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Israel receives advanced warship amid heightened tensions with Iran

The Saar 6 can fire missiles, launch helicopters and deploy Israel's Iron Dome technology. Its arrival comes following the killing of an Iranian nuclear scientist, allegedly by Israel.
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Israel received an advanced warship Wednesday amid recent escalations with Iran.

The German-made Saar 6 is a corvette, which is a small warship. It docked in Haifa’s port and three ships of the same model will follow next year. The ship possesses missile-firing capabilities. It also has a version of Israel’s Iron Dome technology and can deter rocket and missile attacks, Reuters reported.

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