Neither Peace Nor War: Iran Conflict Leaves World in Dangerous Limbo
Since announcing a nominal cease-fire two months ago, Iran, Israel and the U. S. have remained locked in low-intensity violence that has become a new normal.
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The World Is Draining Oil Reserves, Raising Pressure for a Peace Deal
The amount of oil and fuel stored by businesses and governments has fallen sharply since the start of the U. S. -Israeli war against Iran.
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Egypt urges US, Iran to seize "available opportunity" to end war
Cairo [Egypt], June 12 (ANI): The Egyptian Foreign Ministry has voiced optimism regarding a potential diplomatic breakthrough, urging both Washington and Tehran to capitalise on the current momentum to secure a definitive pact.
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Middle East crisis live: Iran says no final peace agreement reached, after Trump claims deal could be signed soon
US president says ‘great settlement’ reached but Iranian spokesman says there has been no final conclusion Full report: Trump claims US and Iran on verge of signing peace agreement Hello and welcome to the Guardian’s continuing coverage of the crisis in the Middle East. Iran’s foreign ministry has contradicted claims from Donald Trump that a peace deal between Washington and Tehran could be signed as soon as this weekend. Trump said he was cancelling a third day of US airstrikes and bombings that he had earlier said would happen because “discussions” with Iran “have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved”.
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Israeli attacks hit areas in Lebanon's Marjayoun and Nabatieh
Israeli attacks hit areas in Lebanon's Marjayoun and Nabatieh Israeli air strikes targeted the agricultural area of Arid Dbeibine near the southern Lebanese town of Dbeibine in the Marjayoun district, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA). The reported attack followed an overnight Israeli strike on the nearby town of Khiam. Separately, NNA and Al Jazeera reported an Israeli drone strike on the town of Jebchit in Lebanon’s Nabatieh district.
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Cyber group claims California water system hack in retaliation for Iran strikes
Cyber group claims California water system hack in retaliation for Iran strikes A hacker-activist group, Handala, has claimed responsibility for a cyber intrusion targeting water facilities in California, saying the action was carried out in retaliation for alleged US strikes on water infrastructure in southern Iran, Press TV reported. The group said it had obtained data from the systems and described the breach as a warning to Washington. In a statement, Handala said it had the capability to disrupt water supplies but "stopped short of actually cutting off water to American cities" citing a different ethical code than its adversaries.
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World Insights: U.S.-Iran escalation signals war dilemma, adds uncertainty
"The deeper issue is that both countries have conflicting visions for the future of the Middle East. The United States seeks to preserve a regional order built around its alliances, while Iran seeks recognition as a major regional power with legitimate security interests," Abdel Majid Suwailem, a Palestinian political analyst, told Xinhua.
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Iran Bars Violating Vessel from Transiting Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Armed Forces prevented a vessel violating navigation restrictions from transiting the Strait of Hormuz after the ship attempted to pass through the strategic waterway without authorization early Friday.
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US Attacks Undermine Ceasefire, Araqchi Tells Kallas
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi condemned recent US attacks on targets inside Iran during a phone call with the EU foreign policy chief, warning that the strikes have rendered the ceasefire situation ineffective and that Washington bears responsibility for the consequences.
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NYT: US plans major reduction of military assets assigned to Nato
NYT: US plans major reduction of military assets assigned to Nato The United States plans to significantly reduce the number of aircraft and naval assets it makes available to Nato operations in Europe, according to a report by The New York Times, which cited two senior European officials. The newspaper said allies were informed of the decision in a written document circulated earlier this month, describing it as part of a broader shift in Washington’s security posture towards Europe. According to the report, the proposed reductions include cutting the number of F-16 and F-15E fighter aircraft assigned to Nato missions from about 150 to 100, reducing maritime patrol aircraft from 26 to 15, and withdrawing all eight aerial refuelling aircraft currently allocated to Europe.
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Trump says "we ended the war with Iran today" but Tehran denies final agreement
Washington, DC [US], June 12 (ANI): US President Donald Trump announced that the United States has 'ended war with Iran,' asserting that Tehran authorities have 'agreed never to have a nuclear weapon'. The American leader made these assertions while addressing a virtual tele-rally for Lt. Governor of Georgia Burt Jones on Thursday.
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IRGC Warns of Severe Response to Enemy Miscalculation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) declared that Iran’s Armed Forces remain fully prepared to deliver an immediate, decisive, painful and regret-inducing response to any threat, aggression, or miscalculation by the enemy.
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Two UN peacekeepers wounded in attack on convoy in southern Lebanon
Two UN peacekeepers wounded in attack on convoy in southern Lebanon Two Unifil peacekeepers from Malaysia were wounded in an attack on a logistics convoy near the village of Haris in southern Lebanon, according to UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. Dujarric said the peacekeepers were in stable condition and that Unifil would investigate the incident. He did not identify who was responsible for the attack.
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Iran Condemns US Attacks on Indian Vessels as ‘State Piracy’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson condemned brutal US attacks on Indian commercial vessels that have killed at least three Indian nationals, calling the incidents evidence of Washington’s continued policy of armed robbery and state piracy.
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Israeli military says it intercepted drone near Metula
Israeli military says it intercepted drone near Metula The Israeli military said its air force intercepted a drone that entered an area where Israeli forces were operating in southern Lebanon, after sirens warning of a hostile aircraft sounded in the northern Israeli town of Metula. In a statement, the Israeli army said the drone was identified and intercepted shortly after the alerts were activated. It added that missile and rocket warning sirens were triggered during the interception attempts.
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US Downs Iranian Attack Drones, Even As Deal Momentum Builds
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US Shoots Down Iranian Attack Drones, Even As Deal Momentum Builds
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US says it shot down two Iranian drones near Strait of Hormuz
US says it shot down two Iranian drones near Strait of Hormuz A US defence official said American forces shot down two Iranian drones after Tehran allegedly attempted to target commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to remarks reported by Fox News. The official said navigation through the strategic waterway remains open despite the incident. Tension in the region remains high as Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps earlier said that explosions heard near the southern Iranian city of Sirik were linked to the interception of a vessel that attempted to cross the Strait of Hormuz in violation of a transit ban imposed by Tehran.
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"We witnessed war-like situation unfolding": Indian sailor Rudransh recounts his experiences upon returning home
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], June 12 (ANI): Amidst the West Asia crisis and escalating tensions in the Gulf region, the Indian sailors stranded at sea witnessed a 'war-like situation' unfolding with missiles and drones flying past them.
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Trump: We ended the war with Iran today
Trump: We ended the war with Iran today US President Donald Trump said the conflict with Iran had effectively ended and claimed Tehran had agreed not to obtain a nuclear weapon. Speaking during a tele-rally for Senate candidate Barry Moore, Trump said, “We ended the war with Iran today,” adding that preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon had been a key US demand. Trump later repeated that negotiations with Tehran had produced a successful outcome.
