Trump: ‘Hard’ for Israel to stop strikes now
- On June 13, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, striking Iranian nuclear and military sites, marking the start of a second week of aerial exchanges between the two countries.
- Tensions intensified as Iran launched missile and drone strikes targeting Israeli areas, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that negotiations would not proceed until Israel halts its military actions.
- Both sides claim they target military-related sites, but at least 639 people have died in Iran, 24 civilians were killed in Israel, and each accuses the other of hitting hospitals amid continued exchanges.
- US President Donald Trump said it is unrealistic to pressure Israel to stop attacks now, rejected Russian ceasefire mediation, and announced a two-week deadline for possible US involvement decisions.
- Diplomatic talks in Geneva involving Iran and European ministers ended without progress, as Iran insists on stopping Israeli aggression before considering negotiations, leaving prospects for diplomacy slim.
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Donald Trump says it would be "very difficult" to ask Israel to end its attacks on Iran, writes CNN. - Israel is doing well in the war, says Trump, who believes that "it's a little difficult to get someone to stop then."
Iran rejects nuclear talks with US
Iran said on Friday it would not resume nuclear negotiations with the United States until Israel halts its attacks, as Israel's military chief warned the week-old war will be "prolonged". A series of blasts were heard in Tehran on Friday as Iran's Fars news agency said air defences had been activated, as Israel kept up its bombardment and Iran launched missiles at its arch enemy. "We must be ready for a prolonged campaign," Israeli military chie…
Iran says no to talks while it is still under attack, as UN urges restraint
Iran said yesterday it would not discuss the future of its nuclear programme while under attack by Israel, as Europe tried to coax Tehran back into negotiations and the United States considers whether to get involved in the conflict.
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