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.#BREAKING : As per IRIB Iranian state TV : If the United States deploys ground forces, #Iran 's armed forces would be prepared to seize coastal areas in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain and reshape the region.

There is no independent confirmation of any planned ground invasion. Current developments indicate ongoing missile and drone attacks across Gulf states amid escalating regional tensions.

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Three supertankers carrying 6 million barrels of Saudi and Iraqi crude crossed the Strait of #Hormuz via a northern route near the Iranian coast, heading to China and South Korea.

Tanker attacks, U.S. interceptions of Iranian-linked crude, and disruption to nearly 20% of global oil and gas trade continue.

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The IRGC said any renewed U.S. or Israeli attack on #Iran could expand the conflict beyond the Middle East. The warning comes amid reports of possible renewed military action.

Source: Mehr News.

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The IRGC said any renewed U.S. or Israeli attack on #Iran could expand the conflict beyond the Middle East. The warning comes amid reports of possible renewed military action.

Source: Mehr News.

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A vehicle caught fire and later exploded near the Charging Bull statue in New York City’s Wall Street area.

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A man was arrested after police said he intentionally drove a Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake to test the vehicle’s “wade mode” feature.

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CENTCOM said U.S. forces are continuing enforcement of the blockade on #Iran, with 89 commercial vessels redirected to prevent movement to and from Iranian ports.

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.# BREAKING : A JF-17 Thunder of the Pakistan Air Force crashed near Kamra during a local flying mission at 0909 hrs on May 19 due to a technical malfunction.

This marks the eighth reported crash involving the JF-17 aircraft.

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.#BREAKING : A drone strike caused a fire at an electrical generator at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE’s al-Dhafra region.

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N12 reports the large explosion seen and heard in the Beit Shemesh area was part of activity by government-owned defense company Tomer, which develops and manufactures rocket propulsion systems for various applications

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The explosion reported at Israel’s state-owned Tomer rocket propulsion facility resembles a 2021 incident at the same site, which the company described at the time as a planned “controlled test.”
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The explosion reported at Israel’s state-owned Tomer rocket propulsion facility resembles a 2021 incident at the same site, which the company described at the time as a planned “controlled test.”
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Explosion reported near Beit Shemesh in central Israel; circumstances are under investigation, according to Ynet.

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Explosion reported near Beit Shemesh in central Israel; circumstances are under investigation, according to Ynet.

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.#BREAKING : Norovirus outbreak reported on board the Caribbean Princess cruise ship, with 115 people sick among more than 3,100 passengers.
Norovirus causes vomiting and diarrhea and can spread rapidly in crowded environments.

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.#BREAKING : Two asymptomatic Indian nationals are under observation. India is monitoring a Hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship MV Hondius.

8 probable cases and 3 deaths reported.

Health authorities have activated surveillance measures. WHO is coordinating the response.

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.#BREAKING : WHO confirms new case of Hantavirus

The World Health Organisation has confirmed that another passenger on board the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius has also tested positive for hantavirus. "The patient is currently receiving care at a hospital in Switzerland," said WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. As of May 6, authorities have identified eight hantavirus cases, with three deaths linked to the outbreak.

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A suspected oil spill has been reported near #Iran ’s Kharg Island terminal, which handles nearly 90% of the country’s oil exports.

Multiple tankers were reportedly loading in the area at the time.

Source: "Times of Israel"

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WATCH : 🇺🇸🇮🇷 U.S. F/A-18s disabled 2 Iranian tankers today by hitting their smokestacks. Same move used on a 3rd tanker 2 days ago.

70+ tankers remain blocked. 166M barrels of Iranian oil worth $13B stuck idle.

#Iran called it a “reckless military adventure.”

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WATCH : 🇺🇸🇮🇷 U.S. F/A-18s disabled 2 Iranian tankers today by hitting their smokestacks. Same move used on a 3rd tanker 2 days ago.

70+ tankers remain blocked. 166M barrels of Iranian oil worth $13B stuck idle.

#Iran called it a “reckless military adventure.”

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.#BREAKING : Iran launches missiles, drones on UAE
Iran has launched strikes on UAE, hours after US and Iran fired at each other's ships in the Strait of #Hormuz. "The UAE's air defences are currently dealing with missile and drone attacks originating from #Iran," UAE said, urging citizens to stay at a safe location.

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JUST IN : #Hezbollah said it launched missiles at a military base in northern Israel following #Israel strikes on southern #Lebanon and Beirut’s southern suburbs despite an existing truce.

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JUST IN : US forces fired on and disabled two Iranian-flagged tankers that attempted to breach the US blockade of Iranian ports, according to the US military.

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WATCH : An explosive eruption occurred at Sakurajima Volcano in Japan, sending ash and smoke up to 3,500 meters into the air and ejecting volcanic rocks up to 1,300 meters. Ash is drifting southeast, and authorities have advised caution in nearby areas.

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.#BREAKING : WHO confirms new case of Hantavirus

The World Health Organisation has confirmed that another passenger on board the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius has also tested positive for hantavirus. "The patient is currently receiving care at a hospital in Switzerland," said WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. As of May 6, authorities have identified eight hantavirus cases, with three deaths linked to the outbreak.

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.#BREAKING : Iran has rejected a U.S. proposal on reopening the Strait of ,#Hormuz, calling it “unrealistic” and demanding war reparations and tangible benefits. He said #Iran will continue its current stance despite ongoing talks.