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Breaking News: Iran Launches Drone Attacks Across Gulf Region

The ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States has entered its eighth day with escalating attacks across the region. Israel has launched major strikes on Tehran and Beirut, signaling that it is intensifying operations against its adversaries. Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump has ruled out any possibility of negotiations with Iran, dimming hopes of a diplomatic solution. Air raid alarms sounded twice in Bahrain amid fears of Iranian attacks, while Israeli strikes in eastern Lebanon reportedly killed three people. Iran has also launched multiple drone strikes toward Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, although Saudi forces claim they intercepted four drones. A drone attack also targeted a U.S.-linked company in Basra, Iraq. The United States has approved a $151 million weapons sale to Israel, while clashes between Israeli troops and Hezbollah were reported near the Syria border. Iran is increasingly relying on drones such as the Shahed-136 drone, using swarm attacks to overwhelm air defenses and target U.S. bases across the Gulf region.

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