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Oct 2024
59m 1s

Middle East War of Threats Escalates

CNN
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The war of threats is escalating between Israel and Iran, with Israel's UN envoy Danny Danon warning that retaliation for Iran's ballistic missile attack "will be soon," and Tehran warning of broader bombardment if Israel responds. Meanwhile Israeli bombs struck central Beirut for the first time in 18 years, killing at least nine people. The IDF also says it ... Show More
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