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UN chief calls for ‘way out’ of Iran war
‘What is needed now in the region more than anything, is a way out.’
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US’s Rubio tries to justify attacks on Iran as driven by self-defence
Marco Rubio has tried to justify the coordinated attacks with Israel on Iran since Saturday as driven by self-defence.
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US urges citizens to immediately leave over a dozen Middle East countries
The latest advisory includes Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, according to a State Department official.
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Iran live news: US embassy in Riyadh hit; Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz
Iran strikes energy infrastructure across the Gulf as IRGC announces closure of Strait of Hormuz.
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Iranian missiles, interceptions seen over Israel
Missiles were seen over Israel after the Israeli military said it had identified a new wave launched from Iran.
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Witness describes Israeli-US ‘double-tap’ strike on downtown Tehran
A witness says the US and Israel bombed civilians in Tehran, as they rushed to help survivors from another bombing.
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Iran says will attack any ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz
Ebrahim Jabari, a senior adviser to the IRGC's commander-in-chief, reiterates that the Strait of Hormuz is 'closed'.
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New wave of heavy Israeli strikes hit Tehran
A new wave of heavy Israeli air strikes have hit multiple parts of Tehran.
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What dangers does the Iran war pose for Israel?
Both the collapse and survival of Iran's Islamic Republic pose risks.
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Rubio suggests US strikes on Iran were influenced by Israeli plans
Secretary of state says he hopes Iranian people will overthrow regime, as US military says six service members killed.
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Spain refuses to let US use bases for Iran attacks
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has condemned US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
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US-Israeli strikes hit housing, hospitals, and more in Tehran
The damage from US-Israeli strikes on Tehran is growing, with hits on housing, hospitals, police stations, and more.
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Anti-war candidates pose early test for US Democrats after attacks on Iran
Nida Alla, Kat Abughazaleh among those seeking new aims for Dems in midterms, including abolishing ICE and ending wars.
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Netanyahu: Iran would ‘threaten all of humanity’ with nuclear weapon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Beit Shemesh site where an Iranian missile strike killed 9 people.
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US and Israeli interests may soon diverge on Iran
Trump and Netanyahu are in this war for very different reasons. And that will soon show.
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Trump says Iran war projected to last 4 to 5 weeks, could go ‘far longer’
In latest statement, Trump says US was 'very nearly under threat' from Iran, drawing immediacy of attacks into question.
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Why QatarEnergy’s LNG production halt could shake up global gas markets
Qatar supplies 20 percent of the world's LNG. If that's off the table, countries must scramble for the remaining gas.
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Trump: this was the best chance to strike Iran’s ‘sick and sinister regime’
US President Donald Trump outlined the objectives of the US-Israeli attack on Iran.
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France to increase nuclear warheads, lend nuclear aircraft to Europe allies
Macron's 'advanced deterrence' will be a nuclear-security relationship with key allies distinct from NATO arrangements.
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‘This war might push Iran to a bomb faster.’
Former US diplomat Henry Ensher warns future Iranian leadership may see a nuclear deterrent as a defensive necessity.
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