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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alex Croft

Trump tells Israel and Iran to ‘stop shooting’ after new strikes

  • Donald Trump used Truth Social to call for an immediate halt to attacks between Iran and Israel.
  • His post, made in the early hours, stated, "Israel and Iran must immediately stop ‘shooting.’"
  • Israel launched airstrikes on central and western Iran early on Monday, reportedly defying a directive from President Trump not to retaliate.
  • Explosions were reported in several Iranian cities, including Tehran, Isfahan, Tabriz, and Karaj, marking the first attacks since the April ceasefire.
  • Iran has accused the US of being an "arsonist" for the renewed conflict and warned of global economic repercussions, while Trump claimed the conflict would not affect US-Iran peace talks.

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