Iran and Israel Escalate Attacks
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Iranian missiles struck Israel's Tel Aviv and the port city of Haifa before dawn June 16, killing at least eight people and destroying homes, prompting Israel's defense minister to warn that Tehran residents would "pay the price and soon.
President Donald Trump opposed an Israeli plan to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to two sources, amid ongoing waves of tit-for-tat strikes between Israel and Iran as the US president is making publicly and privately clear he prefers to keep the United States out of the fray for now.
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Experts suggest the U.S. has a strategic opportunity to leverage Iran's weakened position for a nuclear deal after Israel's targeted strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites.
The Israeli military claims its campaign has eliminated high-value targets, including nine senior scientists, and severely damaged Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Iranian authorities confirmed damage to four critical buildings at the Isfahan uranium conversion facility,
Republicans and some Democrats offered strong support for Israel’s move, but many Democrats called for de-escalation and warned of the consequences of a broader war.
Iran conflict could open opportunities for Russia to possibly become a power broker to help end the confrontation.
As the conflict between Iran and Israel intensifies, reports suggest that Israel had plans to eliminate Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. However, United States President Donald Trump reportedly rejected the idea of assassinating Khamenei.
Wadephul says US has made clear it won't join war against Iran, adding European nations seek talks with Tehran to find diplomatic solution
Will Pakistan support Iran in an attempt to cement its position in the politics of the Islamic World or Ummah? Will Islamabad attack Israel to prove its anti-Zionist stand?
US is involved in stopping Iranian missile and drone fire; the UK and France are not known to participate, but have signaled they could
A dramatic spike in the potential for all-out war between Israel and Iran would typically be expected to spark an immediate and strong rally in the U.S. dollar, with investors seeking the safety and liquidity of the world's reserve currency.