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Easy regime change in Tehran is a nice idea. But look to history: it’s a near-impossible one | Martin Kettle
ByMartin Kettle June 19, 2025

No one doubts the malignity of the Iranian government, but if we forget the tragedies of interventions past, we’ll make the same mistakesOn the eve of the 1991 Gulf war, a TV reporter asked the US commander Norman Schwarzkopf if he would topple Iraq’s …

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An implosion, a collapse or a transition: what would regime change in Iran look like?
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor June 19, 2025

Some western leaders have welcomed the idea of the toppling of Iran’s supreme leader, but no planning has been made for the aftermath if it happensAt the G7 in Canada, differences within Europe about the wisdom of regime change in Iran could not have b…

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What Israel’s new war means for Gaza – podcast
By June 19, 2025

As the world’s attention moves to Iran, what are Israeli forces doing in Gaza? Emma Graham-Harrison reportsIsrael faced growing international pressure earlier this month as hundreds of starving people in Gaza were killed as they tried to reach aid dist…

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British, German and French foreign ministers plan meeting with Iranian counterpart
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor June 18, 2025

The meeting in Geneva would be the first face-to-face diplomatic communication with Iran since Israel’s attack The foreign ministers of the UK, France and Germany are planning to meet the Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, in what could represen…

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Trump edges closer to war: could he drag the UK in? – Politics Weekly UK
By June 18, 2025

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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Iranian opposition supporters grapple with US and Israeli regime change plans
ByWilliam Christou, Deepa Parent and Shah Meer Baloch June 18, 2025

‘We want freedom on our own terms,’ says one Tehran resident, while another writes, ‘Someone is helping us’Despite a substantial internet blackout, news spread quickly in Iran on Tuesday night: the US was considering joining Israel in its war on Iran….

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Ella Baron on Israel’s strikes against Iran – cartoon
ByElla Baron June 18, 2025

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Fears voiced as Britons in Israel advised to stay while embassy families depart
ByAletha Adu Political correspondent June 18, 2025

UK Foreign Office causes confusion as it urges British nationals to register their presence but not to leave Middle East crisis – live updatesThe UK government removed families of Foreign Office officials from Israel due to security concerns but is con…

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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 June 18, 2025

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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The targeting of Iran: inside the 20 June Guardian Weekly
ByGraham Snowdon June 18, 2025

What Israel really wants. Plus: How does woke start winning again?• Get the Guardian Weekly delivered to your home addressIsrael’s massive attack on Iran which began last Friday caught many observers off guard, but the warning signals were there to see…

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