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10:25
UK Arrests 4 People On Suspicion Of Spying For Iran
British police have announced the arrest of four people suspected of spying for Iran and monitoring locations and individuals connected to the Jewish community in London.
Londons Metropolitan Police said on March 6 that the arrests were made as part of an investigation into suspected surveillance of certain locations and individuals within Londons Jewish community.
According to the report, one of those arrested is an Iranian citizen, while the other three hold dual BritishIranian nationality. The suspects were detained following police operations in Barnet, in north London, and in Watford, north of the capital.
Police said the individuals are between 22 and 55 years old.
Helen Flanagan, head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, said the arrests are part of a long-running investigation.
Police also announced that six other men were arrested during the operation on suspicion of assisting an offender.
In recent years, British lawmakers and intelligence agencies have repeatedly warned about threats posed by Iran to the United Kingdom.
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10:14
Tehran Under Heavy Bombardment As Attacks Intensify
Smoke rises following air strikes in a central area of Tehran on March 6.
Residents of Irans capital witnessed one of the heaviest bombardments of the past week in the early hours of March 6, according to news and reports published on social media.
Images shared on social media indicate that the attacks were particularly intense in central parts of Tehran and around major government buildings.
In addition to the city center, reports also point to attacks on other parts of Tehran in both the eastern and western areas of the city. Many witnesses in these reports mentioned hearing fighter jets and, in some cases, being able to see them in the skies over Tehran.
Some users also reported houses shaking and some localized power outages in areas near the bombed locations.
Earlier, Israels Chief of Staff said the military campaign against Iran was entering a new phase, while several U.S. officials -- including defense chief Pete Hegseth -- warned that the intensity of the strikes could increase in the coming days.
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09:59
After Week Of Closures, Government Offices And Banks In Tehran Restricted Until Further Notice
After a week of closures, activity at government offices and banks in Tehran has been restricted until further notice.
As a week-long shutdown declared after the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei comes to an end, Iranian media reported that operations at government offices and banks in the capital, Tehran, will remain restricted until further notice.
Tehrans governor announced on March 5 that, beginning on March 7, all ministries, organizations, and executive bodies located in Tehran Province will operate with 20 percent of staff present in person until further notice. All female employees will also work remotely until further notice.
According to the announcement, managerial positions in Tehran Province are exempt from remote-work arrangements and are required to be present at their workplaces. The operational units of municipalities, medical centers, military, police, and security forces are also exempt from the restrictions.
The governor also said that administrative and technical units of banks will operate with 20 percent of staff, while selected bank branches will remain open on a rotating basis.
At the same time, an official from Irans Central Bank said the bank has proposed postponing the due dates for checks and loan repayments and submitted the proposal to the government. Its implementation is pending government approval.
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09:47
Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Ready To Help US And Gulf Countries Counter Iranian Drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (file photo)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the United States has requested Kyivs assistance in countering Iranian Shahed suicide drones.
We have received a request from the United States for special assistance in countering Shahed drones in the Middle East, Zelenskyyt wrote on X, adding that he has issued "instructions to provide the necessary means and ensure the presence of Ukrainian specialists who can guarantee the required security.
According to the Ukrainian president, the country is helping its partners who "help ensure our security and protect the lives of our people."
In recent days, Zelenskyy had offered assistance and the deployment of Ukrainian specialists to leaders of Gulf countries that have been affected by Iranian drone attacks.
The relatively inexpensive Shahed drones were initially developed and produced only in Iran, but Russia now produces similar versions under the name Geran and uses them against Ukraine.
The US military has also recently announced the development of drones based on the same model.
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Return To Sender? America's 'Shahed Clone' Included In Military Buildup Around Iran
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A US-made kamikaze drone that mimics the design of Iran's infamous Shahed 136 is currently deployed in the Middle East and could be used in military strikes.
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08:38
Quieter Night In Israel As Military Chief Says War Enters 'New Phase'
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Ray Furlong
TEL AVIV -- Israel had a quieter night after its top military commander said the war against Iran was now entering a "new phase."
Israeli Defense Force (IDF) chief Eyal Zamir said on the evening of March 5 that the next stage of the conflict would "further dismantle the regime and its military capabilities."
He also said waves of strikes had destroyed 80 percent of Iran's air defenses and 60 percent of its missile launchers, though he cautioned that "the threat has not yet been removed."
Later, at around 11 p.m. local time, sirens sounded and people took cover as a fresh ballistic missile strike was detected. The strike included a cluster warhead that caused a fire but no injuries, authorities said.
Zamir did not go into much detail about the nature of the next stage of the war, which Israel launched with air strikes on Iran nearly a week ago. Media reports here suggest it will focus on deep underground ballistic missiles bunkers.
The IDF released avideoon March 6 of what it said was the destruction of Iranian ballistic missile launchers that were about to fire on Israel.
Other strikes on Israel included hits areas in the north of the country, near the border with Lebanon, and the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights.
