countries including Canada, agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from stockpiles to address rising oil prices caused by the conflict.
Israeli Forces Strike Central Beirut as Lebanon Death Toll Rises
Israeli bombs have struck central Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, as Israel continues its bombardment of the country. Lebanese authorities report more than 630 people killed over the past week, including at least 91 children
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US Missile Strike on Iranian Elementary School Kills Over 175 People, Mostly Children
More evidence suggests the US is responsible for a Tomahawk missile strike on an elementary school in Minab, Iran. Local officials report at least 175 people, mostly children, were killed in the strike
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Ukraine Sends Interceptor Drones and Experts to Middle East
Ukraine's President Vladimir Zelensky announced that Ukraine has sent interceptor drones and experts to the Middle East, stating he has received 11 requests from Gulf States, European countries, and the US.
Polish Nuclear Facility Repels Cyberattack Allegedly From Iran
Poland's Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski announced that the country successfully repelled a cyberattack on its nuclear research facilities on Thursday. According to the minister, the attack may have originated from Iran as Warsaw seeks to distance itself from the Middle East conflict
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Canadian NDP MP Defects to Liberals, Pushing Carney to Brink of Majority
Nunavut MP Lori Idlout has left the New Democratic Party for the Liberals, bringing Prime Minister Mark Carney close to achieving a majority government. Three upcoming byelections will play a pivotal role in determining whether the Liberals achieve their majority
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NATO Deploys Over 30,000 Troops for Arctic Cold Response Exercises
More than 30,000 NATO troops from 14 allied countries are participating in the 2026 Cold Response exercises, aimed at countering increased tensions in the Arctic region.
Ukraine Conducts Successful Attack on Major Russian Oil Hub Amid Energy Crisis
Ukraine has launched a successful attack on a major Russian oil hub, adding further pressure on global oil prices amid the Iran conflict. The strike occurs as the US potentially eases sanctions on Russia's energy sector due to oil price increases caused by the war in Iran