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against the backdrop is of recent tensions between israel and iran to be busy investigate and iran to be busy investigate a new crackdown on women inside the republic. and 25 years on from the columbine high school shooting, we reflect on the impact of the tragedy. hello, i�*m carl nasman. the us house of representatives has passed a crucial aid bill for ukraine totalling nearly $61 billion. if passed by the senate, the long—awaited funds will provide roughly $23 billion to replenish us weapons, stockpiles and facilities, more than $11 billion to fund current us military operations in the region. and another $14 billion to help ukraine buy advanced weapons systems and other defence equipment. republican house speaker mike johnson — who brought the bill to a vote — said it was the right thing to do. from the capitol, our news correspondent helena humphrey, told us more about today�*s vote. after a rare show of bipartisanship the us is one step closer to sending long—awaited aid to ukraine along with israel and the indo—pacific region after this vote from us house of repre
against the backdrop is of recent tensions between israel and iran to be busy investigate and iran to be busy investigate a new crackdown on women inside the republic. and 25 years on from the columbine high school shooting, we reflect on the impact of the tragedy. hello, i�*m carl nasman. the us house of representatives has passed a crucial aid bill for ukraine totalling nearly $61 billion. if passed by the senate, the long—awaited funds will provide roughly $23 billion to replenish us...
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, russia and china are working together— iran, russia and china are working together in— iran, russia and china are working together in partnership to continue together in partnership to continue to create _ together in partnership to continue to create regional instability around _ to create regional instability around the globe. it happen in africa, — around the globe. it happen in africa, the middle east, south america. _ africa, the middle east, south america, in europe and we have to take a _ america, in europe and we have to take a stand — america, in europe and we have to take a stand. we america, in europe and we have to take a stand-— america, in europe and we have to take a stand. ~ . ., ., take a stand. we heard about some of the uruent take a stand. we heard about some of the urgent two — take a stand. we heard about some of the urgent two urgency. _ how urgently is this aid needed in ukraine — what kind of impact could this bill have once its expected to fully pass? the pentagon has been watching some of this political infighting. it's been pre—positioning wea
, russia and china are working together— iran, russia and china are working together in— iran, russia and china are working together in partnership to continue together in partnership to continue to create _ together in partnership to continue to create regional instability around _ to create regional instability around the globe. it happen in africa, — around the globe. it happen in africa, the middle east, south america. _ africa, the middle east, south america, in europe and we have to...
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us officials said an israeli missile hit iran on friday. israel reportedly targeted an air defence radar system near the city of isfahan, which protects the natanz nuclear facility. it follows weeks of tensions between the rivals, during which israel attacked an iranian compound in syria, and iran launched an unprecedented assault against israel. here in the uk — the outgoing head of the government's climate change watchdog, says rishi sunak has set back the cause of tackling global warming in the uk and is risking the uk falling behind other countries, in the battle against global warming. here's justin rowlatt. we had a stark reminder of the impact of climate change this week, a warning that the world's coral reefs were at risk of dying because of a global bleaching event caused by exceptionally high sea temperatures. it comes as the head of the government watchdog on climate change had some stern words for the prime minister. the reason — in the autumn, rishi sunak delayed a ban on petrol and diesel cars and watered down targets for
us officials said an israeli missile hit iran on friday. israel reportedly targeted an air defence radar system near the city of isfahan, which protects the natanz nuclear facility. it follows weeks of tensions between the rivals, during which israel attacked an iranian compound in syria, and iran launched an unprecedented assault against israel. here in the uk — the outgoing head of the government's climate change watchdog, says rishi sunak has set back the cause of tackling global warming...
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iran's foreign minister has questioned whether israel was involved in friday's attack on iran, saying the weapons used were like "toys our children play with". but in an interview with nbc news, he said if israel did take "decisive action" against iran, the response would be "immediate" and "to the maximum". us officials said an israeli missile hit iran on friday. israel reportedly targeted an air defence radar system near the city of isfahan, which protects the natanz nuclear facility. it follows weeks of tensions between the rivals, during which israel attacked an iranian compound in syria, and iran launched an unprecedented assault against israel. i have been speaking about the situation in the region with jasmine el—gamal, a political analyst and former middle east adviser at the us department of defence. so the iranian response was basically to play down the attack. there was a clear signal from iran after the attack that they did not want to escalate further. you will remember that before the israeli strike, the iranians were warning that if there was an israeli strike that wa
iran's foreign minister has questioned whether israel was involved in friday's attack on iran, saying the weapons used were like "toys our children play with". but in an interview with nbc news, he said if israel did take "decisive action" against iran, the response would be "immediate" and "to the maximum". us officials said an israeli missile hit iran on friday. israel reportedly targeted an air defence radar system near the city of isfahan, which...
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we also know that no military— and iran. we also know that no military equipment can be sold without— military equipment can be sold without democratic approval from our ranking _ without democratic approval from our ranking member. we know that the offensive _ ranking member. we know that the offensive weaponry cannot happen for another— offensive weaponry cannot happen for another year and offensive weaponry cannot happen for anotheryearand a offensive weaponry cannot happen for another year and a half and we also know— another year and a half and we also know that _ another year and a half and we also know that billions of dollars in humanitarian aid were including in that supplemental monies will go to armenia, _ that supplemental monies will go to armenia, afghanistan, sudan, haiti, countries— armenia, afghanistan, sudan, haiti, countries that are begging for us to step in_ countries that are begging for us to step in with support. | countries that are begging for us to step in with support.— step in with supp
we also know that no military— and iran. we also know that no military equipment can be sold without— military equipment can be sold without democratic approval from our ranking _ without democratic approval from our ranking member. we know that the offensive _ ranking member. we know that the offensive weaponry cannot happen for another— offensive weaponry cannot happen for another year and offensive weaponry cannot happen for anotheryearand a offensive weaponry cannot happen for another...
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this is also with that package and approval for further sanctions when it comes to iran, china, russia as well, and then also freezing russian assets and using those russian assets to pay for some of the literary aid and aid to ukraine. there's also been the passing of that aid bill to taiwan of security in the indo—pacific region, with concerns about a more muscular china, potentially, eyeing a move on taiwan. that past, a lot of votes in favour for that, just to taiwan. that past, a lot of votes in favourfor that, just to bring up taiwan. that past, a lot of votes in favour for that, just to bring up to date with where we are now, taking a look at what we are seeing on the floor, we are now on two of three amendment on the ukraine bill right now, so we will go through those boats and then of course we will get to that big moment as you just said, commenta, where 61 billion us dollars of aid to ukraine could be released in that vote —— what you just said, samantha. that bill people right around the world are watching, none more so than in kyiv. and president biden first sought t
this is also with that package and approval for further sanctions when it comes to iran, china, russia as well, and then also freezing russian assets and using those russian assets to pay for some of the literary aid and aid to ukraine. there's also been the passing of that aid bill to taiwan of security in the indo—pacific region, with concerns about a more muscular china, potentially, eyeing a move on taiwan. that past, a lot of votes in favour for that, just to taiwan. that past, a lot of...
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iran's foreign minister has questioned whether israel was involved in friday's attack on iran, saying the weapons used were like "toys our children play with". but in an interview with nbc news, hossein amir—abdollahian said if israel did take "decisive action" against iran, the response would be "immediate" and "to the maximum". us officials said an israeli missile hit iran on friday. israel reportedly targeted an air defence radar system near the city of isfahan, which protects the natanz nuclear facility. it follows weeks of tensions between the rivals, during which israel attacked an iranian compound in syria, and iran launched an unprecedented assault against israel. meanwhile, in iraq, a base used by pro—iranian militias has been damaged by a large explosion, a day after israel's presumed strike on iran. one person was killed and eight others injured in the blast and intense fire at the kalso military base, south of the capital baghdad. this footage from the scene shows the aftermath of the explosion, which iraqi security sources have described as a "bombing" which hit weapo
iran's foreign minister has questioned whether israel was involved in friday's attack on iran, saying the weapons used were like "toys our children play with". but in an interview with nbc news, hossein amir—abdollahian said if israel did take "decisive action" against iran, the response would be "immediate" and "to the maximum". us officials said an israeli missile hit iran on friday. israel reportedly targeted an air defence radar system near the city...
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iran. one person was killed and eight others injured in the blast and intense fire at the kalso military base, south of the capital baghdad. this footage from the scene shows the aftermath of the explosion, which iraqi security sources have described as a "bombing" which hit weapons and vehicles. the base is used by the popular mobilisation forces — an umbrella organisation linking several pro—iran militias who've recently attacked us personnel in iraq. the pentagon says it has not carried out any new strike in iraq. after months of delay, the us house of representatives is due to vote on tens of billions of dollars in us military aid for israel — and for ukraine to help it fight off the russian invasion. both measures have vocal opponents in congress, and their hopes of passage have hinged on a fragile bipartisan coalition to overcome legislative hurdles. the debate is under way, with the republican speaker mike johnson allowing a vote to take place later on saturday. are we close to
iran. one person was killed and eight others injured in the blast and intense fire at the kalso military base, south of the capital baghdad. this footage from the scene shows the aftermath of the explosion, which iraqi security sources have described as a "bombing" which hit weapons and vehicles. the base is used by the popular mobilisation forces — an umbrella organisation linking several pro—iran militias who've recently attacked us personnel in iraq. the pentagon says it has...
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he said iran would respond at the �*maximum level�* if israel acts against its interests. tehran�*s muted response to friday morning's events has raised hopes that tensions between the countries can be dampened, and a wider escalation averted. a base used by pro—iranian militias in iraq has been damaged by a large explosion, a day after israel's presumed strike on iran. one person was killed and eight others injured in the blast and intense fire at the kalso military base, south of the capital baghdad. this footage from the scene shows the aftermath of the explosion, which iraqi security sources have described as a "bombing" which hit weapons and vehicles. the base is used by the popular mobilization forces — an umbrella organisation linking several pro—iran militias who've recently attacked us personnel in iraq. the pentagon says it has not carried out any new strike in iraq. the us house of representatives is meeting in a rare weekend session to debate a long—stalled military aid package for israel — and for ukraine — to help it fight off the russian invasi
he said iran would respond at the �*maximum level�* if israel acts against its interests. tehran�*s muted response to friday morning's events has raised hopes that tensions between the countries can be dampened, and a wider escalation averted. a base used by pro—iranian militias in iraq has been damaged by a large explosion, a day after israel's presumed strike on iran. one person was killed and eight others injured in the blast and intense fire at the kalso military base, south of the...
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world and the world's media attention has been focused on those exchanges of fire between israel and iran, and the potential, a week ago, for what looked like a possible regional war.
world and the world's media attention has been focused on those exchanges of fire between israel and iran, and the potential, a week ago, for what looked like a possible regional war.
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and you mentioned _ of both iran and israel. and you mentioned it _ of both iran and israel. and you mentioned it was _ of both iran and israel. and you mentioned it was an _ of both iran and israel. and you mentioned it was an area - of both iran and israel. and you| mentioned it was an area where of both iran and israel. and you - mentioned it was an area where there is a nuclear facility, mentioned it was an area where there is a nuclearfacility, even if they didn't strike directly at the nuclear facility. is there a possibility that iran will either accelerate its programme towards nuclear or move it underground? it certainly underground now. there is no chance that any targeting of the isfahan facility would have been successful, because it is hard. that's not in question. iranians have done that the decades. but also i would suggest, i don't know if iran could accelerate their programme any faster than it already is, violations of us inspectors, numerous attempts to obscure what is really happening, so i think wejust have to presume that the iranians will continue their
and you mentioned _ of both iran and israel. and you mentioned it _ of both iran and israel. and you mentioned it was _ of both iran and israel. and you mentioned it was an _ of both iran and israel. and you mentioned it was an area - of both iran and israel. and you| mentioned it was an area where of both iran and israel. and you - mentioned it was an area where there is a nuclear facility, mentioned it was an area where there is a nuclearfacility, even if they didn't strike directly at the...
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we have -ictures between iran and israel. we have pictures of _ between iran and israel. we have pictures of one — between iran and israel. we have pictures of one of _ between iran and israel. we have pictures of one of those - between iran and israel. we have pictures of one of those camps i between iran and israel. we have l pictures of one of those camps that is for the refugees around rafah. and the un agency for palestinian refugees are also saying today they are worried about the threat of disease outbreaks in gaza as the summer approaches and the temperatures rise.— summer approaches and the temperatures rise. yes, there are alwa s temperatures rise. yes, there are always problems _ temperatures rise. yes, there are always problems down _ temperatures rise. yes, there are always problems down there - temperatures rise. yes, there are | always problems down there when temperatures rise. yes, there are - always problems down there when the heat rises, mosquitoes, malaria, other diseases that might not be a problem. if it were not for the war situation, the fact
we have -ictures between iran and israel. we have pictures of _ between iran and israel. we have pictures of one — between iran and israel. we have pictures of one of _ between iran and israel. we have pictures of one of those - between iran and israel. we have pictures of one of those camps i between iran and israel. we have l pictures of one of those camps that is for the refugees around rafah. and the un agency for palestinian refugees are also saying today they are worried about the...
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iran's foreign minister has downplayed israel's involvement a recent missile strike on iran, describing the weapons used as more like children's toys, rather than drones. he said the operation had caused no deaths or damage. he also warned of an �*immediate response' if israel acts against his country's interests. new york city police say the man who set himself alight outside the courthouse where donald trump is being tried has died. maxwell azzarello had recently arrived from florida. police said he threw pamphlets promoting conspiracy theories in the air before dowsing himself in an accelerant. the us house of representatives has moved a step closer to approving a much delayed $60 billion package of military aid for ukraine. the republican house speaker, mikejohnson still faces some resistance from the right of his party. now on bbc news... it's talking business. hello, everybody. a very warm welcome to talking business weekly with me, aaron heslehurst. let's go and take a look at what's on the show. definitely a big advantage compared to petrol and diesel. obviously the environmen
iran's foreign minister has downplayed israel's involvement a recent missile strike on iran, describing the weapons used as more like children's toys, rather than drones. he said the operation had caused no deaths or damage. he also warned of an �*immediate response' if israel acts against his country's interests. new york city police say the man who set himself alight outside the courthouse where donald trump is being tried has died. maxwell azzarello had recently arrived from florida....
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he said iran would respond at the "maximum level" if israel acts against its interests. tehran's muted response to friday morning's events has raised hopes that tensions between the countries can be dampened, and a wider escalation averted. our first report is from our north america correspondent, will vernon.
he said iran would respond at the "maximum level" if israel acts against its interests. tehran's muted response to friday morning's events has raised hopes that tensions between the countries can be dampened, and a wider escalation averted. our first report is from our north america correspondent, will vernon.
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strike on iran. one person was killed in the blast and intense fire at the base, south of the capital baghdad. iraqi security sources have described the incident as a "bombing" that had hit weapons and vehicles. the base is used by the popular mobilisation forces — an umbrella organisation linking several pro—iran militias who've recently attacked us personnel in iraq. the pentagon says it has not carried out any new strike in iraq. the six—month—long war in gaza continues. nine people — including four children — are reported to have been killed in an overnight israeli strike on a residential building in rafah, in the southern gaza strip. the hamas—run health ministry says more than 3a,000 people have now been killed in the territory since the war began. an estimated 2.3 million people are sheltering in rafah, where israel's prime minister benjamin netanyahu remains committed to a big military offensive to defeat hamas, which is designated a terrorist group by many western governments.
strike on iran. one person was killed in the blast and intense fire at the base, south of the capital baghdad. iraqi security sources have described the incident as a "bombing" that had hit weapons and vehicles. the base is used by the popular mobilisation forces — an umbrella organisation linking several pro—iran militias who've recently attacked us personnel in iraq. the pentagon says it has not carried out any new strike in iraq. the six—month—long war in gaza continues....
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it's been just over 2a hours since iran came under attack. us officials say israel fired at least one missile into iranian territory, no major damage or casualties were reported. this was a relatively small scale strike by israel. earlier, the us secretary of state antony blinken would not comment on reports the white house was informed in advance about the israeli assault. the united states has not been involved in any offensive operations. what we are focusing on, what the g7 is focusing on and it's reflected in our statement and in our conversation is the work to de—escalate tensions. and this is why the us and its allies want to calm tensions. last sunday iran attacked israel with more than 300 missiles and drones causing little damage. the fear in the west is that a cycle of retaliation between israel and iran could ignite a wider war. and there is hope too that the limited nature of the israeli attack will allow the iranians to walk away from any further response. officials in tehran have been downplaying the significance of the israe
it's been just over 2a hours since iran came under attack. us officials say israel fired at least one missile into iranian territory, no major damage or casualties were reported. this was a relatively small scale strike by israel. earlier, the us secretary of state antony blinken would not comment on reports the white house was informed in advance about the israeli assault. the united states has not been involved in any offensive operations. what we are focusing on, what the g7 is focusing on...
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it has been just over 24—hour is since iran came under attack. us officials say israel fired at least one missile into a iranian territory stopnow major damage or casualty were reported. this was a relatively small—scale strike by israel. earlier, the us secretary of state, antony blinken, would not comment on reports that the white house was informed in advance about the israeli assault. the informed in advance about the israeli assault.— informed in advance about the israeli assault. the united states has not been _ israeli assault. the united states has not been involved _ israeli assault. the united states has not been involved in - israeli assault. the united states has not been involved in any - has not been involved in any offensive operations detect what we are focusing on, what the g7 is focused on and again that is reflected in our statement and in our conversation is our work to de—escalate tensions. find our conversation is our work to de-escalate tensions.- our conversation is our work to de-escalate tensions. and this is wh t
it has been just over 24—hour is since iran came under attack. us officials say israel fired at least one missile into a iranian territory stopnow major damage or casualty were reported. this was a relatively small—scale strike by israel. earlier, the us secretary of state, antony blinken, would not comment on reports that the white house was informed in advance about the israeli assault. the informed in advance about the israeli assault.— informed in advance about the israeli assault....
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it has been just over 24—hour is since iran came under attack.
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iran is fighting on two fronts, simultaneously. launching missiles and drones at israel, and flooding the streets with police. to force women to wear the mandatory headscarf. but could the two campaigns be linked? it could the two campaigns be linked? , , ~ , ., linked? it seems likely that they are related _ linked? it seems likely that they are related because i linked? it seems likely that they are related because ofj linked? it seems likely that - they are related because of the timing of the campaign against women. many believe that the real reason behind that move is the regime is a very fearful of the regime is a very fearful of the possibility of another uprising against it, especially if iran is weakened by a possible israeli attack. in this video verified by bbc persia a woman is violently arrested by the morality police in tehran. as bystanders argue with them. in another video that shocked the nation, a girl is seen having a seizure after she was confronted by the police over her refusal to wear a headscarf. another wom
iran is fighting on two fronts, simultaneously. launching missiles and drones at israel, and flooding the streets with police. to force women to wear the mandatory headscarf. but could the two campaigns be linked? it could the two campaigns be linked? , , ~ , ., linked? it seems likely that they are related _ linked? it seems likely that they are related because i linked? it seems likely that they are related because ofj linked? it seems likely that - they are related because of the timing of...
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iran's top diplomat downplayed this, questioning whether israel was involved. tehran�*s muted response to friday morning's events has raised hopes that tensions between the countries can be dampened, and a wider escalation averted. with me now is said shehata from bbc arabic. what more have we heard from the foreign minister? the? the foreign minister? they mainly saying _ the foreign minister? they mainly saying what - the foreign minister? tie: mainly saying what happened yesterday was just drones that were downed by the air defence. he said it's israel because israel itself didn't acknowledge the attack so in
iran's top diplomat downplayed this, questioning whether israel was involved. tehran�*s muted response to friday morning's events has raised hopes that tensions between the countries can be dampened, and a wider escalation averted. with me now is said shehata from bbc arabic. what more have we heard from the foreign minister? the? the foreign minister? they mainly saying _ the foreign minister? they mainly saying what - the foreign minister? tie: mainly saying what happened yesterday was just...
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what about iran, could we see any - iran, could we see any engagements with iran was back we know they are behind several different proxies in the region, you mentioned hezbollah, issues with the houthi rebels. is there a chance this could lead to some sort of engagement with iran? 0nce sort of engagement with iran? once again i think it is the arab states, i was think of them as the swing states in this body referendum on the abraham accords and they are playing a key role in what we found out last saturday night is they hate them more than benjamin netanyahu. they were willing to put aside the palestinian issue although they carry about it deeply and rally with the israelis and i was a game changer, everyone talks about how iran attacking israel on their own soil is a game changer but don't forget who is pushing back, and i was again change as well.— pushing back, and i was again change as well. lots of moving ieces change as well. lots of moving pieces that — change as well. lots of moving pieces that. thank _ change as well. lots of moving pieces that. thank you - change as wel
what about iran, could we see any - iran, could we see any engagements with iran was back we know they are behind several different proxies in the region, you mentioned hezbollah, issues with the houthi rebels. is there a chance this could lead to some sort of engagement with iran? 0nce sort of engagement with iran? once again i think it is the arab states, i was think of them as the swing states in this body referendum on the abraham accords and they are playing a key role in what we found out...
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and iran appears to be minimising its damage. now, nearly 2a hours later, the details still are not entirely clear. we do know there were explosions overnight deep inside iran — in isfahan. it's about a four hour drive from the capital tehran. us officials told our news partner cbs news that there was an israeli missile strike — while iranian media said three small drones had been involved. there were also reports of explosions in syria and iraq. very few images have come out so far showing any damage. 0ur colleague merlyn thomas from bbc verify has more.
and iran appears to be minimising its damage. now, nearly 2a hours later, the details still are not entirely clear. we do know there were explosions overnight deep inside iran — in isfahan. it's about a four hour drive from the capital tehran. us officials told our news partner cbs news that there was an israeli missile strike — while iranian media said three small drones had been involved. there were also reports of explosions in syria and iraq. very few images have come out so far showing...
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but what has happened between iran and israel recently actually brought attention back to ukraine as well. i think the west is slowly waking up to the fact that it is not only about ukraine or israel, it's a hybrid world war iii pretty much between the axis of evil, being iran, north korea and russia and a couple of other countries, and the free world, and it is the fight for what the future world actually looks like. igor novikov, joining us from kyiv, thank you very much. when it comes to the battlefield... ukraine is now in a situation comparable only tojust after the full—scale russian invasion in february 2022. not only have conditions along the frontline significantly worsened, but the very possibility of a ukrainian defeat is now being discussed openly. let's look at the front line and how it is evolving. the ukrainians withdrew from this eastern town of avdivka in february and since then, russia has been focusing attacks around the villages in the southern zaporizhzhia region where ukraine made gains in 2023. there is intense fighting around donetsk — also a large concent
but what has happened between iran and israel recently actually brought attention back to ukraine as well. i think the west is slowly waking up to the fact that it is not only about ukraine or israel, it's a hybrid world war iii pretty much between the axis of evil, being iran, north korea and russia and a couple of other countries, and the free world, and it is the fight for what the future world actually looks like. igor novikov, joining us from kyiv, thank you very much. when it comes to the...
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, women took to the streets all across iran. they took off their hijab, they burnt it, were swinging it in the air and chanting, "woman, life, freedom." i've spoken to feminist activists from different parts of the world and a lot of people, a lot of them called it a feminist revolution. what do you think about that? do you think of that as a feminist revolution? yes. yeah. because they are fighting for self determination, for the idea that a woman's body is not shameful or to be restricted, you know, just as men's bodies are not. whether they use the word feminism or not is up to them. linguistically, especially, there are all different ways of saying this. some people said women power or women's liberation. it's up to us. when you look at different parts of the world with what women are achieving, especially in latin america at the moment, with the so—called green wave, they were very successful in advancing reproductive rights from argentina to mexico. what do you think about that front line activism taking to the streets?
, women took to the streets all across iran. they took off their hijab, they burnt it, were swinging it in the air and chanting, "woman, life, freedom." i've spoken to feminist activists from different parts of the world and a lot of people, a lot of them called it a feminist revolution. what do you think about that? do you think of that as a feminist revolution? yes. yeah. because they are fighting for self determination, for the idea that a woman's body is not shameful or to be...
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what about iran? could we see _ are getting there. what about iran? could we see any - iran? could we see any engagements with iran? we know iran is behind several different proxies in the region, you mentioned hezbollah, we have seen issues with the houthi rebels attacking maritime shipping, is there any chance that this could lead to some sort of engagement with iran? once auain, i engagement with iran? once again, i think _ engagement with iran? once again, i think it _ engagement with iran? once again, i think it is _ engagement with iran? once again, i think it is the - engagement with iran? once again, i think it is the arab . again, i think it is the arab states, i think of them as the swing states on this bloody referendum on the abraham accords. they are playing a key role in what we found out last saturday night is they hate that ayatollah khamenei more than they hate netanyahu. that was a real game changer, everyone talks about how iran attacking israel on their own soil is a game changer but don't forget who was pushing back. that was a game changer too. ., , ., .
what about iran? could we see _ are getting there. what about iran? could we see any - iran? could we see any engagements with iran? we know iran is behind several different proxies in the region, you mentioned hezbollah, we have seen issues with the houthi rebels attacking maritime shipping, is there any chance that this could lead to some sort of engagement with iran? once auain, i engagement with iran? once again, i think _ engagement with iran? once again, i think it _ engagement with iran?...
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we do know there were explosions overnight deep inside iran, in isfahan. it's about a four—hour drive from the capital, tehran, and home to an airbase and several small nuclear sites. there are also missile factories in the vicinity. us officials told our news partner, cbs news, that there was an israeli missile strike, while iranian media said three small drones had been involved. there were also reports of explosions in syria and iraq. very few images have come out so far showing any damage.
we do know there were explosions overnight deep inside iran, in isfahan. it's about a four—hour drive from the capital, tehran, and home to an airbase and several small nuclear sites. there are also missile factories in the vicinity. us officials told our news partner, cbs news, that there was an israeli missile strike, while iranian media said three small drones had been involved. there were also reports of explosions in syria and iraq. very few images have come out so far showing any damage.
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the leader of iran 's birthday. the iranians here _ leader of iran 's birthday. the iranians here have _ leader of iran 's birthday. the iranians here have indicated they do not want to retaliate, but do you think both sides are able at this point to draw a line under this tit—for—tat escalation? line under this tit-for-tat escalation?— line under this tit-for-tat escalation? even if they do withdraw. _ escalation? even if they do withdraw, it _ escalation? even if they do withdraw, it certainly - escalation? even if they do l withdraw, it certainly doesn't do away with the shadow war that iran and israel have been fighting in the middle east. nor does it damage the islamic republic when it says that you israel. in fact, it might be worth noting that when all three parties are on the same page, something may be afoot here. ~ ., ~' page, something may be afoot here. ~ ., ,, ~ ., here. where do you think that leaves the _ here. where do you think that leaves the us? _ here. where do you think that leaves the us? we _ here. where do you think that leaves the u
the leader of iran 's birthday. the iranians here _ leader of iran 's birthday. the iranians here have _ leader of iran 's birthday. the iranians here have indicated they do not want to retaliate, but do you think both sides are able at this point to draw a line under this tit—for—tat escalation? line under this tit-for-tat escalation?— line under this tit-for-tat escalation? even if they do withdraw. _ escalation? even if they do withdraw, it _ escalation? even if they do withdraw, it...
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world leaders call for calm after us officials say an israeli missile hit iran. a 61—billion—dollar aid ukraine aid package moves one step closer to passing in the us congress. and — the us government is spending hundreds of billions of dollars to boost green manufacturing — we'll look at its impact on the economy. hello. we start in the middle east, following last night's strike on iran, which is widely considered to have been carried out by israel in response to last weekend's attack by tehran on saturday. the white house has declined to comment on the strike. and despite further questions from reporters, white house press secretary karinejean—pierre said the biden adminstration didn't have "anything to share". earlier, us secretary of state antony blinken repeated calls for de—escalation in the middle east. the united states has not been involved in any offensive operations. what we are focused on, but the g7 is focused on, and it is reflected in our statement ended our conversation is our work to de—escalate tensions, to de—escalate tensions,
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in iran, the launches were celebrated, one after the other, on national television. in the hours and days that followed, the attacks prompted plenty of commentary, analysis and interviews across bbc outlets. the latter included this question put on monday's today programme by presenter nick robinson to foreign secretary lord cameron. isn't the real risk of where we are now that western governments appear to back israel the moment that israel is under attack, but when israel attacks and murders tens of thousands of innocent palestinians, we say the words, but we do almost nothing? i don't think that's right at all. the terminology used there prompted a significant backlash against nick robinson, including this message to newswatch from pauljaffey. nick robinson put out a statement that afternoon saying, meanwhile, rhoda yates sent us this plea about the bbc�*s coverage more widely. it's not easy right now to work out exactly what is happening in the middle east, such is the fog of war and the amount of propaganda and inaccuracies being circulated. take this report b
in iran, the launches were celebrated, one after the other, on national television. in the hours and days that followed, the attacks prompted plenty of commentary, analysis and interviews across bbc outlets. the latter included this question put on monday's today programme by presenter nick robinson to foreign secretary lord cameron. isn't the real risk of where we are now that western governments appear to back israel the moment that israel is under attack, but when israel attacks and murders...
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but israel is already fighting iran—backed groups across the region. even if this crisis is subsiding, the spark that triggered it will not. lucy williamson, bbc news, jerusalem. i spoke earlier to behnam ben taleblu, a senior fellow at the foundation for defence of democracies. boat tomorrow in the us house of representatives determined the future of global the us house of representatives determined the future of global conflict? always good to technically significant, politically significant. perhaps even geo— strategically significant if it is established between israel and iran without having to do something about the deterrence literature that is both psychological and performative. in this instance, obviously, they had advance of their missile drone barrage on april 13 14, had advance of their missile drone barrage on april 13 1a, that is israeli territory was struck, for matter for those watchers out there it's just a matter of when not if this response would come. in the same parallel fashion, but actually the mother comes out about the strik
but israel is already fighting iran—backed groups across the region. even if this crisis is subsiding, the spark that triggered it will not. lucy williamson, bbc news, jerusalem. i spoke earlier to behnam ben taleblu, a senior fellow at the foundation for defence of democracies. boat tomorrow in the us house of representatives determined the future of global the us house of representatives determined the future of global conflict? always good to technically significant, politically...
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quickly on iran, iran said there _ are going. quickly on iran, iran said there is _ are going. quickly on iran, iran said there is no _ are going. quickly on iran, iran said there is no question - are going. quickly on iran, iran said there is no question of- are going. quickly on iran, iran said there is no question of it l said there is no question of it responding to the israeli attacks quickly but do you get a sense that they are in a position where they do not want a wider conflict? t they are in a position where they do not want a wider conflict?— not want a wider conflict? i cannot s-eak for not want a wider conflict? i cannot speak for them — not want a wider conflict? i cannot speak for them and _ not want a wider conflict? i cannot speak for them and i _ not want a wider conflict? i cannot speak for them and i don't - not want a wider conflict? i cannot speak for them and i don't know i not want a wider conflict? i cannot i speak for them and i don't know but it is not— speak for them and i don't know but it is not in— speak for them and i don't know but it is
quickly on iran, iran said there _ are going. quickly on iran, iran said there is _ are going. quickly on iran, iran said there is no _ are going. quickly on iran, iran said there is no question - are going. quickly on iran, iran said there is no question of- are going. quickly on iran, iran said there is no question of it l said there is no question of it responding to the israeli attacks quickly but do you get a sense that they are in a position where they do not want a wider conflict? t they...
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so behind iran's dismissal, even mockery of what happened this morning, there is so much for iran to worry about and as we've been hearing the roots of this confrontation aren't over. iran's network of proxies, armed militias across the region, and of course what has been a decades long hostility between these regional rivals. so tonight there is a palpable sense of relief in the region, in capitals including london. no one wants an all—out war but tonight no one can say for certain what will happen next. all certain what will happen next. all ri . ht, certain what will happen next. all right, lyse doucet, thank very much. now to the rest of today's news. scotland's former first minister, nicola sturgeon, says allegations that her husband embezzled funds from the snp are "incredibly difficult". peter murrell, who's a former chief executive of the party, was charged by police last night. the current first minister humza yousaf described the development as very serious. here's our scotland correspondent, lorna gordon. nicola sturgeon, seen for the first time since her husband was arr
so behind iran's dismissal, even mockery of what happened this morning, there is so much for iran to worry about and as we've been hearing the roots of this confrontation aren't over. iran's network of proxies, armed militias across the region, and of course what has been a decades long hostility between these regional rivals. so tonight there is a palpable sense of relief in the region, in capitals including london. no one wants an all—out war but tonight no one can say for certain what will...
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tonight at ten — israel appears to launch a strike inside iran. world leaders call for restraint. explosion. a missile reportedly landed in an area key to the country's nuclear programme — the latest in tit—for—tat exchanges. with no public response from israel and no direct accusation from iran, are both sides ready to draw a line under the crisis? also tonight... it's incredibly difficult, but that's not the main issue here. scotland's former first minister gives her reaction, after her husband was charged with embezzlement of snp funds. a man is in a critical condition after setting himself on fire outside the court where donald trump is on trial voting begins in the world's biggest election, in india — with narendra modi hoping to win a third term as prime minister. in the run—up to this election there are questions about whether it's actually been a fair competition. the tick tick tick of love bombs... and double excitement for taylor swift fans, as her new album is released. and on newsnight at 10:30pm... with china, iran and russia forming an ever tighter alliance
tonight at ten — israel appears to launch a strike inside iran. world leaders call for restraint. explosion. a missile reportedly landed in an area key to the country's nuclear programme — the latest in tit—for—tat exchanges. with no public response from israel and no direct accusation from iran, are both sides ready to draw a line under the crisis? also tonight... it's incredibly difficult, but that's not the main issue here. scotland's former first minister gives her reaction, after...
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they are calling on the israeli — iran. they are calling on the israeli government to not take more actions _ israeli government to not take more actions and — israeli government to not take more actions and emphasising that they are really— actions and emphasising that they are really trying to improve the situation — are really trying to improve the situation. forthe us are really trying to improve the situation. for the us government especially— situation. for the us government especiallyjoe biden, this is a very bil especiallyjoe biden, this is a very big challenge. especially joe biden, this is a very big challenge-— especially joe biden, this is a very big challenge. these are the pictures are a couple of hours ago from outside. white smoke from a fire at signature after man set himself on fire. and was taken away to hospital. security outside the court will now be reassessed. let's go inside the court now, because the latest update from the trial inside, is donald trump as you can see walking in this mornin
they are calling on the israeli — iran. they are calling on the israeli government to not take more actions _ israeli government to not take more actions and — israeli government to not take more actions and emphasising that they are really— actions and emphasising that they are really trying to improve the situation — are really trying to improve the situation. forthe us are really trying to improve the situation. for the us government especially— situation. for the us government...
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israel and across the region at perhaps the response by the israeli military to those rockets fired by iran last week wasn't as overwhelming and as intense. what's been remarkable today isjust how little we know. the israelis aren't saying anything, the iranians are not blaming the israelis, the international community have been largely muted. it's almost as if there's been a collective effort just to play this whole thing down. we have been very, very clear from here from the beginning| that we do not want to see this conflict escalate. i we continue to consult i with our allies and partners, including in the region. and on our panel. first, the latest headlines. a man has set himself ablaze outside the new york courthouse where the trial of the former us president donald trump is being heard. his body was carried away on a stretcher with severe burns. the incident came as jury selection for the trial was being completed. there's been a renewed chorus of international calls for restraint in the middle east after a presumed israeli attack on iran in response to tehran's missile and drone st
israel and across the region at perhaps the response by the israeli military to those rockets fired by iran last week wasn't as overwhelming and as intense. what's been remarkable today isjust how little we know. the israelis aren't saying anything, the iranians are not blaming the israelis, the international community have been largely muted. it's almost as if there's been a collective effort just to play this whole thing down. we have been very, very clear from here from the beginning| that...
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iran is minimising it. so what do we know? there were explosions overnight in syria, iraq, and most significant of all, deep inside iran, in the city of isfahan here. it's right in the middle of the country, and it's home to an air base and several nuclear sites, including this one, and also to missile factories. now, us officials have spoken of an israeli missile strike, while iranian media said three small drones had been involved. very few images have come out so far showing any damage, but bbc persian was sent some footage. have a listen. explosion. according to the iranian authorities, iran's air defences were in action. no harm was done. on an iranian news agency, a reporter says he's outside a nuclear facility and that there's nothing going on. the international nuclear watchdog, the iaea, confirmed there'd been no damage to any nuclear sites. music. and in case anyone in iran woke up feeling worried, iranian tv showed pictures of calm in isfahan, complete with soothing music. at a rally of supporters of the regime, the
iran is minimising it. so what do we know? there were explosions overnight in syria, iraq, and most significant of all, deep inside iran, in the city of isfahan here. it's right in the middle of the country, and it's home to an air base and several nuclear sites, including this one, and also to missile factories. now, us officials have spoken of an israeli missile strike, while iranian media said three small drones had been involved. very few images have come out so far showing any damage, but...
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the houthis in yemen are a rebel group supported by iran. that month, they launched a series of attacks in the red sea on vessels which they say are associated with israel. on the 1st of april of this year, there was another significant escalation a strike on an iranian consular building in syria. two iranian generals with the country's revolutionary guards were killed, and the incident was widely blamed on israel, although it hasn't publicly acknowledged involvement — iran promised revenge, and overnight on 13 april, it launched a major aerial assault on israel. the majority of projectiles were brought down by israel's air defences, helped by western and regional allies. which leads us to this latest incident in the past 2a hours, what appears to be a limited strike by israel on iran, with reports of an israeli drone attack and explosions in the central province of isfahan. hamidreza azizi is an iran analyst and visiting fellow in the africa and middle east division at the german institute for international and security affairs. i asked h
the houthis in yemen are a rebel group supported by iran. that month, they launched a series of attacks in the red sea on vessels which they say are associated with israel. on the 1st of april of this year, there was another significant escalation a strike on an iranian consular building in syria. two iranian generals with the country's revolutionary guards were killed, and the incident was widely blamed on israel, although it hasn't publicly acknowledged involvement — iran promised revenge,...
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did iran come up on the call? _ what extent did iran come up on the call? vit— what extent did iran come up on the call? �* , , , �* ., call? i'll be super mindful, i'm not iioin to call? i'll be super mindful, i'm not going to speak— call? i'll be super mindful, i'm not going to speak to _ call? i'll be super mindful, i'm not going to speak to diplomatic- going to speak to diplomatic conversations we put out a readout and so i'm going to leave it and not go beyond that. could you... i'm not going to go beyond the readout. lobbying israel at all in a smaller scale _ lobbying israel at all in a smaller scale response? _ lobbying israel at all in a smaller scale response? and _ lobbying israel at all in a smaller scale response? and you - lobbying israel at all in a smaller scale response? and you talk- lobbying israel at all in a smaller. scale response? and you talk about that? _ scale response? and you talk about that? i— scale response? and you talk about that? .. scale response? and you talk about tha
did iran come up on the call? _ what extent did iran come up on the call? vit— what extent did iran come up on the call? �* , , , �* ., call? i'll be super mindful, i'm not iioin to call? i'll be super mindful, i'm not going to speak— call? i'll be super mindful, i'm not going to speak to _ call? i'll be super mindful, i'm not going to speak to diplomatic- going to speak to diplomatic conversations we put out a readout and so i'm going to leave it and not go beyond that. could you......
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this strike on iran. is the scene live from the white this is the scene live from the white house. donald trump's back in court — ahead of opening arguments next week in his historic hush money trial. the biggest election in the world — is under way in india — with almost a billion people eligible to vote. also coming up on the world today: a double treat for taylor swift fans — as she releases �*two sets of songs' about her love life. welcome to the world today — an hour of international news from the bbc. we start in the middle east — as world leaders call for we as world leaders call for start in new york. in the l. half we start in new york. in the last half hour a man has set himself on fire closest to the courthouse where the criminal trial of donald trump will begin its opening arguments next week. we saw pictures of paramedics taking someone away on a stretcher. it was a lot of smoke and reports starting to from news agencies that
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iran and israel have a long history of misunderstanding each other. diplomats are hoping that today may prove an exception.— diplomats are hoping that today may prove an exception. james landale in jerusalem, thank _ prove an exception. james landale in jerusalem, thank you. _ prove an exception. james landale in jerusalem, thank you. now _ prove an exception. james landale in jerusalem, thank you. now the - prove an exception. james landale in jerusalem, thank you. now the rest l jerusalem, thank you. now the rest of the day's news. lancashire police have confirmed they're reviewing information about allegations against the mp, mark menzies, who's accused of misusing campaign funds. mr menzies was suspended by the conservative party after the times newspaper reported that he had asked a party activist for thousands of pounds to pay what he called "bad people" who had locked him inside a flat. it's believed the lancashire force had received a call from labour for the matter to be investigated. mr menzies has told the times he strongly disputed the a
iran and israel have a long history of misunderstanding each other. diplomats are hoping that today may prove an exception.— diplomats are hoping that today may prove an exception. james landale in jerusalem, thank _ prove an exception. james landale in jerusalem, thank you. _ prove an exception. james landale in jerusalem, thank you. now _ prove an exception. james landale in jerusalem, thank you. now the - prove an exception. james landale in jerusalem, thank you. now the rest l jerusalem,...
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it is not like iran's attack on israel. that's ri . ht. i'm like iran's attack on israel. that's right- i'm very — like iran's attack on israel. that's right. i'm very encouraged - like iran's attack on israel. that's right. i'm very encouraged by - like iran's attack on israel. that's i right. i'm very encouraged by iran's looky response to this because let's not forget today is friday, the day of prayers. very often in iran, that is the scene for some really vitriolic, angry rhetoric with the left fist shaking, a lot of angry speeches by iranian religious and revolutionary guards leaders. they have vowed revenge in the past. we're not seeing that happen, quite the opposite. some people have mocked this attack, saying it's a bit pathetic. if that's what they think all israel's capable of doing, fine, great. betterthat than think all israel's capable of doing, fine, great. better that than they respond with their own response and in the whole cycle of tit—for—tat continues with the ultimate risk of dragging in the united states and turning it into a regional war that
it is not like iran's attack on israel. that's ri . ht. i'm like iran's attack on israel. that's right- i'm very — like iran's attack on israel. that's right. i'm very encouraged - like iran's attack on israel. that's right. i'm very encouraged by - like iran's attack on israel. that's i right. i'm very encouraged by iran's looky response to this because let's not forget today is friday, the day of prayers. very often in iran, that is the scene for some really vitriolic, angry rhetoric with...
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don't forget tension and iran. - incredibly high. doesn't a? don't forget tension and iran. we - incredibly high. doesn't a? don't forget tension and iran. we had | incredibly high. doesn't a? don't i forget tension and iran. we had one iranian officials saying it doesn't seem to come out the inside, it was infiltration. in infiltration says to them that they are right inside our country. they're to have to sort back. the tensions are still there. this is the darkest, most perilous moment and this was before the israel — iran conference heated up. thank you so much for that analysis. around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. you are live is bbc news. the bbc has seen documents that lay bare the scale of the medical trials here in the uk in the 1970s and �*80s, in which children were treated with infected blood products. the trials involved young patients with blood clotting disorders, and were done without the consent of their families. most were infected with hepatitis c and hiv. our health editor hugh pym reports now on one school where some of the secret m
don't forget tension and iran. - incredibly high. doesn't a? don't forget tension and iran. we - incredibly high. doesn't a? don't forget tension and iran. we had | incredibly high. doesn't a? don't i forget tension and iran. we had one iranian officials saying it doesn't seem to come out the inside, it was infiltration. in infiltration says to them that they are right inside our country. they're to have to sort back. the tensions are still there. this is the darkest, most perilous moment and...
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but israel took iran's strike early on sunday very seriously. more than 300 drones and missiles were launched. 99% were downed. iran said it was hitting israel in response to a deadly air strike on its consulate in syria. suddenly, the long shadow war between two old enemies was out in the open. this morning, in tel aviv, israelis said their country had to react to iran to deter further assaults. attacking iran is a necessary action in our environment, which is much harsher than the jungle in africa. hope people in iran will understand, we're not seeking for war, but we're seeking for peace, and we want to be here safe — so, understand that. however, not all were satisfied. 0n social media, the far—right national security minister itamar ben—gvir gave his view with one word — "lame". but world leaders worried about triggering a wider regional war have been urging israel to show restraint. we are committed to israel's security. we're also committed to de—escalating, to trying to bring this tension to a close. back in isfahan, life for i
but israel took iran's strike early on sunday very seriously. more than 300 drones and missiles were launched. 99% were downed. iran said it was hitting israel in response to a deadly air strike on its consulate in syria. suddenly, the long shadow war between two old enemies was out in the open. this morning, in tel aviv, israelis said their country had to react to iran to deter further assaults. attacking iran is a necessary action in our environment, which is much harsher than the jungle in...
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iran used in those attacks. and it was also aimed at isolating the islamic republic, even more globally, but i think it was also a message by the us to israel to say, look, we can punish iran in this way, you do not have to do it in this big military way. we have yet to hear from president biden, he is on the campaign trail later on this afternoon, but i suspect that he will be breathing a sigh of relief that whilst tensions of course will not disappear between iran and israel, the risk of an immediate escalation has been lowered for the moment. there are competing claims about the scale of the attack on the isfahan region and the extent of any damage, which iranian state media are downplaying. azadeh moshiri takes us through what bbc verify has determined. this is what our team has pieced together about the attack as well as its impact. iranian state media citing unconfirmed reports of explosions in the central province of isfahan. isfahan is a major city in iran, second only to its capital, tehran, it also hos
iran used in those attacks. and it was also aimed at isolating the islamic republic, even more globally, but i think it was also a message by the us to israel to say, look, we can punish iran in this way, you do not have to do it in this big military way. we have yet to hear from president biden, he is on the campaign trail later on this afternoon, but i suspect that he will be breathing a sigh of relief that whilst tensions of course will not disappear between iran and israel, the risk of an...
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iran used in those attacks. and it was also aimed at isolating the islamic republic, even more globally, but i think it was also a message by the us to israel to say, look, we can punish iran in this way, you do not have to do it in this big military way. we have yet to hear from in this big military way. we have yet to hearfrom president biden, he is on the campaign trail later on this afternoon but i suspect that he will be breathing a sigh of relief that whilst tensions of course will not...