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Israel and Iran Near War Escalation

Updated 2026-06-08 19:30 UTC 1 source Negative

Tensions between Israel and Iran nearly escalated into a major conflict, despite President Trump’s desire to avoid war. The situation highlights ongoing risks in the Middle East.

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Axios
The past 24 hours underscored the risk of the U.S. once again becoming ensnared in major combat operations in the Middle East, despite President Trump clearly wanting out.On Monday, Trump nudged Israel and Iran back from t
2026-06-08 19:17 UTC
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