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Evacuation in the Snow: Fears of Conflict Drive Mass Exodus from Pakistan’s Tirah Valley

Residents from Tirah valley, who fled a remote mountainous region bordering Afghanistan, gather to get themself registered, in Bara, Khyber District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan A wave of displacement is sweeping through northwest Pakistan as thousands of families flee the Tirah Valley after mosque loudspeakers warned residents of possible upcoming military action. The sudden announcements triggered a rapid and chaotic departure, with many families leaving in the middle of harsh winter conditions. Residents describe a tense atmosphere in the valley, where fears of renewed conflict between security forces and militant groups have been simmering for months. Entire communities have packed their belongings onto trucks, donkeys, and makeshift carts, heading toward safer towns such as Bara and Peshawar. Government officials insist that no military operation has been ordered and attribute the movement of people to seasonal migration patterns. Locals strongly dispute this, sayi...

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U.S. Pledges Support for Israel Amid Iran Drone Attack



In a significant development, the White House has announced its commitment to providing unspecified support for Israel’s defense against an ongoing airborne attack from Iran. National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson stated, “The United States will stand with the people of Israel and support their defense against these threats from Iran”.

The situation escalated when Iran launched a number of drones toward Israel, with the aircraft expected to arrive in the coming hours. Israel’s military, however, remains prepared to counter this threat .

The vessel targeted in the attack was described as being “seized by regional authorities” in the Gulf of Oman off the Emirati port city of Fujairah. Although Iran has not immediately acknowledged seizing any vessel, it has a history of ship seizures and attacks attributed to it amid ongoing tensions with the West over its rapidly advancing nuclear program .

As the situation unfolds, the world watches closely, and Israel braces for potential further actions. The U.S. commitment to supporting its ally underscores the gravity of the situation and the need for vigilance in the region.

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