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At the UN, Netanyahu says attacking Iran was 'one of the easiest decisions'

An unapologetic Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, defending Israeli military actions in the Middle East while going on the attack against his political enemies.

"Devastating Iran’s nuclear facilities was hard. It was very hard to do. But for me, it was one of the easiest decisions I’ve ever had to make as prime minister,” Netanyahu asserted during his speech. "Because if we hadn’t done it, we’d all be dead!”

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Yemen's president calls on his people to mobilise against Iran-backed Houthis

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Iran's president says Tehran wants a deal with the U.S. before November's midterm elections, as the regime puts an offer on the table.

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