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Gulf War Flare-Up: What the Latest U.S.–Iran Strikes Mean for Your Wallet

  The three-month-old war between the U.S.–Israel coalition and Iran escalated again this morning. Here's a plain-English breakdown of what happened — and what it means for your gas tank and grocery bill. What Happened on June 6? U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday, June 6, after shooting down drones launched by Iran toward the Strait of Hormuz, according to the U.S. military. The U.S. military believes the four Iranian drones were targeting regional maritime traffic. U.S. Central Command said it struck Iran's surveillance sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island, both located on the Strait of Hormuz. Iran did not take that lying down: Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had targeted U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation and fired on four tankers attempting to cross the strait without its permission. U.S. forces also helped shoot down incoming Iranian missiles and drones directed at Kuwait and Bahrain — a barrage of seven ballistic missiles in t...
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Greta Thunberg Deported from Israel as Dozens of Flotilla Activists Remain Detained

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg arrives at the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in Athens, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025 after being deported from Israel for taking part in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has been deported from Israel along with more than 170 participants of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted last week while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. The deportees, hailing from across Europe and North America, were flown to Greece and Slovakia on Monday, where they were greeted by crowds of supporters.

Despite the mass deportations, around 150 activists remain in Israel’s Ktziot prison, including political figures and humanitarian workers. Lawyers representing the detainees report that at least 40 are on hunger strike, with some refusing food in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Allegations of mistreatment—including physical abuse, humiliation, and denial of medical care—have surfaced from released activists, though Israeli authorities strongly deny the claims, insisting detainees’ rights were respected.

The flotilla’s interception has sparked international protests and renewed debate over Israel’s blockade of Gaza. Thunberg, speaking upon arrival in Athens, described the mission as a stand against “genocide” and urged governments to end complicity in the conflict.

With hundreds already deported but many still imprisoned, the fate of the remaining activists continues to draw global attention.


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