Day 143 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
Iranian media reported explosions in southern Iran. The US military confirmed that new strikes were carried out on Iran. On social media, tRump stated “every time Iran kills an American soldier they will pay for that killing many times over”.
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Day 142 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
Reports from Iran that an under construction nuclear plant was hit in a US strike. In Kuwait, the government stated that civilian infrastructure has been attacked by Iran. And yes, the Strait of Hormuz is still closed to international shipping.
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Day 141 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
Two US service members were killed in Jordan on 17 July. Iran stated that since 6 July, US attacks have killed at least 50 people & wounded more than 500. Regional experts predicted that more intensive hostilities will occur soon.
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Day 140 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
The US launched its seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran. Officials in Iran said that civilian infrastructure was hit during this military action. Iran stated it has hit US assets in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Qatar. Who is winning?
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Day 139 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
Six nights of US strikes on Iran. Iran warned “all infrastructure in the region will be crushed if the US were to attack civilian sites. Iran stated it had carried out retaliatory attacks in Kuwait, Bahrain & Jordan. It’s a nightmare.
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Day 138 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
A senior Iranian cleric called on the government not to return to talks with the US. tRump threatened to strike the Iran’s civilian infrastructure. Iran’s Foreign Ministry stated that Tehran had no plans to engage in talks; the focus was defence
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Day 137 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
tRump has made another u-turn, this time on his 20-percent tariff announcement, which he had made on day 136 of the crisis. Both the US and Iran have launched military strikes, with US bases in the region under fire as well as Iranian cities.
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Day 136 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
Despite the Strait of Hormuz being an international waterway, where no country has real control over it, both the US and Iran have stated that they will demand tolls for safe passage for cargo ships. How will the international community react?
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Day 135 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
While the US insisted that the Strait of Hormuz was open, Iran flatly contradicted that statement and took retaliatory action for the US’ military strikes. Regional relationships continue to fracture as this crisis goes on. Further escalation?
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Day 134 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
Following his father’s funeral, the new Supreme Leader vowed revenge for his assassination. tRump stated that “1000 missiles are locked and loaded” to attack Iran if there is any attempt to kill him. When will this insanity end?
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Day 133 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
After two days of military strikes, shipping is once again at a standstill in the Strait of Hormuz. The Qataris are continuing with diplomacy, trying to bring both sides together. tRump however confirmed that the ceasefire is over. What a mess.
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Day 132 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
Today, 9 July is the final day of funeral ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader. The US and Iran are “engaged in coordinated escalation” with military strikes in Iran and in the region. Is a return to all out war inevitable? High probability.
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Day 131 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
On 7 July, the US carried out military strikes in Iran as a response to attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. On 8 July, tRump hurled insults at the Iranians and stated that the ceasefire was over. Retaliation included attacks on US naval bases
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Day 130 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
At least two - possibly three - vessels have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. Countries in the region have accused Iran of carrying out the strikes. The US has rolled back on the partial lifting of sanctions on Iran. Nothing has changed.
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Day 129 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
The funeral ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader continued on 6 July. The current Supreme Leader continued to be conspicuous by his absence however, fuelling speculation about injuries sustained on 28 February.
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Day 128 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
The second day of funeral ceremonies for the slain Supreme Leader. While tRump stated that there would not be any military strikes by either side during the funeral period, many Iranians carried red flags, indicating a call for revenge.
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Day 127 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
While the United States are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on the fourth of July, more than 10 million people are expected in Tehran for the funeral of the former Supreme Leader.
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Day 126 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
On 3 July, the funeral ceremonies for Iran’s former Supreme Leader began. The events will conclude on 9 July. Iran’s president vowed to pursue “crimes committed against Iran by the US and Israel using all legal and diplomatic avenues.”
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Day 125 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
Qatari mediators report “positive progress” as the US and Iran conclude indirect technical talks. But tensions remain. Iran’s military warned that any US interference in the Strait of Hormuz would be met with a “decisive and swift response”.
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Day 124 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
Apparently there was “positive progress” on issues related to the MOU following separate meetings of Qatari and Pakistani mediators with the US and Iranian delegations. tRump described the meetings in as “very good”. Diplomatic spin or reality?
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Day 123 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
Qatar has confirmed that there won’t be any direct and/or high level talks been the US and Iran in Doha. Iranian ministers are adamant that there will not be any negotiations until the MOU conditions are met. Lots of rhetoric, not much diplomacy.
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Day 122 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
Although tRump has stated that talks with Iran will resume in the Gulf on 30 June, the Iranians have said that there are no plans for talks. We have seen and heard all of this before. The diplomats engaged on this file have my sympathies.
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Day 120 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
Despite the MOU and statements about “ceasefires”, the US and Iran have had tit for tat military strikes. So what is this? It definitely is not winning and the conflict is definitely not over. It is not diplomacy as we know it.
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Day 119 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
tRump stated Iran’s attack on a ship in the Gulf on 25 June was a “foolish violation” of the ceasefire agreement. Iran’s deputy foreign minister said safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz by “parallel routes” could not be guaranteed.
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Day 118 of the US-Israel crisis in Iran.
Control of the Strait of Hormuz continues to dominate the headlines and the negotiations, with a particular focus on the price of oil. The price has increased following news that a cargo vessel was attacked. The UN has suspended evacuations now.
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