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Middle East Crisis:  Amid the heightening tension in the Middle East, Iran has vowed to retaliate against its arch-enemy Israel in response to the latter's air strike targeting several strategic locations within the Khamenei-ruled country. While both countries remained at an unannounced war, the last few weeks witnessed increasing direct attacks by Tehran and Jerusalem against each other.

Iran, which braced for an IDF attack in October, is planning to carry out a 'large scale' attack on Israel, news agency Axios reported citing Israeli intelligence sources. The report indicated that the imminent attack may come before the US presidential polls scheduled for November 5.

Here are the latest developments in the Israel-Iran conflict and the Middle East crisis

1. Israel is preparing for a possible attack from Iraq involving drones and ballistic missiles, as reported by Axios.

2. Pro-Iran militias in Iraq may conduct drone and missile strikes to deflect blame from Tehran, Axios reports.

3. Israel recently launched fighter jet attacks on Iran, targeting unspecified sites while avoiding nuclear and energy facilities.

4. Israeli airstrikes hit military sites in central and southern Syria on Saturday, according to Syrian news agency SANA.

5. Hezbollah rocket attacks from Lebanon killed seven in northern Israel, striking areas near Metula and Haifa.

6. Five people died after a Hezbollah rocket hit an apple orchard in Metula, northern Israel, officials report.

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7. Hezbollah rocket fire killed two people near Haifa in Kiryat Ata as tensions rise, Times of Israel reports.

8. The Israel Defense Forces confirmed Hezbollah’s rocket attack from Lebanon into northern Israel on Thursday.

9. Iran may use Iraqi militias for attacks on Israel, potentially avoiding direct Israeli retaliation, sources suggest.

10. Israel’s recent airstrikes in Syria targeted military installations, indicating a broader regional conflict.