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Iran-Israel War Escalates After Killing of Supreme Leader; Global Powers Seek De-escalation

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  • The U.S. embassy cautioned that public spaces — including tourist areas, shopping malls, hotels, restaurants, and clubs — could be at risk, urging vigilance and reporting of suspicious activity.

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  • Coordination with international partners remains at 'extremely high levels'.

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  • The president is informed about every situation and scenario, as well as all measures taken under security protocols.

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  • Albania's National Security Council brings together top state officials to assess risks and recommend measures, but does not take binding decisions.

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  • Albanian President Bajram Begaj is in daily contact with the National Security Council and is being continuously briefed on all potential threats.

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  • Authorities in Tirana stated that security institutions are on high alert, with all mechanisms 'active and functional'.

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  • An online portal linked to Iran's recruitment campaign claims more than five million registrations.

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  • Rahim Nadali, the deputy director of culture and arts at the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), publicly called for volunteers aged 12 and above to participate in various roles, including operational, security, support, logistics, and health services.

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  • There were also roles for medical staff and in cooking food and distributing supplies for soldiers.

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  • HRANA said 1,568 of those were civilians, including at least 236 children.

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  • US-based rights group HRANA said 3,486 people have been killed since the war erupted.

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  • The Hengaw Organization for Human Rights called the initiative a 'systematic crime against children'.

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  • The footage captured a mushroom cloud rising from the impact zone.

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  • The footage captured multiple enormous explosions illuminating the night sky above the Iranian city of Isfahan in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

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  • Donald Trump shared video footage showing US bunker-buster bombs destroying an ammunition depot in Iran.

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  • Kemi Badenoch says Donald Trump can consider 'fundamentally weakening Iran' an achievement of the war, even if it wasn't his goal.

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  • The Conservative leader stated that though she believed the UK had been 'dragged into' the conflict and wanted to see service personnel protected, she thought the 'fundamental weakening' of Iran had been achieved.

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  • The conflict, which began on February 28, shows little sign of ending, with the Pentagon reportedly planning to send more troops to the Middle East and conduct raids near the Strait of Hormuz.

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  • Albanese's comments were an echo of those he made in a press conference earlier on Monday.

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  • The White House has since the start of the war oscillated between threats of escalation and promises that the war will soon end.

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  • Tehran continues to deny that it is negotiating with Washington.

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  • It is unclear whether President Trump will approve the new phase of the war, according to sources.

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  • Troops are expected to carry out raids against Iranian special operations forces and infantry troops.

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  • Iran accuses the US of secretly planning a ground invasion.

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  • There are fears that commodity prices will rise as a result of the attacks.

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  • Both Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) are important suppliers to industries ranging from automotive to aviation.

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  • Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) confirmed that their facility was hit in a targeted Iranian attack on Saturday.

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  • The Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) has taken responsibility for the operation.

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  • Two employees at Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) were lightly injured.

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  • Rubio also said that President Donald Trump 'must have readiness for a range of situations' and that U.S. forces are available 'to give the president maximum flexibility to adapt to eventualities that could arise'.

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  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Friday that Washington can achieve its goals in Iran 'without any ground troops'.

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  • There are about 2,500 Marines aboard the USS Tripoli.

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  • The U.S. is increasing readiness in the Middle East, with the amphibious ship USS Tripoli and its force arriving in the area since Friday.

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  • Islamabad is not often used as a mediator in high-stakes diplomacy, but has taken on the role this time for several reasons, including relatively good relations with both Washington and Tehran and high stakes in resolving the conflict.

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  • Pakistan has emerged as an unexpected mediator to help bring Washington and Tehran to the negotiating table amid escalating tensions after U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.

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  • The phone call between Sharif and Pezeshkian lasted over an hour.

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