Iran, Israel escalate attacks
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It follows daytime attacks from both sides, with Israeli strikes in Tehran continuing and Iran firing more missiles towards Israel.
The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran is likely to be high on the agenda as world leaders gather in Canada on Monday. Sir Keir Starmer said that the G7 meeting in Alberta would provide an opportunity for allies to make the case for de-escalation in the “fast moving” situation in the Middle East,
The UK government is trying to walk a tightrope on relations with Israel, expressing support for its military action against Iran while also criticizing the war in Gaza.
"The full strength and might of the U.S. Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before," Trump warned.
The ongoing tension between Iran and Israel has escalated significantly with the official involvement of Houthi rebels from Yemen. On Sunday.
Oil climbed early Monday with investors squarely focused on escalating geopolitical tensions as Israel and Iran continue to bombard each other with no sign of a pause.
The Israel-Iran conflict is already dominating the meeting of G7 leaders in Canada, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese discussing the global response with Canadian counterpart Mark Carney.
The "America First" president praised his foreign policy record on Sunday while urging a deal between Iran and Israel amid escalating strikes.
Stock futures wavered before Monday's session as the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran spiked oil prices and raised investors' concerns about the global economy. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures shed 56 points, or 0.1%. S&P 500 futures lost 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures traded around their flatline.
Trump and Putin spoke for about an hour on June 14, with the Kremlin saying the Russian leader condemned the Israeli military operation against Iran
Israel has rejected Keir Starmer’s calls for “de-escalation” in its war with Iran. The prime minister spoke out as the conflict continued, with both sides continuing to bomb one another. Speaking en route to the G7 summit in Canada,