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strikeJun 8, 2026

Israel and Iran flare-up tests Trump's grip and could strengthen Tehran's negotiating hand

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Israel and Iran flare-up tests Trump's grip and could strengthen Tehran's negotiating hand Israel's tit-for-tat strikes with Iran over the weekend, despite US President Donald Trump's call for Netanyahu to hold fire, threatened to thrust the Middle East back into another round of direct confrontation between Tehran…

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  • Tom BatemanBy Tom Bateman

    Israel and Iran flare-up tests Trump's grip and could strengthen Tehran's negotiating hand Israel's tit-for-tat strikes with Iran over the weekend, despite US President Donald Trump's call for Netanyahu to hold fire, threatened to thrust the Middle East back into another round of…

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