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2024 - 10 - 2

From UN Ban to Missile Jams: The Middle East Drama Unfolds!

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While Iran's missiles may be on the move, Israel's Foreign Minister is taking no prisoners with the UN! Catch the latest unraveling of this feud!

Tensions are reaching a boiling point in the Middle East as the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates. Recent attacks have prompted Israel's Foreign Minister to declare UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres "persona non grata," effectively banning him from entering the country. This dramatic move underscores the seriousness of the situation as Iran prepares to launch its missile barrage, which so far has been met with stern condemnation from world leaders rallying to support Israel’s right to defend itself.

While the diplomatic atmosphere is growing ever-tense, the conflict has also seen hot exchanges beyond simple rhetoric. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are intensifying their ground incursions against Iran-backed militant groups like Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, sparking fierce retaliatory responses. With reports of clashes resulting in casualties on both sides, each day brings new updates on this rapidly evolving saga.

As Iran flexes its military muscles, Maj-Gen Hossein Salami of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) took to the front lines, boasting about their capabilities as the nation launched a series of ballistic missile strikes aimed at Israeli targets. The missiles reportedly take routes that skirt the very limits of space— a bold demonstration of technological prowess and an alarming signal of Iran's escalating ambitions in the region. In the fray, the US has stepped in, labeling the Iranian strikes as "defeated and ineffective," while the United Nations has united in outcry against these aggressive actions.

The geopolitical stakes are undeniably high, and with each exchange becoming more laden with violence, the potential for a larger regional conflict looms ever closer. Interestingly, while the focus remains on missiles and military strategies, a lighter thought pops into mind: one wonders if any diplomats thought of bringing snacks to the UN discussions to lighten the mood! After all, nothing diffuses tension like a box of donut holes. Yet humor aside, the seriousness of this situation cannot be understated, with all eyes on the Middle East as nations navigate this complex web of alliances and rivalries. As history has shown, outcomes from these types of confrontations can shape the world for years to come.

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Israel bars UN chief from the country over Iran attack response (Aljazeera.com)

Israel's foreign minister has declared United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “persona non grata” and barred him from entering the country.

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Israel-Iran live updates: IDF and Hezbollah battle in Lebanon after ... (NBC News)

Follow NBC News' live coverage as Israel and Iran trade new threats after the missile attack, Hezbollah says it battled Israeli forces at Adaisseh and the ...

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Iran is poised to attack Israel, officials say, fueling Mideast turmoil (NPR)

The threat comes as Israel launches a ground incursion against the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

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Iran gambles with Israel attack after humiliating blows to allies (BBC News)

The commander-in-chief of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), Maj-Gen Hossein Salami, stood in front of a large banner in a war room as he used a ...

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Iranian strikes on Israel: what happened and why did Iran attack? (The Guardian)

What did Iran fire? Tehran deployed ballistic missiles, which use trajectories outside or near the limits of Earth's atmosphere, in the attack. It used similar ...

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Why did Iran attack Israel? (Aljazeera.com)

Several world leaders have repeated their support for Israel's right to self-defence, after Iran attacked it with a barrage of missiles.

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How might Israel respond to Iran's missile barrage? Here's what we ... (CNN)

The Middle East is edging ever closer toward a full-blown regional war as Israel vowed to respond to Iran's huge barrage of ballistic missiles fired at the ...

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UN Secretary General António Guterres condemns Iran attack after ... (BBC News)

The United Nations secretary general has condemned Iranian strikes on Israel, after earlier being banned from the country for his initial response.

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Iran's attack on Israel: What we know so far (Middle East Eye)

Footage and reports reveal damage across Israel, but the US claims that the attack was 'defeated and ineffective'. A destroyed building is pictured in Hod ...

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Israel says eight soldiers killed in clashes with Hezbollah in Lebanon (Reuters)

JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Israel said on Wednesday eight of its soldiers were killed in combat in south Lebanon as its forces thrust into its northern ...

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