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Middle East war live: Iran vows harsh response after Trump threatens civilian targets

France24 · · 555 words · By FRANCE
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“Iran’s central military command said Monday that any attacks on civilian targets would trigger a 'much more devastating' response.”
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“US President Donald Trump threatened to target Iran’s civilian infrastructure if Tehran does not agree to a deal to reopen Gulf shipping lanes.”
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Wikipedia entries mention Trump's negotiations and policies but do not specifically confirm the claim about threatening Iran's civilian infrastructure.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On April 12, 2025, Iran and the United States began a series of negotiations aimed at reaching a nuclear peace agreement, following a letter from U.S. president Donald Trump to Iranian supreme leader …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Throughout both of his presidencies, U.S. president Donald Trump has expressed a desire to expand the United States' territory and influence through both land purchases and military means. Trump first…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — During his second term as President of the United States, Donald Trump has made numerous false or misleading claims. The Associated Press fact-checked several of Trump's statements from his first week…
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“At least 13 killed in an airstrike southwest of Tehran, Iranian media report.”
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Wikipedia entries about protests, embassy history, and war timelines do not mention the airstrike or casualties reported.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025–2026 Iranian protests are a series of nationwide demonstrations against the government of Iran that began on 28 December 2025 amid a deepening economic crisis. The unrest followed a sharp dep…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Embassy of the United States of America in Tehran (Persian: سفارت آمریکا در تهران) was the American diplomatic mission in the Imperial State of Iran. Direct bilateral diplomatic relations between …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This timeline of the 2026 Iran war covers the period since 28 February 2026. The war is ongoing.
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“US President Donald Trump appeared to extend by 24 hours his deadline for Iran to make a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating infrastructure attacks.”
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Wikipedia entries discuss negotiations and Trump's presidency but do not confirm the claim about extending the deadline for Iran.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On April 12, 2025, Iran and the United States began a series of negotiations aimed at reaching a nuclear peace agreement, following a letter from U.S. president Donald Trump to Iranian supreme leader …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald Trump assumed office as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, 2025. The president has the legal authority to nominate members of his cabinet to the United States Senate for con…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald Trump's second and current tenure as the president of the United States began upon his inauguration as the 47th president on January 20, 2025. Trump, a Republican, previously served as the 45th…
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“Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed at least 15 people Sunday and wounded 39, Lebanese officials said.”
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“One of Israel's strikes in Beirut Sunday killed at least five people and wounded 52 in the Jnah neighbourhood, according to the Lebanese health ministry.”
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“A strike targeting an apartment building in Ain Saadeh town east of Beirut killed three people and injured three others.”
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“A strike in the southern town of Kfar Hatta, far from the border with Israel, killed seven people including a four-year-old girl.”
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“Crude oil prices opened higher on Monday as the war in the Middle East continues to squeeze global energy supplies.”
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“North Sea Brent crude increased 1.16 percent to $110.30 a barrel.”
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“US benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude increased to $113.62 a barrel.”
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“The UAE's air defences were responding to a missile and drone attack, according to the UAE defence ministry.”
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“US President Donald Trump announced the rescue of a downed airman whose fighter jet crashed over Iran.”
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“Israeli strikes on south Beirut and its suburbs killed at least four people, a day after Israel threatened to hit Lebanon's main border crossing with Syria.”
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“Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for attacks on petrochemical plants in the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain.”
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