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Washington believes economic pressure will help end the war with Iran, but missile strikes continue.
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- Potential escalation of conflict, increased oil prices
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US ready to launch Iran strikes within 96 hours, after Trump got Israel to nix attack last week – report
Multiple outlets • 4h ago
While Trump has not made a final decision on whether to commit to major military action after the US midterms, officials said any attack that would be conducted would "be a big effort."
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Houthis attack Saudi Arabia before high-stakes talks in Tehran
Multiple outlets • 3h ago
Yemen's Houthis have kept up their attacks on Saudi Arabia as senior officials from the kingdom, Turkey and Pakistan are due to hold high-stakes talks with Iran in Tehran on Monday, following warnings of a return to war.
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Outcome Of Israeli Elections ‘Makes No Difference’, Says Iran
Multiple outlets • 4h ago
Tuesday's legislative elections will take place amid mounting threats by Israel and the United States to renew attacks on Iran after they launched their war in late February.
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'Completely baseless and false': Israel Katz denies Netanyahu-IDF chief clash over Iran strike plans
Multiple outlets • 4h ago
Israel's defence minister Israel Katz on Monday denied reports of a rift between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lt General Eyal Zamir over possible military action against Iran, calling the allegations “completely baseless and false” and saying Israel had no intention of launching an attack before Tuesday's elections.
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