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Israel ramps up strikes in Gaza, killing dozens, as Trump floats ‘freedom zone’: The Israeli military intensified operations across Gaza Thursday ...
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Trump says Gaza should be 'taken' by US and turned into a 'freedom zone': This is not the first time Trump has made territorial claims on Gaza. Earlier this year ...
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Israel ramps up strikes in Gaza, killing dozens, as Trump floats ‘freedom zone’: The Israeli military intensified operations across Gaza Thursday ...
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Trump says US should take over Gaza Strip, turn it into a 'freedom zone'
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Trump Suggests U.S. Should ‘Take’ Gaza and Turn It Into a ‘Freedom Zone’: The President made the remarks during a business roundtable in Qatar on Thursday ...
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US would make Gaza a ‘freedom zone’, Trump says in Qatar: President Donald Trump argued that there was nothing left to save in the Palestinian territory ...
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Trump touts 'freedom zone' plan for Gaza as ceasefire talks stall in Qatar: President Trump is visiting Qatar and the U.A.E. after inking big weapons and tech ...
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Trump again floats US control over Gaza as ‘freedom zone’: President Donald Trump on Thursday reiterated his controversial proposal to assume control of the Gaza ...
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Trump says US should 'take' Gaza and turn it into 'freedom zone'
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Donald Trump Proposes Gaza 'Freedom Zone': This is not the first time the US president has proposed a takeover of the region, currently at the center of Israel's ...
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Trump says US should 'take' Gaza and turn it into a 'freedom zone': 'Let the United States get involved and make it just a freedom zone,' says US president
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US should ‘take’ Gaza and turn it into ‘freedom zone’: Trump: President Donald Trump said on Thursday he wanted the United States to “take” Gaza and turn it into ...
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Donald Trump talks up 'freedom zone' in Gaza during visit to Qatar: The United States president again floats the idea of taking control of the war-ravaged strip ...
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Trump suggests US ‘take’ Gaza, make it ‘freedom zone’: President Trump on Thursday suggested the U.S. would look to take control of the Gaza Strip and turn it ...
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Trump floats plan for Gaza ‘freedom zone’: The US president once more suggested that the United States could take ownership of the Palestinian territory.
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Trump says US should 'take' Gaza and turn it into 'freedom zone': President Donald Trump said on Thursday he wanted the United States to
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Trump reiterates desire to take over Gaza Strip, says U.S. would make it a ‘freedom zone’
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Iraq’s top Shia cleric warns against any targeting of Iran’s leadership: Iraq’s top Shia cleric Ali Sistani warned against targeting Iran’s leadership ...
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Trump approves Iran attack plans, holds off on giving final orders: Israel issues fresh evacuation warnings as it fires a fresh barrage of strikes on various ...
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Trump’s Dilemma: Ending the Israel-Iran ConflictUS involvement risks retaliation and escalation; diplomacy and multilateral efforts offer a path to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions by year-end.
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- Israel’s airstrikes have significantly damaged Iran’s nuclear program but cannot fully eliminate it without American support.
- US entry into the conflict risks Iranian retaliation through terrorist attacks and a broader escalation.
- Trump should pursue a strategy preserving Israel’s gains while enabling renewed diplomatic negotiations with Iran.
- A coordinated international effort, including a UN cease-fire, is necessary to prevent Iran’s nuclear resurgence long-term.
What Iran’s reprisals against Israel reveal of its ballistic missile capabilities
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Iran’s Missile Strikes on Israel: Capabilities and ChallengesIran launched about 350 missiles since the conflict began, including advanced hypersonic types, less than the 1,000 missiles initially planned.
- Iran has fired approximately 350 missiles in retaliation since Israel’s military offensive started, falling short of Tehran’s 1,000-missile plan.
- Only Iran’s longest-range ballistic missiles, including recent hypersonic models, have the capability to strike targets over 1,000 km away in Israel.
- Drones are employed alongside missiles to distract and saturate Israeli air defenses, increasing the likelihood of successful strikes.
- Despite advanced missile technology, most Iranian attacks have been intercepted by Israel’s air defense systems, limiting damage so far.
I would say that [Iran’s arsenal] has now significantly been reduced – at least 50 percent.— Frank Ledwidge, a specialist in military capabilities and strategy at the University of Portsmouth in the UK, discussing the impact of the conflict on Iran's missile arsenal.
Israel strikes Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor, state television says: Israeli attack on Iran's Arak reactor sparks conflict, with casualties on both sides ...
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Iranian missile strikes hit Israeli hospital: Israel is targeted by new Iranian missile strikes with several hits, among them, the Soroka Hospital in Beersheba ...
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Ali Khamenei: Backed into a corner, Iran’s ruthless leader faces fight for survival
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Trump’s Iran Moves Risk Long-Term Middle East ConflictWithin four days, Trump shifted from urging diplomacy to demanding Iran’s unconditional surrender, raising war risks.
- Following Israel’s strike on Iran, Trump’s stance swung from restraint to aggressive threats.
- He demands Iran’s unconditional surrender and warns of severe consequences for noncompliance.
- No clear US strategy is evident as diplomatic talks were simultaneously being arranged.
- Military escalation risks triggering a prolonged and destabilizing conflict in the Middle East.
I will measure my own success not only by the battles we win but also by the wars that we end, and perhaps more importantly, the wars we never get into.— Donald Trump in his inaugural address.
Israel says hospital directly hit by Iranian missile as IDF targets Iran's nuclear sites - live updates
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For ‘standing by our side’: Netanyahu thanks Trump, says ‘Israel is stronger than ever’
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Netanyahu Strengthened Amid Iran ConflictThe Iran war reversed Netanyahu’s declining support, with 54% now backing him despite previous coalition instability.
- Netanyahu’s government appeared on the verge of collapse before launching strikes against Iran.
- The preemptive action against Iran gained significant public backing, boosting his political standing.
- Opposition leaders have publicly supported Netanyahu’s timing and decision to confront Iran.
- European leaders increasingly align with Israel’s perspective on Iran amid the conflict.
Public opinion supports this war, just as it has supported previous ones.— Nitzan Perelman, a researcher specialized in Israel at the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) in France.
Israel’s offensive in Iran breaches the Geneva Conventions: The airstrikes are about more than Iran’s nuclear capacity; they are aimed at the network of ...
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Putin claims Israeli strikes have unified Iranian society around its leadership: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that a deal to end the fighting ...
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Israel Kills 140 Palestinians In 24 Hours As World Shifts Focus To Iran: As the war between Israel and Iran intensifies, Palestinians in Gaza worry their plight ...
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Deadly Strikes Escalate Amid Gaza Aid CrisisAt least 140 Palestinians were killed in 24 hours as hunger and blockade worsen in Gaza, overshadowed by Israel-Iran tensions.
- Israeli gunfire and airstrikes killed at least 140 people in Gaza over the past day, including many trying to access humanitarian aid.
- Nearly 400 Palestinians have died and over 3,000 were wounded since late May while seeking food after partial blockade easing.
- Israel states its operations target Hamas military assets while attempting to minimize civilian casualties during the ongoing conflict.
- Many Gaza residents feel neglected as global focus shifts to the escalating Israel-Iran air conflict amid worsening conditions.
We are being forgotten.— A Gaza resident expressed this amid the escalations in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
"Have to do what we have to do": Trump wants "total, complete victory" over Iran: To what extent does the USA want to get involved in the war between Israel and ...
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'Doomsday plane' E-4B, a nuclear holocaust bunker, seen in Washington as Iran-Israel war intensifies
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"Disgraceful remarks": Iran summons ambassador after Merz's "dirty work" remark: For Chancellor Merz, Israel is doing the "dirty work" for others in Iran - ...
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Diplomatic Fallout Over Merz’s Israel RemarksIran summoned Germany's ambassador after Chancellor Merz praised Israel's military role amid Middle East tensions in June 2025.
- Iran called in German Ambassador Markus Potzel following Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s comment that Israel performs 'dirty work' in Iran.
- Merz praised Israel’s military action against Iran at the G7 summit, sparking criticism within Germany.
- Israel supported Merz, highlighting Iran’s nuclear program as a global security threat requiring European vigilance.
- Chancellor’s Chief of Staff Thorsten Frei emphasized the risks posed by Iran’s missile capabilities to Europe.
That is the dirty work that Israel is doing for all of us.— Friedrich Merz stated this in a ZDF interview at the G7 summit in Canada.
"Intelligent people who know Iran, the Iranian nation, and its history will never speak to this nation in threatening language because the Iranian nation ... Show more
Pakistan ‘backstabbed’ Iran, assisted US in ‘spying’ on Tehran, claim viral posts
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Nuclear War Averted by India-Pakistan Ceasefire DealMilitary hostilities between the nuclear-armed neighbors ceased on May 10 after direct communication between their armed forces.
- President Trump hosted Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir and praised his role in preventing further conflict.
- India and Pakistan independently agreed to halt military actions following intense cross-border strikes in early May.
- India rejects third-party mediation and continues its counterterrorism operation Sindoor against terror infrastructure.
- Trump highlighted ongoing trade negotiations with both countries and acknowledged the leaders' wise decision to avoid war.
The two 'very smart' leaders of India and Pakistan 'decided' not to continue a war that could have turned nuclear.— Donald Trump, while speaking to the media in the Oval Office after hosting Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, Asim Munir, for lunch at the White House.
Iran says will respond firmly if US becomes directly involved in Israeli strikes: Iran said it had conveyed to Washington that it will respond firmly to the ...
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Iran Vows Strong Response if US Joins Israeli AttacksIran warns of firm retaliation if the US directly intervenes in Israel's military campaign amid rising missile exchanges this week.
- Iran’s UN ambassador in Geneva stated that Tehran has informed Washington it will respond decisively if the US directly joins Israel’s military actions.
- Israel launched its largest air offensive against Iran on Friday, citing concerns over Iran’s nuclear program development.
- The US has so far acted indirectly by aiding missile defenses and increasing its military deployment in the Middle East.
- Despite calls for Iran’s unconditional surrender, missile strikes between Iran and Israel continue, prompting thousands to flee major Iranian cities.
We will not show any reluctance in defending our people, security and land - we will respond seriously and strongly, without restraint.— Ali Bahreini, the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations in Geneva, told reporters.
North Korea comes to Iran's backing, calls Israel 'a cancer-like entity for peace'
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'Israel will be PUNISHED for making huge mistake': Khamenei warns Israel, says 'era of hit-and-run is over'
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What Israel–Iran conflict means for South African economy: The Israel/Iran conflict definitely rattled world markets and might affect the fuel price if it does ...
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Iran says committed to 'diplomacy' but won't hesitate to act in 'self-defence' against Israel
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'US strike will have serious consequences': Khamenei says 'Iran will not surrender' in first address after Israel's strike - Here what ...
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A US strike on Iran could open a ‘Pandora’s box’ in the Middle East, experts warn
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Consequences of a US Strike on Iran’s Nuclear SitesA US strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities risks a prolonged conflict and targets the heavily fortified Fordow plant inside a mountain.
- The US is considering military action against Iran’s key nuclear sites, including the deeply buried Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant.
- Such an attack could ignite a protracted war lasting through President Trump’s term, imposing significant costs on US resources and lives.
- Iran threatens extensive assaults on US bases in the region and may engage in a war of attrition to wear down its adversaries.
- Experts caution that while a strike might delay Iran’s nuclear program, it could also increase Tehran’s drive to develop nuclear weapons.
Let the Americans know that the Iranian nation is not one to surrender, and any military intervention on their part will undoubtedly result in irreparable damage.— Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, in a national address.
Investors see quick stock market drop if US joins Israel-Iran conflict: Financial markets may be in for a "knee-jerk" selloff if the U.S. military attacks Iran ...
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How the Iran-Israel conflict could destabilize Pakistan : The Israel-Iran conflict could trigger new security and economic challenges for Pakistan ...
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Macron launches 'initiative' with EU partners to end Iran-Israel conflict: French President Emmanuel Macron has tasked his foreign minister with drafting a ...
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OpinionIsrael must stop Iran from developing advanced nuclear weapons | The Jerusalem Post
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IAEA Head: “We Did Not Have Any Proof” of Iran Building Nuclear Weapon: “We did not have any proof of a systematic effort to move into a nuclear weapon ...
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With flights grounded, Birthright evacuates 1,500 participants from Israel on a cruise ship
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OpinionRegime change: Why Iranians warn Israel's fantasy could turn to nightmare: Most analysts agree that Israel's expansive attacks on Iran only benefit the leaders ...
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'US will get same response': Iran's BIG threat if America ‘gets directly involved’ with Israel, says NO to giving up nuclear energy
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Area near Iran’s Khondab nuclear facility targeted in Israeli strikes: Report : An area near the heavy water facility of Iran’s Khondab nuclear facility was ...
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Trump approved attack plans for Iran — but hasn't made a final decision to strike
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Israel running low on defensive missile interceptors: Report: Israel is running low on defensive “Arrow” missile interceptors, the Wall Street Journal reported ...
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US begins evacuating citizens from Israel as conflict with Iran rages on: The US Embassy in Israel is now working to evacuate citizens from the country as the ...
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Iran threatens US with ‘irreparable damage’ if Trump joins war: Ayatollah Khamenei says his country will not surrender, as reports say it is preparing missiles ...
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Israel assassinated Iranian army chief in secret mountain hideout | The Jerusalem Post
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Putin eyes peacemaking role in Israel-Iran war: Vladimir Putin is eyeing the conflict between Israel and Iran as an opportunity to thrust himself to the ...
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Use of American bunker-buster bomb looms over Iran conflict : A powerful American bunker-busting bomb is the only weapon capable of destroying ...
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Trump's weapon against Iran: the GBU-57 bunker-busting bomb: If Trump were to intervene militarily in the Iran-Israel conflict, the 13-ton bomb would be used ...
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Advanced Israeli drone downed over Iran in first since war began: Iranian State TV aired images of the Hermes 900 UAV apparently armed and largely undamaged ...
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Trump Tells Putin To End Ukraine War Before Mediating Iran-Israel: US President Donald Trump appeared Wednesday to rebuff Vladimir Putin's offer to mediate ...
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Trump weighs US options on sixth day of Israel-Iran conflict: Israel and Iran trade strikes on sixth day of conflict. Follow for live updates.
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'Years of work down the drain': Iranian missile tore through Israel's leading science institute
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‘World would be happy if Iranian regime fell’ – former Israeli PM: We were joined from central Israel by the former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett.
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Iran calls Fattah-1 hypersonic missile 'Israel striker'. All you need to know
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Fox News takes pro-war position as MAGA media feuds over Israel-Iran conflict: President Trump’s television habits once again have serious foreign policy ...
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Divisions Emerge Among Trump Supporters Over Iran StrikeCalls for military action against Iran are causing fractures in Trump's coalition ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
- Potential U.S. involvement in striking Iran has revealed deep disagreements within Trump's political base.
- Key MAGA figures like Steve Bannon caution against entering another Middle East war without a diplomatic solution.
- Trump insists he opposes fighting but prioritizes preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
- This internal conflict risks weakening Trump’s support and could influence Republican control in the 2026 midterms.
Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.— Donald Trump, discussing the threat posed by Iran.
Iran will reportedly share images of captured Israeli fighter jet pilots ‘soon’: RIYADH: Iran will share images of captured Israeli F-35 pilots “soon ...
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OpinionOperation Rising Lion: Israel and the new Middle East | The Jerusalem Post: By striking deep into the heart of Iran’s nuclear and terror infrastructure ...
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Israel 'doing dirty work for all of us' in Iran: Merz: Israel 'doing dirty work for all of us' in Iran: Merz - Middle East and Africa - The ...
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Iran says it has taken control of Israeli airspace: TEHRAN: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday (June 18) said the Iranian armed ...
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OpinionAnalysis: How long can Israel and Iran fight, and how is it impacting US stockpiles?
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Israeli doctors face new kinds of injuries amid Iranian missile strikes: Iranian missiles with heavier payloads are causing hard-to-detect blast injuries and ...
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'Israel could end regime once and for all,' insider in Iran tells ‘Post’ - exclusive
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Iran arrests five for tarnishing country’s image: Media: Iran said Wednesday it had detained five suspected agents of Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency on ...
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Ukrainian child in Israel for Leukemia treatment killed by Iran missile | The Jerusalem Post
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Battling cancer in Israel: Iranian missile kills little Ukrainian girl and her family
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Iran's axis of evil seems to be unraveling, but was it ever even there?: For Years, Israel and Its Allies Warned of an Axis Linking Iran, Hezbollah ...
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VPN use: Israel calls on Iranians to contact Mossad: With an appeal to hope and freedom, Israel calls on Iranians to contact the Mossad - and recommends using a ...
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Iran's Reza Pahlavi says 100-day transition plan in place if Khamenei falls: Pahlavi also directed his message to the military, police, and state workers ...
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'Let's Mediate Russia First,' Trump Says to Putin's Offer to Broker Israel-Iran Peace
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Trump Urges Putin to Mediate Russia Conflict FirstTrump rejected Putin’s peace offer on Israel-Iran, insisting that resolving Ukraine’s war should come before Middle East mediation.
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- President Trump dismissed Putin's proposal to mediate the Israel-Iran conflict.
- Trump insisted that Putin should prioritize ending the war in Ukraine first.
- Putin positions himself as a mediator in the Middle East despite close ties to Iran and ongoing Ukraine aggression.
- Previous US attempts to end the Ukraine war stalled due to Putin's refusal to agree to a ceasefire.
Do me a favor, mediate your own. Let's mediate Russia first, okay?— Donald Trump, responding to Putin's offer to mediate in the Israel-Iran conflict.
Families of Russian diplomats left Israel: Ambassador: The families of Russian diplomats have left Israel, Russia’s ambassador to Tel Aviv Anatoly Viktorov said ...
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Why Israel’s Attack on Iran Is a Geopolitical Blow for India: A weakened Iran will jeopardize India's foothold in the region, while benefitting archrival ...
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Israel’s Strike on Iran Challenges India’s Regional RoleSince June 2025, the conflict has disrupted trade routes vital to India and risks spiking oil prices to $120 per barrel.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thediplomat.com
- On June 12, 2025, Israel launched a major attack targeting Iran’s nuclear sites and eliminated several senior military leaders.
- The ongoing hostilities jeopardize India’s access to Central Asia through the Chabahar port and the North-South Corridor.
- Rising oil prices caused by the conflict threaten to increase inflation and economic strain in India.
- The escalation enhances Pakistan’s regional influence while complicating India’s diplomatic balancing act between Israel and Iran.
Israel-Iran War (Day 6): Explosions rock Tehran, Tel Aviv, others: The conflict between Israel and Iran has now entered the sixth day, and casualties have ...
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Israel-Iran war: How did Iran breach Israel’s Iron Dome? Tel Aviv’s air defence shield has cracks and Tehran is exploiting them
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Iran Nuclear Infrastructure: Enriched Uranium Stock Location Uncertain: The United Nations nuclear watchdog said the location of Iran’s near-bomb-grade stockpile ...
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Israel tried to break Iran – but it may have actually helped unite it: Instead of deepening divisions, Israel’s assault appears to be reinforcing national unity ...
aljazeera.com/opinions/2025/6/18/israel-tried-to-break-iran-but-it-may-have-actually-helped-unite-it
Israeli air defence system could only last for 10 to 12 more days: Reports: A US official has said Israel may be running low on its supply of missile ...
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+++ War in the Middle East +++: Trump encourages Netanyahu, leaves US intervention in Iran open
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Israel kills 45 in latest shooting of Gazans seeking food, say local officials: Soldiers shot Gazans who were expecting aid trucks, according to the local health ...
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Iran finds cracks in Israel’s missile defense system: Despite the estimated effectiveness of 90%, dozens of projectiles launched by Tehran managed to hit densely ...
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Israeli pilot who struck Iran: 'We thought we'd encounter more effective defense systems'
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Israel-Iran war: Iranian strikes hit Israel's intelligence agency Mossad HQ as war escalates - WATCH
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With its goals in Iran out of reach and its endgame unclear, what's next for Israel?
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'Tankers moving closer, warships deployed': Is US military ready to enter Israel-Iran war? Here's what the weapon movement suggest
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Gaza: Eleven killed by Israeli fire while seeking aid, rescuers say: Israel's military says troops in central Gaza fired warning shots at a group posing a ...
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Two Iran nuclear sites destroyed in Israel strikes: UN: TEHRAN: The UN nuclear watchdog said Israeli strikes on Wednesday (Jun 18) destroyed two buildings making ...
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Israel kills at least 30 in Gaza, including Palestinians seeking aid : Gaza’s civil defense agency said Israeli fire killed at least 30 people were killed in the ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2025/06/18/israel-kills-at-least-30-in-gaza-including-palestinians-seeking-aid-
Oil prices spike, US stocks fall on Israel-Iran crisis: Crude oil prices jump more than 4 percent on fears the US may join Israel’s offensive against Iran.
aljazeera.com/economy/2025/6/18/oil-prices-spike-us-stocks-fall-on-israel-iran-crisis

Israel to resume natural gas exports when military deems it’s safe, energy minister says
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