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Good morning! Israeli and U.S. Air forces are conducting airstrikes on Iran for a third consecutive day. In France, President Macron is scheduled to deliver a speech outlining the role of French nuclear weapons in the defense of the European Union.
The weather forecast calls for sunny and dry conditions today, with temperatures reaching 15 to 17 degrees Celsius and a moderate south wind. Tonight and overnight, skies will be clear with temperatures dropping to between 2 and 5 degrees Celsius.
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What to Expect Today
- U.S. And Israeli airstrikes on Iran are expected to continue today. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated yesterday that the attacks on Tehran will be intensified in the coming days. Iran is almost certain to retaliate with attacks on Israeli and U.S. Targets.
- French President Macron will deliver a long-awaited speech on French nuclear weapons. He intends to expand the protection of European allies with the French nuclear arsenal, as they feel threatened by Russia and are less certain of the American ‘nuclear umbrella.’
- The new season of the Fish Doorbell begins this morning at the Weerdsluis in Utrecht. Millions of people from around the world watch live via webcams and can signal the lock keepers that fish are waiting to pass.
What You Missed
Hezbollah, an ally of Iran, has responded to the death of Iranian leader Ali Khamenei with an attack on Israel. The militia says it fired rockets from Lebanon at Israel, in retaliation for the attacks on Iran. One rocket was intercepted, while other rockets reportedly landed in open areas.
The Israeli army says it is now carrying out attacks on Hezbollah targets throughout Lebanon. Residents in dozens of towns in the east and south have been called upon to evacuate. Explosions are being reported in the south of the capital Beirut. The Lebanese prime minister calls it irresponsible that rockets have been fired from his country.
Other News from Overnight
And Finally:
Celebrations took place on Dam Square in Amsterdam yesterday as Iranians gathered to celebrate the attacks by Israel and the U.S. On Iran. Those gathered expressed relief at the death of Ayatollah Khamenei and other prominent figures of the regime.
Feestende Iraniërs komen samen op de Dam: ‘Het is heel emotioneel’
