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UK's Strategic Move: Britain Signals Possible Support for Israel Amid Iran Conflict

The United Kingdom has hinted at potential support for Israel in its ongoing conflict with Iran, though officials emphasize that recent military deployments are primarily precautionary. British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves stated on Sunday that additional military jets were sent to the Middle East to protect British bases and personnel. The escalation between Israel and Iran saw fresh attacks overnight, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning that Iran would face intensified strikes in the coming days. Speaking to Sky News, Reeves called for de-escalation but acknowledged that Britain has previously assisted Israel in defending against missile attacks. "We have, in the past, supported Israel when there have been missiles coming in," she said, adding that the UK is deploying assets both for its own protection and potentially to support allies. Britain has played a role in defending Israel before. Last year, British aircraft intercepted Iranian drone...

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Rising Tensions: Ukraine’s Drone Strikes on Russian Bombers Spark Escalation Concerns

Ukraine’s recent drone strikes on Russian bombers have raised alarm over escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, warned that the risk levels are “going way up” following Ukraine’s attacks on nuclear-capable bombers stationed at airbases deep inside Russia.

The strikes targeted airfields in Siberia and Russia’s far north, hitting locations up to 4,300 km (2,670 miles) from the front lines. While the physical damage to Russia’s bombers may be limited, Kellogg emphasized the psychological impact on Moscow, particularly given reports of a possible Ukrainian attack on a naval base in northern Russia.

The attacks have heightened concerns about the stability of the nuclear triad—Russia’s strategic system comprising bombers, land-launched intercontinental ballistic missiles, and submarine-launched ballistic missiles. With Russia and the U.S. holding the majority of the world’s nuclear weapons, any disruption to this system could have far-reaching consequences.

Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict remain stalled. Talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul yielded little progress, with both sides maintaining vastly different positions. As Ukraine continues to push back against Russian forces, the international community watches closely, wary of further escalation in an already volatile situation.

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