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Who has been targeted in Israeli strikes on Iran – and what key infrastructure has been hit?

Israeli officials say the country's attacks are necessary because Iran has been proceeding “dramatically” towards a nuclear bomb. But who and what has been targeted, and what is Israel's strategy?
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Mohammad Hossein Bagheri. Pic: AP

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IRGC Commander-in-Chief Major General Hossein Salami.
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Fereydoun Abbasi-Davani. Pic: AP

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Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi. Pic: Tasnim News Agency/Wiki Commons

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Map shows the nuclear and weapons facilities targeted by Israel

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Missiles launched from Iran intercepted as seen from Tel Aviv on 18 June. Pic: Reuters

Why China’s claims of being stabiliser doesn’t gel with what it actually doesAs US leadership wanes under Trump, is China set to become the world’s next stabiliser — or does its rise pose a new global threat? The debate goes onUS President Donald Trump meets with China’s President Xi Jinping at the start of their bilateral meeting at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019. File Photo/Reuters

Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai: ‘Love was in the air for them during Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, there was a pressure to…’Bhansali also said, “Aishwarya was my perfect Nandini. I couldn’t have asked for a better embodiment of the character I had in mind.”

KING: Shah Rukh Khan’s action film to feature a song by Ed Sheeran? Singer’s viral comment sparks rumoursSheeran’s song Sapphire has a cameo by SRK and here’s the video that has gone viral:

NSAIDs vs. acetaminophen: What you need to know before your next headacheDoctors explain the crucial differences between common over-the-counter painkillersOver-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers fall into two main categories: NSAIDs and acetaminophen. (iStock)
An NSAID like ibuprofen along with acetaminophen and a topical cream “can work together to relieve pain more effectively,” a doctor said. (iStock)
Acetaminophen can be taken with caffeine as a response to migraines, according to some experts. (iStock)
People with certain health conditions — such as kidney problems, heart issues or stomach ulcers — should talk to a medical professional before using NSAIDs, a doctor advised. (iStock)

NSAIDs vs. acetaminophen: What you need to know before your next headacheDoctors explain the crucial differences between common over-the-counter painkillersOver-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers fall into two main categories: NSAIDs and acetaminophen. (iStock)
An NSAID like ibuprofen along with acetaminophen and a topical cream “can work together to relieve pain more effectively,” a doctor said. (iStock)
Acetaminophen can be taken with caffeine as a response to migraines, according to some experts. (iStock)
People with certain health conditions — such as kidney problems, heart issues or stomach ulcers — should talk to a medical professional before using NSAIDs, a doctor advised. (iStock)

Chelsea have been linked with a move for Lyon winger Malick Fofana, who has received a glowing review from his former team-mate and new Manchester City man, Rayan Cherki

Arsenal set to lose Mikel Arteta favourite that players love in major shake upMikel Arteta may be about to lose his much-trusted assistant head coach after interest from Italy

Arsenal get dream Mohamed Salah title race scenario as Liverpool hit with major blowArsenal news as the 2025/26 Premier League fixture list presents a number of title boosts for Mikel Arteta

Here’s a rule I tend to apply across the board in Westminster: If a politician is talking, politics is probably taking place.