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US-Israeli strikes on Iran intensify, Trump eyes endgame
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US-Israeli strikes on Iran intensify, Trump eyes endgame

Trump has declared the US is close to 'finishing the job' in Iran during a prime-time address, as Israeli strikes hit cities including Isfahan and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to shipping. Iran is denying it sought a ceasefire, while 35 nations — convened by the UK but pointedly excluding Washington — are now in talks to reopen the critical waterway. Saudi Arabia is openly bristling at the campaign's conduct, and Trump has floated withdrawing the US from NATO, rattling allies further.

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Saudi Arabia bridles at Trump’s way of waging war

Saudi Arabia bridles at Trump’s way of waging war

Financial Times · Apr 1

US and Iran spar on status of talks ahead of Trump address

US and Iran spar on status of talks ahead of Trump address

Financial Times · Apr 1

Penny Wong to join talks with 35 countries, excluding US, to explore ways to reopen strait of Hormuz

Penny Wong to join talks with 35 countries, excluding US, to explore ways to reopen strait of Hormuz

The Guardian · Apr 1

Middle East crisis live: Trump says US close to ‘finishing the job’ in Iran during prime-time address

Middle East crisis live: Trump says US close to ‘finishing the job’ in Iran during prime-time address

The Guardian · Apr 2

Iran war live: Trump claims goals nearing completion, vows to ‘finish job’

Iran war live: Trump claims goals nearing completion, vows to ‘finish job’

Al Jazeera · Apr 2

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