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Senior Iranian figures killed in strikes on meeting sites, Israeli military official says
JERUSALEM, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Joint Israeli-U.S. strikes on Saturday had been planned over months and included the targeting of sites where senior Iranian officials were convening, resulting in the killing of several senior figures, an Israeli military official said. "Three sites where gatherin...Reuters
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UN Security Council to meet on Saturday on Iran conflict
Feb 28 (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council will meet on Saturday after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, plunging the Middle East into a new conflict.U.N. diplomats said the 15-member body would meet at 4 p.m. local time in New York (2100 GMT). The meeting will be chaired by B...Reuters
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WRAPUP 9-US and Israel strike Iran, seeking to topple its leaders
U.S. and Israel attack IranNo breakthrough this week in US-Iran nuclear talksIran's supreme leader moved to a secure locationGulf Arab oil producers are on edgeBy Phil Stewart, Parisa Hafezi, Emily Rose and Federico Maccioni WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM/DUBAI, Feb 28 (Reuters) - The United States...Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-Ahead of strikes, Trump was told Iran attack is high risk, high reward
Trump briefings included risks, opportunities in Middle EastDiplomatic efforts with Iran fail to avert military confrontationIran vows retaliation, targets US and Israeli interestsBy Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Ahead of the U.S. attack on Iran, President Donald Trum...Reuters
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Merck & Co Inc Says FDA Sets PDUFA Date Of June 19, 2026 For Welireg And Keytruda
Feb 28 (Reuters) - Merck & Co Inc MRK.N:KEYTRUDA® (PEMBROLIZUMAB) PLUS WELIREG® (BELZUTIFAN) GIVEN AS ADJUVANT THERAPY REDUCED THE RISK OF DISEASE RECURRENCE OR DEATH BY 28% COMPARED TO KEYTRUDA MONOTHERAPY IN CERTAIN PATIENTS WITH EARLIER-STAGE RENAL CELL CARCINOMA (RCC)MERCK & CO INC - KEY...Reuters
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Merck Says Welireg Plus Lenvima Reduces Risk Of Disease Progression By 30%
Feb 28 (Reuters) - Merck & Co Inc MRK.N:WELIREG® (BELZUTIFAN) PLUS LENVIMA® (LENVATINIB) REDUCED THE RISK OF DISEASE PROGRESSION OR DEATH BY 30% COMPARED TO CABOZANTINIB IN CERTAIN PREVIOUSLY TREATED PATIENTS WITH ADVANCED RENAL CELL CARCINOMA (RCC)MERCK & CO INC - WELIREG PLUS LENVIMA REDUC...Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-Ahead of strikes, Trump told Iran attack was high risk, high reward
Trump briefings included risks, opportunities in Middle EastDiplomatic efforts with Iran fail to avert military confrontationIran vows retaliation, targets US and Israeli interestsBy Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Ahead of the U.S. attack on Iran, President Donald Trum...Reuters
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Aegean Airlines suspends flights to and from Tel Aviv, Beirut
ATHENS, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Aegean Airlines AGNr.AT, Greece's largest carrier, is suspending flights to and from Tel Aviv in Israel, Beirut in Lebanon and Erbil in Iraq until March 2 after Israel and the U.S. launched strikes on Iran, a company spokesperson said on Saturday.The airline said later...Reuters
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Trump warns some Americans may die amid US strikes in Iran
US strikes named operation 'Epic Fury'Rubio informed top congressional leaders before strikeTrump tells Iranian people: 'take over your government'By Jasper Ward, Bo Erickson, Patricia Zengerle and Erin Banco WASHINGTON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Satur...Reuters
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UK joins coordinated defensive efforts to protect interests, says Starmer
LONDON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday that British forces and planes were participating in coordinated defensive efforts to protect the country's interests and allies.Starmer said in a televised statement that Iran should refrain from further strikes and...Reuters
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Russia, China request urgent UN Security Council meeting on Iran, RIA reports
MOSCOW, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Russia and China have requested an urgent meeting of the U.N. Security Council to discuss the situation around Iran, the state-run RIA news agency reported, citing Russia's mission to the United Nations.Reuters
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Zelenskiy says next three-way peace talks depend on security situation, diplomacy
KYIV, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that the time and place of the next round of peace talks between the U.S., Russia and Ukraine would depend on the security situation in the Middle East and the level of "real diplomatic possibilities".Zelenskiy...Reuters
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Cathay Group suspends Middle East operations after Israel, US strike Iran
SHANGHAI, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Hong Kong-based airline operator Cathay Group said on Saturday it had suspended all of its operations in the Middle East, citing tensions in the region after Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran.The suspension affects passenger flights to and from Dubai ...Reuters
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Travel chaos grips Middle East after US, Israel strikes on Iran
Airspace closures affect routes between Europe and AsiaLufthansa, Wizz Air, others halt flights to affected regionsEU aviation regulator advises against flying over Middle East amid military operationsBy Federico Maccioni and Joanna Plucinska DUBAI/LONDON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Airlines suspended fl...Reuters
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Indigo Has Suspended All Flight Operations To And From Middle East And Other Select International Sectors Until 1 March
Feb 28 (Reuters) - Interglobe Aviation Ltd INGL.NS:INDIGO: IN VIEW OF THE EVOLVING SITUATION AROUND IRAN, MIDDLE EAST, ALL FLIGHT OPERATIONS TO AND FROM MIDDLE EAST AND OTHER SELECT INTERNATIONAL SECTORS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL 1 MARCHSource text: https://tinyurl.com/8ra32kw3Reuters
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Air India Has Cancelled All Flights To Destinations In The Middle East Until 2359 Hours On 1 March
Feb 28 (Reuters) - AIR INDIA: IN VIEW OF CURRENT SITUATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST, AIR INDIA HAS CANCELLED ALL FLIGHTS TO DESTINATIONS IN THE REGION UNTIL 2359 HOURS ON 1 MARCH.Source text: https://tinyurl.com/58kr6z4xFurther company coverage: [ ]Reuters
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says it is important that US act decisively on Iran
KYIV, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, addressing U.S. strikes in Iran on Saturday, said it was important that Washington act decisively, but also that hostilities did not escalate into a wider war."Whenever there is American resolve, global criminals weaken," Zele...Reuters
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China urges immediate ceasefire after US, Israel strike Iran
SHANGHAI, Feb 28 (Reuters) - China's ministry of foreign affairs on Saturday expressed deep concerns over the U.S. and Israel's military strikes against Iran, urging an immediate ceasefire.The ministry said Iran's national sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity should be respec...Reuters
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Saudi confirms Iran attacked Riyadh, Foreign Ministry says
Feb 28 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia confirmed on Saturday that Iran attacked Riyadh and the eastern region, according to a statement by the Foreign Ministry.The ministry said the attacks in its territory were dealt with, without providing further details.Reuters
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