Israel-Iran conflict enters sixth day as Trump demands Tehran's ‘unconditional surrender'
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The Middle East finds itself on the precipice as arch foes Iran and Israel escalated their attacks amid a mounting civilian death toll. The US appears to be inching towards direct involvement following US President Donald Trump's message to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei demanding Iran's 'unconditional surrender'.
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