bombardment

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The Mideast regional price for urea, a form of nitrogen fertilizer, has jumped more than 50% since the bombardment of Iran began late last month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Iranian authorities have not commented on the Israeli statements, which came after a night of heavy bombardment in Tehran interspersed with the sound of thunder.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

A Hezbollah official, Hajj Salman Harb, said Israeli bombardment had so far destroyed 750 housing units and partially damaged 17,000 others.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

AFP reporters have been speaking to a range of people living in Iran to build a picture of life under daily US and Israeli bombardment despite an internet blackout and major communication problems.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

The discovery returned Lawrence to a round-the-clock schedule at the Rad Lab, supervising the bombardment of dozens of elements with his magic bullet.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik