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Israel retaliated against Iran; tensions escalate in Middle East

South China Morning Post — April 19, 2024, 05:00 AM UTC

Summary: Israel retaliated after Iran fired missiles and drones, most intercepted. Explosions reported in Isfahan, Iran, with drones shot down. Nuclear facilities secure. Israel carried out strikes, US officials say. No comment from White House. Iran retaliated for consulate strike. Flights suspended in Iran. UN warns of regional conflict. Israel's Gaza assault ongoing. 1,200 killed in Hamas attack. Iran-backed groups support Palestinians.

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Timeline:

  1. [3.2]
    Israel's limited strike on Iran escalates shadow war tensions (Malay Mail)
    26d
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  2. [4.9]
    Israel's limited strike on Iran averts major conflict (The New York Times)
    27d
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  3. [3.3]
    Ali Khamenei praises Iran's attack on Israel (The Telegraph)
    28d
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  4. [1.9]
    Iran downplays Israel's suspected attack, denies connection, minimal damage (The Independent)
    28d
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  5. [4.5]
    Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran raise global concerns (The Express Tribune)
    28d
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  6. [4.0]
    Israel strikes near Iranian nuclear site, evades radar detection (New York Post )
    29d
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  7. [3.5]
    Limited Israeli strike near Natanz nuclear site showcases capabilities (The Telegraph)
    29d
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  8. [2.9]
    Iranian attack on Israeli air base; minor damage reported (The Associated Press)
    29d
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  9. [4.6]
    Blinken urges calm amid Israeli-Iran tensions; Paris bomb threat (The Independent)
    29d
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  10. [2.8]
    Iran warns of severe response if Israel escalates tensions (News18)
    29d
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  11. [2.4]
    Iran downplays alleged Israeli drone strikes in Isfahan (Hindustan Times)
    29d
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  12. [3.7]
    Iran warns of strong response to Israeli actions (Mint)
    29d
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  13. [4.1]
    Tensions escalate between Iran and Israel, US imposes sanctions (India Today)
    29d
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  14. [4.1]
    Israel retaliates with drone strike near Isfahan, Iran (Vox.com)
    29d
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  15. [2.7]
    Limited Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facility in Isfahan (The New York Times)
    29d
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  16. [3.5]
    Israel strikes Iran in response to missile attack, avoiding escalation (New York Post )
    29d
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  17. [3.8]
    Tensions ease between Israel and Iran after recent attacks (Slate)
    30d
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  18. [5.3]
    Iran and Israel engage in direct conflict, escalating tensions (ABC News)
    30d
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  19. [2.4]
    Israel conducted a limited strike on Iranian Air Force base (The Express Tribune)
    30d
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  20. [5.9]
    Israel strikes Iran, impacting India's geopolitics and economy (The Hindu)
    30d

    ScoresSource
  21. [4.3]
    Israel drone sortie over Iran raises conflict concerns (The Guardian)
    30d
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  22. [4.3]
    G7 warns Iran over ballistic missiles to Russia (POLITICO Europe)
    30d
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  23. [4.3]
    Escalating tensions in Middle East, particularly Iran-Israel conflict (The Guardian)
    30d
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  24. [5.2]
    Israel responds to Iranian attack, tensions escalate in region (The Guardian)
    30d
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  25. [4.9]
    Israel strikes Iran, risking global conflict; de-escalation urged (The Mirror)
    30d
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  26. [3.5]
    Israeli attack on Iran led to limited explosions in Isfahan (Rappler)
    30d
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  27. [4.3]
    G7 informed of Israeli drone action in Iran, urges de-escalation (CTV News)
    30d
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  28. [4.3]
    Israeli drone strike targets Isfahan, escalating Iran-Israel conflict (The Guardian)
    30d
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  29. [4.9]
    Israel attacked Iran near Isfahan; global calls for de-escalation (The Independent)
    30d
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  30. [5.6]
    Calls for de-escalation amid Israeli-Iran tensions (The Guardian)
    30d

    ScoresSource
  31. [5.2]
    Global leaders urge de-escalation and restraint in Middle East (DAWN.com)
    30d
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  32. [4.7]
    Group of Seven warns Iran, Israel conflict escalates (CTV News)
    30d
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  33. [4.8]
    G7 informed of Israeli drone action in Iran (The Associated Press)
    30d
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  34. [2.6]
    Explosions in Isfahan not from missile attack (The Indian Express)
    30d
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  35. [4.8]
    G7 condemns Iran's attacks, supports Israel, warns of sanctions (Hindustan Times)
    30d
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  36. [3.1]
    Limited Israeli drone strikes on Iranian military facilities reported (ABC News)
    30d
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  37. [2.6]
    Israeli drones intercepted near Isfahan; no damage reported (CNN)
    30d
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  38. [3.9]
    Iran refrains from retaliation; China seeks de-escalation; global reactions (The Guardian)
    30d
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  39. [3.3]
    Israeli attack on Iran's Isfahan to showcase military capability (Sydney Morning Herald)
    30d
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  40. [3.9]
    Israel conducted military operations against Iran, no significant damage (The Guardian)
    30d
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  41. [4.3]
    Israel retaliated against Iran near Isfahan airbase; minimal damage (The Independent)
    30d
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  42. [4.5]
    Israel retaliated against Iran with airstrikes after missile attacks (Hindustan Times)
    30d
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  43. [5.0]
    US embassy advises staff to limit movements amid tensions (Hindustan Times)
    30d
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  44. [4.0]
    Israel launched missile attacks on Iran's Isfahan on April 19 (Hindustan Times)
    30d
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  45. [4.2]
    Israel retaliates with drone strike near Isfahan, Iran (The Globe and Mail)
    30d
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  46. [4.5]
    Israeli retaliates against Iran; US supports Israel's security (Hindustan Times)
    30d
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  47. [3.4]
    Israel retaliated against Iran near Isfahan air base (The Telegraph)
    30d
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  48. [5.1]
    Israeli missiles strike Iran, causing airport explosions; flight diversions (Mint)
    30d
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  49. [3.6]
    Iran fires air defence amid fears of Israeli strike (Sydney Morning Herald)
    30d
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  50. [4.9]
    Explosions in Isfahan suspected to be Israeli retaliatory strikes (The Straits Times)
    30d
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  51. [4.9]
    Israeli airstrikes hit Iran after drone attack; tensions escalate (DAWN.com)
    30d
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  52. [3.9]
    Iran fires air defense near Isfahan amid Israeli strike fears (The Associated Press)
    30d
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  53. [3.2]
    Explosion near Isfahan Airport in Iran diverts flights (CNN)
    30d
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  54. [3.6]
    Iran fires air defence near Isfahan amid rising tensions (CTV News)
    30d
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  55. [4.2]
    Iran warns of strong response to Israeli military actions (CNN)
    30d
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  56. [5.3]
    Israeli missiles strike Iran, causing explosions; tensions escalate (ABC News)
    30d
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  57. [4.6]
    New sanctions imposed on Iran by U.S. and U.K (The Associated Press)
    31d
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  58. [3.0]
    Treasury Department imposes sanctions on Iran for attacking Israel (The Washington Post)
    31d
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  59. [4.0]
    New sanctions imposed on Iran by U.S. and U.K (Castanet.net)
    31d
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  60. [4.9]
    Israel unlikely to retaliate against Iran before Passover ends (The Telegraph)
    31d
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