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A majority of Americans disapprove of US attacks on Iran: CNN poll

President Donald Trump’s decision to launch airstrikes against Iran is broadly unpopular with Americans, according to a new CNN survey conducted by SSRS after the raid.

Early US intel assessment suggests attacks on Iran did not destroy nuclear sites: CNN

The US military attacks on three of Iran’s nuclear facilities last weekend did not destroy the core components of the country’s nuclear program and likely only set it back by months, according to an early US intelligence assessment that was described by seven people briefed on it.

Israel and Iran agree to ceasefire amid waves of missile attacks

Iran and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire following 12 days of exchanging intense air attacks, including a “last minute” barrage fired by Tehran.

Several killed in Syria church bombing attack

A suicide bomber has carried out an attack inside a packed church in Syria’s capital, Damascus, killing at least 22 people and wounding dozens more, according to state media.

Israel recovers bodies of three hostages held in Gaza Strip

Israel announced it had recovered the bodies of two civilians and one soldier held hostage in Gaza, amid its wars in the besieged Strip and Iran.

US strikes Fordow, Isfahan, Natanz nuclear sites in Iran

President Donald Trump has announced that United States forces attacked three Iranian nuclear sites in a “very successful attack”, claiming that the heavily fortified Fordow nuclear facility is “gone”.

Netanyahu biggest obstacle to regional peace: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has stated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the “biggest obstacle to regional peace” and that Israeli attacks on Iran right before a new round of nuclear negotiations with the United States aimed to sabotage the talks.

Middle East faces ‘Israel problem’: Turkish FM

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has told foreign ministers from Muslim nations that Israel is leading the region towards “total disaster” through its attacks on Iran, and urged global powers to step in to prevent the conflict from escalating further.

Israel’s actions in Gaza may breach EU-Israel human rights agreement: Report

There are indications Israel may have breached its human rights obligations under the terms of a pact governing its ties with the European Union, a review of the agreement shows.

Arab FMs condemn Israeli attacks on Iran, urge de-escalation

The Arab League condemned Israeli air raids on Iran Friday and called for an immediate halt to the military escalation.

Netanyahu poses biggest threat to regional security, stability: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani that Israel's attacks on Iran showed that the administration of Benjamin Netanyahu poses the greatest threat to the security and stability of the Middle East.

US closing its embassy in Israel amid rising tensions in West Asia

The United Nations Embassy in Israel will be closed from Wednesday through Friday "given the security situation," the State Department announced Tuesday.

Russia urges Israel to stop “illegal” attacks on Iran, accuses West of manipulation

Moscow on Tuesday demanded Israel stop illegal attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities and accused Western countries of manipulating the situation to “settle political scores.”

Republican lawmaker pushes measure to block US involvement in Israeli war on Iran

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie has stated that he would lead a push in the Republican-led House of Representatives to prohibit US involvement in the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.

G7 leaders call for resolution of Iran-Israel crisis in joint statement joined by Trump after earlier resistance

Group of 7 leaders urged a resolution to the crisis in the Middle East in a joint statement Monday that an official familiar with the matter said had gained the support of US President Donald Trump after language in the draft was adjusted.

Trump directs his team to attempt meeting with Iranian officials as quickly as possible

US President Donald Trump has directed members of his team to attempt a meeting with Iranian officials as quickly as possible, according to a person familiar with the matter and a US official, as he urgently works to determine whether Tehran is serious about diplomacy to resolve its conflict with Israel.

US aerial tankers headed to Middle East amid Iran-Israel conflict

The US has reportedly deployed more than 30 aerial refueling tankers across the Atlantic toward the Middle East, Military Watch Magazine reported on Monday. The outlet has described the buildup as “unprecedented,” claiming it could suggest broader Washington involvement in the ongoing war between Tel Aviv and Tehran.

Trump says believes Iran would “like to talk, but they should’ve done that before” war with Israel

US President Donald Trump told reporters at the G7 summit in Canada on Monday that he believes Iran wants to de-escalate its conflict with Israel, noting that Tehran was “not winning this war".

US Navy strike group heading toward Middle East “without delay”: Official

The USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is moving to the Middle East “without delay” amid the growing conflict between Tel Aviv and Tehran, a US official told CNN.

American senator introduces bill to curb Trump’s power to go to war with Tehran

A prominent Democratic senator has introduced a bill requiring United States President Donald Trump to first seek authorisation from Congress before ordering military attacks against Iran.

US will not sign joint G7 statement calling for de-escalation between Israel and Iran

US President Donald Trump does not intend to sign a joint statement calling for de-escalation between Tel Aviv and Tehran drafted by G7 leaders in Canada, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Iran has fired 370 ballistic missiles since Friday: Israel

Iran has fired 370 ballistic missiles and hundreds of drones at Israel over four days of conflict, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office announced in a statement.

Israel asked US to join it in striking Iran: Axios

Tel Aviv has asked the White House to take part in its military campaign against Iran in order to eliminate Tehran’s nuclear program, according to two Israeli officials cited by Axios.

US had “nothing to do with attack on Iran”: Trump

US President Donald Trump has stated the United States “had nothing to do with the attack on Iran, tonight” in a post to his social media platform Truth Social Sunday morning, issuing a warning to Tehran not to bring Washington into the conflict.

Iran fires more missiles at Israel       

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) says that it has launched an attack involving missiles and drones on Israel in retaliation for the Zionist regime's aggression against Iran.

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