Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has gone beyond his initial aim of destroying Iran’s ability to produce nuclear weapons. He has called on the Iranian people to rise up against their dictatorial Islamic regime and ostensibly transform…
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Iran's long history of revolution, defiance and outside interference – and why its future so uncertain
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has gone beyond his initial aim of destroying Iran’s ability to produce nuclear weapons. He has called on the Iranian people to rise up against their dictatorial Islamic regime and ostensibly transform…
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Daily World Briefing, June 18
Israel and Iran continue to trade airstrikes, missile attacks
Israel said on Tuesday it had launched another wave of airstrikes in Iran and was determined to press ahead with its military campaign, now in its fifth day.
Israeli military spokesman…
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Iran takes control of Israel airspace
The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement after launching a fresh wave of attacks on Israel early on Wednesday in response to the Tel Aviv regime’s aggression on Iran’s soil.
In the statement, the IRGC revealed that it had…
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Western leaders at G7 express caution as Trump tilts closer to Iran war
France warned against toppling Tehran and other Western leaders expressed caution while the United States appeared closer to joining Israel’s campaign on Tuesday, as the shock Middle East conflict dominated the G7 Summit in Alberta.
US President…
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"We will show Zionists no mercy": Iran's supreme leader Khamenei warns Israel
Tehran [Iran], June 18 (ANI): Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday warned Israel and said that Tehran will harshly retaliate against Israel’s attacks as aerial attacks between the two nations continued overnight, marking the…
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Oil prices continue to riseover escalating Israel-Iran conflict
Brent crude prices have risen by almost 5% amid fears that the hostilities could disrupt a key shipping route
Global oil prices jumped by almost 5% amid the continued military escalation between Israel and Iran, and US President Donald Trump’s…
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Are Israel's actions in Iran illegal? Could it be called self-defence? An international law expert explains
Israel’s major military operation against Iran has targeted its nuclear program, including its facilities and scientists, as well as its military leadership.
In response, the United Nations Security Council has quickly convened an emergency…
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Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon: US State Department describes Trump as transparent, clear leader
Washington DC [US], June 18 (ANI): US State Department on Tuesday (local time) reaffirmed the Trump administration’s stance on Iran’s nuclear program, emphasising that ‘Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon,’ amid escalating tensions between Iran and…
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Fearing Israeli Attacks Could Target Any City, Iranians Seek Refuge In Neighboring Armenia
AGARAK, Armenia — With Israeli air strikes showing no sign of slowing after five days, thousands are fleeing Tehran, creating traffic jams and fuel shortages as they head north seeking refuge in parts of the country they hope are safe. For…
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