59 m. ago Iran attacks US forces in Qatar as missiles launched at Iraq base housing American troops – latest updates

State TV made the announcement as martial music played; security official says missiles launched at base housing US troopsLiving in Iran: how have you been affected?Living in Israel: how have you been affected?“Monumental damage” was done to “all Nuclear sites” in Iran during the US attack on the country at the weekend, Donald Trump has said in his latest comments, after officials said the extent of damage done remained unconfirmed. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social the US president wrote:Monumental Damage was done to all Nuclear sites in Iran, as shown by satellite images. Obliteration is an accurate term! The white structure shown is deeply imbedded into the rock, with even its roof well below ground level, and completely shielded from flame. The biggest damage took place far below ground level. Bullseye!!!The world has long agreed that Iran cannot be allowed to get a nuclear weapon and we support action to prevent that - that is what this is. The US action was d...

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60 m. ago The view from Iran: ‘People have returned to Tehran, although the bombing hasn’t stopped’

Anahita, a Tehran resident in her 30s, tells of fears over retaliation to US strikes, regime arrests, and shortages• Israel-Iran war – live updatesThe internet in Iran was down for a full three days [at the end of last week], and there was no way to communicate with others. This outage has added to people’s fear and anxiety, as we no longer knew which cities had been bombed or which areas were under evacuation orders.If the internet outage continues, many jobs will be lost. Continue reading...

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65 m. ago Iran fires 10 missiles at two US bases in the Middle East in retaliation for Trump bombing: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Iran has launched at least 10 missiles at the United States' biggest base in the Middle East and one in Iraq after Iran threatened to unleash strikes on American military.

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72 m. ago Israel strikes notorious Tehran prison as attacks on Iran intensify

Direct hit on infamous Evin jail, known for holding political prisoners, sparks outrage in the Islamic republic

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86 m. ago 'Smartest man in the world' responds to Donald Trump with six

Dr YoungHoon Kim, who has an IQ of 276, has issued his verdict on US President Donald Trump after the Republican leader authorised the launch of air strikes on Iran

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90 m. ago Trump and Netanyahu aim to remake the Middle East with bombs. Iran shows why that will always fail | Sina Toossi

The US has rashly followed Israel into a war that will not end Iran’s nuclear programme or topple its governmentSina Toossi is a senior non-resident fellow at the Center for International PolicyThe joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend – targeting nuclear facilities, infrastructure and symbolic state institutions – reflect the bankruptcy of a decades-long approach to Iran that has hinged on pressure, coercion and destabilisation. This latest gambit appears less a strategic gamechanger than a desperate bid to regime-change Iran and prop up a rickety regional status quo built around unchecked Israeli dominance.The timing of Israel’s initial surprise attack on 13 June was no coincidence. Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu – who has long sought to sabotage any prospect of US-Iran detente – appears to have steamrolled Donald Trump into the escalation he has always wanted. The result looks like a trap: Trump, once again, manoeuvred into a destabilising Middle East con...

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1 hour ago American airbase under 'imminent threat' as Iran weighs retaliation for Trump bombing and Qatar closes airspace: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East as a US air force base in Qatar has been placed under an 'imminent threat' amid fears Iran is set to strike.

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2 h. ago Israel strikes Iran’s Fordow nuclear site as Trump hints at regime change

The White House also scrambled on Monday to say Donald Trump was “simply raising a question” about the future of Iran’s ruling regime in posts on social media

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2 h. ago This satellite image reveals a terrifying truth about Iran's nuclear arsenal that we've all missed. Tehran could now be weeks away from the most shocking attack of all: MARK ALMOND

Further images reveal a flurry of activity at Fordow prior to this. So what was Iran up to and what is in those trucks? The answer will likely dictate what happens in the weeks to come of this war.

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2 h. ago How will Iran’s embattled Supreme leader respond to US strikes?

Seemingly sheltering in a bunker with limited access to the outside world, Ayatollah Khamenei has shrinking options available

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2 h. ago Two biblical signs the world has entered the end of days as US bombs Iran

Biblical scholars are warning that there are even more signs the end of the world is drawing near following America's surprise strike on Iran .

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2 h. ago CHRIS HUGHES: 'Miscalculated Iran revenge on US could spark all

If Iran miscalculates its reaction to the US strikes it could cross the threshold for all-out war - but it desperately needs an off-ramp, allowing it to save face but not go too far in its revenge

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2 h. ago Pentagon insiders set up decoy flights amid fears Trump's Truth Social posts could reveal Iran strike plans

While U.S. military planners were hard at work preparing strikes on Iran, they also worried that President Donald Trump was giving away their top-secret operation online.

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3 h. ago Flight evacuating British nationals from Israel has departed, says Foreign Office – UK politics live

Foreign secretary David Lammy says further flights will follow in the coming daysBy the way, if you actually wanted to read the Modern Industrial Strategy document published by the government today, you can find it here.The government has just pushed out a joint statement from business leaders welcoming it, which says:The Industrial Strategy launched today marks a significant step forward and a valuable opportunity for the business community to rally behind a new vision for the UK – boosting confidence, sentiment, and enthusiasm for investment.From start-ups and small businesses to large corporates, businesses need a more attractive, stable environment that enables faster, easier, and more certain investment decisions.For too long high electricity costs have held back British businesses, as a result of our reliance on gas sold on volatile international markets.As part of our modern industrial strategy we’re unlocking the potential of British industry by slashing industrial electrici...

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3 h. ago Sarah Akinterinwa on Donald Trump’s mixed messages after the US strikes on Iran – cartoon

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3 h. ago Business news live: Oil prices drop despite strikes on Iran, Industrial Strategy reaction and FTSE 100 falls

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3 h. ago Americans overwhelmingly oppose war with Iran and say the Trump ‘Hammer’ strikes made the US less safe, new poll finds

Most Americans believe strikes on Iran will lead to wider war and disapprove Trump’s handling of war, YouGov poll finds

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3 h. ago British national injured in Iran missile strikes on Israel, David Lammy confirms

“The FCDO is in contact with local authorities and international partners, and will provide further updates as the situation develops.”

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3 h. ago Watch live: David Lammy addresses parliament after US strikes Iran

Watch live as David Lammy addresses parliament on Monday (23 June), following US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities in the early hours of Sunday.

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4 h. ago ‘Morning Joe’ stands up for Trump on Iran strikes and says even Hillary Clinton would have bombed nuke sites

‘I find it hard to believe that Bush 41, Bush 43, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, you know, go down the list, any president wouldn’t have felt compelled to take that strike,’ host Joe Scarborough declared Monday morning.

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