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Middle East Erupts: Strikes, Protests, and Regional Turmoil

3/4/2026

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Loud blasts in Dubai and Doha accompany intensified Israel and the United States' attacks on Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death.
The strikes disrupt the region, including the closure of major airports.
Iranian officials claim more than 100 children were killed in retaliatory strikes.
Protests erupted across the Islamic world, with clashes in Pakistan.
Israeli officials doubt Lebanon's ability to disarm Hezbollah, raising regional stability concerns.

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Story summary

Loud blasts in Dubai and Doha accompany intensified Israel and the United States' attacks on Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death.
The strikes disrupt the region, including the closure of major airports.
Iranian officials claim more than 100 children were killed in retaliatory strikes.
Protests erupted across the Islamic world, with clashes in Pakistan.
Israeli officials doubt Lebanon's ability to disarm Hezbollah, raising regional stability concerns.