TEHRAN -- Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday called for the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz and pledged to open new fronts in his country's conflict with the United States and Israel.
He made the remarks in his first message published on his website since Sunday's announcement of his appointment as Iran's supreme leader. (Iran-Supreme leader-New battle fronts)
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ISTANBUL -- Türkiye will release 11.6 million barrels of crude oil from its strategic reserves as part of the International Energy Agency (IEA)'s largest-ever coordinated stockpile release, the country's energy minister said on Thursday.
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said a national oil stock committee had convened and approved the release, which will be carried out gradually over 90 days. (Türkiye-Oil reserve-Release)
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BEIRUT -- The Israeli military announced on Thursday afternoon that it launched a new series of airstrikes in Beirut targeting Hezbollah targets.
Warnings were issued urging residents to evacuate specific buildings in the Bachoura and Zkak al-Blat areas before the strikes. The targeted building in the latter houses a branch of Al-Qard Al-Hassan, which Israel claims Hezbollah uses as a financial arm to fund weapons purchases and pay its fighters. (Lebanon-Israel-Strike)
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JERUSALEM -- Israel's military chief ordered on Thursday to reinforce forces along the country's northern border with Lebanon, citing intensified rocket attacks from Lebanon toward northern Israel over the past day.
During a situation assessment meeting at the Northern Command, military chief Eyal Zamir approved plans "to further intensify strikes against Hezbollah," military spokesman Effie Defrin said in a press briefing. (Israel-Lebanon-Hezbollah) Enditem
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