US defence secretary Lloyd Austin orders USS Abraham Lincoln strike group to quicken transit to Middle East and deploys guided missile submarine, says PentagonSee all our Middle East crisis coverageAir France and its subsidiary Transavia France have again extended the suspension of their flights to Beirut, through Wednesday 15 August, because of continued tensions in the region, the Associated Press reports.The flights have been suspended since 29 July because of the « security situation in Lebanon » and their resumption « will be subject to a new assessment of the situation on the ground », Air France said in a statement. Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2024-08-12 07:51:14
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Middle East crisis live: US accelerates military deployment to region amid reports Iran may attack within days
