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Russia launched one of its most massive air attacks on Ukraine in weeks, burning a historic church in Kyiv and killing several people. The assault comes as diplomatic efforts to cool the conflict remain stalled.
An Israeli airstrike on the southern suburbs of Beirut killed at least one person and wounded several others on November 22. The attack targeted the Hezbollah stronghold of Dahieh, damaging a building and prompting a swift emergency response.
Despite a US-brokered ceasefire, Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed one person and prompted an evacuation order for 20 towns. The attacks came amid ongoing conflict and concerns they could derail a broader US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war.
The US military has carried out airstrikes against multiple targets in Iran, prompting Tehran to announce the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz to all vessel traffic. The escalation follows a series of retaliatory attacks between the two countries, including the downing of a US Apache helicopter. President Trump said the US was "very close to a deal" with Iran but accused Tehran of stalling.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans for airstrikes targeting "key facilities" in Iran, calling the operation a response to Tehran's "unprovoked and continued aggression." Hegseth described the strikes as "powerful" and "decisive," while CENTCOM confirmed the operation as additional self-defense measures. The attacks break a fragile ceasefire and mark escalating US-Iran tensions.
US President Donald Trump has declared Iran 'completely defeated' and threatens to continue airstrikes, defying warnings from Tehran and domestic criticism. The attacks began after a US helicopter was shot down, with Iran retaliating against bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.
Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated dramatically after Iran shot down a US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. Washington launched airstrikes in southern Iran, and Tehran retaliated with drones and missiles targeting US-linked military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. The exchanges have raised fears of a broader conflict, though some analysts see signs of restraint.
Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of airstrikes that killed 13 people, mostly children, in three border provinces. The Taliban administration condemned the attacks, while Pakistan has not yet commented. The violence follows a period of relative calm and escalating tensions between the two countries.
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed 14 people and wounded dozens on Monday, following Iran's warning of a 'crushing response.' The attacks came amid escalating cross-border fire between Iran and Israel after an Israeli strike on Beirut. Hezbollah reported 16 operations against Israeli forces, while humanitarian agencies warned of a deepening crisis.
