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Urgent: Air defense activated on Iran's Qeshm Island near Hormuz Strait -- report
TEHRAN, May 18 (Xinhua) -- Air defenses on Iran's Qeshm Island, strategically located near the Strait of Hormuz, were activated Monday evening, Iran's semi-official Mehr News Agency reported. Officials have not yet explained the air defense activity on the island. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates! What is the issue about? Spelling and grammatical error Factually incorrect Story is irrelevant This field is mandatory.
Daily brief about U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran: Day 36
CAIRO, April 4 (Xinhua) -- The U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran entered its 36th day Saturday, with U.S. President Donald Trump threatening "hell" if Iran fails to meet his deadline, and a top Iranian commander warning that any strike on Iran's infrastructure would trigger "devastating and continuous" attacks on U.S. military assets and Israeli infrastructure. Tehran also reiterates that it seeks terms for a "conclusive and lasting" end to the war as U.S.-Israeli attacks continue.
Daily brief about U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran: Day 27 Original
A man attends a protest against U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran in central London, Britain, March 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Ying) CAIRO, March 26 (Xinhua) -- The 27th day of the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict saw heavy fighting and no breakthrough on a ceasefire. After issuing more warnings to Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday extended his deadline for strikes on Iranian energy facilities by 10 days. Israel said it was intensifying attacks after Iran's morning missile salvo injured nine people.
Daily brief about U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran: Day 25 Original
Israeli security forces and emergency responders work at the site of an Iranian missile attack in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 24, 2026. (Tomer Neuberg/JINI via Xinhua) CAIRO, March 24 (Xinhua) -- The U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict entered its 25th day on Tuesday, as Washington and Tehran offered conflicting accounts over whether peace talks are underway. Regional tensions continued to rise, with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iranian targets and flashpoints drawing attention in Lebanon and Iraq.
What to know about recent attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities? Original
Missile debris falls after Israeli air defense systems launched interceptor missiles over Jerusalem, March 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Junqing) CAIRO, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Iran said the United States and Israel carried out a major airstrike Saturday on Natanz, its primary uranium enrichment facility. Neither government has officially claimed responsibility, while Israeli media suggest the U.S. bombers carried out the strike.
Mideast in Pictures: Iranian missiles wound 200 in southern Israel, testing air defenses Original
發布於 3小時前 • Wang Shang,Chen Junqing,Jamal Awad已訂閱訂閱 Emergency responders work at an impact site of an Iranian missile attack in Arad, southern Israel, March 22, 2026. (Photo by Jamal Awad/Xinhua) JERUSALEM, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Iranian missile strikes wounded roughly 200 people on Saturday in southern Israel after air defense systems failed to intercept projectiles that hit the cities of Arad and Dimona, near nuclear facilities.
Daily brief about U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran: Day 20 Original
This photo released by Israeli media shows smoke rising from oil refineries in Haifa, northern Israel, March 19, 2026. (Xinhua) CAIRO, March 19 (Xinhua) -- Energy infrastructure attacks rippled across the Middle East on Thursday as the United States, Israel, and Iran exchanged strikes for a 20th consecutive day, sending oil and gas prices surging, knocking out a significant share of Qatar's LNG export capacity, and prompting warnings of catastrophic global economic consequences.
What to know about key energy facilities in Gulf region? Original
An Iranian staff member works at South Pars gas field near the southern Iranian port of Assalouyeh, Iran, Aug. 23, 2016. (Xinhua/Ahmad Halabisaz) CAIRO, March 19 (Xinhua) -- The Gulf region is home to a wide range of energy facilities, including refineries and liquefied natural gas (LNG) production plants, which are critical to global energy supply and market stability.
Daily brief about U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran: Day 19 Original
A man walks past a petrol station in London, Britain, March 18, 2026. The strikes launched by the United States and Israel against Iran have triggered a sharp spike in global oil prices. (Xinhua/Li Ying) CAIRO, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran entered its 19th day on Wednesday, with strikes targeting the North Pars gas field, prompting Iran to retaliate against regional energy facilities.
Daily brief about U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran: Day 18 Original
This file photo taken on Feb. 10, 2026 shows Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, receiving an interview with Oman TV in Muscat, Oman.
Mideast in Pictures: Iranians hold mass rallies to mark Quds Day amid U.S.-Israeli attacks Original
發布於 6小時前 • Wang Shang已訂閱訂閱 People attend a mass rally to mark International Quds Day in Tehran, capital of Iran, March 13, 2026. People across Iran on Friday took to the streets to mark International Quds Day, an annual event expressing support for Palestinians and condemnation of Israeli actions.
Daily brief about U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran: Day 13 Original
This photo taken on March 12, 2026 shows a house damaged by a projectile launched from Lebanon, in Haniel, central Israel. Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) acknowledged joint operation with Hezbollah against Israel. (Photo by Gil Cohen Magen/Xinhua) CAIRO, March 12 (Xinhua) -- The U.S.-Israeli-Iran conflict entered its 13th day on Thursday.
What to know about Mojtaba Khamenei's 1st public message as Iran's supreme leader? Original
People attend gatherings to pledge allegiance to Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei at Enghelab Square in Tehran, Iran, on March 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Shadati) TEHRAN, March 12 (Xinhua) -- Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei delivered his first public message on Thursday since taking office, outlining Iran's key strategies in its ongoing war with the United States and Israel.
Mideast in Pictures: Israeli civilians shelter in subway stations as Iranian missile strikes continue
發布於 2小時前 • Wang Shang,Gil Cohen Magen已訂閱訂閱 People spend the night on a platform of a subway station in Ramat Gan, Israel, on March 11, 2026. Alarms were activated across Israel on Wednesday night as air defenses detected missiles and rockets launched from Iran and Lebanon. (Photo by Gil Cohen Magen/Xinhua) TEL AVIV, March 12 (Xinhua) -- A wave of Iranian strikes forced many Israelis to spend Wednesday night in shelters, with some crowding into subway stations.
What to know about possible endgames of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran? Original
A funeral for Iranian high-ranking military commanders killed during strikes launched by the United States and Israel against Iran is held in Tehran, Iran, March 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Shadati) CAIRO, March 11 (Xinhua) -- As the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran drags on, it is wreaking increasingly severe havoc on global energy and economic markets. Analysts are weighing how this deadly conflict, initiated by the United States and Israel, might eventually conclude.
Xinhua Headlines: Raging Mideast war dims U.S. hopes for quick win, ignites global calls for de-escalation Original
The warfare sparked by U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran entered its 12th day on Wednesday. Observers have noted that while the United States and Israel have achieved some tactical gains, the escalating fighting has dashed Washington's hopes for a quick victory. CAIRO, March 11 (Xinhua) -- The warfare sparked by U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran entered its 12th day on Wednesday, with more than a dozen nations affected so far and shockwaves felt across the globe.
Daily brief about U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran: Day 7 Original
This photo taken on March 6, 2026 shows smoke after an explosion in Tehran, Iran. (Xinhua/Shadati) CAIRO, March 6 (Xinhua) -- Tensions across the Middle East continued to escalate on Friday as U.S., Israeli, and Iranian forces traded strikes, killing scores and prompting international evacuations, while global markets and energy prices reacted to the rising conflict.
What to know about China's position on U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran?
The flag-guarding echelon flies over Tian'anmen Square during a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025.
What to know about regional repercussions of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran? Original
This photo taken on March 1, 2026 shows thick smoke in Tehran, Iran. (Xinhua/Shadati) CAIRO, March 2 (Xinhua) -- The United States and Israel continued airstrikes on Iran on Monday, while Tehran retaliated against U.S. bases and Israeli targets in the Middle East, with violence spreading across the region. Civilians in the affected areas have expressed hopes for a swift ceasefire and a return to stability.
World reacts to U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran with concerns, condemnations, calls for dialogue Original
The United States and Israel on Saturday launched a surprise strike on Iran, prompting Iranian missile attacks on Israel and U.S. targets across several countries in the region. The international community reacts to these attacks with concerns and condemnations, while calling for dialogue.
Xinhua Headlines: U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran plunges Mideast into new conflagration, uncertainty Original
* The United States and Israel on Saturday launched coordinated airstrikes against Iran, with the latter responding with a series of attacks on Israel and U.S. targets across the Middle East. * Israel deployed about 200 fighter jets in what officials described as the largest operational sortie in the history of the Israeli Air Force. * Analysts warned that the conflict's trajectory remains uncertain. "It could remain limited and swift, or evolve into a broader war of attrition." CAIRO, Feb.
World reacts to U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran with concerns, condemnations, calls for dialogue Original
This photo taken on Feb. 28, 2026 shows a scene near the University of Tehran following attacks in Tehran, Iran. The United States and Israel on Saturday launched “major combat operations” against Iran, plunging the war-torn Middle East into a new round of violent conflicts. (Xinhua) CAIRO, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- The United States and Israel on Saturday launched a surprise strike on Iran, prompting Iranian missile attacks on Israel and U.S. targets across several countries in the region.
U.S. supercarrier off Israel casts shadow over Washington-Tehran diplomatic track Original
Two workers prepare for the christen for USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) at the Huntington-Ingalls Industries Newport News shipyard in Virginia, the United States, Nov. 8, 2013. (Xinhua/Zhang Jun) CAIRO, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Navy's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, arrived off Israel's coast on Friday, raising concerns that Washington and Tehran may be moving closer to direct military confrontation.
Russia, Iran deepen nuclear, military ties as U.S. pressure mounts amid ongoing nuclear talks Original
Photo taken on Feb. 13, 2026 shows a city view of Tehran, Iran. (Xinhua/Shadati) CAIRO, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- Moscow and Tehran are stepping up cooperation on multiple fronts, particularly in nuclear energy and military operations, as Iran seeks a nuclear deal with Washington amid heightened regional tensions. On Wednesday, Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev said the two countries are exploring the construction of new nuclear power plant units in Iran.
Explainer: What do Iran, U.S. seek from upcoming new round of talks? Original
Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi ® meets with Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Geneva, Switzerland, Feb. 16, 2026. (Ministry of Information in Oman/Handout via Xinhua) CAIRO, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- An Iranian delegation, led by Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, has arrived in Geneva for a second round of indirect nuclear talks with the United States, scheduled for Tuesday, with Oman serving as the mediator.
After Oman talks, Iran sees opening for diplomacy with U.S. but rejects nuclear, missile curbs Original
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi (C, front) and his accompanying delegation depart for the site of the bilateral talks in Muscat, Oman, Feb. 6, 2026. (Xinhua) CAIRO, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that he expected a new round of talks with the United States to take place "soon," describing the meeting held a day earlier as a positive start while cautioning that rebuilding trust would take time.
World Insights: Regional countries welcome renewal of Iran-U.S. talks, call for further de-escalation Original
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi (C, front) and his accompanying delegation depart for the site of the talks in Muscat, Oman, Feb. 6, 2026. (Xinhua) CAIRO, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- U.S. and Iranian officials concluded a round of talks on Friday, with both sides agreeing to continue negotiations, on which regional countries have pinned high hopes to help steer the Middle East back from the brink of a wider war.
U.S.-Iran tensions raise regional concerns as Tehran signals willingness for talks Original
Rising tensions between Iran and the United States have alarmed regional leaders and sparked urgent calls for renewed diplomacy. Tehran on Friday signaled a conditional willingness to return to the negotiating table to ease the escalating confrontation.
U.S.-Iran tensions raise regional concerns as Tehran signals willingness for talks Original
This photo taken on Jan. 27, 2026 shows a view in Tehran, Iran. (Xinhua/Shadati) CAIRO, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- Rising tensions between Iran and the United States have alarmed regional leaders and sparked urgent calls for renewed diplomacy. Tehran on Friday signaled a conditional willingness to return to the negotiating table to ease the escalating confrontation. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Türkiye is prepared to facilitate dialogue between Tehran and Washington.
No talks under pressure -- Iran responds to Trump's threats, U.S. naval enforcement in Middle East Original
This photo taken on Jan. 27, 2026 shows a giant banner in Tehran, Iran. (Xinhua/Shadati) TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- Iran on Wednesday rejected any prospect of talks with the United States as long as Washington continues to threaten military action, after U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric and announced the deployment of additional U.S. naval forces to the Middle East.
Iranian president says gov't determined to address economic problems, urges refrain from "destructive actions" Original
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attends a press conference in Tehran, Iran, on Sept. 16, 2024. (Xinhua/Shadati) CAIRO, Jan.
Gold fireworks, gray realities -- Middle East's uneven march into 2026 Original
This photo taken on Jan. 1, 2026 shows the New Year fireworks display at the Central Business District (CBD) in the new administrative capital of Egypt, east of Cairo, Egypt. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa) CAIRO, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) -- Fireworks flared above the Middle East as 2026 arrived, bursting into gold and white over new skylines and ancient quarters alike.
Yearender: The arithmetic of survival in Mideast war zones Original
A Palestinian child is seen on a destroyed building in Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip, on Jan. 29, 2025. (Photo by Abdul Rahman Salama/Xinhua) CAIRO, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- Across the Middle East, the upheaval of the past year has been measured not only in bombs and gunfire, but in quieter calculations: how far people can run, how much they can carry, and how long they can endure.
Xinhua Headlines: The Middle East 2025 -- Seeking stability and development on frontlines and fault lines Original
*Throughout the year, multiple conflicts persisted in the Middle East, overlapping and often taking unexpected turns. *Middle Eastern countries are coordinating to advance political solutions to regional challenges while seeking greater unity and autonomy. *China has offered global initiatives, mediation efforts, practical cooperation, and governance experience, injecting positive momentum into regional peace and revitalization. CAIRO, Dec.
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Gaza war at two years: a toll in numbers Original
CAIRO, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- The war in Gaza reached its two-year mark on Tuesday. The fighting erupted on Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing more than 1,200 people and taking over 250 hostages. Israel's military response has devastated the Gaza Strip. Statistics alone cannot capture the human suffering, but they reveal the scale of catastrophe in the densely populated coastal territory.
Xinhua Headlines: Scorched lands, scarred souls -- Mideast's agonies spotlighted on World Humanitarian Day Original
* Across Gaza, Sudan, Syria, Lebanon and Yemen, armed conflict rages on amid hunger, diseases and collapsing water systems. * The UN has long emphasized that these disasters are not inevitable. Behind each emergency lies a more complicated truth: Political factors -- more than poverty or natural hazards -- are driving the region's humanitarian collapse. CAIRO, Aug.
埔里道卡斯族崩山社群「emalo祭儀」再現 傳統祭儀喚醒族人記憶
為延續道卡斯族傳統歲時祭儀文化，埔里崩山社群房裡社鐘氏家族於今（2025）年7月5日，於南投埔里房里里紅瓦厝部落再度舉辦「emalo」儀式。此為族人早年於農作收成後（約農曆七月）舉行的重要祭典，象徵族群向祖靈祈求來年豐收與平安，同時也是慶祝新年的到來。自2020年起，房裡社鐘氏家族率先啟動儀式復振工作，至今已邁入第五年。 傍晚時分，由部落及各家族女性代表帶領族人前往部落水源地——位於紅瓦厝的古井。以酒祭迎靈，虔敬迎請祖靈返家共度祭典。隨後由耆老敲鑼報信，帶領族人返回部落。 入夜後，各家戶於曬穀場擺放豐盛祭品，包括酒、石賓魚、鹿肉或山肉、飯糰、阿拉粿與家常飯菜。由男性長輩誦唸禱詞，向祖靈說明供品內容，邀請享用，隨即展開以「emalo」曲調為首的牽手圍舞儀式。族人圍圈齊舞直至深夜，展現對祖靈的敬意與對來年好收成的祈願。 主辦家族鐘氏族人表示，雖完整儀式仍在逐步重構中，但透過持續實踐，已成功促進族人對自身文化的認同與參與，也激發更多青年回應族群傳承的召喚。未來將持續與耆老合作，重整歷史記憶與禮俗細節，期使道卡斯族傳統文化在埔里土地上生根發光。 新聞標題:...
Roundup: Trump mulls striking Iran as Israel-Iran conflict drags into second week Original
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have talked by phone several times since Israel began its strikes on Iran on June 13, in a bid to find a diplomatic end to the crisis. BEIJING, June 20 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump will decide on whether he will order a strike against Iran in the next two weeks, as aerial conflict between Israel and Iran continues one week after a surprise attack by Israel.
Khamenei says Iran will not surrender, warns U.S. of "irreparable damage" Original
TEHRAN, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that the country remains steadfast amid its conflict with Israel and will not surrender to anyone amid pressure, according to the Tasnim news agency. In a televised address, Khamenei praised the "steadfast, courageous, and timely" response of the Iranian people to what he called "the foolish and malicious aggression" of Israel.
Xinhua News | Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israel in response to Israeli airstrikes: official media Original
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) launched late Saturday night a "large-scale combined offensive operation" against Israel, involving a significant number of missiles and drones, the IRGC's official news outlet Sepah News reported. #XinhuaNews
Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israel in response to Israeli airstrikes: official media Original
TEHRAN, June 14 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) launched late Saturday night a "large-scale combined offensive operation" against Israel, involving a significant number of missiles and drones, the IRGC's official news outlet Sepah News reported. The IRGC's aerospace division carried out the attack, stating it was in response to Israel's "repeated aggressions" against Iran, according to Sepah.
Ukraine, Russia make modest progress in Istanbul peace talks, agree on largest prisoner swap Original
ISTANBUL, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Ukrainian and Russian delegations made modest but concrete progress in renewed peace talks in Istanbul on Monday, raising cautious hopes for a potential easing of hostilities through expanded humanitarian measures, including the largest prisoner exchange since the onset of the conflict. The roughly 90-minute session marked the second round of direct talks between the two sides in recent weeks.
未正名原住民族群團體齊聚立院 反對《平埔族群身分法草案》呼籲落實憲判精神
今（9）日上午，全台九個尚未正名的原住民族群代表，串聯超過70個團體組織，在立法院舉行跨族群聯合記者會，強烈反對日前已完成一讀的《平埔族群身分法草案》及設立「平埔族群委員會」的提案，呼籲內政委員會應立即修正或擱置草案，避免造成族群分化與體制混亂。 跨族群團體在記者會中共同聲明指出，憲法法庭於111年憲判字第17號【西拉雅族原住民身分案】中，已明確指出現存於台灣的南島語系民族，只要保有語言、習俗、傳統文化特徵、維持族群認同，並有可稽考的歷史紀錄，即應被承認為原住民族。因此，目前政府應優先修正《原住民身分法》，使尚未正名的原住民族獲得應有的法律地位與保障，而非另立一部將這些族群排除在原住民族體系外的特別法。 團體強調，《平埔族群身分法草案》第2條所設「平埔族群委員會」，將導致中央政府層級出現兩個處理原住民事務的主管機關，造成組織架構重疊與行政資源浪費，更對現行原住民族制度造成干擾。而草案第21條明定不適用《原住民族基本法》，更等於將未正名族群排除於原民法制保障體系外，嚴重違反憲法法庭判決精神與原住民族權益。...
Israel deploys forces in southern Syria as intense airstrikes spark widespread condemnation Original
JERUSALEM/TEHRAN, May 3 (Xinhua) -- The Israeli military confirmed on Saturday that it had deployed forces in southern Syria to prevent the entry of "hostile forces" into Druze-majority areas, following a significant escalation in the region. On Friday night, Israeli warplanes launched what has been described as "the largest air attack" against Syria this year, targeting over 20 sites across six provinces. The operation has fueled regional tensions and drawn widespread condemnation.
Explainer: Facts about latest U.S. attacks on Yemen's Houthis Original
Abdul-Ghani Al-Zubaidi, a Yemeni political and military observer, said that without a clear political strategy, the campaign could drag Washington into a prolonged, uncertain conflict. ADEN, YEMEN, March 16 (Xinhua) -- U.S. forces launched a large-scale air and sea operation against Houthi forces in Yemen on Saturday night and Sunday morning, targeting radar systems, air defenses and missile installations.
Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire during talks with U.S. in Saudi Arabia Original
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, March 11 (Xinhua) -- Ukraine on Tuesday signaled its readiness to accept a U.S. proposal for an "immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire" following talks with a U.S. delegation in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, according to a joint statement.
Mideast in Pictures: Israel, Hamas complete 5th prisoner-for-hostage swap under Gaza ceasefire deal Original
JERUSALEM/RAMALLAH, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- Israel and Hamas on Saturday completed the fifth prisoner-for-hostage swap under the first phase of the ongoing Gaza ceasefire agreement, according to Israeli and Palestinian sources. Three Israeli hostages previously held by Hamas were transferred on Saturday from central Gaza to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israel Security Agency and crossed the border into Israel, the IDF said in a statement.
GLOBALink | Gaza ceasefire offers hope as long road to recovery lies ahead Original
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal, bringing a pause to the 15-month conflict in Gaza. This agreement offers a crucial opportunity for peace in the region and opens a vital window for much-needed humanitarian aid.
Letter from Beirut: Drones, bombs, sirens -- sounds of conflict strike fear into Beirut's days and nights
by Xinhua writer Wang Shang BEIRUT, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- The first time I heard the drones, I was walking in Hamra, Beirut's historically cosmopolitan district. The dull buzz came from the sky, everywhere and nowhere. "You'll get used to it," my colleague said, not even glancing upward as he guided me through Hamra's narrow streets. He had spent more than a year in this wounded city, long enough to become inured to its new normal.
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