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One of the most iconic photos from the Hezbollah - Israel war of 2026
Iran - Israel/US War: Israel-US declare war on Iran, Iran responds
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One of the most iconic photos from the Hezbollah - Israel war of 2026
shapurzolaktaf
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April 27 (Reuters) - Iran's Hossein Vafaei caused the biggest shock of this year's World Snooker Championship as he beat world number one Judd Trump in a final frame decider on Monday.
Qualifier Hossein showed nerves of steel to rattle off a break of 91 in the 25th frame to claim a 13-12 victory and move through to the quarter-finals for the first time.
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Trump, bidding to add to his 2019 title, had led 10-7 and 12-11 but Vafaei would not be denied.
Vafaei produced a century break to level the match at 12-12 but looked to be heading for a narrow defeat as Trump had the first chance of a match-winning break in the decider.
But the Briton lost position and then was punished for a poor safety shot as Vafaei grabbed his chance.
The beaming Iranian was warmly congratulated by Trump at the end and received a standing ovation from the crowd.
"He's such a tough opponent. I respect him on and off the table," the 31-year-old Vafaei, who was beaten by Trump on his Crucible debut in 2022, told the BBC.
Today I played better than yesterday and I managed it better than before. I said 'if it's my tournament, it's going to happen'. I've been working on the mental side, I've wanted to be calmer and perform.
"It's better to sometimes shut your mouth and let the game come out!"
Before the tournament Vafaei, Iran's only professional snooker player, said the build-up to the tournament had been "very hard" owing to the conflict in the Middle East.
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lightning f57
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I was listening to a report they were saying Iran is also using territorial waters of Pak and India and hugging the coast. I had thought from the very beginning this is a good way to overcome the blockade, but not sure the Indians would really co-op unless they are receiving the oil.This is the blockade that MAGA had attached all its hope to, after the Pentagon and CIA failed to deliver.
Iran's ships sneak past US blockade as Navy hunt goes global
The U.S. is attempting to enforce its blockade against Iran far from the Strait of Hormuz.www.newsweek.com
Hayabusa
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Hopefully Hezbollah will procure these in big numbers and also train themselves to control these FPV to the level of Ukrainian and Russian forces.
They are huge game changers since their last encounter in 2006 and will challenge the psyche of Israeli forces.
Himalayan
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Hayabusa
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He is living in a delusional world here. Coming close to over 50 years of sanctions and Iran still survived those sanctions. When will US fail to realise that Iran is a different breed altogether here?
Shags101
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Missile attacks target Iranian Kurdish group in Sulaimani: Official
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Two missiles struck a base linked to the Iranian Kurdish opposition group Komala near Sulaimani on Monday, a senior member of the group said, adding that no casualties were reported.The attack occurred around 4pm, targeting a water storage facility at the Surdash camp,...
www.rudaw.net
925boy
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Which means hezb was supposed to send almost 2 or 3 on that mission instead of an FPV drone. Missed chance, but better than nothing I guess.
RocketLaw
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US blockade FAILED in CUBA
Good news. Cuba managed to refine its high-density and viscosity crude oil for the first time in a successful experimental trial, producing marketable diesel, naphtha and fuel.
We are effectively breaking the US blockade with innovation and resilience.
Good news. Cuba managed to refine its high-density and viscosity crude oil for the first time in a successful experimental trial, producing marketable diesel, naphtha and fuel.
We are effectively breaking the US blockade with innovation and resilience.
Magi
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By agreeing to this ceasefire, IR is repeating Bashar Assad’s fatal error.
Assad’s fate was sealed the moment he froze the conflict under Russian pressure and allowed AQ to regroup and rearm in Idlib.
Assad’s fate was sealed the moment he froze the conflict under Russian pressure and allowed AQ to regroup and rearm in Idlib.
Shags101
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This is my favorite one that they seemed to gotten their hands on I’m curious if they are in hezbollahs hands
Iran unveils clone of U.S.-made kamikaze drone
Iran's military recently conducted extensive military exercises under the codename "Eghtedar," which translates to "Power." These exercises served as a platform for testing the newly unveiled Sina kamikaze drones, which bear an external resemblance to the American Switchblade 300. According
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HAIDER
THINK TANK: CONSULTANT
Didn't you listen JD Vance, US wanted him to stay in power. But he left.
HAIDER
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Now they have all US and Israel drone technology.This is my favorite one that they seemed to gotten their hands on I’m curious if they are in hezbollahs hands
I think most people will consider the spike missiles one of Irans best reverse engineered weapons but I’m a fan of those switchblades drones and regardless guarantee within a year Iran will have produced clones of those weapons that they got their hands onIran unveils clone of U.S.-made kamikaze drone
Iran's military recently conducted extensive military exercises under the codename "Eghtedar," which translates to "Power." These exercises served as a platform for testing the newly unveiled Sina kamikaze drones, which bear an external resemblance to the American Switchblade 300. According
Iran ‘reverse engineering’ undetonated US missiles
One of the unintended consequences of the US-Israeli war on Iran is it may be advancing Tehran’s military technological know-how.Iran’s state-run Press TV reported on “undetonated US missiles and thousands of bomblets” discovered by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the southern province of Hormozgan.
The IRGC’s Imam Sajjad Corps, based in provincial capital Bandar Abbas, said it “neutralised more than 15 heavy American missiles” and the ordnance was transferred to “technical and research units” for “reverse engineering”.
IRGC’s Ansar al-Mahdi Corps, based in Zanjan, said its bomb disposal teams recovered more than 9,500 bomblets throughout the province.
“A GBU-57 bunker buster [bomb] … was successfully defused and handed over to qualified authorities,” the news report said.
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