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Iran Calls Israel's Attack a War Crime, Escalates Conflict

6/17/2025

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Iran has denounced Israel's assault on a Tehran state television building as a "war crime," calling for UN intervention. The attack, which disrupted a live broadcast, sparked chaos and led to Iran retaliating with drone and missile strikes, claiming at least 24 Israeli lives. The conflict intensifies as hostilities between the two nations continue to rise.

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Iran has denounced Israel's assault on a Tehran state television building as a "war crime," calling for UN intervention. The attack, which disrupted a live broadcast, sparked chaos and led to Iran retaliating with drone and missile strikes, claiming at least 24 Israeli lives. The conflict intensifies as hostilities between the two nations continue to rise.