Israel says it struck multiple sites across Tehran, including the Fordo nuclear site hit by the U.S. days earlier and a prison known for jailing regime opponents.
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4 takeaways on the U.S. airstrikes on Iran — and what might come next
The Trump administration said its strikes were intended to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. Now, Iran weighs a response against what it called an “outrageous” military operation.
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U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites show no sign of widespread environmental impact
So far, any chemical and radioactive contamination seems confined to the nuclear sites hit by U.S. bombs
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Iran’s top officials condemn U.S. strikes and assert their right to self-defense
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the American operation an “outrageous, grave and unprecedented violation” of the United Nations Charter and international law.
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The math behind the war: Can Israel’s air defense keep up against Iranian attacks?
There’s a specific kind of math that could determine just how much longer the war can go — how many long-range missiles Iran has versus how many missile interceptors Israel has to shoot them down.
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Israel vows to intensify attacks after Iranian missile hits major hospital
Officials said they were still assessing “extensive damage” at a major hospital in southern Israel after it was struck by an Iranian missile early Thursday.
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The U.S. could use ‘bunker buster’ bombs in Iran. Here’s what to know about them
Iran’s most fortified nuclear facility, called Fordow, is buried deep inside a mountain. Only the U.S. has the 30,000-pound bombs — often referred to as “bunker busters” — capable of reaching it.
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Pro-Trump media figures split over the U.S. role in the Israel-Iran conflict
Many of President Trump’s nominal media allies are breaking with him over his backing of Israel, arguing it will lead to a wider war.
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Trump is leaving the G7 early to focus on the Middle East
Trump will leave Canada Monday night after having dinner with the G7 leaders, his press secretary Karoline Leavitt, said. He had originally been slated to leave Canada on Tuesday evening.
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Israel hits more Iranian military targets, Iran retaliates on fourth day of conflict
Trump said Sunday he remained optimistic about Israel and Iran reaching a deal, but added “sometimes they have to fight it out.”
