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Iran vows revenge for security chief Larijani’s killing, hits Tel Aviv with cluster bombs
Iran has launched cluster bomb strikes on Tel Aviv following the assassination of security chief Larijani, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. The attacks signal Tehran's rejection of international ceasefire efforts and a willingness to absorb further confrontation. The killing of a figure at Larijani's level has pushed Iran past its traditional threshold for restrained response.
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Israel says Iran intelligence minister Esmail Khatib killed in strike
Iran's intelligence minister Esmail Khatib has been killed in an Israeli strike, marking a significant escalation in the direct conflict between the two nations. The Israeli military has also been granted standing authorization to target senior Iranian officials without seeking additional approval for each strike. The move signals a shift toward a more aggressive and autonomous targeting posture against Tehran's leadership.
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Israel says it kills Iran intel minister in third assassination in two days
Iran's intelligence minister Esmaeil Khatib has been killed by Israel, marking the third high-profile assassination in as many days if confirmed. The rapid succession of eliminations signals an aggressive Israeli campaign targeting the upper echelons of Iran's security and military apparatus. The strikes represent a significant escalation in the shadow war between the two nations.
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Israeli strike hits central Beirut after evacuation warning
Israel struck central Beirut's Bachoura neighbourhood Wednesday following a military-issued evacuation warning, marking a significant escalation in the heart of the Lebanese capital. The strike signals Israel's continued willingness to target urban areas well beyond Hezbollah's traditional strongholds in the city's southern suburbs. The move is likely to intensify international scrutiny of Israeli military operations in densely populated civilian zones.
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Will the Iran war squeeze India's piped gas next?
Escalating conflict involving Iran is sending shockwaves through India's energy supply chain, with LPG users already feeling the pinch from disrupted imports. The question now is whether the country's piped natural gas network — increasingly dependent on seaborne LNG amid declining domestic output — is next in the line of fire. A sustained conflict in the Strait of Hormuz corridor could expose critical vulnerabilities in India's gas infrastructure at a time when demand is rising.
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