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Monday, 20 April 2026
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Today's Edition
Monday, 20 April 2026
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the most intense day of strikes inside Iran yet, with jets flying over Tehran, power cuts, and residents describing sleepless nights as Trump sends mixed signals — claiming the war is 'very complete' while threatening far more destruction.
Operation Epic Fury, the US-Israeli air campaign launched February 28, has dismantled much of Iran's missile arsenal, navy, and nuclear infrastructure ahead of schedule. But controversy erupts over a strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls' school on day one, with CNN and NYT analysis finding US-made Tomahawk remnants.
A video clip circulating on social media shows President Trump discussing a decision about enemy vessels during the Iran conflict, drawing sharp criticism from opposition lawmakers and international observers.
UAE Ambassador to India Abdulnasser Jamal Alshaali has called for an "unconditional ceasefire" by Iran, stressing that actions on the ground matter more than diplomatic statements, and urging the UN Security Council to condemn ongoing attacks.
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