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Reverberations from Trump’s decision to bomb Iran
The US president is claiming immediate military success hitting the nuclear facilities. But the greater test will come with the Islamic Republic’s response.
Trump was holding back on Iran. Then he took a phone call
The Islamic Republic has become a lot weaker recently, and the US president and Benjamin Netanyahu know it. Both gave victorious press conferences on Saturday.
US military in Middle East braces for Iran’s revenge
The strikes on the Iranian nuclear sites have ushered in a period of high alert as the Pentagon prepares for almost-certain retaliation against American forces in the region.
‘For him, it’s personal’: Netanyahu’s relished war with Iran
The Israeli prime minister’s career looked finished after the October 7 attack by Hamas. But now he is pursuing a conflict he has proposed for years.
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Europe, Iran set for high-level talks to defuse conflict
As the conflict enters its second week, European foreign ministers are set to meet Iranian officials in Switzerland to push to defuse its war with Israel.
Europe may resolve the Iran-Israel war as Trump dithers
The Continent’s leaders are filled with fears about a spiralling regional conflict, and have forged ahead with negotiations set to take place this weekend.
Trump faces uproar from MAGA base over possible Iran strike
Prominent Republican allies, including former White House strategist Steve Bannon, are in the unusual position of disagreeing with the bombastic president.
Trump says he ‘may or may not’ strike Iran
The US president is reportedly withholding his final order on any attack, as Iran’s supreme leader made his first public comments on the war with Israel.
Trump insists he stopped India-Pakistan war despite Modi denial
The US president tried to take credit for a halt in hostilities between India and Pakistan, but Narendra Modi said the United States was not involved.
Iran warns US involvement would risk ‘all-out war’
The official’s comment came as Iran and Israel exchanged fire for a sixth day after Donald Trump met his national security team to discuss the escalating conflict.
Trump goads Iran for now, but soon he has to make a choice
After spending the morning trolling on Truth Social, the president held talks in the White House over another Middle East war. The world awaits his next move.
Trump wants ‘a real end’ to Iran’s nuclear ambitions
Iran launches a fresh barrage of missiles towards Israel; Donald Trump accuses Emmanuel Macron of not knowing the reason behind his abrupt departure from the G7 Summit. How the day unfolded.
Trump leaves G7 as Israel presses US on bunker bombs
The US president heads back to Washington to deal with the Middle East crisis as Israel continues its strikes and Iran reportedly indicated it wants to negotiate.
‘No preparation, no thinking, nothing’: Iranians furious with regime
Tehran residents have contrasted the government’s silence on safety measures with its frequent use of text messages to admonish women over insufficiently modest attire.
Markets say Israel-Iran is done. This could be the wildcard
Donald Trump’s call for Tehranians to evacuate backs investors’ view that their nation’s defeat looks almost certain. But the danger hasn’t completely passed.
Iran’s regime is fighting for survival
Forty years after its war with Iraq, the Islamic republic faces a new existential test.
Iran lauds ‘new method’ as missiles hit Tel Aviv, Haifa
At least five people were killed in the latest Iranian strikes, the national emergency service said, raising Israel’s death toll to 18 since Friday.
Storm clouds gather over G7
The intensifying conflict in the Middle East will dominate an agenda that was supposed to focus on trade and support for Ukraine.
Israel and Iran trade deadly blows, leaving world and markets on edge
The Middle East nations are ignoring international calls for de-escalation, sending shockwaves through financial markets amid fears of an oil price surge.
Trump’s anti-war vow tested as Israel attack on Iran splits MAGA base
Fear is growing among supporters that the latest conflict in the Middle East will embroil a reluctant president in another overseas military entanglement.