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Israel’s war with Iran: what does it want? – podcast

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It has been five days since Israel attacked Iran and the civilian death toll is rising, but its goal is unclear. Julian Borger reportsIt’s been five days since Israel launched attacks on Iran and the war seems to be escalating. Hundreds of people have …

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Trump to leave G7 summit early over escalating Israel-Iran conflict

ByHugo Lowell in Washington and Julian Borger in Tel Aviv

Abrupt change of plans comes after president on Truth Social warns residents of Tehran to evacuate immediatelyDonald Trump will return early to Washington on Monday from the G7 summit because of events in the Middle East, US officials said, confronted …

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Trump to leave G7 summit early and return to Washington – as it happened

ByJohana Bhuiyan (now); Lucy Campbell, Marina Dunbar and Charlie Moloney (earlier)

This blog is now closed. You can follow our Middle East live blog hereTrump to leave G7 summit early over escalating Israel-Iran conflictA federal judge is set to consider on Monday whether to extend an order blocking President Donald Trump’s plan to b…

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Democratic senator proposes curbing Trump’s war powers amid Israel-Iran conflict

ByLauren Gambino

Tim Kaine introduces measure to prohibit US forces from taking action against Iran without approval from CongressAs Iran and Israel exchange missile attacks for a fourth day, Democrats in Washington are moving swiftly to reassert congressional authorit…

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‘This is not our first rodeo’: Israelis remain stoic amid Iran strikes

ByEmma Graham-Harrison in Petah Tikva

Many citizens see loss of lives, homes and much else as a painful but necessary sacrifice for country’s futureMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe Iranian missile blew the door off the White City museum celebrating Bauhaus Tel Aviv, and shattered the w…

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Iran says Israel’s attack on its state TV building is a war crime

ByGuardian staff and agencies in Tehran

Foreign ministry describes strike as a ‘wicked act’ and calls on United Nations to take actionIran has condemned Israel’s attack on a state television building in Tehran as a “war crime”, and called on the UN to take action.The strike on the offices of…

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Britons in Israel told to notify Foreign Office to receive instructions on how to leave

ByKiran Stacey in London and Peter Walker in Banff

David Lammy says British nationals asked to register presence as country closes airspace amid escalating conflictMiddle East crisis – live updatesBritish people in Israel are being told to register with the Foreign Office as the government attempts to …

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‘A bloodbath’: doctors describe carnage at Iran’s hospitals after Israeli strikes

ByWilliam Christou and Deepa Parent

Exhausted medical workers say facilities are overwhelmed and death toll is higher than 224 reportedThe stream of wounded in Imam Khomeini hospital in Tehran had been steady since Friday. On Sunday evening it became a flood. A renewed wave of Israeli st…

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At least 37 Palestinians killed in Gaza food site shooting, local authorities say

ByJason Burke International security correspondent

Death toll is highest yet reported in near-daily shootings since US-backed group began distributing food in territoryMiddle East crisis – live updatesAt least 37 Palestinians were killed on Monday in new shootings in Gaza near food distribution centres…