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JUST IN: 🇮🇶🇮🇷 Iraq launches operation targeting Iraqi politicians loyal to Iran.

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June 28, 2026

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JUST IN: Iraq launches operation targeting Iraqi politicians loyal to Iran.@BRICSNews

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Intel Slava

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· Jun 28, 2026

🇮🇶⚡️ — Iraqi security forces are currently conducting an arrest and raid campaign in the capi [...]

— Iraqi security forces are currently conducting an arrest and raid campaign in the capital, Baghdad, raiding the homes of politicians.@IntelSlava

DawnNews English

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· Jul 8, 2026

WATCH: Iran Launches Missiles at US Bases in Gulf | IRGC Targets Bahrain & Kuwait | Iranian TV Airs

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it launched missiles targeting US military bases in the Gulf, including locations in Bahrain and Kuwait, according to Iranian state television. The reported strikes come amid rapidly escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, raising concerns about a broader regional conflict. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #iran #unitedstates #bahrain #kuwait #middleeast #breakingnews #geopolitics #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Nepal News

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· Jun 28, 2026

अमेरिकालाई इरानको जवाफ, कुवेत र बहराइनस्थित अमेरिकी सैन्य अड्डा निशानामा

इरान । इरानले कुवेत र बहराइनस्थित अमेरिकी सैन्य अड्डामाथि आक्रमण गरेको दाबी गरेकाे छ। बीबीसी फारसी सेवाका अनुसार इरानको इस्लामिक रिभोलुसनरी गार्ड्स कोर्प्स (आईआरजीसी) ले आइतबार बिहान कुवेतस्थित अली अल–सलेम एयरबेस र बहराइनमा रहेको अमेरिकी पाँचौँ नौसैनिक बेडाको मुख्यालयसँग सम्बन्धित आठ स्थानलाई निशाना बनाएर आक्रमण गरेको हाे। आईआरजीसीका अनुसार संयुक्त सैन्य अभियानअन्तर्गत ती आक्रमण गरिएको []

Hananya Naftali

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· Jun 28, 2026

[Video] BREAKING: Iraqi Special Forces are reportedly hunting down and arresting politicians l [...]

BREAKING: Iraqi Special Forces are reportedly hunting down and arresting politicians loyal to Iran's regime. The Iranian regime’s influence is a cancer in the Middle East, destroying every country it touches - Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Iraq. The people of the Middle East are waking up.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 7, 2026

Iran's chilling warning before Strait of Hormuz attacks

Iran has reportedly targeted at least three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, jeopardising peace negotiations with the US. Audio obtained by Fox News captures the Iranian Navy issuing a warning to vessels before the reported attacks. “This is the last warning; this is last warning; this is last warning. You are all in danger. Don’t put your life in danger. You are ordered to alter course,” he said. “Do so immediately, alter course, do so immediately, and use the south of Larak Island. “If you disobey, you will be targeted. Navy out,” the Iranians said before reportedly attacking.

Reuters

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· Jul 8, 2026

US strikes over 80 Iran targets

The U.S. military unleashed a new wave of strikes against Iran and revoked a license allowing the country to sell oil after three tankers were hit by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. Central Command said that it had struck over 80 targets during its latest strikes on Iran. #iran #strike #hormuz #military #straithormuz #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-targets-sites-bahrain-kuwait-after-wave-us-strikes-2026-07-08/ 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

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