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US Attack on Baqaei Threatens Iran's Lifeline
A US attack on Baqaei, described as a lifeline for Iranians, has sparked outrage as tensions rise. Analysts warn of potential escalation and regional instability.
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A US attack on Baqaei, described as a lifeline for Iranians, has sparked outrage as tensions rise. Analysts warn of potential escalation and regional instability.
A senior Iranian official has accused the United States and Israel of carrying out an attack on the country's Pasteur Institute, describing it as a deliberate provocation to undermine Iran's scientific capabilities. The official emphasized the institute's importance to biomedical and vaccine research. No details on damage or casualties have been released, and there has been no official response from the US or Israel.
Iran's representative at the World Health Assembly condemned attacks on schools and hospitals as acts of war, calling for international action to protect civilians.
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella have visited victims of a car-ramming and stabbing attack in Modena that left eight people critically injured. Two women had their legs amputated, and prosecutors say the attack was carried out indiscriminately. The suspect, a 31-year-old Italian of Moroccan origin, is believed to have mental health issues.
Yemen's Houthi forces say they launched missiles and drones at two US Navy destroyers in the Red Sea, a retaliatory move following recent US-led coalition airstrikes. The group claims the attack was a response to airstrikes that hit 36 Houthi targets on February 3. US defense systems intercepted the weapons, with no damage or casualties reported.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) confirmed its air defense systems are engaging missiles and drones launched from Iran. The defense ministry reported intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones across the country. No casualties have been reported, and Iran has not yet commented.
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