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US action against Iran would fuel ‘broader conflict’ in the Middle East, EU’s Kaja Kallas warns
BRUSSELS — Potential military involvement by the United States in the wave of strikes between Israel and Iran would “definitely…
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‘The shelter was full’: Israelis confront unprecedented missile barrages | Israel-Iran conflict
Tel Aviv, Israel – For the fourth night in a row, missiles have hit Israeli cities. Iran’s retaliatory strikes, triggered…
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Trade, a sudden exit, Middle East conflict
Jessica Murphy BBC News, Banff, Alberta PA Media Canada’s G7 summit, under first-time host Mark Carney, had a carefully planned…
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Iran-Israel conflict raises alarm in Pakistan amid fears over own security | Israel-Iran conflict News
Islamabad, Pakistan – In January 2024, Pakistan and Iran fired missiles into each other’s territory in a brief military escalation…
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Russia fears another loss in Middle East from Iran’s conflict with Israel
Steve Rosenberg Russia Editor Reporting fromSaint Petersburg Reuters While Moscow has talked up its partnership with Iran, the deal does…
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‘Not for you’: Israeli shelters exclude Palestinians as bombs rain down | Israel-Iran conflict News
When Iranian missiles began raining down on Israel, many residents scrambled for cover. Sirens wailed across the country as people…
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Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 17, 2025 | Israel-Iran conflict News
Here’s where things stand on Monday, June 17: Fighting Several explosions rocked areas across Iran, including its central and western…
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As Iran-Israel conflict escalates, Gazans fear their suffering will become invisible
GAZA — The young girl sits on the dusty floor, clutching her father’s shoe close to her chest as she…
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Hezbollah watches on as Iran and Israel battle, for now | Israel-Iran conflict News
Beirut, Lebanon – When Israel attacked Lebanon in September 2024, Fatima Kandil left her home in Beirut’s southern suburbs, known…
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Sudan in danger of self-destructing as conflict and famine reign
Alex de Waal Africa analyst AFP/Getty Images More than half of Sudan’s 45 million people have been wrenched from their…
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Iran launches fresh missile attack on Israel as conflict enters fifth day
TEHRAN/TEL AVIV — The fifth day of hostilities between Israel and Iran began with Iran launching a fresh wave of…
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Thousands flee Tehran as conflict with Israel continues to escalate
TEHRAN — The Iranian capital Tehran, home to around 10 million people and one of the biggest cities in the…
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IAEA warns Israel-Iran conflict threatens nuclear facilities, diplomacy | Israel-Iran conflict News
Rafael Grossi. head of UN’s nuclear watchdog, warns Israeli conflict with Iran ‘threatens lives’ and risks nuclear fallout. The head…
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Trump abruptly leaves G7 Summit as Israel-Iran conflict intensifies
CALGARY, Alberta — US President Donald Trump departed the Group of Seven – or G7 – summit being held in…
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Trump leaves G7 summit early as Iran-Israel conflict intensifies
Nadine Yousif BBC News, Toronto Watch: A trade deal, a family photo and conflict in the Middle East – Trump’s…
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Athlete, Pilates instructor, teacher: Human toll of Israel’s attack on Iran | Israel-Iran conflict News
Israel’s attacks on Tehran have not only targeted military bases and nuclear sites, but they also have penetrated the bedrooms,…
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Trump departs G7 Summit early as Israel-Iran conflict shows signs of intensifying
ADVERTISEMENT US President Donald Trump departed the Group of Seven – or G7 – summit being held in a resort…
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Trump’s cabinet is less hawkish. Will that affect his Israel-Iran response? | Israel-Iran conflict News
Washington, DC – United States President Donald Trump has surrounded himself with a cabinet and inner circle that is markedly less…
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Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 16, 2025 | Israel-Iran conflict News
Here’s where things stand on Monday, June 16: Fighting Multiple blasts were reported in Tehran as Israel issued new evacuation…
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Borders closing and airspaces shut as Israel-Iran conflict rages | News
Pakistan closes its border with Iran while Jordan suspends flights but keeps land crossings with Israel operational. Pakistan has closed…
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European stock markets opened higher despite escalating Israel-Iran conflict
ADVERTISEMENT Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear and military targets caused the price of oil to surge more than 7% on…
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Hundreds reported dead as Israel-Iran conflict continues into fourth day
TEHRAN/TEL AVIV — Iran launched a new wave of missile attacks on Israel early on Monday, triggering air raid sirens…
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Little sign of restraint as Israel and Iran continue to swap deadly strikes | Israel-Iran conflict News
Israel and Iran have launched more strikes on one another overnight and into the morning as the military confrontation between…
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Live – Iran launches new wave of missile attacks against Israel on fourth day of conflict – Live updates
ADVERTISEMENT The fourth day of conflict between Israel and Iran began with renewed violence and mounting casualties, as Iran launched…
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Israel-Iran conflict enters fourth day, roiling markets
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Why India refused to join SCO condemnation of Israel’s attacks on Iran | Israel-Iran conflict News
New Delhi, India — India has distanced itself from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) condemnation of Israel’s ongoing attacks on…
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Will Russia, Turkiye and China provide support to Iran in its conflict? | Israel-Iran conflict
Moscow, Ankara and Beijing have condemned Israel’s attacks on Iran. It is a conflict that has the potential to ignite…
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Who are Iran’s new top military leaders after Israel’s assassinations? | Israel-Iran conflict News
Tehran, Iran – Iran has promoted several commanders to the top of its military leadership after Israel killed their predecessors…
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Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 15, 2025 | Israel-Iran conflict News
Here are the key events on day three of the Israel-Iran conflict. Here’s where things stand on Sunday, June 15:…
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Analysis: What options does Iran have in its conflict against Israel? | Israel-Iran conflict News
Iran has now withstood three days of Israeli attacks, which have killed more than 120 Iranians, including several members of…
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Thousands attend ‘red line’ protest in The Hague against Israel’s Gaza war | Israel-Palestine conflict News
According to Oxfam, nearly 150,000 people in the Netherlands called for the government to do more against the war in…
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Israel-Iran conflict heightens importance of G7 gathering
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Bombardment, strikes, deaths in third day of fierce Israel-Iran conflict | Israel-Iran conflict News
Iran has launched a new wave of ballistic missiles against Israel soon after loud explosions were heard in its capital…
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Netanyahu vows decisive response as Iran-Israel conflict escalates
TEL AVIV — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed a strong response to Iran’s missile attacks, warning that Tehran would…
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Israel has learned no lessons from Iraq | Israel-Iran conflict
Tel Aviv’s decision to launch a new war against Iran on June 13 is a disaster in the making. No…
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Israel kills 23 Palestinians in Gaza, half of them while trying to get aid | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Israeli forces have killed 23 Palestinians across Gaza, with at least 11 of them while they were trying to get…
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Trump warns Iran of unmatched US military response amid Israel conflict
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Sunday that any attack on American interests would be met with…
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Iran, Israel trade strikes for a third day | Israel-Iran conflict News
Israel has unleashed air attacks across Iran for a third day and threatened even greater attacks, while some Iranian missiles…
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Iranian state media says new missile, drone attack launched against Israel | Conflict News
Iran’s official news agency IRNA says Iranian forces are carrying out a hybrid attack with drones accompanying the missiles targeting…
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World leaders weigh in on ‘alarming’ Israel Iran conflict | Conflict News
World leaders and senior officials have called on both Israel and Iran to walk back from the brink of all-out…
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What is the Strait of Hormuz, could it factor into Israel-Iran conflict? | International Trade News
EXPLAINER Iranian lawmaker says Tehran considering closing waterway, described as ‘world’s most important oil transit chokepoint’. Iran is considering closing…
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Israel kills at least 58 people in Gaza, many at US-backed aid site: Medics | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Israeli fire and air strikes have killed at least 58 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip, many of them near an…
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Egypt, Libya stop activists gathering for March to Gaza, organisers say | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Authorities in both Egypt and Libya have stopped activists seeking to break Israel’s blockade on Gaza, protest organisers have said,…
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Who was Hossein Salami, Iran’s IRGC head killed by Israel? | Conflict News
Hossein Salami, who was appointed to lead the IRGC in 2019, among the most senior figures killed by Israel. Hossein…
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What is behind Israel’s decision to attack Iran? | Conflict News
Israel has begun its long-signalled attacks on Iran with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying they would continue “as long as necessary”.…
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Shock, fear in Tehran after Israel bombs residential, military areas | Conflict News
Tehran, Iran – Roya, a 62-year-old resident of Iran’s capital, was jolted awake just after 3am on Friday morning by…
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Israel kills nuclear scientists, strikes sites in Iran: Who did it target? | Conflict News
Two key Iranian nuclear scientists are among six scientists killed in Israeli strikes on sites in Iran on Friday. More…
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How US politicians responded to Israel’s attacks on Iran | Conflict News
Washington, DC – Less than three hours before Israel launched its first wave of strikes against Iran, United States President…
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Israel deports six from Gaza aid boat Madleen, two more still in custody | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Rights group says volunteers, including MEP Rima Hassan, subjected to ‘mistreatment, aggressive treatment’. Palestinian rights group Adalah has confirmed Israel’s…
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What happened to the Madleen Gaza boat activists detained by Israel? | Israel-Palestine conflict News
On June 9, Israeli forces seized the Madleen ship in international waters in the Mediterranean Sea as it attempted to…
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