11 h. ago Israel and Iran launch new strikes as new diplomatic effort takes shape

Iran’s foreign minister appeared to be heading to Geneva for meetings with foreign diplomats.

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12 h. ago Irish embassy in Iran to temporarily close over ongoing conflict with Israel

A “small number” of Irish citizens remain in Iran.

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13 h. ago Israel's army chief warns of 'prolonged' war with Iran as both sides exchange strikes

Israel has labelled today’s Iranian strikes on the port city of Haifa as ‘war crimes’.

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13 h. ago Israel to switch focus of attack to Iran’s heavily protected south

Trump’s procrastination appears advantageous for Israeli military planners

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16 h. ago Iran launches fresh missile salvo on Israel as protestors take to streets of Tehran

Mass protests have taken place across Iran in support of the country’s fight against Israel.

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23 h. ago Iran's foreign minister meeting European counterparts to seek 'diplomatic solution' with Israel

UK’s foreign minister David Lammy said the US’ two-week pause on intervention creates an opportunity for diplomacy.

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35 h. ago Briefings on assisting Irish citizens wishing to leave Israel and Iran continue with no plan in place

The Department of Foreign Affairs has said that Irish emabssies in the region are in regular contact with Irish citizens.

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35 h. ago Briefings on assisting Irish citizens wishing to leave Israel and Iran continuing this evening

The Department of Foreign Affairs has said that Irish emabssies in the region are in regular contact with Irish citizens.

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36 h. ago Russia warns Trump of 'negative consequences' if US intervenes in Iran conflict

Moscow is a key strategic ally of Iran, though Iran has not yet requested its military help.

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39 h. ago No airborne rescue mission planned for Irish in Iran as evacuating by road most viable route

The Department of Foreign Affairs has said that Irish emabssies in the region are in regular contact with Irish citizens.

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42 h. ago Israeli minister says Iran's supreme leader 'can no longer be allowed to exist' after hospital strike

Early-morning strikes from Iran hit the Soroka Hospital in the southern Israeli city of Be’er Sheva.

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42 h. ago Israel threatens Iran’s top leader after missiles hit hospital and wound dozens

Soroka Medical Centre in the southern city of Beersheba provides services to around one million residents in the south of Israel.

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47 h. ago Trump reportedly approves Iran attack plans, but waits to give go

It comes as strikes between Israel and Iran intensified overnight.

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57 h. ago Trump says supporters ‘more in love’ with him than ever despite Iran divisions

Some longtime defenders of his America First mantra are criticising him for considering a greater US role in the conflict between Israel and Iran.

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59 h. ago Iran launches fresh attacks on Israel as Trump weighs up wading into conflict

Earlier today, Iran’s supreme leader said the nation would never surrender as demanded by Trump and warned the US it would face ‘irreparable damage’ if it intervenes.

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61 h. ago Last November Israel decided covert operations would not quell Iran’s nuclear threat

With almost 2,000km between Tel Aviv and Tehran, this is Israel’s first long-distance war

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63 h. ago Donald Trump says 'I may do it, I may not' when asked if the US will join in strikes on Iran

Earlier today, Iran’s supreme leader said the nation would never surrender as demanded by Trump and warned the US it would face ‘irreparable damage’ if it intervenes.

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66 h. ago Iran's supreme leader says nation will 'never surrender' to Israel and warns US against intervening

Iran has also sent a what it described as a “swarm of drones” towards Israel.

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2 d. ago Israel says it has struck Iranian centrifuge production site in overnight attack

Iran has also sent a what it described as a “swarm of drones” towards Israel.

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2 d. ago Israeli strikes target Iranian centrifuge and missile production sites overnight

In an early morning attack, Israel said it targeted weapon production facilities in Tehran.

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