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Iranian Missiles Over Tel Aviv Cancel Pride Parade and Leave Caitlyn Jenner Stranded

Closure of Ben Gurion Airport after Iranian missile strikes has left visitors unable to depart

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Caitlyn Jenner participates in E!'s "I Am Cait" panel at the NBCUniversal Winter TCA on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, Pasadena, Calif.

Overview

  • Israel Defense Forces launched strikes on over 200 targets in Iran, including nuclear sites, killing senior commanders
  • Iran fired hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israeli cities in retaliation, with some breaching Iron Dome defenses and injuring at least 34 civilians
  • Tel Aviv’s annual Pride Parade was canceled for the first time in years as authorities cited escalating security risks
  • Caitlyn Jenner, invited as guest of honor, sheltered in bomb bunkers, shared social media updates and remains unable to leave the city
  • The U.S. Embassy in Israel boycotted the parade under Trump administration guidelines as international actors press for de-escalation