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Indian Express
25 minutes ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Iranian missiles strike Israel's port city of Haifa, oil refinery targeted
Iran on Saturday launched a barrage of missiles at Israel with sirens being heard across the country as Tehran targeted Israel's port city Haifa and five people were reportedly killed in the strikes. Emergency responders said that rockets from Iran hit Tamra, east of Haifa, wounding dozens and killing four others, including a Palestinian woman and her two daughters. The barrage of attacks by Iran was the first on early Sunday morning, as Israel sent alerts to its citizens to take shelter and sirens were activated in the northern Israel and Haifa area while Israeli air defenses were activated to intercept the attack. Iran's second night of ballistic missile attack on Saturday aimed to be targeted around Israel's major port city, Haifa. In the spill over effect of Iran's missile attack on Haifa, Syria, Jordan and Iraq announced closure of their airspace. And Lebanon also canceled all its incoming and outgoing flights as Iranian projectiles were spotted in Beirut, Washington Post reported. BREAKING: Iran is striking Haifa Israel. At least 6 ballistic missiles have landed. Please pray for the innocent lives. I have family in this area. — Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) June 14, 2025 Iran launched three major attacks on Friday night and Saturday morning with hundreds of ballistic missiles that injured about 80 people and killed three others. On Saturday night and early Sunday morning, Iran targeted Israel with dozens of ballistic missiles that even landed in Israel's port city Haifa. Haifa, which remained the primary target of Iran's missiles on Saturday, is the site of a major naval base, oil refineries and numerous chemical plants which are significant to Tel Aviv. A New York Times report states that Israel's largest oil refinery is situated in the Haifa Bay area. Missiles targeted some cities north of Haifa, and reports suggested that one person was critically injured in the attack. JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇮🇱 Iranian ballistic missile successfully strikes oil refinery in Haifa, Israel. — BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) June 14, 2025 Iran's attack on Israel's oil refineries and naval base in Haifa comes as Tel Aviv confirmed that it had struck nuclear facilities and major oil depots of Tehran on Saturday. Israel struck the Shahran oil depot in Tehran. Iran has launched about 200 missiles at Israel since Friday night, along with a barrage of explosive drones, the Israeli authorities have said. However, the Israeli military has yet not declared the exact number of missiles it intercepted and how many evaded its defence system. Though the Israel's Prime Minister's Office confirmed that 17 sites were identified where missiles from Iran made an impact. Tel Aviv and its suburbs of Ramat Gan and Rishon LeZion, in central Israel's coastal plain, and on Saturday, the northern city of Haifa and its surroundings.
Calgary Herald
3 days ago
- Politics
- Calgary Herald
'No survivors' as Air India plane carrying 242 passengers crashes five minutes after take-off
A plane bound for London, U.K., and carrying more than 200 people crashed on Thursday, Air India said. Article content Passengers include 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, one Canadian national and seven Portuguese nationals, the airline said in a statement. 'Air India is giving its full cooperation to the authorities investigating this incident,' it added. Article content Article content The plane, reportedly a Boeing 787-8 aircraft, crashed five minutes after take-off at a residential area in Ahmedabad, a city in India with a population estimated to be over five million people. It was bound for London Gatwick Airport. Police told news agency ANI that the plane crashed into a doctors' hostel, BBC reports. Article content 'It appears there are no survivors in the plane crash,' Police Commissioner G.S. Malik told The Associated Press. 'As the plane has fallen in a residential area which also had offices, some locals would have also died,' he added. 'Exact figures on casualties are being ascertained.' Article content X user Brian Krassenstein shared footage of the crash on the social media site. 'Please pray for these people,' he posted early on Thursday morning. Article content Article content - Air India Flight 171, bound for London Gatwick - Passengers/Crew: 242 onboard - Crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India - Reached 625 feet, then descended at -475 ft/min (FlightRadar24) - Boeing… — Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) June 12, 2025 Article content The tragedy 'is heartbreaking beyond words,' India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X. 'In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected.' Article content Article content British PM Keir Starmer described the scenes emerging from the crash as 'devastating.' Starmer wrote on X, 'I am being kept updated as the situation develops, and my thoughts are with the passengers and their families at this deeply distressing time.' Article content The plane that crashed was reportedly a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, the company's 'bestselling passenger widebody of all time,' according to Boeing, and one of the most modern passenger aircrafts in service, per Flightradar24, an aviation tracking site. Article content Boeing said in a statement that it was aware of the initial reports of the crash, 'and are working to gather more information.' Article content Article content The shares of the company 'tumbled as much as 9% before trading opened in the U.S.,' Associated Press reports. Article content Article content Operations at India's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport were suspended until further notice. Aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu posted on X: 'We are on highest alert. I am personally monitoring the situation and have directed all aviation and emergency response agencies to take swift and coordinated action. Rescue teams have been mobilised, and all efforts are being made to ensure medical aid and relief support are being rushed to the site.' Article content 2020: The crash in the Indian state of Kerala claimed the lives of 18 people after an Air India Express 'overshot the tabletop runway during landing' amid heavy rains, Times of India reports. Article content Article content Article content
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
BREAKING: Air India plane carrying 242 passengers crashes
A plane bound for London, U.K., and carrying more than 200 people crashed on Thursday, Air India said. Passengers include 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, 1 Canadian national and seven Portuguese nationals, the airline said in a statement. 'Air India is giving its full cooperation to the authorities investigating this incident,' it added. The plane, a Boeing 787-8 aircraft, crashed five minutes after take-off at a residential area in Ahmedabad, a city in India with a population estimated to be over five million people. It was bound for London Gatwick Airport. X user Brian Krassenstein shared a footage of the crash on the social media site. 'Please pray for these people,' he posted early on Thursday morning. The tragedy 'is heartbreaking beyond words,' India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X. 'In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected.' British PM Keir Starmer described the scenes emerging from the crash as 'devastating.' Starmer wrote on X, 'I am being kept updated as the situation develops, and my thoughts are with the passengers and their families at this deeply distressing time.' Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here.
Calgary Herald
3 days ago
- Business
- Calgary Herald
BREAKING: Air India plane carrying 242 passengers crashes
Article content A plane bound for London, U.K., and carrying more than 200 people crashed on Thursday, Air India said. Article content Passengers include 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, 1 Canadian national and seven Portuguese nationals, the airline said in a statement. 'Air India is giving its full cooperation to the authorities investigating this incident,' it added. Article content The plane, a Boeing 787-8 aircraft, crashed five minutes after take-off at a residential area in Ahmedabad, a city in India with a population estimated to be over five million people. It was bound for London Gatwick Airport. Article content Article content - Air India Flight 171, bound for London Gatwick - Passengers/Crew: 242 onboard - Crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India - Reached 625 feet, then descended at -475 ft/min (FlightRadar24) - Boeing… — Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) June 12, 2025 Article content The tragedy 'is heartbreaking beyond words,' India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X. 'In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected.' British PM Keir Starmer described the scenes emerging from the crash as 'devastating.' Starmer wrote on X, 'I am being kept updated as the situation develops, and my thoughts are with the passengers and their families at this deeply distressing time.' Article content Article content
Vancouver Sun
3 days ago
- General
- Vancouver Sun
BREAKING: Air India plane carrying 242 passengers crashes
A plane bound for London, U.K., and carrying more than 200 people crashed on Thursday, Air India said. Passengers reportedly include 169 Indian nationals, 53 British, one Canadian and seven Portuguese. The plane, a Boeing 787-8 aircraft, crashed five minutes after take-off at a residential area in Ahmedabad, a city in India with a population estimated to be over five million people. It was bound for London Gatwick Airport. X user Brian Krassenstein shared a footage of the crash on the social media site. 'Please pray for these people,' he posted early on Thursday morning. BREAKING: Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner Crashes After Takeoff - Air India Flight 171, bound for London Gatwick - Passengers/Crew: 242 onboard - Crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India - Reached 625 feet, then descended at -475 ft/min (FlightRadar24) - Boeing… — More to come Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
