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Eight Syrian soldiers injured in Israeli airstrike near Damascus
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Russian state media TASS quoted Dubai-based Al Hadath TV as saying that the attack targeted a base of Lebanon's Shia militia, Hezbollah, located southwest of Damascus International Airport.
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Iran asserts "right to self defence" over Israel's "aggression"; slams UN
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Amid rising tensions in West Asia, the Embassy of Iran in India said in an official press release that the Islamic Republic of Iran, as a responsible member of the United Nations, emphasises its commitment to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the rule of la
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At UN, Iran warns of 'decisive response' to Israel's military actions
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, warned Israel against taking any military actions targeting Iranian interests. He stated Iran has concluded its "defense and counteroffensive measures" and urged the international community to stop Israel from carrying out any military op
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Putin urges restraint in call with Raisi amid Iran-Israel escalating tensi
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Putin conveyed his message during a phone call with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Tuesday, focusing on "retaliatory measures taken by Iran" in response to an Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus earlier on April 1.
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Three Hezbollah fighters killed in airstrike in Lebanon: Israel Defence Fo
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
According to the statement released by IDF, the "Commander of the Rockets and Missiles Unit of Radwan Forces' Western Region," Muhammad Hussein Shahouri, was killed in an airstrike in Kfar Dounine in south Lebanon."
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"Action against Iran's interests will be met with painful response": Presi
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Raisi criticised the United Nations and the UN Security Council for failing to condemn the consulate attack, stressing Iran's right to legitimate defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter.
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Hamas backs Iran for retaliatory strikes on Israel in response to Damascus
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
In a statement released on Saturday, Hamas, which governs the Palestinian enclave of Gaza, voiced solidarity with Iran, asserting the "natural right" of Middle Eastern countries and peoples to defend themselves against "Zionist aggressions."
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Amid alert in US, Iran again warns Israel of retaliation, says "attack won
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
This comes as the Iranian top general attended the funeral procession of military officer Mohammed Reza Zahedi on Saturday, vowing Iran would respond to the strike on its embassy consulate in Damascus that killed top figures from its Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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"Noted with concern": MEA on attack against Iranian diplomatic premises in
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Jaiswal stated that India is distressed by the escalating tensions in West Asia and their potential to fuel further violence and instability.
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Iran vows response to deadly attack on consulate in Damascus
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The attack, which rocked the Syrian capital, has left Iran reeling and vowing a robust response.
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Top Iranian commander killed in Israeli strike in Damascus: Report
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The top Iranian commander, Zahedi, who is now dead, commanded the Quds Force's Unit 18000.
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Four military advisers of Iran killed in Israeli strike in Syria's Damascu
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said that four of its "military advisers" have been killed in an Israeli air strike on a residential building in Syria's capital, Damascus, Al Jazeera reported.
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