Iran attacks Gulf countries following fresh US strikes – Middle East crisis live
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The article reports that Iran attacked Jordan, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and the UAE, with Tehran also announcing the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Separately, US Senator Lindsey Graham died suddenly from an illness at age 71, causing political shock. Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, had been in the Senate since 2003 and was running for re-election.
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Direct attacks on multiple sovereign states
Lindsey Graham was 71 years old.
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Tehran says it is closing the Strait of Hormuz.
Opinion- Direct attacks on multiple sovereign states
- Strait closure threatens maritime security
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Loaded language removed<p>Jordan, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and the UAE reportedly came under attack as Tehran says it is closing Strait of Hormuz</p><p>Lindsey Graham, a longtime US senator and key ally of Donald Trump, has died from a sudden illness, his office said in the early hours of Sunday. He had just turned 71.</p><p>Graham’s death will cause significant reaction in Washington and the Republican party.
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Tehran says it is closing the Strait of Hormuz.
OpinionIran attacked Jordan, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and the UAE.
The GuardianLindsey Graham had served in the Senate since 2003.
The GuardianLindsey Graham died from a sudden illness.
The GuardianLindsey Graham was 71 years old.
The GuardianLindsey Graham was running for re-election in November.
The GuardianBias & Framing
- availability_heuristic: Jordan, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and the UAE reportedly came under attack as Tehran says it is closing Strait of Hormuz,Lindsey Graham, a longtime US senator ... has died from a sudden illness