U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he would bring the discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the use of missiles on the battlefield “back to Washington to brief the president.”

Russia-Ukraine War: 'Will brief Biden on missiles discussion', says Antony Blinken

The Palestinian Hamas group has said that it is ready to implement an immediate cease fire with Israel in Gaza based on a proposal made by US President Joe Biden months ago now. Watch in to know more.

Israel-Hamas War: UN Chief says killing of staff unacceptable

<p>A Pakistani man, who allegedly plotted to kill former and current US government officials, has now been charged with terrorism, according to an indictment filed in the federal court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In July, Asif Merchant was initially charged on a single count of murder for hire in a complaint, that further alleged that the 46-year-old man flew to the United States to "recruit individuals to carry out his plot to assassinate U.S. government officials."&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Tuesday, a new two-count indictment unfolded in the US&nbsp;District Court for the Eastern District of New York, which reiterated the murder-for-hire count and added a charge accusing Merchant of attempting to carry out an act of terrorism.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Merchant, a native of Pakistan, with family in Iran, "attempt[ed] to kill a person within the United States" who was either "a member of the uniformed services" or "any official" of the US government, the indictment read.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the charging documents filed earlier this year, Merchant had "a wife and children in Iran" and records "indicated frequent travel to Iran, Syria, and Iraq."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Pakistani Man Arrested for Alleged Plot to Kill Trump, Other U.S. Officials</strong></p>

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<p>However, neither the original complaint nor the new indictment named Merchant's alleged targets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Several sources familiar with the investigation, told CBS News last month that Merchant planned to assassinate current and former government officials, adding that he had yet to finalize the plan, but former president Donald Trump was among the possible targets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last week, GOP Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa said that according to the evidence received, President Joe Biden and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley were also potential targets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The prosecutors alleged that he hired two undercover FBI agents as assassins, but it's unclear how much progress he made recruiting the other plotters.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistani-man-with-iranian-ties-charged-in-political-assassination-plot-747874"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;US charges Pakistani man with Iran ties in murder-for-hire plot against Trump</strong></a></p>

<p>According to the criminal complaint, Merchant told the men he would provide more instructions about the alleged plot in "either the last week of August 2024 or the first week of September 2024," including the target's name.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Allegedly, he also planned to steal documents and USB drives.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US intelligence and law enforcement officials, including FBI Director Christopher Wray, had been investigating various threats from Iran against politicians and government officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Attorney General Merrick Garland, in a statement, said, "The Justice Department will not tolerate Iran's efforts to target our country's public officials and endanger our national security."</p>

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A Pakistani man, who allegedly plotted to kill former and current US government officials, has now been charged with terrorism, according to an indictment filed in the federal court.

A Pakistani man, who allegedly plotted to kill former and current US government officials, has now been charged with terrorism, according to an indictment filed in the federal court. In July, Asif Merchant was initially charged on a single count of murder for hire in a complaint, that further alleged that the 46-year-old man flew to the United States to "recruit individuals to carry out his plot to assassinate U.S. government officials." On Tuesday, a new two-count indictment unfolded in the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York, which reiterated the murder-for-hire count and added a charge accusing Merchant of attempting to carry out an act of terrorism. Merchant, a native of Pakistan, with family in Iran, "attempt[ed] to kill a person within the United States" who was either "a member of the uniformed services" or "any official" of the US government, the indictment read. According to the charging documents filed earlier this year, Merchant had "a wife and children in Iran" and records "indicated frequent travel to Iran, Syria, and Iraq." Watch | Gravitas: Pakistani Man Arrested for Alleged Plot to Kill Trump, Other U.S. Officials × However, neither the original complaint nor the new indictment named Merchant's alleged targets. Several sources familiar with the investigation, told CBS News last month that Merchant planned to assassinate current and former government officials, adding that he had yet to finalize the plan, but former president Donald Trump was among the possible targets. Last week, GOP Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa said that according to the evidence received, President Joe Biden and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley were also potential targets. The prosecutors alleged that he hired two undercover FBI agents as assassins, but it's unclear how much progress he made recruiting the other plotters. Also read: US charges Pakistani man with Iran ties in murder-for-hire plot against Trump According to the criminal complaint, Merchant told the men he would provide more instructions about the alleged plot in "either the last week of August 2024 or the first week of September 2024," including the target's name. Allegedly, he also planned to steal documents and USB drives. The US intelligence and law enforcement officials, including FBI Director Christopher Wray, had been investigating various threats from Iran against politicians and government officials. Attorney General Merrick Garland, in a statement, said, "The Justice Department will not tolerate Iran's efforts to target our country's public officials and endanger our national security." (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistani man with Iran ties now faces terrorism charges for failed plot to kill US officials

Russia has received ballistic missiles from Iran and will likely use them in Ukraine within weeks, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: 'Russia to use Iranian missiles in Ukraine within weeks', says Antony Blinken

Iranian President Pezeshkian visited Iraq today on his first foreign trip, signalling strong intentions to strengthen ties with a strategic ally of both Tehran and Washington as regional tensions rise.

Iran's President visits Iraq amid Middle East tensions

<p>A United States diplomatic facility in Baghdad came under attack late on Tuesday but there are no reports of casualties and a damage assessment is underway, a US embassy spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Security sources told Reuters two rockets had fallen at around 11 pm on Tuesday near US forces stationed near Baghdad airport at the Camp Victory base.</p>

<p>"At approximately 23:00 on Tuesday, September 10, there was an attack at the Baghdad Diplomatic Services Compound, a US diplomatic facility," the US embassy statement said.</p>

<p>"Fortunately, there are no reported casualties, and we are assessing the damage and its cause. Our assessment is ongoing," it said.</p>

<p>Kataib Hezbollah, one of Iraq's Iran-backed armed factions, said the timing of the attack was designed to disrupt a visit to Iraq by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that began on Wednesday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irans-quds-chief-visited-iraq-and-asked-allied-militias-to-halt-attacks-on-us-report-691434"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Iran’s Quds chief visited Iraq and asked allied militias to halt attacks on US: Report</strong></a></p>

<p>The group called on Iraqi security forces in a statement issued early on Wednesday to investigate the attack and to determine who was responsible.</p>

<p>Pezeshkian, on his first foreign trip since being elected in July, is expected to sign several bilateral agreements with Baghdad and to discuss the Gaza war and the wider situation in the Middle East with Iraqi leaders.</p>

<p>Iraq, a rare regional partner of both the United States and Iran, hosts 2,500 US troops and also has Iran-backed armed factions linked to its security forces.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US strikes PMF airbase south of Baghdad</strong></p>

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<p>Iran-aligned armed groups in Iraq have repeatedly attacked US troops in the Middle East since the Gaza war began.</p>

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A United States diplomatic facility in Baghdad came under attack late on Tuesday but there are no reports of casualties and a damage assessment is underway, a US embassy spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday.

A United States diplomatic facility in Baghdad came under attack late on Tuesday but there are no reports of casualties and a damage assessment is underway, a US embassy spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday. Security sources told Reuters two rockets had fallen at around 11 pm on Tuesday near US forces stationed near Baghdad airport at the Camp Victory base. "At approximately 23:00 on Tuesday, September 10, there was an attack at the Baghdad Diplomatic Services Compound, a US diplomatic facility," the US embassy statement said. "Fortunately, there are no reported casualties, and we are assessing the damage and its cause. Our assessment is ongoing," it said. Kataib Hezbollah, one of Iraq's Iran-backed armed factions, said the timing of the attack was designed to disrupt a visit to Iraq by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that began on Wednesday. Also read: Iran’s Quds chief visited Iraq and asked allied militias to halt attacks on US: Report The group called on Iraqi security forces in a statement issued early on Wednesday to investigate the attack and to determine who was responsible. Pezeshkian, on his first foreign trip since being elected in July, is expected to sign several bilateral agreements with Baghdad and to discuss the Gaza war and the wider situation in the Middle East with Iraqi leaders. Iraq, a rare regional partner of both the United States and Iran, hosts 2,500 US troops and also has Iran-backed armed factions linked to its security forces. Watch | US strikes PMF airbase south of Baghdad × Iran-aligned armed groups in Iraq have repeatedly attacked US troops in the Middle East since the Gaza war began. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US diplomatic facility in Baghdad attacked in a bid to disrupt Iranian president's visit

Washington is imposing new sanctions on Iran over its supply of missiles to Russia for use in Moscow's illegal invasion of Ukraine, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Tuesday in London as he prepared to travel with the UK foreign secretary, David Lammy, to Kyiv.

Russia-Ukraine War: US says Russia received missiles from Iran, piles on sanctions

Russia-Ukraine War: US imposes news sanctions on Iran for missile supply to Russia

<p>France, Germany, and the United Kingdom condemned the export of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia for its war against Ukraine, adding that it is a direct threat to European security.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The three nations issued a joint statement on Tuesday, saying that they will be taking immediate steps to cancel bilateral air services agreements with Iran. They will also pursue the designations of significant entities and impose sanctions on Iran Air.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-iran-to-announce-new-bilateral-treaty-soon-amid-arms-supply-row-757540"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Russia, Iran to announce new bilateral treaty soon amid arms supply row</strong></a></p>

<p>"The governments of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom strongly condemn Iran’s export and Russia’s procurement of Iranian ballistic missiles. This is a further escalation of Iran’s military support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and will see Iranian missiles reaching European soil, increasing the suffering of the Ukrainian people," they stated in the joint statement.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Threat to European security'</strong></h2>

<p>"This act is an escalation by both Iran and Russia and is a direct threat to European security," the statement read.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They further called on Iran to halt such practices in aiding Russia in its war against Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We call on Iran to immediately cease all support to Russia’s war against Ukraine and halt the development and transfers of its ballistic missiles," the statement added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Russia received ballistic missiles from Iran, confirms Blinken</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier in the day, US State Secretary Antony Blinken said that Moscow has received new deadly ballistic missiles from Iran to use in Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This development and the growing cooperation between Russia and Iran threatens European security and demonstrates how Iran’s destabilising influence reaches far beyond the Middle East,” he said.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Iran rejects western accusations of Russia arms exports</strong></p>

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<p>Ukraine has been pushing the US to change its policy, however, Blinken, at a press conference in London, highlighted the obstacles to backing the Ukrainian request, noting that they doubt Ukraine's ability to maintain the missiles, training, and their strategic purpose.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, German chancellor Olaf Scholz called for a peace conference to be attended by Moscow, marking a sign of wavering support for Ukraine in parts of Europe, however, Blinken's confirmation of escalation may alter the debate.&nbsp;</p>

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France, Germany, and the United Kingdom condemned the export of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia for its war against Ukraine, adding that it is a direct threat to European security.

France, Germany, and the United Kingdom condemned the export of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia for its war against Ukraine, adding that it is a direct threat to European security. The three nations issued a joint statement on Tuesday, saying that they will be taking immediate steps to cancel bilateral air services agreements with Iran. They will also pursue the designations of significant entities and impose sanctions on Iran Air. Also read: Russia, Iran to announce new bilateral treaty soon amid arms supply row "The governments of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom strongly condemn Iran’s export and Russia’s procurement of Iranian ballistic missiles. This is a further escalation of Iran’s military support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and will see Iranian missiles reaching European soil, increasing the suffering of the Ukrainian people," they stated in the joint statement. 'Threat to European security' "This act is an escalation by both Iran and Russia and is a direct threat to European security," the statement read. They further called on Iran to halt such practices in aiding Russia in its war against Ukraine. "We call on Iran to immediately cease all support to Russia’s war against Ukraine and halt the development and transfers of its ballistic missiles," the statement added. Russia received ballistic missiles from Iran, confirms Blinken Earlier in the day, US State Secretary Antony Blinken said that Moscow has received new deadly ballistic missiles from Iran to use in Ukraine. “This development and the growing cooperation between Russia and Iran threatens European security and demonstrates how Iran’s destabilising influence reaches far beyond the Middle East,” he said. Watch | Iran rejects western accusations of Russia arms exports × Ukraine has been pushing the US to change its policy, however, Blinken, at a press conference in London, highlighted the obstacles to backing the Ukrainian request, noting that they doubt Ukraine's ability to maintain the missiles, training, and their strategic purpose. Moreover, German chancellor Olaf Scholz called for a peace conference to be attended by Moscow, marking a sign of wavering support for Ukraine in parts of Europe, however, Blinken's confirmation of escalation may alter the debate. (With inputs from agencies)

'Direct threat to European security': France, Germany, UK condemn Iran 'sending' ballistic missiles to Russia

<p>Russia has nearly completed the required procedures to sign a new bilateral treaty with Iran soon, state news agency TASS quoted top security official Sergei Shoigu as saying on Tuesday.</p>

<p>"We look forward to the imminent conclusion of a new basic interstate treaty. We are completing the internal procedures necessary for the preparation of documents for signing by the presidents," Shoigu said.</p>

<p>Russia has cultivated closer ties with Iran and other states hostile towards the United States, such as North Korea, in the two and a half years since the start of the Ukraine war.</p>

<p>The United States accuses both countries of aiding Russia's war effort, something Moscow denies. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said earlier on Tuesday that Russia had received ballistic missiles from Iran and was likely to use them within weeks.</p>

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<p>A senior Iranian official on Monday denied reports that Tehran had supplied Moscow with such missiles.</p>

<p>Russia has said for some time that it intends to sign a major partnership treaty with the Islamic Republic, but Shoigu's statement was the strongest sign yet that such a deal is imminent.</p>

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Russia has nearly completed the required procedures to sign a new bilateral treaty with Iran soon, state news agency TASS quoted top security official Sergei Shoigu as saying on Tuesday.

Russia has nearly completed the required procedures to sign a new bilateral treaty with Iran soon, state news agency TASS quoted top security official Sergei Shoigu as saying on Tuesday. "We look forward to the imminent conclusion of a new basic interstate treaty. We are completing the internal procedures necessary for the preparation of documents for signing by the presidents," Shoigu said. Russia has cultivated closer ties with Iran and other states hostile towards the United States, such as North Korea, in the two and a half years since the start of the Ukraine war. The United States accuses both countries of aiding Russia's war effort, something Moscow denies. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said earlier on Tuesday that Russia had received ballistic missiles from Iran and was likely to use them within weeks. Also read: Ukraine War: Iran supplied missiles to Russia? After US, EU allegations, Moscow issues statement A senior Iranian official on Monday denied reports that Tehran had supplied Moscow with such missiles. Russia has said for some time that it intends to sign a major partnership treaty with the Islamic Republic, but Shoigu's statement was the strongest sign yet that such a deal is imminent. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Russia, Iran to announce new bilateral treaty soon amid arms supply row

A new and robust partnership is emerging posing a formidable challenge to the West. As the conflict in Ukraine rages on Russia has forged an ever closer bond with the three nations China, Iran and North Korea. Watch in for more details!

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A gunman from Jordan killed three Israeli civilians at the Allenby Bridge border crossing in the occupied West Bank before security forces shot him dead on Sunday, Israeli authorities said.

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A member of Iran's parliament has now suggested that it made sense for Tehran to supply Moscow with ballistic missiles in exchange for soybeans and wheat. Dr. Hamidreza Gholamzadeh, Deputy for International Affairs at Tehran Municipality, Secretary General of the Asian Mayors Forum and Political Analyst, Iran, joins us to discuss.

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The Israeli army said that air force fighter jets struck over 15 Hezbollah launch sites and infrastructure in southern Lebanon. Watch to know more.

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Moscow now has access to Iran's Shahed attack drone for use in combat. Tehran has always refuted this, claiming that the supplies were prepared before to the war's outbreak.

Iran transfers ballistic missiles to Russia amid war with Ukraine

As Israeli demands continue to stall peace talks, the families of American hostages have pressed the White House to negotiate directly with Hamas, according to a report.

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According to media reports on Friday, Iran has supplied a few hundred ballistic missiles to Russia. The claims cited diplomats who stated that they think Tehran will continue to supply Moscow with weaponry in an effort to aid its conflict in Ukraine.

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Another military tool from Iran in Russia's arsenal?

Israeli troops shot and killed a Turkish-American woman who had been taking part in a protest against settlement expansion in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Friday, Palestinian and Turkish officials said.

Israel-Hamas war: Turkish-US citizen killed in occupied West Bank

<p>In a rare warning to its key ally, Iran has advised Russia&nbsp;against siding with Azerbaijan over a border dispute between the two countries. Iranian Foreign Minister Sayeed Abbas Araghchi took to X to rebuke Russia after it backed Azerbaijan’s campaign for drawing a land corridor along the Armenia-Iran border.</p>

<p>“Regional peace, security and stability is not merely a preference, but a pillar of our national security. Any threat from north, south, east, or west to territorial integrity of our neighbours or redrawing of boundaries is totally unacceptable and a red line for Iran,” Araghchi wrote on the social media platform.</p>

<p>The statement shows that Iran’s new reformist government is willing to go down the untrodden path of standing up to Russia, a key economic and strategic ally.</p>

<h2><strong>Russia-Iran tensions</strong></h2>

<p>Concerns have long been raised in Tehran over deepening security ties with Moscow. Critics often highlight the diplomatic price that Iran&nbsp;has to pay for backing Russia militarily and reportedly providing it with drones that have been used on the battlefield against Ukraine.</p>

<p>Iran earlier this week had summoned a&nbsp;Russian envoy and expressed its displeasure, saying it was not impressed with Moscow encouraging a dispute on its borders.</p>

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<p>Mohsen Rezaei, the former overall commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and the secretary of the Expediency Council, also condemned Russia’s “unacceptable” stance.</p>

<p>“The behaviour of Russian statesman was not acceptable and in clear contradiction with their declaration of friendship with Iran, These ambiguities should be resolved,” he was quoted as saying by the Guardian.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is the Azerbaijani plan?</strong></h2>

<p>Iran is sensitive to Azerbaijani and Turkish plans to establish the “Zangezur corridor”, a transportation concept that is being gradually implemented to secure Azerbaijan's access to the Nakhchivan exclave by skipping Armenia.</p>

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<p>Once materialised, the Zangezur corridor will cut off Iran’s direct land access to Armenia. Meanwhile, Ankara is also supporting it as it would act as a geopolitical link between Turkey and Azerbaijan as well as Central Asia.</p>

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In a rare warning to its key ally, Iran has advised Russia against siding with Azerbaijan over a border dispute between the two countries. Iranian Foreign Minister Sayeed Abbas Araghchi took to X to rebuke Russia after it backed Azerbaijan’s campaign for drawing a land corridor along the Armenia-Iran border.

In a rare warning to its key ally, Iran has advised Russia against siding with Azerbaijan over a border dispute between the two countries. Iranian Foreign Minister Sayeed Abbas Araghchi took to X to rebuke Russia after it backed Azerbaijan’s campaign for drawing a land corridor along the Armenia-Iran border. “Regional peace, security and stability is not merely a preference, but a pillar of our national security. Any threat from north, south, east, or west to territorial integrity of our neighbours or redrawing of boundaries is totally unacceptable and a red line for Iran,” Araghchi wrote on the social media platform. The statement shows that Iran’s new reformist government is willing to go down the untrodden path of standing up to Russia, a key economic and strategic ally. Russia-Iran tensions Concerns have long been raised in Tehran over deepening security ties with Moscow. Critics often highlight the diplomatic price that Iran has to pay for backing Russia militarily and reportedly providing it with drones that have been used on the battlefield against Ukraine. Iran earlier this week had summoned a Russian envoy and expressed its displeasure, saying it was not impressed with Moscow encouraging a dispute on its borders. Also read: Iranian mine, where screaming `Saltmen mummies` were found, was being used since much earlier Mohsen Rezaei, the former overall commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and the secretary of the Expediency Council, also condemned Russia’s “unacceptable” stance. “The behaviour of Russian statesman was not acceptable and in clear contradiction with their declaration of friendship with Iran, These ambiguities should be resolved,” he was quoted as saying by the Guardian. What is the Azerbaijani plan? Iran is sensitive to Azerbaijani and Turkish plans to establish the “Zangezur corridor”, a transportation concept that is being gradually implemented to secure Azerbaijan's access to the Nakhchivan exclave by skipping Armenia. Also read: Iran: Special investigative agency concludes Ebrahim Raisi helicopter crash caused by 'complicated' weather Once materialised, the Zangezur corridor will cut off Iran’s direct land access to Armenia. Meanwhile, Ankara is also supporting it as it would act as a geopolitical link between Turkey and Azerbaijan as well as Central Asia. (With inputs from agencies)

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Despite the rising internal protests within the state of Israel and also the growing International pressure there is still no clarity yet on a potential Gaza ceasefire deal. Faced with the prospect of a potential failure of talks the United States is now scaling down its expectations focusing instead on a completely a different set of aims at the moment. Watch to know more.

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Israel-Lebanon conflict now the escalating tension and also the near daily clashes has in fact left the civilians with nowhere to go in southern Lebanon.

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Iran is known to have the most diverse arsenal in West Asia. This week, a report by the associated press questioned the accuracy of Iran's ballistic missile. In our next story, we talk all about Tehran's weapon systems, and concerns of the west over its nuclear capabilities.

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Israeli forces appeared to have withdrawn from three refugee camps in the occupied west bank by Friday morning, after a more than weeklong military operation that left dozens dead and a trail of destruction.

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