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Thick black smoke rises from a direct missile hit following an Iranian ballistic missile barrage towards Israel earlier this week.

Saturday 21 June

Today's Top Stories

Tehran

Irish government temporarily closes embassy in Iran because of conflict

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Roscommon has recorded a high of 29.2 degrees Celsius.

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Dublin Airport.

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Four OPW vehicles were targeted, as well as outbuildings used by OPW staff.

Kildare

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Iran

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