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Keir Starmer backs US strike on Iran but warns of wider ‘escalation’ risk
ByJessica Elgot and Ben Quinn June 22, 2025

PM calls on Tehran to return to negotiations and holds talks with Macron and Merz after US attack on three nuclear sitesMiddle East crisis – latest updatesKeir Starmer has warned of a “risk of escalation” in the Middle East and beyond as a result of th…

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Keir Starmer backs US strike on Iran but warns of wider escalation risk
ByJessica Elgot and Ben Quinn June 22, 2025June 22, 2025

PM calls on Tehran to return to negotiations and holds talks with Macron and Merz after US attack on three nuclear sitesMiddle East crisis – latest updatesKeir Starmer has warned of a “risk of escalation” in the Middle East and beyond as a result of th…

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The Guardian view on Trump bombing Iran: an illegal and reckless act | Editorial
ByEditorial June 22, 2025

The US president has chosen war at Israel’s behest. He may imagine he has scored an easy win, but the world is likely to pay a steep priceDonald Trump was predictably quick to claim victory following the illegal US strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities: …

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Israel recovers bodies of three hostages held in Gaza
ByWilliam Christou in Jerusalem June 22, 2025

IDF says remains of two civilians and one soldier were retrieved in ‘special operation’ on SaturdayIsrael announced on Sunday it had recovered the bodies of two civilians and one soldier held hostage in Gaza, amid its wars in Gaza and Iran.The Israeli …

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GHF food hubs causing lethal chaos as desperate Palestinians fight to survive
ByJason Burke and Malak A Tantesh in Gaza June 22, 2025June 22, 2025

Witnesses and NGO records show hundreds have been killed since Israel-backed organisation began distributing food but it says its model is workingJust after midnight on Thursday morning, Abdullah Ahmed left his sleeping wife and children in their small…

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Iran’s proxy militias may be unable to help if Tehran opts to hit back at US
ByJason Burke International security correspondent June 22, 2025

Weakening of ‘axis of resistance’ forces leaves Iran with limited options if it chooses to retaliateMiddle East crisis – latest updatesIran’s proxy militias across the Middle East have yet to retaliate for the overnight strikes against the Islamic Repu…

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US attacks on Iran inflicted major destruction, Pentagon officials say
ByAndrew Roth Global affairs correspondent and William Christou in Jerusalem June 22, 2025

Defense secretary denies that US is pursuing policy of regime change after strikes on Iranian nuclear sitesMiddle East crisis – latest updatesThe surprise overnight US attack on Iran inflicted major damage and destruction on three of its key nuclear si…

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Iran says US ‘must receive a response’ after Trump’s strikes on nuclear sites
By June 22, 2025June 23, 2025

Pentagon claims major damage inflicted, world leaders call for restraint and Israel continues to strike Iranian targetsMiddle East crisis – latest updatesIran has warned the US to brace for retaliation after Donald Trump’s administration joined Israel …

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How effective was the US attack on Iran’s nuclear sites? A visual guide
ByPeter Beaumont June 22, 2025June 22, 2025

Trump claims the assault ‘totally obliterated’ the key facilities, but what do we know about its impact?Middle East crisis – latest updatesDonald Trump was quick to claim that US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities had “completely and totally oblitera…

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Israel kills innocent Palestinians. Activists spray-paint a plane. Guess which the UK government calls terrorism | Sally Rooney
BySally Rooney June 22, 2025

If Palestine Action becomes a proscribed group, writing these words of support could become a serious offence. It’s vital we fight this alarming attack on free speechOn 20 June, in what has now become an appallingly familiar story, Israeli forces once …

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