Calls for de-escalation amid Israeli-Iran tensions

The Guardian April 19, 2024, 03:00 PM UTC

Summary: Hamas official criticizes Israeli 'aggression' on Iran, calling it an escalation. US Secretary of State Blinken emphasizes G7's commitment to de-escalation in the region. Blinken blames Hamas for hindering Gaza ceasefire. G7 urges rapid implementation of Israel's humanitarian aid commitments in Gaza. Italy reports last-minute warning from Israel to US about drone attack on Iran. Regional leaders call for an end to Israeli-Iranian retaliations to avoid escalation. German Chancellor Scholz advocates for de-escalation.

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  1. [3.2]
    Israel's limited strike on Iran escalates shadow war tensions (Malay Mail)
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  2. [4.9]
    Israel's limited strike on Iran averts major conflict (The New York Times)
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  3. [3.3]
    Ali Khamenei praises Iran's attack on Israel (The Telegraph)
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  4. [1.9]
    Iran downplays Israel's suspected attack, denies connection, minimal damage (The Independent)
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  5. [4.5]
    Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran raise global concerns (The Express Tribune)
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  6. [4.0]
    Israel strikes near Iranian nuclear site, evades radar detection (New York Post )
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  7. [3.5]
    Limited Israeli strike near Natanz nuclear site showcases capabilities (The Telegraph)
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  8. [2.9]
    Iranian attack on Israeli air base; minor damage reported (The Associated Press)
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  9. [4.6]
    Blinken urges calm amid Israeli-Iran tensions; Paris bomb threat (The Independent)
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  10. [2.8]
    Iran warns of severe response if Israel escalates tensions (News18)
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  11. [2.4]
    Iran downplays alleged Israeli drone strikes in Isfahan (Hindustan Times)
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  12. [4.1]
    Tensions escalate between Iran and Israel, US imposes sanctions (India Today)
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  13. [3.7]
    Iran warns of strong response to Israeli actions (Mint)
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  14. [4.1]
    Israel retaliates with drone strike near Isfahan, Iran (Vox.com)
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  15. [2.7]
    Limited Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facility in Isfahan (The New York Times)
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  16. [3.5]
    Israel strikes Iran in response to missile attack, avoiding escalation (New York Post )
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  17. [3.8]
    Tensions ease between Israel and Iran after recent attacks (Slate)
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  18. [5.3]
    Iran and Israel engage in direct conflict, escalating tensions (ABC News)
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  19. [4.3]
    Israel drone sortie over Iran raises conflict concerns (The Guardian)
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  20. [4.3]
    Escalating tensions in Middle East, particularly Iran-Israel conflict (The Guardian)
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  21. [5.9]
    Israel strikes Iran, impacting India's geopolitics and economy (The Hindu)
    30d

  22. [4.3]
    G7 warns Iran over ballistic missiles to Russia (POLITICO Europe)
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  23. [2.4]
    Israel conducted a limited strike on Iranian Air Force base (The Express Tribune)
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  24. [5.2]
    Israel responds to Iranian attack, tensions escalate in region (The Guardian)
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  25. [4.9]
    Israel strikes Iran, risking global conflict; de-escalation urged (The Mirror)
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  26. [4.9]
    Israel attacked Iran near Isfahan; global calls for de-escalation (The Independent)
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  27. [4.3]
    Israeli drone strike targets Isfahan, escalating Iran-Israel conflict (The Guardian)
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  28. [3.5]
    Israeli attack on Iran led to limited explosions in Isfahan (Rappler)
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  29. [4.3]
    G7 informed of Israeli drone action in Iran, urges de-escalation (CTV News)
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  30. [5.2]
    Global leaders urge de-escalation and restraint in Middle East (DAWN.com)
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  31. [4.7]
    Group of Seven warns Iran, Israel conflict escalates (CTV News)
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  32. [4.8]
    G7 condemns Iran's attacks, supports Israel, warns of sanctions (Hindustan Times)
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  33. [4.8]
    G7 informed of Israeli drone action in Iran (The Associated Press)
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  34. [2.6]
    Explosions in Isfahan not from missile attack (The Indian Express)
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  35. [2.6]
    Israeli drones intercepted near Isfahan; no damage reported (CNN)
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  36. [3.1]
    Limited Israeli drone strikes on Iranian military facilities reported (ABC News)
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  37. [3.9]
    Iran refrains from retaliation; China seeks de-escalation; global reactions (The Guardian)
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  38. [3.9]
    Israel conducted military operations against Iran, no significant damage (The Guardian)
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  39. [3.3]
    Israeli attack on Iran's Isfahan to showcase military capability (Sydney Morning Herald)
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  40. [4.0]
    Israel launched missile attacks on Iran's Isfahan on April 19 (Hindustan Times)
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  41. [5.0]
    US embassy advises staff to limit movements amid tensions (Hindustan Times)
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  42. [4.5]
    Israel retaliated against Iran with airstrikes after missile attacks (Hindustan Times)
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  43. [4.3]
    Israel retaliated against Iran near Isfahan airbase; minimal damage (The Independent)
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  44. [4.2]
    Israel retaliates with drone strike near Isfahan, Iran (The Globe and Mail)
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    Israel retaliated against Iran; tensions escalate in Middle East (South China Morning Post)
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  46. [3.6]
    Iran fires air defence amid fears of Israeli strike (Sydney Morning Herald)
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  47. [3.9]
    Iran fires air defense near Isfahan amid Israeli strike fears (The Associated Press)
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    Explosions in Isfahan suspected to be Israeli retaliatory strikes (The Straits Times)
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    Israel retaliated against Iran near Isfahan air base (The Telegraph)
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  50. [4.5]
    Israeli retaliates against Iran; US supports Israel's security (Hindustan Times)
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  51. [5.1]
    Israeli missiles strike Iran, causing airport explosions; flight diversions (Mint)
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  52. [4.9]
    Israeli airstrikes hit Iran after drone attack; tensions escalate (DAWN.com)
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    Iran warns of strong response to Israeli military actions (CNN)
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  54. [3.6]
    Iran fires air defence near Isfahan amid rising tensions (CTV News)
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  55. [5.3]
    Israeli missiles strike Iran, causing explosions; tensions escalate (ABC News)
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    Explosion near Isfahan Airport in Iran diverts flights (CNN)
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  57. [4.6]
    New sanctions imposed on Iran by U.S. and U.K (The Associated Press)
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    New sanctions imposed on Iran by U.S. and U.K (Castanet.net)
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    Treasury Department imposes sanctions on Iran for attacking Israel (The Washington Post)
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  60. [4.9]
    Israel unlikely to retaliate against Iran before Passover ends (The Telegraph)
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