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Middle East countries call for urgent de-escalation after Israel’s strikes on Iran

Foreign ministers condemn strikes amid fears of wider war, but reaction from Iran’s proxies is relatively measured

The Guardian - UK

US shifts military resources in Mideast in response to Israel strikes and possible Iran attack

The United States is shifting military resources in the Middle East in response to Israel’s strikes on Iran and a possible retaliatory attack by Tehran

The Independent UK

Why Israel’s air strikes signal a shifting relationship with the US and a weakening Iran

The Middle East is undergoing a realignment of power. With Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear sites and the assassination of at least two of Iran’s senior security officials, Benjamin Netanyahu is showing his willingness to go it alone and ignore pressure from the Trump administration.

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Why is Israel attacking Iran? Tensions in the Middle East escalate

Israel has launched missile strikes on Iran, targeting nuclear sites and military leaders, as tensions in the Middle East intensify

Evening Standard

UK to take ‘every diplomatic step’ to stop Iran building nuclear weapons – No 10

Israel launched strikes on Tehran overnight, rekindling fears of a full-scale conflict.

The Independent UK

Iran conflict to test Israel's high-tech arsenal

Two of the Middle East’s most powerful militaries, Israel and Iran, edge closer to open war, fuelling fears that the region may be on the brink of what could be the most significant conflict of the century.

Euronews

OPINION - Israel's strike on Iran will have perilous consequences for us all

This is a dangerous new phase in the war in the Middle East

Evening Standard

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Stock Index Futures Plunge After Israel Attacks Iran

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are down -1.18%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are down -1.46% this morning, pointing to a sharply lower open on Wall Street as sentiment took a hit following Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear and military facilities.

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Alarmed European leaders urge immediate de-escalation between Israel and Iran

The military attacks between Israel and Iran have caused alarm across Europe, with leaders calling on both parties to immediately de-escalate.

Euronews

Moment scores of planes divert across Middle East as Israel launch strike on Iran

A time-lapse of air traffic over the Middle East shows the moment scores of planes diverted following Israel’s operation against Iran.

The Independent UK

Fears of full-scale war as Israel kills Iranian leaders in major strikes on country

TENSIONS in the Middle East have ramped up dramatically after Israel launched a series of attacks on Iranian soil ...

The National (Scotland)

Friday briefing: Israel launches strikes against Iran, targeting nuclear programme

In today’s newsletter: Israel takes unilateral action against Iran, which was in the middle of negotiations with the US, taking the Middle East to the brink of all-out war

The Guardian - UK

Australia calls for calm as Iran-Israel conflict erupts

Anthony Albanese is urging talks to de-escalate exploding tensions in the Middle East, but says Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons threatens peace and security.

AAP

Two-state solution in the Middle East has been a core US policy for 25 years – is the Trump administration eyeing a change?

For a generation, the promotion of a “two-state solution” to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been a core pillar of U.S. policy in the Middle East.

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Reason

Are We Going to War With Iran or Not?

Americans shouldn’t have to read the tea leaves to know about life-and-death decisions made by their government.

Al Jazeera

Mapping US troops and military bases in the Middle East

There are between 40,000 and 50,000 US troops in the Middle East across at least 19 sites.

Reason

Not That Kind of Introspection!

Plus: Tensions in the Middle East, another terrible Boeing crash, intimacy coordinators, and more...

Investors Business Daily

Oil Tops $68 A Barrel As Iran Talks Deteriorate And Tensions Rise In The Middle East

Oil prices advanced Thursday, trading above $68 per barrel as U.S.-Iran tensions appear to be rising.

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The Guardian - AU

US orders non-essential embassy staff out of Iraq amid growing Middle East tensions

State department move comes amid increasing concerns about nuclear talks between US and Iran that appear to b deadlocked

Al Jazeera

Month of May was world’s second-warmest on record: EU scientists

The biggest temperature increases were recorded in the Middle East, West Asia, northeast Russia, and north Canada.

The Independent UK

US imposes sanctions on alleged sham Palestinian charities

The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on five people and five entities across the Middle East, Africa and Europe, accusing them of being prominent financial supporters of Hamas’ military wing under the pretense of conducting humanitarian work in the Gaza Strip and around the world

The Independent UK

Trump taps senior Air Force commander for European Command

President Donald Trump is tapping an Air Force fighter pilot with extensive experience as a commander in the Middle East to be the next head of U.S. European Command

The Independent UK

How airlines are managing the risk of missile threats and airspace closures

With airspace closures around Russia and Ukraine, throughout the Middle East and in parts of Africa, airlines are left with fewer options

The Independent UK

Trump names nominees to take over commands in the Middle East and Africa

President Donald Trump is nominating Vice Adm. Brad Cooper to take over as the top U.S. military commander in the Middle East

The Conversation

Trump’s Middle East pivot aims to counter China’s rising influence

The US president, Donald Trump, claimed he was able to secure deals totalling more than US$2 trillion (£1.5 trillion) for the US on his tour of the Gulf states in May. Trump said “there has never been anything like” the amount of jobs and money these agreements will bring to…

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