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Israel Says It Expects a “Prolonged” War With Iran

This is Beirut 20/06 20:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Israel declared on Friday that it was expecting a “prolonged” war against Iran, as talks were underway in Geneva between Tehran and European powers, focusing on Iran’s nuclear program. A week after the outbreak of the conflict—triggered by an unprecedented Israeli attack on Iran on June 13, the two countries have continued to exchange ...

UK, Switzerland and Other Countries Withdraw Diplomats from Iran Amid War with Israel

This is Beirut 20/06 20:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The United Kingdom and several other countries, including Switzerland—which represents U.S. interests in Iran—have announced the withdrawal of their diplomatic staff from Iran due to the ongoing war with Israel. "Due to the current security situation, we have taken the precautionary measure of temporarily withdrawing our British staff from ...

Tehran Condemns ‘Betrayal’ After Israeli Strikes Amid Talks with the U.S

This is Beirut 20/06 19:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Iran's foreign minister on Friday condemned the Israeli attacks against the Islamic republic as a "betrayal" of diplomatic efforts with the US, saying Tehran and Washington had been due to craft a "promising agreement" on the Iranian nuclear programme. "We were attacked in the midst of an ongoing diplomatic process," Foreign Minister Abbas ...

ExplainerFrom Freedom to Forced Veiling: The Broken Destiny of Iranian Women

Bélinda Ibrahim 20/06 17:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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During the 1960s and 1970s, Iran underwent sweeping transformations. In a bid to modernize the nation, the Shah launched a series of reforms under the banner of the “White Revolution.” Women stood at the forefront of this societal shift: they gained the right to vote in 1963, entered universities, joined the civil service and were gradually ...

VideosDay 8: Israeli and Iranian Strikes Intensify, Civilian Toll Mounts

This is Beirut 20/06 16:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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As Iran targets Beersheba and claims responsibility for a strike near Microsoft, Israel responds with massive bombardments on Iranian military and nuclear sites. As evacuations and diplomatic efforts intensify, the death toll in Iran has reportedly surpassed 650, according to the Washington-based group Human Rights Activists, while the official ...

Europe to Offer Iran 'Diplomatic Solution' to War with Israel

This is Beirut 20/06 15:45 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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European powers hope to offer a "diplomatic solution" to end the Iran-Israel war at talks in Geneva with Iran's foreign minister, French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday. It comes as US President Donald Trump mulls the prospect of entering a war now in its second week. Israel, saying Iran was on the verge of developing nuclear weapons, ...

Thousands Protest in Tehran Against Israel

This is Beirut 20/06 14:42 - Reading : less than a minute

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Thousands of people joined a protest against Israel in the Iranian capital on Friday after weekly prayers, chanting slogans in support of their leaders, images on state television showed. "This is the Friday of the Iranian nation's solidarity and resistance across the country," the news anchor said. Footage showed protesters in ...

VideosEight Days into the Conflict: International Diplomacy under Pressure

This is Beirut 20/06 13:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Iran-Israel war escalates diplomatically: Trump signals possible talks with Tehran but delays intervention decision, Russia issues a stern warning and European ministers meet in Geneva to seek de-escalation. With the #Iran-Israel conflict entering its eighth day, #Washington weighs intervention, #Moscow warns against escalation and #Europe ...

US Appeals Court Allows Trump Control of National Guard in LA

This is Beirut 20/06 13:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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A US appeals court on Thursday ruled that President Donald Trump could continue control of National Guard troops in Los Angeles, over the objections of California Governor Gavin Newsom. Trump ordered the deployment of thousands of National Guard troops and hundreds of Marines into Los Angeles this month in response to protests over federal ...

Iran Foreign Minister to Address UN Human Rights Council

This is Beirut 20/06 12:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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Iran's foreign minister will address the UN Human Rights Council on Friday on the sidelines of talks with European counterparts aiming for a diplomatic solution to the Iran-Israel war. Abbas Araghchi "will intervene in person... at the beginning of the council's afternoon meeting" at 1300 GMT, after which the council will resume its normal ...

Iran Rejects any Negotiation with US While Israeli Attacks Continue

This is Beirut 20/06 11:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected any negotiations with the United States while Israel continues its attacks on Iran, in an interview with state TV broadcast on Friday. "The Americans have repeatedly sent messages calling seriously for negotiations. But we have made clear that as long as the aggression does not stop, there will be ...

Rice Prices Double in Japan as Inflation Accelerates

This is Beirut 20/06 10:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The price of rice doubled in Japan in the 12 months to May, data showed Friday, as an acceleration in inflation piled fresh pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ahead of key elections next month. Polls for parliament's upper house are crucial for Ishiba after public support for his administration tumbled to its lowest level since he took ...