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"Escalating Red Sea Tensions Prompt Global Response as Houthi Attacks Threaten Trade and Stability"

The Houthi rebels have launched an unmanned surface drone (USV) attack against commercial shipping lanes in the Red Sea, marking the 25th such incident since November 18th. The USV was intended to cause harm but detonated without damaging any vessels or injuring crew members. The US has responded by forming a multinational coalition, Operation Prosperity Guardian, to protect these crucial shipping lanes. The coalition, now consisting of 22 countries, has intercepted several Houthi attacks. Despite the increased maritime security presence, the Houthis' actions continue to pose a threat to international shipping and have wider implications for the global economy.

via CNN|

##dronestrike #houthiattacks

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"US Drone Strike in Baghdad Targets Iran-Backed Militia Leader, Escalating Tensions"

A drone strike in Baghdad killed four members of an Iran-aligned Iraqi militia and wounded six, with Iraqi authorities blaming the U.S.-led coalition. The attack targeted a building used by the militia group al-Nujaba'a, which operates with the authorization of Iraq's Prime Minister. The U.S. has troops in the region to combat ISIS, but faces opposition from Iran-aligned groups. Local militia commanders have threatened retaliation, and the U.S. has faced frequent attacks in Iraq and Syria. The incident is under government investigation, and there has been no immediate comment from Washington.

via Reuters|

##baghdad #dronestrike

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"Over 100 Dead in Explosive Attack at Soleimani Memorial in Iran"

A deadly attack involving two bombs occurred at an event in Kerman, Iran, commemorating the fourth anniversary of the death of General Qassem Soleimani, killing at least 103 people and injuring 141 others. The explosions, which took place near Soleimani's gravesite, are being described by Iranian authorities and a senior White House official as a terrorist attack, with no group having claimed responsibility yet. The incident is under investigation, and Iranian officials have vowed to punish those responsible. Soleimani, a significant figure in Iran's military operations, was killed in a US drone strike in 2020, an act that has since heightened tensions and led to widespread protests against the United States.

via New York Post |

##dronestrike #iran

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"Assassination of Hamas Deputy Al-Arouri in Beirut Ignites Fury and Tensions"

Saleh al-Arouri, the deputy chief of Hamas's political bureau and co-founder of its armed wing, was killed in a drone strike in Beirut, which Hamas attributes to Israel. Al-Arouri, a significant figure in Hamas who had been living in exile in Lebanon, was labeled a "global terrorist" by the US in 2015. Israel has not officially taken responsibility for the attack, but former Israeli envoy Danny Danon praised the strike. Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati condemned the attack, and Hezbollah has vowed retaliation, raising concerns about further escalation.

via Al Jazeera English|

##beirut #dronestrike

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"Long-Targeted Hamas Official Assassinated in Beirut Strike"

Saleh Arouri, a senior Hamas official and founder of its military wing, was killed in a drone strike in Beirut, an area known as a Hezbollah stronghold. Arouri had been a long-standing target of Israel, accused of orchestrating attacks against it. His death, confirmed by Hamas and attributed to an Israeli drone by Lebanon's National News Agency, marks a significant escalation in the region. Hezbollah has called the attack a serious assault on Lebanon and vowed retaliation. The incident could intensify the ongoing conflict, especially following previous Israeli threats and Hezbollah's warnings against targeting officials in Lebanon.

via Yahoo News|

##beirut #dronestrike

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"Senior Hamas Leader Assassinated in Beirut Amidst Israeli Military Escalation"

A senior Hamas official, Saleh al-Arouri, was killed in a drone strike in Beirut's Dahiyeh suburb, which is considered a Hezbollah stronghold. Although Israel has not officially taken responsibility, the strike targeted a Hamas office and resulted in six deaths. The attack has been condemned by Lebanon's caretaker prime minister as an attempt to drag Lebanon into war. Hostilities between Hamas and Israel have been ongoing since October, with numerous casualties reported on both sides.

via Reuters|

##dronestrike #hamas

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"Cross-Border Strikes Intensify as Russia and Ukraine Exchange Deadly Attacks"

Russia retaliated with a drone assault on Ukraine after an attack on the Russian city of Belgorod, which killed 24 people and injured over a hundred. Ukraine's Air Force reported shooting down 21 of 49 Russian drones, while the city of Kharkiv suffered damage and casualties, including a British journalist and a Ukrainian translator working with a German TV crew. Russia's Defense Ministry claimed to have targeted military facilities in Kharkiv, alleging Ukrainian forces were involved in the Belgorod attack. The incident escalated tensions, leading to an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting where Russia accused Ukraine of terrorism.

via The Associated Press|

##belgorodattack #dronestrike