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Middle East
'I have to be involved': Trump demands a say in picking Iran's next leader as regional war intensifies
Israel’s military said it began targeting Iran-backed Hezbollah in Beirut’s southern suburbs.
Celbridge
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You're Fired
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Middle East
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Brussels
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SPOTLIGHT

War in Iran

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New phase of war raises risk of increased casualties and heightens concerns of terror attack in West
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FactCheck
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far from home
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Pricewatch
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Iran gamble
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stranded
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Ardee
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Dublin Airport
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Joani Reid
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Antrim
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Stalking
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Dublin
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investigates

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Residential Care
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Closed
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iran missiles overhead
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