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Iran and Israel Halt Exchanges of Fire
In a tumultuous resumption of violence, Iran had fired several volleys of attacks, while Israel targeted a major Iranian petrochemical facility.
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Hezbollah rejects Lebanon ceasefire brokered by U.S., Israeli military says it will continue attacks
UN peacekeeper among at least 6 people reportedly killed in Lebanon on Thursday
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Iran halts talks with US – media
Tehran has also reportedly ordered the Strait of Hormuz to be blocked over the ongoing Israeli offensive in Lebanon
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