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Iran fires rockets at Israeli military in 'first direct attack ever'
An Israeli military spokesman said Israel then retaliated attacking several Iranian targets in Syria.
- by Stephen Farrell & Loveday Morris
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Iran
A place they're cheering Trump's nuke deal withdrawal: the Gulf States
US President Donald Trump's decision to pull out of the agreement with Iran that kept its nuclear ambitions in check, has been greeted warmly in Arab capitals.
- by Farid Farid
Editorial
Donald Trump reaches for the dynamite on Iran
The US President appears to believe his mad-dog approach to diplomacy has already worked on North Korea’s Kim Jong-un,
Opinion
Iran
Donald Trump’s America has just become a rogue nation
The US has generally played the role of international security guarantor, but Donald Trump’s America has just become a rogue nation.
- by Peter Hartcher
Analysis
Iran
In breaking Iran deal, Trump goes on collision course with allies
Trump has undermined America’s relationships with its allies and friends, hindering any future diplomatic efforts to confront Iranian aggression.
- by Nick O'Malley
Iran
Iran can restart uranium enrichment 'without any limitations': Rouhani
President Hassan Rouhani warned on Tuesday that Iran could restart enriching uranium "without any limitations" within weeks.
Syria
Israeli missile hit in Syria kills several
Syrian state-run media is reporting an Israeli attack near the capital Damascus, saying Syrian air defences shot down two missiles.
Israel
Israel PM praises Trump for Iran deal pullout, army on alert
Israel's prime minister on Tuesday praised President Trump's "historic move" for withdrawing from the nuclear deal with Iran on Tuesday.
Israel
Paraguay to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem
Paraguay will join the United States and Guatemala in moving its Israel embassy to Jerusalem, infuriating Palestinians.
- by Maayan Lubell
Terrorism
In a new justice system, Kurds put IS on trial eyeing reconciliation
A justice system built from scratch, without any recognition from Syria or outside, is trying hundreds of Syrians accused of joining IS.
- by Sarah El Deeb
Iran
Explainer: The Iran nuclear deal
Trump has pledged to pull out of it. Europe wants the US to stay in. The decision is imminent. What is the Iran deal?