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Could Turkey block Sweden’s NATO bid?

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Stockholm is feeling the heat from Turkey’s President Recep Teyep Erdogan, who’s now drawn a very hard line on Swedish NATO membership, suggesting it may never happen.

He criticised Sweden’s refusal to extradite 120 people allegedly tied to Kurdish militant groups and other opponents of his government.

Ties have soured over the past week after a controversial protests here in Stockholm, where one copy of the Koran was burned.

Swedish officials have condemned the protests, but defended the country’s free speech laws.

And previously, they approved a constitutional amendment which allows it to create tougher anti-terror laws demanded by Turkey.

It has 8.5 months since Sweden launched a bid to join NATO – together with Finland – as a response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This ended decades of deliberate military non-alignment.

Finland does appear to have a provisional green light from Turkey.

President Erdogan suggested this was the case in those same comments.

Finland has also signalled it may be ready to move ahead with its bid, and “decouple” from Sweden.

It’s also been announced that Finland’s Prime Minister will take meetings this week, with separation of the joint application likely high on the agenda.

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U.S. and Israel attack Iran, escalating regional conflict

U.S. and Israel strike Iran, escalating war fears and risking wider regional conflict for the second time in eight months

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U.S. and Israel strike Iran, escalating war fears and risking wider regional conflict for the second time in eight months

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– U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran amid fears of a broader regional conflict.
– Iranian officials warn that attacks could lead to full-scale war as they prepare for retaliation.
The attack marks the second war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran within eight months, raising concerns about a wider regional conflict in a critically important economic area.Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed the strikes and declared a state of emergency across all areas of Israel.

The U.S. also carried out strikes as part of the operation, according to a U.S. official.

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The military operation followed a month of U.S. military buildup, ignited by President Trump’s commitment to support Iranian protesters who demonstrated against the regime in January.

The President consistently warned Iran could face military action if it continued its nuclear program. Vice President JD Vance stated that Iran’s responses in two negotiation rounds failed to meet U.S. expectations.

Escalating Tensions

Iranian officials cautioned that any attack would provoke retaliation, warning that even minor strikes could escalate into a full-scale regional war.

The nation has prepared for conflict by mobilising its forces, reinforcing its nuclear facilities, decentralising decision-making, and tightening internal security measures.

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Australia issues evacuation advisory for diplomats and citizens in the Middle East

Australian diplomats’ families in Israel and Lebanon urged to evacuate amid rising tensions; all Australians advised to leave soon.

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Australian diplomats’ families in Israel and Lebanon urged to evacuate amid rising tensions; all Australians advised to leave soon.

Families of Australian diplomats in Israel and Lebanon have been ordered to evacuate as tensions in the region continue to rise. The government is prioritising the safety of its personnel and their families.

All other Australians have been urged to leave while commercial flights and other travel options are still available. Authorities are emphasising the importance of acting quickly before options become limited.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has warned that the security situation in the Middle East remains unpredictable and volatile.


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Trump signals possible action on Iran nuclear threat

Trump warns Iran on nuclear weapons and highlights threats, as US boosts military presence amid stalled talks.

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Trump warns Iran on nuclear weapons and highlights threats, as the US boosts military presence amid stalled talks.

President Donald Trump laid out a strong warning to Iran during his State of the Union address. He labelled Tehran as the world’s biggest sponsor of terrorism and signalled that the U.S. might take action if Iran continues its nuclear ambitions.

Trump emphasised that Iran’s missile and nuclear programs, along with its backing of militant groups, pose serious threats to regional stability.

This comes amid growing concerns over Iran’s nuclear developments and the stalled diplomatic efforts to curb them.


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