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Russia called the US strikes on Iran ‘unjustified’ and ‘unprovoked’, while China warned they ‘set a bad precedent’.

ANALYSIS: Seemingly sheltering in a bunker with limited access to the outside world, Ayatollah Khamenei has shrinking options available, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew

In today’s newsletter: After Donald Trump brings the US into Israel’s conflict with Iran, one analyst sets out the potential response from Tehran

Iran remains the US’s adversary in the Middle East since the 1979 Islamic revolution led by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.

Iranian authorities say those who favour US and Israeli strikes are committing ‘treason’ and will face consequences.

Will Russia stand up for its ally Iran after US struck three Iranian nuclear facilities? What is stronger: the desire to make money on expensive oil and divert the world's attention from Moscow’s war on Ukraine or the fear of losing the ties and contracts built up over the years…

Trump has fallen slap bang into the trap laid for him by Netanyahu. His reckless gamble makes a nuclear weapon for Iran more, not less, likely, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The United States has attacked three sites in Iran, inserting itself into Israel’s war aimed at destroying the Iranian nuclear program

Trump has warned of more attacks on Iran after bombing some of its key nuclear energy sites, including Fordow.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul held nuclear negotiations with Iran in Geneva. His mission was to de-escalate the Israel-Iran conflict, but he was unsuccessful. According to Middle East expert Ovens, "Iran is playing with the West."

American involvement is not guaranteed to secure Israel’s objectives – and may lead to unintended consequences