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Israel Iran War · 14 March 2026

Hamas urges Iran stop Gulf strikes after 18 killed.

Hamas urges Iran stop Gulf strikes after 18 killed.

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Many people have died, and regional war causes deep concern among neighbours. Palestinian group Hamas made a rare appeal on Saturday for its ally Iran to stop striking nearby states. So far, at least 18 people have been killed, including six in the UAE and Kuwait, with two in Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain.

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