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More than 100 killed in wedding fire in northern Iraq – BBC News
At least 100 people have died and 150 others injured after a fire broke out at a wedding in northern Iraq, state media has reported.
It is not yet clear what caused the blaze, but early reports say it broke out after fireworks were lit.
Photos on social media show charred-out remains of the event hall in Qaraqosh in Iraq’s Nineveh province.
The newly married couple are among the victims, according to the deputy head of the Nineveh health directorate.
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The US said it has hit “dozens” of Iranian military targets in overnight attacks, in response to Iran hitting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The military said it struck “air-defense systems, coastal radar sites, missile and drone capabilities, and small boats”, using aircraft, ships, and drones – including “one-way attack sea drones for the first time”.
“The Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime corridor for global trade,” the US military said. “Iran does not control it”.
In response, Iran said it targeted US bases in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait and also radar systems in Oman.
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President Donald Trump has said the US is reinstating a naval blockade of Iranian ports and will impose a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz following days of escalating strikes between the two countries.
He said this would stop “Iran’s ships or customers” from entering or leaving the key oil shipping route, but “all other countries will have fair and open use of the Strait”.
Iran’s foreign minister later said whoever provides safe passage “should be compensated for this service”, but Iran would remain the strait’s “GUARDIAN” – using Trump’s word.
Tehran and Washington clashed over the strait’s control after exchanging strikes in the region overnight and on Monday.
The US said it carried out strikes against military targets in Iran, targeting air defence systems, coastal radars, and missile and drone sites. Iran said it responded by striking US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, and radars in Oman.
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Wildfires of ‘exceptional scale’ have taken force in Paris, as neighbouring Spain still tackles flames across the country following its own devastating fires.
Now the UK is also experiencing wildfires in England and Wales, as its third heatwave of the year is set to intensify again this week.
Here’s what we know so far about the extent of wildfires in Europe and the UK, and how heatwaves are impacting them.
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Explosions have been heard near two Iranian port cities, Bandar Abbas and Bushehr, state media has reported.
It comes after another night of strikes between the US and Iran, with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps saying it hit two UAE tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and targeted US facilities in Jordan and Bahrain.
The UAE called the attack “brazen”, adding that an Indian crew member was killed and eight others were injured.
Meanwhile, the US military says it completed strikes on targets aimed at degrading “Iran’s ability to attack commercial shipping” – Iranian state media reports three people were killed.
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The US military said it was carrying out a new wave of strikes on targets in Iran. It said the aim of the attacks was to degrade Iran’s ability to attack shipping in the strait of Hormuz. It came ass the US Navy resumed its blockade of Iran’s ports.
Iran said that control of the strait of Hormuz was required for its national security and it will exercise sovereignty over the key shipping lane, whatever the cost.
President Trump announced that he was scrapping a plan he had announced a day earlier, for placing a 20% toll or tariff on all cargos passing through the strait of Hormuz.
Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Sarah Smith in Washington.
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@mrs.carmenteachez
December 24, 2023 at 4:43 am
😭😭😭sooo sorry RIP Beloveds from 🧱😭
@yesmaam4258
December 24, 2023 at 4:43 am
Why would anyone use indoor fireworks??? Wedding or for any event. Morons.
Not sure why they are talking about corruption blah blah blah…. it is common sense not to use fire inside a building. Invite 1000 people to your "celebration" and pretty much set it on fire using fireworks/ fire decor. The couple who paid for the fire at their wedding and wanted the fire to be used at their wedding is to be blamed. There are no fireproof wedding venues……
@hongxinruan6560
December 24, 2023 at 4:43 am
我很震惊 原本是开心的一天 变成悲伤的一天 😢
@petertullemans
December 24, 2023 at 4:43 am
Wedding planner to bride and groom…. And here in the centre of the dance floor will be the fireworks installation…. Bride & Groom… ‘sure yes that’s sounds fabulous – I agree with killing all my friends & family in a building without fire sprinklers!’
@DangardsBrain
December 24, 2023 at 4:43 am
That looks just like how The Station Night Club fire happened in Rhode Island in 2003, they used pyrotechnics in an indoor venue, which went up too high, and caught the ceiling on fire within 30 seconds. That fire killed around 100 people as well. The simple solution is to stop using pyrotechnics indoors.
@user-lx2nq7ub6q
December 24, 2023 at 4:43 am
😢
@azadynow3256
December 24, 2023 at 4:43 am
Down with brutal Islamic regime in Iran, this regime is like an infection , where ever it goes illness follows.
@DEN-gg1wk
December 24, 2023 at 4:43 am
Obviously fireworks should not for indoor activities..
@LoveAboveAll.-mn8vn
December 24, 2023 at 4:43 am
Peace and harmony upon Iraq. Praying for the best for the middle east. God bless you the middle east.
@Hey_Jamie
December 24, 2023 at 4:43 am
He didn’t answer her question about fireworks indoors
@peterleung8372
December 24, 2023 at 4:43 am
Ignorance killed
@peterleung8372
December 24, 2023 at 4:43 am
Ignorance killed
@nazrinbegum9039
December 24, 2023 at 4:43 am
So sad news
@marleneengleman88
December 24, 2023 at 4:43 am
What’s happening in this World??? It’s beyond time to get along with All prople Every where we Live son ONE Planet!!!
@marleneengleman88
December 24, 2023 at 4:43 am
Horror
@user-eb6xb7ol5t
December 24, 2023 at 4:43 am
發生災難的國家將可分發一百億台幣，需配合進口貿易五年的時間
@vansiang9146
December 24, 2023 at 4:43 am
killed or dead
@yewin1558
December 24, 2023 at 4:43 am
I feel so sad for ordinary people..
@yewin1558
December 24, 2023 at 4:43 am
I fell so so sad for people.
@missthang4982
December 24, 2023 at 4:43 am
Probably a forced marriage. They treat women like absolute garbage. Can't stand that country
@cindyanna6049
December 24, 2023 at 4:43 am
She was trying to cut him off as he was speaking on corruption.
@A.A.1122
December 24, 2023 at 4:43 am
Saddest event
@frank-michaelhohler3147
December 24, 2023 at 4:43 am
Shame on BBC! Was the interview cut, because they didn't want, that the public becomes aware, that this desaster and all the other mentioned problems happened to Christians? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OzzICebhD8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVffnP9UWu8
@rrmm2644
December 24, 2023 at 4:43 am
Rest in peace all Iraqi victimis with the lord Jesus Christ ✝️🌿🤍🙏
@mystrength5640
December 24, 2023 at 4:43 am
This is Sooo awful, Sincere Condolences to everyone involved 🙏🏻
@fazalrehman5596
December 24, 2023 at 4:43 am
Who is terrorist behind this
@deenalight9271
December 24, 2023 at 4:43 am
Very sad to be the happyest day to yr wourld falling apart they will all be family to bless sad
@leechjim8023
December 24, 2023 at 4:43 am
Far worse things have happened in Iraq!😮
@johnnycrepaul547
December 24, 2023 at 4:43 am
The people that started the firework is responsible. Firework was not allowed inside any building.
@yeetmetaphor6977
December 24, 2023 at 4:43 am
I like how they keep blaming the fire on corruption, like bro its those people's fault for setting fireworks in a building.