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Australia urged to press US to ‘act responsibly’ as threat of nuclear disaster rises amid Israel-Iran conflict
ByBen Doherty June 21, 2025

Nobel prize-winning anti-nuclear group calls for ‘urgent de-escalation and a return to diplomacy’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (Ican) has described the escalating confli…

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Iran is the enemy Netanyahu has always wanted to destroy. Even from their bomb shelters, most Israelis support his war | Aluf Benn
ByAluf Benn June 21, 2025

Within Israel, Iran is seen as the ultimate threat. The prime minister knows this is his chance to rewrite his bloodied legacy “It’s 1938 and Iran is Germany … The Jewish people will not allow a second Holocaust.” Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Neta…

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Iran is the enemy Netanyahu has always wanted to destroy. Even from their bomb shelters, most Israelis support his war | Aluf Benn
ByAluf Benn June 21, 2025

Within Israel, Iran is seen as the ultimate threat. The prime minister knows this is his chance to rewrite his bloodied legacy “It’s 1938 and Iran is Germany … The Jewish people will not allow a second Holocaust.” Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Neta…

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Israel says it has killed two top al-Quds officials as diplomatic efforts to reach Iran ceasefire stall
ByGuardian staff and agencies June 21, 2025June 21, 2025

Senior military figures targeted overnight as talks between Iran and Europe in Geneva end with no breakthroughMiddle East crisis live: latest news updatesIsrael’s military has said it killed two top Iranian military officials in overnight strikes as Eu…

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Israel and Iran launch new attacks as Tehran says it will not negotiate nuclear programme while under threat
ByGuardian staff and agencies June 21, 2025

Israel’s foreign minister says its strikes have delayed Iran’s potential to develop a nuclear weapon by ‘at least two or three years’Iran and Israel exchanged fresh strikes early on Saturday, after Tehran said it would not negotiate over its nuclear pr…

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Iran says diplomacy with US only possible if Israeli aggression stops
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor June 20, 2025June 20, 2025

Foreign minister Abbas Araghchi says he supports more talks with European counterparts despite lack of progressIran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has said that his country is ready for more diplomacy with the US only if Israel’s war on his countr…

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A week of war that left Iran stunned and bloodied
ByJulian Borger in Jaffa June 20, 2025

Trump had set a deadline for diplomacy – but few expected the Israeli sucker punches that have left its enemy reelingMiddle East crisis – live updatesIn the week since Israel first unleashed its surprise attack on Iran, many of the assumptions underpin…

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What next after EU finds ‘indications’ that Israel is in breach of human rights obligations?
ByJennifer Rankin in Brussels June 20, 2025

Report, which is a leaked unpublished draft, is expected to be presented to the Israeli governmentMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe EU has concluded “there are indications” that Israel is in breach of human rights obligations over its conduct in Gaz…

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EU cites ‘indications’ Israel is breaching human rights obligations over conduct in Gaza
ByJennifer Rankin in Brussels June 20, 2025

Leaked document marks significant moment in relations with ally but stops short of calling for immediate sanctionsMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe EU has said “there are indications” that Israel is in breach of human rights obligations over its con…

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Macron lays out broad European offer for Iran to end war with Israel
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor June 20, 2025

Proposal would cover uranium enrichment and ballistic missile programmes and aim to end terrorist fundingMiddle East crisis – live updatesEurope is to make Iran a comprehensive offer to end its war with Israel that would include an Iranian move to zero…

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