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Loud explosion rocks US embassy in Oslo, police search for perpetrators
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Loud explosion rocks US embassy in Oslo, police search for perpetrators

A noisy explosion hit the entrance of the US embassy in Oslo early Sunday, shattering glass but causing no injuries, Norwegian police said. While the cause of the blase was unknown, Oslo police commander Michael Dellemyr told local media it appeared that the act had been carried out by someone.

War in Middle East live: Israeli-US strikes hit Tehran fuel depots as new supreme leader is chosen
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War in Middle East live: Israeli-US strikes hit Tehran fuel depots as new supreme leader is chosen

Israeli-US strikes hit fuel depots in Tehran on Sunday as the body tasked with selecting Iran's new supreme leader announced they had come to a decision, members said, although the name has yet to be announced. The news came as Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said the country could sustain an “intense war” with the US and Israel for at least six months. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

War in Middle East live: Tehran fuel distribution halted after US-Israeli depot strikes
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War in Middle East live: Tehran fuel distribution halted after US-Israeli depot strikes

Fuel distribution in Iran’s capital was “temporarily interrupted” after strikes on oil depots in and around the city, Tehran Governor Johammad Sadegh Motamedian told the state news agency on Sunday. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards earlier said the country could sustain an “intense war” with the US and Israel for at least six months. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Middle East war live: Iranian drone attack damages water desalination plant in Bahrain

Middle East war live: Iranian drone attack damages water desalination plant in Bahrain

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Bahrain said on Sunday that an Iranian drone strike had damaged water desalination plant as the Islamic republic pursues an air campaign against its neighbors. It was the first time an Arab country said Iran had targeted a desalination plant during the nine-day war. Meanwhile, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said that the country could sustain an “intense war” with the United States and Israel for at ...

Middle East war live: Iran says it can 'keep fighting for six months'

Middle East war live: Iran says it can 'keep fighting for six months'

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Iran can fight an intense war against the United States and Israel for at least six months, the Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday. Meanwhile, US and Israeli strikes hit an oil depot in Tehran, Iranian state media said, the first reported attack on Iran's oil infrastructure. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Middle East war live: Deadly strike on Ramada hotel in central Beirut

Middle East war live: Deadly strike on Ramada hotel in central Beirut

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Lebanon's health ministry said Sunday that an Israeli strike on a hotel in central Beirut killed at least four people and wounded 10 others. Meanwhile, the Israeli military struck several Iranian oil facilities late on Saturday. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Iran fires at Gulf neighbours as president’s apology draws criticism at home

Iran fires at Gulf neighbours as president’s apology draws criticism at home

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Iran's president apologised on Saturday for attacks on "neighbouring countries" even as its missiles and drones continued to target US bases in Gulf Arab states and hard-liners in Tehran asserted that the country's war strategy would not budge. Iran also traded blows with Israel, whose Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pleged to pursue the war "with all our force" and "eradicate the Iranian regime...

Former KDPI leader Asso Hassan Zadeh speaks to France 24

Former KDPI leader Asso Hassan Zadeh speaks to France 24

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Tensions surrounding Iran are drawing renewed international attention amid reports of rising regional instability and questions about how different actors across the region could be affected. Iran’s Kurdish regions, where political movements have long sought greater political rights and representation, are also part of the wider discussion as the situation continues to evolve. Joining us today f...

Iran guards target "separatist groups"

Iran guards target "separatist groups"

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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it has targeted what it describes as “separatist groups” in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The claim comes after reports that Iranian Kurdish forces are preparing armed units that could be deployed inside Iran, potentially with support from the United States. Sources familiar with the situation also say Israel is backing Kurdish plans to seize border areas i...

Iran keeps targeting Gulf States despite president's apology

Iran keeps targeting Gulf States despite president's apology

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Despite Masoud Pezeshkian’s assurances, new strikes were reported across several Gulf countries. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it targeted U.S. forces at the Naval Support Activity Bahrain in Juffair on Saturday. Explosions were also heard over Dubai and the Qatari capital, Doha. Meanwhile, the president of the United Arab Emirates said the country would emerge stronger after the w...

Trump hosts Latin America allies to form coalition against drug cartels

Trump hosts Latin America allies to form coalition against drug cartels

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US President Donald Trump encouraged right-wing Latin American leaders gathered at his Florida golf club on Saturday to take military action against drug trafficking cartels and transnational gangs that he says pose an “unacceptable threat” to the region's national security.

Iranian president promises to halt strikes on Gulf countries after apologies

Iranian president promises to halt strikes on Gulf countries after apologies

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The war in the Middle East has entered its eighth day, and Donald Trump has warned that the United States could begin targeting additional senior Iranian officials. Israel’s military says it has struck 16 Iranian aircraft at Tehran International Airport, describing the site as a key hub for the Islamic Republic’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Meanwhile, Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, ...

Trump convenes regional leaders to curb crime, immigration

Trump convenes regional leaders to curb crime, immigration

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US President Donald Trump hosts a dozen right-wing leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean on Saturday to discuss issues facing the region, from organised crime to illegal immigration. France24 journalist Shirli Sitbon shares further insights on the meeting. 

Reports suggest Moscow shares intelligence with Tehran

Reports suggest Moscow shares intelligence with Tehran

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Russia has shared intelligence with Iran that could help Tehran strike US warships, aircraft and other American assets in the region, according to two officials familiar with US intelligence – the first indication Moscow may be stepping into the war launched last week by the United States and Israel. France24 journalist Shirli Sitbon shares further details.

Iranian civilians seek shelter abroad

Iranian civilians seek shelter abroad

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As strikes against Iran appear to intensify, increasing numbers of Iranians are seeking safety abroad, raising fears that the conflict could trigger a refugee crisis. The United Nations has warned of a “moment of grave peril” for civilians caught up in the fighting, urging de‑escalation and protection for vulnerable populations. Nicholas Rushworth tells us more.

Israel's North residents asked to leave

Israel's North residents asked to leave

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This Saturday, Iranian Army said it launched a new wave of drone attacks on Israel, specifically targeting what it called a “strategic facility.” Explosions were heard in the skies above Jerusalem shortly after the military said its air defenses were working to intercept projectiles from Iran. No injuries were reported. An army spokesman added that there had been a “real decrease” in the number ...

French citizens scramble to flee Gulf: Flight prices surge as thousands seek repatriation

French citizens scramble to flee Gulf: Flight prices surge as thousands seek repatriation

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As the conflict rages on, efforts to repatriate EU citizens stranded in the Middle East are ongoing. Among French nationals alone, around 5,000 are seeking to leave. Commercial flights across the region have been postponed, and the few tickets that remain available are extremely expensive. France 2’s Mathieu Rio and France 24’s Peter O’Brien have the story.

Concerns over international law violations mount

Concerns over international law violations mount

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On the eighth day of the joint US-Israeli military operation against Iran, questions are emerging about the legality of the Middle East war, though those directing the campaign do not seem overly concerned. For more on the legal issues surrounding the conflict, Professor Marc Weller University, a law professor at Cambridge University, shares further insights.

Russia wins first Winter Paralympics medals since Sochi Games

Russia wins first Winter Paralympics medals since Sochi Games

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The Russian flag made its first appearance at a Paralympics medal ceremony in 12 years on Saturday as Varvara Voronchikhina and Aleksei Bugaev took bronze in the women's and men's downhill standing events, earning a polite smattering of applause from the crowd in Cortina.

Israel carries out rare airbone raid in Lebanon

Israel carries out rare airbone raid in Lebanon

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Lebanon’s Health Ministry said Israeli airstrikes during a commando operation in eastern Lebanon left at least 41 dead and 40 wounded. "The series of raids launched by the Israeli enemy on the town of Nabi Sheet and surrounding towns in the Baalbek district resulted in a total of 41 citizens killed and 40 others wounded," the ministry said in a statement. FRANCE24 Senior Reporter Catherine Norris...

Israel says began new strikes on Iran's Tehran, Isfahan

Israel says began new strikes on Iran's Tehran, Isfahan

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Over 80 Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes across Iran overnight in the largest bombing campaign since the fighting began last Saturday. The Israeli military said the attacks targeted strategic infrastructure, including a military academy, an underground command center and a missile storage facility. However, Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations accused both the United States and Israel ...