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Israeli-Iranian Tensions Escalate

Updated 2026-06-08 11:15 UTC 2 sources Negative

President Trump urged Israel and Iran to cease hostilities as the ceasefire between them began to fray. Meanwhile, a Russian official claimed that Western powers could weaponize ex-ISIL fighters against Iran.

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Al Jazeera
Russia’s Federal Security Service chief said Western powers could weaponise ex-fighters, but analysts doubt the claim.
2026-06-08 10:46 UTC
Axios
President Trump called on Israel and Iran to "immediately stop shooting" in a post on Truth Social on Monday.Why it matters: The war between Israel and Iran resumed on Sunday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjam
2026-06-08 11:02 UTC
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