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Iranian FM Araqchi arrives in Moscow for talks with Putin – as it happened

ByHelen Davidson (now); Ben Smee and Jonathan Yerushalmy (earlier)

This blog has now closed. You can follow our new Israel-Iran war live blog here for the latest news and updatesIsrael-Iran war: live updatesWe’re also still awaiting reactions from the Democratic leadership in the US.
Trump’s closest supporters have p…

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Trump announces US strikes on Iran: what we know so far

ByGuardian staff

US president Donald Trump has announced that the US has completed strikes on three sites in Iran. This is what we know so farUS strikes Iran: follow it liveFull story: Trump announces strikes on three sites in Iran Donald Trump announced on Saturday th…

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From Gaza to Parramatta: students fleeing global conflicts follow pathway to Australian university

ByCaitlin Cassidy

For three young women whose education has been cut short by war in Gaza – where 90% of educational buildings have been destroyed by Israel – Western Sydney University offers an educational lifelineAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our bre…

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Are the Maga isolationists losing influence over Trump’s Iran deliberations?

ByAndrew Roth

Director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has fallen in line with the US president – other war-sceptics are following• Middle East crisis – live updatesThe Trump administration is managing internal dissent over deliberations on whether to launch …

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Sydney sisters return to Iran homeland after 38 years – only for history to repeat itself

BySarah Basford Canales and Ben Doherty

Melika and Betissa visited the place they fled as children and fell ‘in love’ with its rich culture. But then bombs began to fall againGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Iran that Melika and Betissa rediscovered after 38 yea…

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US joining Israel’s ‘aggression’ would be ‘very dangerous’, says Iranian minister – video

ByMiddle East and north Africa | The Guardian

The Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said it would be ‘very unfortunate and very dangerous for everyone’ if the US got involved in the war with Israel. He said Iran was exercising its right to self-defence against Israel’s ‘unprovoked’ bombard…

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US joining Israel’s ‘aggression’ would be ‘very dangerous’, says Iranian minister – video

ByMiddle East and north Africa | The Guardian

The Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said it would be ‘very unfortunate and very dangerous for everyone’ if the US got involved in the war with Israel. He said Iran was exercising its right to self-defence against Israel’s ‘unprovoked’ bombard…

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Trump’s coalition is self-destructing over the Iran war question | Moustafa Bayoumi

ByMoustafa Bayoumi

You don’t have to be a fan of Tucker Carlson to enjoy the spectacle of a Republican civil warYou have to admit that there’s something delicious about watching Ted Cruz get served his just deserts by former Fox News host Tucker Carlson. In a nearly two-…

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Trump’s coalition is self-destructing over the Iran war question | Moustafa Bayoumi

ByMoustafa Bayoumi

You don’t have to be a fan of Tucker Carlson to enjoy the spectacle of a Republican civil warYou have to admit that there’s something delicious about watching Ted Cruz get served his just deserts by former Fox News host Tucker Carlson. In a nearly two-…

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Outcome of Israel’s war with Iran is uncertain even if US joins conflict

ByPeter Beaumont

American involvement is not guaranteed to secure Israel’s objectives – and may lead to unintended consequencesMiddle East crisis live: latest news updatesIsrael’s assault on Iran, including its nuclear and ballistic weapons programme, is unlikely to se…