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Iran, US, and UK Engage in Strategic Moves Amidst Asian Cup Drama

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Discover the intense clashes between Iran, the US, and the UK in a mix of football triumph and military tension. Dive into the latest strikes and political responses that shape the Middle East landscape.

In a whirlwind of events, Iran made waves on the football field by defeating Japan in a dramatic Asian Cup match, securing a spot in the semifinals. Simultaneously, the US and the UK retaliated against Iran-linked militias with airstrikes in Syria, Iraq, and Yemen, sparking diplomatic tensions. While Iran denounced these strikes as a 'strategic mistake,' their intense clashes with the US and UK continued to escalate. Amidst these geopolitical maneuvers, Iran's coach fired back at media critics, showcasing the intensity on and off the field.

Delving deeper, the US conducted extensive strikes targeting Iranian-linked militia groups, raising concerns about potential escalations. As tensions mounted, Iran emphasized the violation of Iraqi and Syrian sovereignty due to the strikes. Meanwhile, civil society groups in Iran highlighted a concerning rise in suicide rates, shedding light on internal challenges amidst external conflicts.

As the situation unfolded, the US hinted at further strikes against Iran-backed groups, pushing the brink of conflict. National security advisers refrained from ruling out strikes inside Iran, hinting at escalating actions. With Iran warning against chaos and disorder caused by US and UK strikes, the region tiptoed on the edge of uncertainty and potential conflict. The back-and-forth actions between the involved parties raised questions about a looming war scenario amidst diplomatic intricacies.

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Iran says US strikes are a 'strategic mistake' (BBC News)

The Pentagon has struck Iran-linked targets in Syria and Iraq in response to a drone attack on a US base.

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Iran beat Japan 2-1 for a place in AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal (Aljazeera.com)

Iran scored a dramatic stoppage-time penalty to eliminate Japan from the Asian Cup and book a place in the semifinal.

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US and UK hit Houthis in fresh air strikes against Iran-backed militias (Financial Times)

Attack on Yemen follows strikes on Iraq and Syria in response to killing of US forces.

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Iran and Iraq warn US air strikes risk stoking instability (Financial Times)

American bombers hit 85 targets in retaliation for an attack that killed three soldiers.

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Iran calls US strikes in Iraq, Syria a 'strategic mistake'; UK backs ... (The Times of Israel)

The US has blamed the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a broad coalition of Iran-backed militias, for the deadly attack in Jordan, but has not yet narrowed it down ...

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Iraq, Syria, Along With Iran, Russia, Condemn US Strikes (Voice of America)

U.S. military retaliatory strikes on pro-Iranian militia forces inside both Syria and Iraq early Saturday have prompted condemnation from both the Syrian ...

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Iran eliminates Japan from Asian Cup after late penalty (The Japan Times)

Iran knocked out four-time champions Japan with a 2-1 victory in their Asian Cup quarterfinal clash after captain Alireza Jahanbakhsh converted a penalty in ...

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Iran's injury-time penalty dumps Japan out of Asian Cup and seals ... (The Guardian)

Iran knocked out the four-time champions Japan 2-1 with a dramatic injury-time penalty from their captain, Alireza Jahanbakhsh.

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US carries out retaliatory strikes on Iranian-linked militia targets in ... (CNN)

The US conducted major airstrikes on 85 targets across seven locations in Iraq and Syria on Friday, the start of what will likely be a series of ...

How Iran could respond to U.S. strikes (WUNC)

SCOTT DETROW, HOST: For the second day in a row now, the U.S. has launched retaliatory strikes against Iran-linked targets in the Middle East.

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Ghalenoei slams Iran media critics after sealing Asian Cup semi ... (Reuters)

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei fired a broadside at his country's media after guiding his team to the semi-finals of the Asian Cup on Saturday, saying some of ...

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US reprisals against Iran-linked groups anger Iraq, Syria (Al-Monitor)

Deadly US strikes on Iran-backed forces in Syria and Iraq drew sharp condemnation from the region Saturday, after President Joe Biden vowed further action ...

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Airstrikes violate Iraqi and Syrian sovereignty, Iran says (Reuters)

Iran's foreign ministry on Saturday condemned overnight U.S. air strikes in Iraq and Syria as "violations of the sovereignty and territorial integrity" of ...

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Iran's Civil Society Groups Say Suicide Rates at Crisis Levels ... (Voice of America)

Labor unions for Iranian teachers, medical workers report alarming rises in suicide rates for school students, resident doctors last month.

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U.S. Strikes Test Iran's Will to Escalate (The New York Times)

American airstrikes hit Iran-linked targets in Syria and Iraq to retaliate for the recent killing of three U.S. soldiers in Jordan.

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Iran says strikes in Yemen contradict US, UK policy (Free Malaysia Today)

Foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani accused Washington and London of 'fuelling chaos'.

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US, Britain wage strikes against Iran-linked Houthis in Yemen (The Edge Markets MY)

WASHINGTON (Feb 3): The United States and Britain launched strikes against 36 Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday, in the second day of major US operations ...

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Iran says Yemen strikes 'contradict' US, UK policy (New Straits Times Online)

TEHRAN: Iran on Sunday denounced the latest US and UK strikes on targets in Yemen saying they “contradict” their declared intention of avoiding a wider ...

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After new US strikes hitting Yemen, Iran issues a warning about ... (Yahoo! Maktoob News)

Iran issued a warning Sunday to the U.S. over potentially targeting two cargo ships in the Mideast long suspected of serving as forwarding operating base ...

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Yemen's Houthis vow response after U.S., British strikes (Reuters)

The Yemen strikes run parallel to an unfolding campaign of retaliation over the killing of three American soldiers in a drone strike by Iran-backed ...

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US planning more strikes against Iran-backed groups (Free Malaysia Today)

WASHINGTON: The US plans to undertake further strikes after the killing of three US troops by Iranian-backed militias last weekend, White House national ...

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National security adviser Jake Sullivan refuses to rule out strikes ... (NBC News)

National security adviser Jake Sullivan on Sunday did not rule out strikes inside Iran after the U.S. launched airstrikes Friday targeting Iranian proxies ...

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US To Intensify Action Against Iranian Proxies (Iran International)

The United States will conduct more strikes against Iran's proxy militias after three countries were targeted in two days as the US vows to crack down on ...

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U.S. Plans Further Action Against Iran's Militia Allies (The Wall Street Journal)

Washington won't rule out striking inside Islamic Republic after attack that killed U.S. soldiers, but has avoided Iranian casualties so far.

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U.S. intends to take 'additional strikes' against Iran-backed groups ... (CNBC)

Despite heightening tensions in the Middle East, Sullivan insisted that the U.S. is not seeking a wider conflict in the region.

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Iran says US-British strikes in Yemen are 'fueling chaos and disorder ... (POLITICO.eu)

Bombings contradict U.S. and U.K. policy of wanting to avoid escalation, Tehran says.

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Iran issues warning to US over suspected spy ships in the Mideast (The Associated Press)

The U.S. strikes overnight Sunday struck across six provinces of Yemen held by the Houthi rebels, including in Sanaa, the capital. The Houthis gave no ...

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Are the U.S. and Iran Inching Toward War? (New York Magazine)

On Friday, the U.S. conducted dozens of airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for a militia drone strike against an obscure ...

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