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Trump Iran airstrikes decision to be guided by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff’s advice
ByHugo Lowell in Washington February 23, 2026

Exclusive: Trump’s decision will be driven by envoys’ judgment on whether Iran is stalling on a nuclear dealDonald Trump’s decision to order airstrikes against Iran will hinge in part on the judgment of Trump’s special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared K…

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‘Death to the dictator’: Iranian students hold protests for third day
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor February 23, 2026

Demonstrations spread to Tehran’s Al Zahra University one month after security crackdown left thousands deadStudents at universities in Iran have held a third consecutive day of protest just over a month after the violent suppression by security servic…

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‘Our classrooms are empty because the graveyards are full’: Iran’s students on why they are protesting again
ByDeepa Parent February 23, 2026

As details of the death toll for January’s protests continue to emerge, three students explain why they are resisting a return to normalityMore than 45 days after a brutal January crackdown that left thousands of Iranian protesters dead, students acros…

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NSW prepares for possible return of Islamic State-linked women and children from Syria
ByTom McIlroy political editor February 23, 2026

Premier Chris Minns says state has been working with federal government as group of 11 women and 23 children attempt to leave refugee campGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew South Wales authorities are preparing for about a t…

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Washington and Tehran to hold more nuclear talks as protests reignite in Iran
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor February 22, 2026

Fresh Geneva negotiations suggest Trump’s team believes the Iranian government is making serious proposalsIran and the US are expected to meet for a further round of talks in Geneva this week in a sign that Donald Trump’s team believes Tehran is making…

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Fresh protests erupt at Iranian universities as they reopen after crackdown – video
ByMiddle East and north Africa | The Guardian February 22, 2026

Protesters gathered outside Tehran universities as they mourned those killed in the government crackdown on the uprising that shook the country last month. Anti-government and pro-monarchy chants were heard as Iranians demanded the end of clerical rul…

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Huckabee’s Israel land remarks condemned as ‘dangerous and inflammatory’
ByAgence France-Presse February 22, 2026February 22, 2026

Arab and Islamic governments issue statement denouncing comments made on Tucker Carlson podcastGovernments from across the Islamic world have condemned remarks by the US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, suggesting it would “be fine” for Israel to c…

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Combative Carlson-Huckabee interview reveals US right’s chasm over Israel
ByJ Oliver Conroy February 21, 2026

Parts of Maga view Israel with suspicion, but US ambassador continues to believe in its divine right to much of the Middle EastParts of the Maga right may be souring on Israel – but a hardline form of Christian Zionism seems to remain unofficial Trump …

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Iran willing to dilute uranium stockpile as fresh protests erupt
ByPatrick Wintour February 21, 2026February 22, 2026

Proposal will be at heart of offer to US as Trump considers whether to attack IranIran is refusing to export its 300kg stockpile of highly enriched uranium, but is willing to dilute the purity of the stockpile it holds under the supervision of UN nucle…

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Iran prepares nuclear counterproposal as US considers limited military strikes
ByReuters February 21, 2026February 21, 2026

Trump orders massive buildup of naval forces in Middle East, leading to fears of an imminent warIran’s foreign minister has said he expects to have a draft counterproposal ready within days after nuclear talks with the US this week, while Donald Trump …

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