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Syrian security forces detonate leftover munitions, source says
Syrian security forces detonated leftover munitions as part of a training exercise in the capital Damascus on Tuesday, a security source said, creating an explosion that was heard across the city.
Europe scrambles to revive diplomacy after the US strikes Iran’s nuclear sites
European nations worked Monday to keep alive diplomatic efforts to curb the Israel-Iran war as the two countries traded ...
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Retired U.S. vice admiral analyzes Iran conflict and what’s next
For analysis of the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites and Tehran's response, Geoff Bennett spoke with retired Vice Admiral ...
Main US base in Syria on full alert in case of possible attack by Iran, Syrian security source says
The main remaining base in northeast Syria hosting U.S. troops is on full alert and mobilized for possible attacks by Iran or Iran-aligned groups, a Syrian security source told Reuters on Monday.
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What we know about the U.S.’ unprecedented direct attack on Iran
The Middle East stands at a pivot point Sunday after the Trump administration launched airstrikes on three of Iran’s largest nuclear sites. In response, Iran said the time for diplomacy is over and ...
Where troops in Middle East are most vulnerable to Iran strikes
Tens of thousands of U.S. troops are within Iran’s striking distance should Iran decide to retaliate after President Trump ordered the bombing of three Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday. More than ...
Where US troops in Mideast are most at risk of Iran strike
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