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IRGC Escalates Attacks on Israel, Sparks Global Tensions

4/8/2026

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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warns of a "fire domino" effect as it intensifies actions against Israel, citing air-defense vulnerabilities.
Iranian strikes hit military and industrial sites, including Tel Aviv and Beersheba, causing significant damage, casualties, and unrest in Israel.
The United States and Israel retaliated with strikes on Iranian economic sites, raising concerns about global energy disruption.
Missile attacks near the Bushehr nuclear plant killed a security guard.

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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warns of a "fire domino" effect as it intensifies actions against Israel, citing air-defense vulnerabilities.
Iranian strikes hit military and industrial sites, including Tel Aviv and Beersheba, causing significant damage, casualties, and unrest in Israel.
The United States and Israel retaliated with strikes on Iranian economic sites, raising concerns about global energy disruption.
Missile attacks near the Bushehr nuclear plant killed a security guard.