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China calls it unacceptable to ‘kill leader of sovereign state’, while South Africa questions ‘pre-emptive’ justification

Four days into a war that President Donald Trump suggested would last several weeks but perhaps longer, hundreds of people have been killed, the vast majority in Iran.

Iran expanded its targets Tuesday, striking the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia as Washington began to pull many staff out of the Middle East.

The conflict escalated further on its fourth day, with Israel sending new ground troops into Lebanon and explosions ringing out in Iran’s capital.

Russia, one of Iran’s few allies, could profit from the war as it navigates diplomatic relations with Iran and Israel.

Israel decided days after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack to target Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, while detailed planning came later, USA TODAY learned.

The U.K. also is considering sending one of its own air-defense warships to the region, The Times of London reported.

The U.S. and Israel have offered different reasons for the latest war in Iran, which has widened as Iran and allied armed groups retaliate across the region.

Energy prices surged on Tuesday, sending stocks tumbling and the dollar rising as investors worried about inflation and the inability of central banks to help with interest rate cuts.

The U.S. has evacuated diplomats in the Middle East and closed several embassies as war in Iran intensifies. And, what to expect from the Senate races in the North Carolina and Texas primary elections.

China calls it unacceptable to ‘kill leader of sovereign state’, while South Africa questions ‘pre-emptive’ justification

Four days into a war that President Donald Trump suggested would last several weeks but perhaps longer, hundreds of people have been killed, the vast majority in Iran.

Both Greece and France have agreed to send frigates to Cyprus after a UK air base was targeted by Iranian-made drones on Monday. France will also send additional land-based, anti-drone and anti-missile systems to the country.

Iran expanded its targets Tuesday, striking the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia as Washington began to pull many staff out of the Middle East.

Russia, one of Iran’s few allies, could profit from the war as it navigates diplomatic relations with Iran and Israel.

The conflict escalated further on its fourth day, with Israel sending new ground troops into Lebanon and explosions ringing out in Iran’s capital.

Israel decided days after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack to target Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, while detailed planning came later, USA TODAY learned.

Gulf countries have accused Iran of targeting civilian infrastructure such as hotels as tensions escalate in the region.

The CIA shared location intel with Israel that moved the timing of the strikes forward according to US media reports.

The U.K. also is considering sending one of its own air-defense warships to the region, The Times of London reported.

China News: Explore the complex relationship between China and Iran, examining why Beijing is unlikely to provide substantial military support in the face of escalating tensions with the US and Israel. Discover how trade dynamics and regional balancing shape China’s cautious approach to Iran.

A worldwide sell-off for stocks is slamming onto Wall Street, and oil prices are leaping higher as worries rise that the war with Iran is widening and may do more

Beijing’s foreign ministry urges ‘all parties’ to avoid escalation as number of crossings drops 60% in one day

“Deadliest Catch” star Todd Meadows died last week in an incident at sea. He was 25 years old.

Analysts say the joint US-Israeli strikes against Iran appear to breach the UN Charter’s prohibition on aggression.

Donald Trump said that Reza Pahlavi looks like a very nice person. Reza is the son of the last Shah of Iran. | World News

The U.S. and Israel have offered different reasons for the latest war in Iran, which has widened as Iran and allied armed groups retaliate across the region.

Energy prices surged on Tuesday, sending stocks tumbling and the dollar rising as investors worried about inflation and the inability of central banks to help with interest rate cuts.

The U.S. has evacuated diplomats in the Middle East and closed several embassies as war in Iran intensifies. And, what to expect from the Senate races in the North Carolina and Texas primary elections.

China calls it unacceptable to ‘kill leader of sovereign state’, while South Africa questions ‘pre-emptive’ justification

Four days into a war that President Donald Trump suggested would last several weeks but perhaps longer, hundreds of people have been killed, the vast majority in Iran.

Iran expanded its targets Tuesday, striking the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia as Washington began to pull many staff out of the Middle East.

Both Greece and France have agreed to send frigates to Cyprus after a UK air base was targeted by Iranian-made drones on Monday. France will also send additional land-based, anti-drone and anti-missile systems to the country.

Russia, one of Iran’s few allies, could profit from the war as it navigates diplomatic relations with Iran and Israel.

Israel decided days after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack to target Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, while detailed planning came later, USA TODAY learned.

The conflict escalated further on its fourth day, with Israel sending new ground troops into Lebanon and explosions ringing out in Iran’s capital.

Gulf countries have accused Iran of targeting civilian infrastructure such as hotels as tensions escalate in the region.

The CIA shared location intel with Israel that moved the timing of the strikes forward according to US media reports.

The U.K. also is considering sending one of its own air-defense warships to the region, The Times of London reported.

A worldwide sell-off for stocks is slamming onto Wall Street, and oil prices are leaping higher as worries rise that the war with Iran is widening and may do more

China News: Explore the complex relationship between China and Iran, examining why Beijing is unlikely to provide substantial military support in the face of escalating tensions with the US and Israel. Discover how trade dynamics and regional balancing shape China’s cautious approach to Iran.

“Deadliest Catch” star Todd Meadows died last week in an incident at sea. He was 25 years old.

Analysts say the joint US-Israeli strikes against Iran appear to breach the UN Charter’s prohibition on aggression.

Donald Trump said that Reza Pahlavi looks like a very nice person. Reza is the son of the last Shah of Iran. | World News

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