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Smoke rises over Tehran, Iran, on Sunday. Israel and the US launched strikes on the country on Saturday. Photo: WANA via Reuters
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Smoke rises in the Iranian capital Tehran following Israeli and US strikes on Saturday. Photo: WANA via Reuters
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Embassy advisory issued on Saturday says Chinese in Iran should not photograph sensitive sites or restricted areas.
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The US has been building up its forces in the Middle East. Photo: Reuters
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