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UAE arrests 45 for filming, misinformation amid Iranian attacks

UAE arrests 45 for filming, misinformation amid Iranian attacks

Authorities say individuals shared videos, inaccurate reports that could inflame public opinion

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Drone launched by Iran-linked militias in Iraq crashes at Baghdad airport near US military base: Reports
13.03.2026

Drone launched by Iran-linked militias in Iraq crashes at Baghdad airport near US military base: Reports

Another drone reportedly strikes power plant in Abu Ghraib area west of Baghdad, causing power outages

Trump says there could be over 1,700 Iranian 'sleeper cells' in US
13.03.2026

Trump says there could be over 1,700 Iranian 'sleeper cells' in US

'We're watching them very, very carefully. We have them under watch,' says US president

Turkish foreign minister discusses war in Middle East with Spanish, Singaporean counterparts
13.03.2026

Turkish foreign minister discusses war in Middle East with Spanish, Singaporean counterparts

Hakan Fidan speaks over phone with Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares, Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan

US has sent 10K interceptor drones to Mideast to thwart Iranian attacks, army chief says
13.03.2026

US has sent 10K interceptor drones to Mideast to thwart Iranian attacks, army chief says

'Each time Iran launches one that we are able to take down, they are losing a meaningful amount of money,' says Army Secretary Dan Driscoll

US offers up to $10M reward for information on Iranian leaders
13.03.2026

US offers up to $10M reward for information on Iranian leaders

US State Department announces 10M reward for information leading to location of Iran's key leaders, including Mojtaba Khamenei