Iran launches a new wave of missile attacks on Israel
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Israel faced retaliation from Iran after launching missiles against Tehran's leadership and energy infrastructure as part of "Operation Rising Lion" this weekend. Iran's military responded with a wave of missile strikes against Israel,
Mike Huckabee, the U.S. ambassador to Israel, said in a post on X that the U.S. Embassy will remain closed Monday, with an order for staff to shelter in place still in effect. He added that there has been “some minor damage from concussions of Iranian missile hits near Embassy Branch in Tel Aviv,
Israel's Ministry of Tourism has set up a round-the-clock virtual help desk in English and Hebrew for stranded travellers. But for anyone stuck here, all the museums are closed until further notice, entrance to the Old City of Jerusalem is barred to non-residents and many shops remain shuttered.
The Navy is sending the USS Thomas Hudner to bolster air defense systems in the region as fighting between Israel and Iran continues.
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