Evening News Report: Tensions boil over in Middle East after US-Israeli attack on Iran; Tehran attacks US bases in region More
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revolutionary guard They said they had launched missile attacks on Israeli and American bases and that the operation would continue until the enemy was “completely defeated.” - Witnesses said thick smoke appeared in central Tehran, including areas near the supreme leader’s office, after the Israeli and U.S. attacks.
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Alison Hook Expresses condolences over recent conflict with Afghanistan and reiterates support for Pakistan’s right to self-defense - Jammu and Kashmir claim their first sovereignty
ranji trophy The title was won by defeating eight-time champions Karnataka in the final held at Hubli. - A massive explosion occurred at a fireworks field in Kakinada district, killing at least 18 people.
Here are the day’s top stories:
Israel attacks Iran: Iran says it will continue to retaliate mercilessly; 1 person killed in UAE
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced missile attacks on Israeli and U.S. bases and said its retaliatory actions would continue until the “complete defeat of the enemy.”“According to Reuters, Iran has announced that all U.S. bases, resources and interests in the region are now considered legitimate targets for further attacks. Follow real-time updates
Israel and US attack Iran: Khamenei’s palace completely destroyed – where is the supreme leader?
Witnesses said thick smoke rose from central areas, including an area near the office of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between Tehran, Jerusalem and Washington. Amid the bombing, Iranian state and international media cited official sources confirming that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was not in Tehran. Read more
U.S. supports Pakistan’s “right to self-defense” against Afghan Taliban government
U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hook on Friday expressed condolences for Pakistani lives lost in recent conflicts with Afghanistan and reiterated Washington’s support for Pakistan’s right to defend itself. She wrote on “X”: “I had a phone call with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Baloch today and expressed condolences for those who lost their lives in the recent conflict between Pakistan and the Taliban. We will continue to pay close attention to the development of the situation and express our support for Pakistan’s right to self-defense against Taliban attacks.”” Follow real-time updates
Jammu and Kashmir writes history, wins Ranji Trophy for first time
Jammu and Kashmir etched its name in the history of Indian cricket by clinching its maiden Ranji Trophy title by defeating eight-time champions Karnataka at the KSCA Stadium in Hubli on Saturday. It was a historic season filled with grit and determination, as Johnson defeated favorites and other underdogs, proving that persistence and strategy can defeat tradition. Read more
Massive explosion at firecracker field in Andhra Pradesh may kill 18 people
At least 18 people are expected to be killed after a massive explosion occurred in a firecracker device in Vetla Palem village of Samalkota mandal in Kakinada district. On Saturday afternoon, a fire broke out at the Surya Sri fireworks device located in the farmland between Vetla Palem and G Medapadu. About 35 workers were present when the accident occurred. Read more
