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Iran threatens critical oil shipping channel

Iran is threatening to attack any ships that attempt to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, potentially disrupting global energy trade. CNN's Kristie Lu Stout reports.

00:52 • Source: CNN
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Iran threatens critical oil shipping channel

Iran is threatening to attack any ships that attempt to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, potentially disrupting global energy trade. CNN's Kristie Lu Stout reports.

00:52 • Source: CNN
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Locals approach pilot after US jet shot down

After the shooting down of three US F-15 jets in an apparent friendly fire incident, video from social media shows locals approaching one of the crew who ejected from the aircraft. Locals ask them if they are okay before thanking the pilot for their help

00:32 • Source: CNN
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Netanyahu: ‘You’re not going to have an endless war’

Speaking in an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed back against criticism that the latest conflict would spiral into an “endless war” in the Middle East, claiming instead that it would lead to peace and democracy in Iran.

01:07 • Source: CNN
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Mourners attend funeral for 'El Mencho'

Mexico’s security forces stood guard as mourners gathered for Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” who was killed in a military operation in February.

00:23 • Source: CNN
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US Embassy in Saudi Arabia struck by suspected Iranian drones

The US Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was hit by two suspected Iranian drones, according to sources. The Saudi defense ministry confirmed the attack. No injuries were reported. CNN's Nic Robertson reports in Riyadh.

01:05 • Source: CNN
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Video shows building collapse after Israel strikes southern Lebanon

A social media video geolocated by CNN shows a high-rise building collapsing in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre after Israeli strike on Monday.

00:21 • Source: CNN
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Residents flee Beirut after Israeli strikes

Heavy traffic choked the southern suburbs of Lebanon's capital city, after a series of Israeli strikes hit the country.

00:25 • Source: CNN
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Rubio addresses Americans in the Middle East

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio released a video message on X for American citizens in the Middle East, outlining official resources to help them stay informed and seek assistance amid Iranian attacks.

01:31 • Source: CNN
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Iran’s leadership facing biggest crisis in its history

CNN’s Nick Paton Walsh reports how the leadership void left in the wake of the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei could prolong the conflict.

01:26 • Source: CNN
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US war with Iran is dividing the Iranian diaspora

The Iranian-American community has shown a range of reactions to the recent U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran. While some expressed support for the attacks and thanked U.S. and Israeli leaders, others voiced skepticism about the motivations behind the strikes and concern about potential escalation and casualties. CNN's Julia Vargas Jones reports.

02:11 • Source: CNN
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How Iranians are reacting to the strikes

A woman in Kerman, Iran, posted a video to social media following the US-Israeli attacks, saying, “If I die, I’m okay with it.” It’s one of many reactions from inside Iran since the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was announced Saturday. CNN’s Jomana Karadsheh reports.

02:15 • Source: CNN