Israel, Tehran and Iran
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A Hamilton doctor is back in Canada after fleeing Tehran as Israeli bombs fell on Iran's capital. Dr. Panid Borhanjoo says the “frightening and sad” experience had him fearing for his life, and he's worried for family he left behind.
President Donald Trump urged Tehran’s 9.5 million residents to flee as tension between Iran and Israel builds. Trump is expected to hold urgent talks with his national security team.
The conflict between Israel and Iran has rapidly escalated since Israel launched a series of air strikes against key Iranian targets.
The Israeli military said Monday that it can now fly over the country's capital, Tehran, without facing major resistance after crippling Iran’s air defenses in recent strikes, enabling Israel to hit an expanding range of targets with relative ease.
Israel faced retaliation from Iran after launching missiles against Tehran's leadership and energy infrastructure as part of "Operation Rising Lion" this weekend. Iran's military responded with a wave of missile strikes against Israel,
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In a city under attack, residents encounter gas stations that are closing because there is no fuel, and disruptions to internet and phone service.
In the span of about eight hours, President Donald Trump went from suggesting a nuclear deal with Iran remained “achievable” to urging Tehran’s 9.5 million residents to flee for their lives as he cut
Iranian security forces on Tuesday arrested a "terrorist team" linked to Israel with explosives in a town southwest of the capital Tehran, Iranian state media reported.