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War Update: 10 Stories of Destruction as War Escalates and Ceasefire Rejected

On day 36 of the Middle East conflict, widespread destruction has been reported across multiple regions. Iran intensified attacks after key infrastructure damage, targeting US-linked facilities in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain. In Israel, missile strikes hit Haifa and Petah Tikva, damaging industrial zones and injuring over 145 people. Iran also launched attacks on defense-related facilities, while Israel retaliated with airstrikes in Iran’s Alborz Province, triggering massive explosions at ammunition depots. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed fresh strikes under “Operation True Promise 4,” targeting Tel Aviv and Haifa. Meanwhile, Israel intensified operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, claiming significant militant losses. A major development includes Iran’s claim of downing a US F-15 jet, with one pilot rescued and another still missing. The US proposed a 48-hour ceasefire via mediation, but Tehran rejected it. The situation remains volatile, raising fears of broader regional escalation.

 

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