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Trump edges closer to war: could he drag the UK in? – Politics Weekly UK

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As Israel and Iran trade escalating blows, and the horrific situation in Gaza continues, Trump has suggested the US could get directly involved. So how is Keir Starmer going to handle all this? And what could it mean for millions of Iranians? John Harr…

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Israel’s assumption US would get drawn into Iran war is being put to the test

ByJulian Borger in Tel Aviv

Donald Trump initially appeared to discourage attacks but Israeli officials claim they always had his supportAlong the Ayalon highway, in the centre of Tel Aviv, two huge illuminated signs have appeared, portraying Donald Trump against a billowing star…

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Iranian regime collapse would be serious blow for Russia

ByPjotr Sauer

While some in Moscow have tried to put positive spin on Israel’s assault, Kremlin risks losing key strategic partnerWhen a group of Russian and Iranian foreign policy officials arranged to meet in Moscow for a conference titled “Russian-Iranian coopera…

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America is sleepwalking into another unnecessary war | Eli Clifton and Eldar Mamedov

ByEli Clifton and Eldar Mamedov

Here we are, on the brink of another Middle East conflict with Iran – one that was entirely preventableAs the United States inches closer to direct military confrontation with Iran, it is critical to recognize how avoidable this escalation has been. “W…

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America is sleepwalking into another unnecessary war | Eli Clifton and Eldar Mamedov

ByEli Clifton and Eldar Mamedov

Here we are, on the brink of another Middle East conflict with Iran – one that was entirely preventableAs the United States inches closer to direct military confrontation with Iran, it is critical to recognize how avoidable this escalation has been. “W…

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Trump undecided on joining war on Iran as Khamenei warns him not to attack

ByEmma Graham-Harrison in Jerusalem

‘I may do it, I may not do it,’ US president says as Tehran reportedly prepares to strike US bases in response Donald Trump said he had not decided whether or not to take his country into Israel’s new war, as Iran’s supreme leader said the US would fac…

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Keir Starmer to chair emergency Cobra meeting to discuss Israel-Iran conflict

ByPippa Crerar Political editor

UK continues to urge de-escalation as concerns grow about possible US intervention in Middle EastMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe UK government will have to sign off on the US use of its Diego Garcia base in any bombing raid on Iran, it has emerged…

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Trump news at a glance: president tells Iran’s supreme leader he is ‘an easy target’ as US weighs options

ByGuardian staff

US president demanded ‘unconditional surrender’ from Tehran as Israel’s war on Iran appeared to reach crucial moment – key US politics stories from Tuesday at a glanceDonald Trump boosted speculation over whether the US could become involved in Israel’…

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Trump swats US intelligence reports on Iran’s nuclear threat to align with Israel

ByAndrew Roth in Washington

President has dismissed verdict by handpicked spy chief, Tulsi Gabbard, that Iran is not developing nuclear weaponsTulsi Gabbard, the US director of national intelligence, delivered a concise verdict during congressional testimony this March: the intel…

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Could US attack Iran’s Fordow nuclear site? Military movements offer a clue

ByDan Sabbagh Defence and security editor

Refuelling aircraft were tracked heading east, potentially to support B-2 jets carrying bunker-buster bombsMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US has stepped up its military presence in the Middle East since the weekend but has left certain details va…