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Israel and Iran step back from latest clash

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June 8, 2026

Israel and Iran appear to step back after briefly exchanging fire, though both warn they’ll respond if provoked. Meanwhile, Xi Jinping is making a rare visit to North Korea to meet Kim Jong Un, as tensions with the US rise and Pyongyang strengthens ties with Russia.

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