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Iran live news: US embassy in Dubai hit; Israel pounds Tehran, Beirut
US and Israel continue to pound Iran and Lebanon, as Tehran's counterstrikes disrupt oil flows in the Middle East.
Macron warns Israel against Lebanon invasion
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned Israel against invading Lebanon.
Rubio claim of Israeli role in US Iran attack reverberates, despite denial
Commentators across political spectrum, including MAGA base, seize on Rubio's words amid shifting war justifications.
Qatar announces arrest of Iran’s IRGC sleeper cells
Tehran has launched multiple attacks on Qatar and other Gulf states since US-Israeli strikes on Iran began on Saturday.
Atletico Madrid reach Copa del Rey final despite 3-0 loss at Barcelona
Diego Simeone's side reach Copa del Rey final for the first time since 2013, with 4-3 aggregate semifinal victory.
Unpacking US justification for Iran attacks
US officials confirmed the US didn’t attack Iran because of an ‘imminent threat’ but because Israel was going to strike.
UK, France send warships, air defence assets to Cyprus after drone attack
The development comes after an Iranian-made drone crashed into the UK's military base in Cyprus.
US will provide insurance for ships in Gulf amid Iranian attacks: Trump
US Navy 'will begin escorting' oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway, if necessary, Trump says.
US midterm primary season kicks off in shadow of Iran war
Primaries will determine party candidates in November race to control Congress, give early window into voter sentiment.
Trump mulls exiled Iranian dissident Reza Pahlavi as regime successor
US President Donald Trump said Iranian dissident Reza Pahlavi could be a possible successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.