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Breaking News: Iran Drone Strike on Erbil Foiled by US, Regional Attacks Intensify

A major escalation has been reported in Iraq, where Iran launched a drone strike targeting Erbil. The attack, aimed at US military bases, was successfully intercepted by the United States using its C-RAM defense system, preventing significant damage. Visuals from multiple cameras captured explosions and flames following the attempted strike. Iran has also intensified attacks across Gulf nations. Saudi Arabia has faced over 50 missile strikes and 800+ drone attacks, while Bahrain recorded 144 missile strikes and more than 3,000 drone attacks. Kuwait and United Arab Emirates have also witnessed heavy assaults. Meanwhile, in Israel, Hezbollah destroyed an Israeli tank using drone strikes, intensifying the northern front conflict. At the same time, US-Israel forces carried out heavy bombardment in Tehran, causing massive fires near residential areas, highlighting the growing scale and severity of the ongoing war.

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