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18-03-2026
Iranians are criticizing their government for lacking adequate bomb shelters and early warning systems amid ongoing US-Israel military strikes against Iranian military targets. Citizens are using makeshift shelters like metro stations and parking garages, but these are insufficient and often lack basic amenities. Experts say the Iranian regime's placement of military installations in civilian areas is endangering the population and that the lack of civil defense infrastructure is putting lives at risk. The US and Israel have been conducting airstrikes against Iranian military sites, resulting in significant casualties, including a reported 175 deaths at a girls' school in Minab.
Entities: Iran, United States, Israel, Tehran, IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-03-2026
The article reports on the devastating human cost of US-Israel airstrikes on Iran, particularly on civilians and children. The airstrikes have resulted in significant harm to non-combatants, with many injured or killed, including a four-year-old girl named Anita who was left in a coma with severe head injuries. The article highlights the emotional toll on families and the destruction caused by the airstrikes in residential areas. The US and Israel claim their airstrikes are precision-targeted, but the impact on the ground suggests otherwise. The article conveys a tone of outrage, sadness, and criticism towards the US-Israel airstrikes.
Entities: Iran, Israel, America, US, Donald Trump • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-03-2026
The article reports on the current state of Tehran, Iran, amidst a war, likely between Iran and Israel/US. Despite the ongoing conflict, Iran's government appears to be in control. The capital city is tense and subdued, with many having fled, while those remaining carry on with their daily lives. The article highlights the visible scars of war, including damaged buildings and the impact on civilians. Iran's deputy foreign minister, Dr. Saeed Khatibzadeh, insists that the country's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is alive and in charge, and warns against US military intervention.
Entities: Tehran, Iran, Dr. Saeed Khatibzadeh, Mojtaba Khamenei, Israel • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-03-2026
Iran's deputy foreign minister, Saeed Khatibzadeh, has warned the US that putting boots on the ground in the ongoing conflict would lead to another Vietnam. In an exclusive interview with Sky News, Khatibzadeh stated that Iran is willing to fight as long as needed and is not currently focused on a diplomatic solution. He blamed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for dragging the US into the war and insisted that Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is healthy and in charge. The conflict has resulted in nearly 1,500 Iranian deaths and millions displaced, as well as significant losses in other countries.
Entities: Saeed Khatibzadeh, Dominic Waghorn, Tehran, US, Iran • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
