Widening Middle East Crisis as US-Israel Strike Iran Sparks Escalation
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A widening crisis in the Middle East sees US-Israeli strikes targeting Iran triggering wider regional violence, with attacks reported in Iran and Lebanon and ongoing evacuations of foreigners. France has deployed Rafale jets and carrier assets to protect UAE bases amid the conflict, while global markets react to oil and gas supply disruptions and rising prices. Countries scramble to move citizens out, and the situation remains highly volatile as alliances tighten and strategic targets shift.
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- US sends planes to evacuate nationals from Middle East as Iran conflict spreads BBC
- State Dept. scrambles to aid stranded Americans amid attacks, airport closures The Washington Post
- US urges citizens to immediately leave over a dozen Middle East countries Al Jazeera
- President Trump offers new rationale for U.S. attack on Iran NPR
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