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Israel thanked Trump and the US for making the Middle East a “safer place” after its strikes against Iran. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu further stated that Israel was informed in advance of the US’ strikes on Iran. In response to the US attack, Iran launched a barrage of missiles towards Israel, which have injured several people across the state.
Meanwhile, the death toll from the conflict has now crossed 400 in Iran, with the Iranian health ministry reporting 430 deaths. Health officials have further stated that over 3,500 people have been injured due to Israeli strikes and attacks in the region. In Israel, authorities have reported at least 24 deaths since the escalation of the conflict last week.
The conflict between Israel and Iran escalated after Israel’s military strikes under ‘Operation Rising Lion’, which targeted Iranian nuclear and military sites. In response, Iran has launched several drone attacks against Israel and continues to do so as the conflict enters its second week.
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On camera: 18 family members swept away in Swat River in Pakistan; 12 bodies found
The victims, all part of a tourist group, were swept away after getting caught in the fast-rising waters triggered by heavy rainfall upstream. The Swat River, a major waterway in northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, overflowed due to the downpour, submerging several areas and leaving many stranded. A video circulating online appears to show the family struggling against the powerful river currents, attempting to protect one another as some are swept away. Authorities have since ordered the closure of all hotels, restaurants, and commercial activities near the river as a precaution. Last month, powerful storms claimed at least 32 lives across Pakistan.
A video circulating online appears to show the family struggling against the powerful river currents, attempting to protect one another as some are swept away. However, Hindustan Times has not independently verified the authenticity of the footage.
According to PTI, 12 bodies have been recovered so far near the GE Qurban Hotel on the Swat Bypass, where the flash floods caused significant devastation.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province launches rescue operation
In the wake of the flash flood tragedy in Swat, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial government launched a large-scale rescue operation, deploying 120 personnel across eight locations in the region.
According to officials, six bodies were found near the GE Qurban Hotel on the Swat Bypass, three at Angro Dheri, and three more near the Relax Hotel along the same route.
The victims, all part of a tourist group, were swept away after getting caught in the fast-rising waters triggered by heavy rainfall upstream. The Swat River, a major waterway in northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, overflowed due to the downpour, submerging several areas and leaving many stranded.
Bilal Faizi, spokesperson for Rescue 1122, said that around 80 people were trapped at different points along the river, of whom 63 have been safely rescued. Authorities have since ordered the closure of all hotels, restaurants, and commercial activities near the river as a precaution.
The provincial government stressed that a ban on river-related recreational activities remains in effect during the monsoon season. In an effort to prevent further accidents, officials launched awareness campaigns across media platforms, advising tourists and locals to stay away from rivers and adhere to safety measures.
Following the incident, three administrative officers were suspended. The flash floods also caused property damage across the region, affecting 56 houses – six of which were completely destroyed, according to the disaster management authority.
The national meteorological department has warned of continued heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding through at least Tuesday.
Last month, powerful storms claimed at least 32 lives across Pakistan. The country has endured several extreme weather events this year, including damaging hailstorms. With a population of over 240 million, Pakistan remains one of the most climate-vulnerable nations, facing increasingly severe weather patterns linked to global climate change.
(With inputs from PTI, AFP)
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– Since Friday, 224 people have been killed in Iran, according to the government, which said most of the casualties were civilians.
– Iranian attacks left 24 people dead and around 400 injured, Israel’s emergency services said.
– On Monday, Iranian state broadcaster IRIB’s studio was hit by an Israeli airstrike during a live broadcast.
– The Iranian parliament is working on a bill to withdraw Iran from the key nuclear treaty – NPT.
– Iran state TV on Monday said the country was preparing for the “largest” and the “most intense” missile attack ever seen on Israeli soil.
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Iran denied launching missiles at Israel in the “last few hours,” following accusations that came after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire. The Iranian army’s general staff stated that it “denied the launch of missiles from Iran to the occupied territories (Israel) in the last few hours” Despite the ceasefire announcement, at least five people were killed when missiles struck a residential block in Beersheba, a city in southern Israel.
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Both conflict-ridden countries have now accepted the United States’ proposal for a bilateral ceasefire. Israel, in a statement, said it had removed “a double existential threat – both the nuclear issue and ballistic missiles” and thanked US President Trump and the United States for their “defence support and participation in eliminating the Iranian nuclear threat.”
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“On the assumption that everything works as it should, which it will, I would like to congratulate both countries, Israel and Iran, on having the Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence to end what should be called ‘THE 12 DAY WAR,’” Trump added in his post.
The ceasefire announcement came just hours after a U.S. air base in Qatar was struck by Iranian airstrikes in retaliation for U.S. involvement in the conflict, which included strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. Late Monday, Iran launched “Operation Basharat al-Fath” targeting U.S. bases in Qatar in response to American strikes the previous day on three Iranian nuclear facilities—Isfahan, Fordow, and Natanz.
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