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"We and people from the neighbouring areas rushed to the scene and rescued the remaining people. We even took some wounded to the clinic," said Ali Jan Akhlaqi, a 29-year-old resident.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Iranian state media reported explosions in areas along the Strait of Hormuz, including Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island and Sirik, and said its air defenses were engaging with U.S. jet fighters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

An updated map of evacuation areas can be found here.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Many of the protests, in areas such as Ballymena, Londonderry and Antrim, saw people peacefully block roads.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The deep areas held no houses, no buildings, just some woods, occasional planted fields, meadows, and paths.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith