3 h. ago Trump claims ‘big stuff is happening’ as he leaves G7 summit early to return to Washington

Donald Trump has left the G7 summit a day early to return to Washington to hold a National Security Council meeting as the Israel-Iran conflict escalates.

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5 h. ago Republican hawks vs Maga isolationists: the internal war that could decide Trump’s Iran response

Trump could decide to help Israel by joining the fight against Iran, or refrain from involving the US in a new overseas war – either choice will upset his supportersFollow live updates in the Middle East crisis As Donald Trump considers a direct intervention in Israel’s conflict with Iran, another war has broken out in Washington between conservative hawks, calling for immediate US strikes on uranium enrichment facilities, and Maga isolationists, who are demanding Trump stick to his campaign pledge not to involve the US in new overseas wars.At stake is whether the US could target the mountain redoubt that is home to the Fordow fuel enrichment plant, a key uranium enrichment site hidden 80 to 90 metres underground that cannot be targeted directly by Israeli jets – although they can attack some of the infrastructure that allows the plant to operate. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago ‘Evacuate Tehran’ – Trump issues warning as he departs G7 leaders summit early

The conflict between Israel and Iran has been top of the agenda at the summit of wealthy democracies, taking place in Canada.

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9 h. ago Donald Trump's garbled remarks to reporters fail to address G7 summit abandonment

Donald Trump, US President, has departed the G7 summit a day early, after declaring Tehran should be evacuated "immediately" amid the conflict between Iran and Israel

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11 h. ago The 'abandoned' Brits trapped in Israel: Pressure on Foreign Office to evacuate UK nationals who say they are stranded in Middle East war zone while other countries rush to bring citizens home

Tens of thousands of UK nationals are believed to be stranded after Israel shut its airspace amid the escalating conflict with Iran .

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13 h. ago US sends aircraft carrier from South China Sea to Middle East as conflict between Israel and Iran grows

The USS Nimitz and its carrier strike group are steaming west from the Pacific as part of an overall buildup of US military firepower

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13 h. ago Democratic senator proposes curbing Trump’s war powers amid Israel

Tim Kaine introduces measure to prohibit US forces from taking action against Iran without approval from CongressAs Iran and Israel exchange missile attacks for a fourth day, Democrats in Washington are moving swiftly to reassert congressional authority over US military engagement in the region amid fears of American involvement in a broader conflict.Senator Tim Kaine, Democrat of Virginia, on Monday introduced a war powers resolution that would prohibit US armed forces from taking direct action against Iran without explicit authorization from Congress or a declaration of war. The measure, like other attempts to claw back power from the executive branch, faces a steep climb in the GOP-controlled Congress, where Republicans have been mostly unwilling to challenge Donald Trump’s authority. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Impact of Israel and Iran's war on interest rates for UK borrowers revealed

The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran has already led to a spike in oil prices, and experts say it could result in higher inflation for UK borrowers the longer it continues

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19 h. ago ‘She should be taking her mock exams’: Father’s desperate plea to bring home daughter, 15, stranded in Israel

Leslie Baker says his daughter, Bella, arrived in Haifa for a Jewish ceremony last week - but has since been left struck after the Israel-Iran conflict quickly escalated over the weekend

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19 h. ago A look at sites Israel has hit in Iran and how Iran has responded

The conflict between Israel and Iran has wreaked considerable damage in both countries and caused casualties on both sides

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20 h. ago Keir Starmer to meet Donald Trump TODAY amid crisis talks over Middle East conflict

Keir Starmer also urged Brits in Israel to register their presence in the country as he issued a warning of the risks of the conflict between Iran and Israel escalating

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20 h. ago Oil price falls back as flow of crude through Strait of Hormuz unaffected

Traders have shrugged off escalation of Israel-Iran conflict amid lack of disruption to exports from region

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21 h. ago Iran and Israel trade attacks amid reports Tehran could be seeking talks – live updates

Hostilities continue for fourth day but Iran reportedly seeking urgent negotiations to end strikes and resume nuclear talksIran strikes Tel Aviv and Haifa as conflict enters fourth dayLiving in Israel: how have you been affected?Living in Iran: how have you been affected?If you are just tuning in to the latest developments in the escalating conflict in the Middle East, here is our new wrap on the strikes between Israel and Iran.Iran has executed a man who was found guilty of spying for Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Monday, as reported by Reuters. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Manor Solomon 'stranded in Israel' amid Iran conflict after flying home to get married

Manor Solomon had flown back to Israel to get married after helping Leeds United secure promotion back to the Premier League but has been affected by his home country's conflict with Iran

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22 h. ago Conflict between Israel and Iran could escalate to ‘very dark place’ – Swinney

The First Minister urged world leaders to seek a diplomatic solution.

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24 h. ago Premier League star Manor Solomon 'left stranded in Israel' after visiting for wedding

Premier League star Manor Solomon has been left stranded in Israeli due to the ongoing conflict after returning to tie the know with his stunning WAG

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25 h. ago Iran and Israel trade attacks as conflict enters fourth day – live updates

Up to eight reportedly killed and more than 90 injured in Israel as strike damages hospital in the west of IranIran strikes Tel Aviv and Haifa as conflict enters fourth dayIf you are just tuning in to the latest developments in the escalating conflict in the Middle East, here is our new wrap on the strikes between Israel and Iran.Iran has executed a man who was found guilty of spying for Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Monday, as reported by Reuters. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago Map: The UK, US and French military bases across the Middle East after Iran threat

Iran says it does not want its conflict with Israel to expand to neighbouring countries but accuses the US and its allies of greenlighting Israel in its attacks against Tehran

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26 h. ago The Latest: Iran launches a new wave of missile attacks on Israel as conflict enters fourth day

Iran fired a new wave of missile attacks on Israel early Monday, triggering air raid sirens across the country as emergency services reported at least five killed and dozens more wounded in the fourth day of a conflict between the regional foes that showed no sign of slowing

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27 h. ago Iran targets Israel with new missile attacks, killing eight and injuring dozens

Emergency service says 92 people have been wounded as the conflict between the two regional rivals enters a fourth dayIran strikes Tel Aviv and Haifa as Israel conflict enters fourth dayIf you are just tuning in to the latest developments in the escalating conflict in the Middle East, here is our new wrap on the strikes between Israel and Iran.Iran has executed a man who was found guilty of spying for Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Monday, as reported by Reuters. Continue reading...

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