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Hostilities between US and Iran resume as US president lashes out at ‘vicious, violent people’. Plus the fall out from the USMNT’s exit from the Fifa World CupGood morning. Hostilities have resumed between the US and Iran. Tehran accused the US of violating the agreement intended to end the war, after the US military launched strikes around the strait of Hormuz and revoked a temporary sanctions waiver for Iranian oil exports. Speaking at the Nato summit in Ankara, Donald Trump said the memorandum of understanding with Iran was over and called the country’s leaders “vicious, violent people” who he would not deal with because they were, in the US president’s words, “scum”.
He nevertheless appeared to indicate that talks would continue. ”What occurred to break the fragile ceasefire? The US military said that it hit more than 80 targets in the early hours of Wednesday in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were passing through the strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. Iran responded by launching attacks on US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. How could Democrats replace Platner?
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Read original · democracynow.org• Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that global conflicts, specifically the current military escalation in West Asia, can only be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue. • During discussions with Australian leadership, both nations called for restraint, the adherence to international law, and the maintenance of uninterrupted energy supplies.
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Just Security• The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. • Tehran responded to the U.S. military action by targeting various Gulf countries, further intensifying regional instability.
Read original · apnews.com• The United States leverages its unique geographic advantages and naval superiority to maintain a dominant global military presence and rapid deployment capability. • Key pillars of American geopolitical power include a vast network of international alliances and the continued dominance of the U.S. dollar in global finance.
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Read original · indianexpress.com• The U.S. military and Iran engaged in a series of reciprocal strikes for a second consecutive day, escalating regional tensions. • U.S. forces targeted Iranian assets overnight, while Iran retaliated by striking U.S. military bases located in Bahrain and Kuwait.
Read original · washingtonpost.com• German scholars argue that a commitment to international law is a strategic necessity for "middle powers" with limited global influence to maintain a stable international order. • The authors highlight a contradictory application of legal standards, noting the failure to enforce law during the Ukraine war and the prioritization of Israel's protection over humanitarian law in Gaza.
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Just Security• Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Thursday that global conflicts can only be resolved through diplomatic engagement and constructive negotiations rather than aggression. • The statement comes amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia and ongoing hostilities between the United States and Iran.
Read original · newkerala.com• Author Manjari Singh of the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS) argues that the United Nations is being weaponized by great powers to influence conflicts in West Asia. • The piece highlights a recurring pattern where multilateral institutions and powerful nations unilaterally determine the outcomes of regional disputes.
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Hindustan Times• Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire with Iran is "over" following a series of new attacks. • Despite the termination of the ceasefire, Trump indicated that diplomatic negotiations may still continue.
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