Appeals for de-escalation after Israel bombarded by Iranian missiles Calls from Sir Keir Starmer and other world leaders for calm amid the mounting conflict appeared to fall on deaf ears. The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025
‘We will show no mercy’: Iran accuses Israel of starting a ‘war’ which many fear will engulf Middle East Iran fires dozens of missiles at Israel which vowed further strikes on Iran in unprecedented confrontation between the arch foes The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025
Iran says nuclear talks 'meaningless' after Israeli strike, despite Trump offer of 'second chance' US President Donald Trump urged Iran to quickly reach an agreement on curbing its nuclear programme as Israel vowed to continue its bombardment of the country, but an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said talks with the US are now 'meaningless'. Euronews · Jun 13, 2025
Iranian Official Leading Nuclear Negotiation With Trump Killed by Israel, Jeopardizing Breakthrough Deal Iran canceled Sunday's talks with the U.S. after Israel's surprise strike killed top commanders and nuclear scientists, including lead negotiator Ali Shamkhani. Latin Times · Jun 13, 2025
Tucker turns on Trump: Ex-Fox News host blasts ‘complicit’ president for backing Israel after attacks on Iran The MAGA star waded in after Israel and Iran traded missile strikes The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025
Donald Trump is losing control of American foreign policy After Israel’s attacks on Iran and Ukraine’s on Russia, it is time the administration finds discipline and focus to regain authority of its foreign policy The Guardian - US · Jun 13, 2025
Starmer and Trump call for ‘diplomacy and dialogue’ in Israel and Iran conflict The two leaders spoke on Friday evening, as western nations began a diplomatic flurry to calm the burgeoning conflict. Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2025
Israel is making the world a more dangerous place THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As the drumbeat of war in the Middle East becomes more insistent after Netanyahu’s pre-dawn strikes on Tehran’s nuclear sites, it is time for Trump to get angry, for all the right reasons, with the right man The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025
Macron Urges Renewed Nuclear Dialogue After Israel's Iran Strikes France's President Emmanuel Macron on Friday urged the US and Iran to resume nuclear talks following a wave of Israeli strikes against Iran. International Business Times · Jun 13, 2025
What does Iran strike mean for US? Why Israel chose now to strike and what the implications are for U.S. policy on Iran Salon · Jun 13, 2025
Trump Says More 'Excellent' Israel Attacks to Come After Rubio Distances US From IDF Strikes President Donald Trump praised the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and stated that they will continue to launch attacks despite Secretary of State Marco Rubio attempting to distance the United States from strikes launched by the Israeli military. Latin Times · Jun 13, 2025
Iranian missiles hit Israel as Netanyahu threatens Tehran with more ‘on the way’ Israel says Iran has fired up to 100 missiles in retaliation for surprise assault while fresh explosions reported at airport in The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025
Israel Vows To Use 'Full Force' After Massive Attacks On Iran Israel vowed to press on with "full force" on Friday after its unprecedented onslaught on Iran that killed several of the country's top military brass, with media in the Islamic republic reporting strikes and projectiles well into the evening. International Business Times · Jun 13, 2025
What is behind Israel’s decision to attack Iran? Israel believes Iran is a threat to its security despite Iran’s insistence that it doesn’t want nuclear weapons. Al Jazeera · Jun 13, 2025
International Business Times · Jun 13, 2025 Israel Attack On Iran Tests Trump Promise Not To Be Dragged Into War For President Donald Trump, few goals on the world stage have been more explicit -- he will not drag the United States into another "forever war."
The Guardian - US · Jun 13, 2025 Benjamin Netanyahu must be stopped War is the prime minister’s doctrine. Israel’s strikes on Iran – falsely described as pre-emptive – are the latest example
The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025 The Guardian view on Israel’s shock attack on Iran: confusing US signals add to the peril Editorial: The recklessness of Benjamin Netanyahu’s government and the incoherence of Donald Trump’s deepen the crisis in the Middle East
The Conversation · Jun 13, 2025 What does Israel’s strike mean for US policy on Iran and prospects for a nuclear deal? Israel’s strike on Iranian nuclear and military facilities has pushed the Middle East one step closer to a far wider, more dangerous regional war. It also has implications for recent U.S. diplomatic efforts toward a deal with Tehran over its nuclear program.
The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025 Trump warns Iran ‘make nuclear deal or face slaughter’ as fears of all-out Middle East war grow Benjamin Netanyahu hails ‘decisive moment in Israel’s history’, as world leaders urge restraint
Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2025 Starmer urges Netanyahu to de-escalate with Iran amid reports of fresh strikes Sir Keir spoke with the Israeli leader on Friday afternoon as reports of a wave of fresh strikes broke.
The Guardian - US · Jun 13, 2025 Republicans back Israeli attack on Iran but some Democrats say it sabotages nuclear talks Trump and GOP cheered the strikes, but others say Israeli PM deliberately harmed nuclear program negotiations
The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025 Netanyahu attacked Iran to avert an ‘existential threat’. He may have made it worse Israel has eliminated many of the brains behind Tehran’s nuclear programme. But don’t expect the regime to back down, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025 Voices: Why Israel’s attack on Iran proves Netanyahu is an unhinged messiah COMMENT: Israel’s prime minister sees himself not only as the protector of Israel, but the saviour of the West. This, he believes, is how he should go down in history, writes former Israeli diplomat Alon Pinkas
Euronews · Jun 13, 2025 How did the media in the Middle East cover Israel's strike on Iran? Israel's massive strike on Iranian nuclear facilities and military officials has heightened regional tensions and led to varied media coverage across the Middle East.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025 Is Iran as close to building a nuclear weapon as Netanyahu claims? Israeli PM alleges Tehran has capacity to make nine bombs. If so, Israel knows more than the US or the UN watchdog did