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Iran-US tensions escalate with strikes and diplomatic efforts
Amid escalating military confrontation between Iran and the US, Iran's Supreme Leader called for calm, referencing "sacred unity" following accusations of treason against officials for signing an MoU with the US. Mediators have proposed a 10-day ceasefire to revive an interim deal, according to a senior Iranian official. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson confirmed ongoing diplomatic exchanges via mediators. Meanwhile, the US has conducted multiple strikes on Iran, with reports of shipping stalls in the Strait of Hormuz and regional disruptions affecting flights in the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 2 · Centre 6 · Right 3 n = 11
- Left (2): The Telegraph (India), The Wire
- Centre (6 votes, 7 outlets): Mathrubhumi English, Mint, NDTV, Navbharat Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), The Indian Express, The Tribune
- Right (3): Dainik Jagran, Firstpost, Republic World
- International (4): Al Jazeera English, BBC News, Reuters, The Guardian