How Trump Decided to Go to War With Iran
President Trump’s embrace of military action in Iran was spurred by an Israeli leader determined to end diplomatic negotiations. Few of the president’s advisers voiced opposition.
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After Attack on Iran by the U.S. and Israel, See Photos and Videos From the Middle East
Here are images from Iran, Israel, Lebanon and elsewhere in the Middle East.
Live Updates: Trump Suggests Extended War on Iran as U.S. Adds to Forces in Mideast
Iran and allied militias, including Hezbollah, attacked Israel and U.S. targets, and Israel struck in Lebanon. President Trump said the campaign could last “four to five weeks,” but “we have the capability to go far longer than that.”
Australia politics live: Albanese says US won’t need Australian military help against Iran; Mark Carney to arrive in Australia
PM says on 7.30 that the late Iranian leader should not be mourned. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese does not believe the US government will request military assistance from Australia in its conflict against Iran, noting Australia is “a long way” from the Middle East.In an interview with ABC’s 7.30 last night, the prime minister said the US had not requested military assistance and he did not expect they would in the coming days and weeks.It’s a long way from Australia, and Australia is not – we are not big players in the Middle East. Continue reading...
Qatar Says It Shot Down Two Iranian Bombers
It was the first report in this conflict of Iran attempting to attack its Persian Gulf neighbors with warplanes. The incident indicates a sharp escalation in tensions between Iran and Qatar.
France to increase nuclear arsenal and European weapons cooperation, Macron says
French president says Paris could deploy nuclear capable fighter jet to countries such as Germany and PolandFrance will increase the size of its nuclear arsenal for the first time in decades and significantly intensify nuclear weapons cooperation with eight European allies including the UK as part of a “major” strengthening of its deterrence doctrine, Emmanuel Macron has said.Amid growing concern among European leaders about wavering US commitments to help defend the continent, the French president said on Monday that Paris could deploy nuclear-capable Rafale fighter jets to partner countries such as Germany and Poland. Continue reading...
Middle East crisis live: Israel launches new attacks on Tehran and Beirut as Trump lays out objectives
Donald Trump said they projected the mission to go on for four-five weeks at the beginning, but adds they have ‘capability to go far longer’Podcast: The assassination of Iran’s ayatollahHave you been affected by events in the Middle East?Bahrain has said that one person was killed by shrapnel from an intercepted missile. The death of a foreign worker at Salman Industrial City, working on a boat there, marks the kingdom’s first reported fatality in the war.Bahrain, home to the US navy’s 5th fleet, said it intercepted 61 missiles and 34 attack drones launched against it. It said some shrapnel had gotten through, striking buildings and the naval base. Continue reading...
Thousands of flights cancelled as world faces worst travel chaos since Covid crisis
Hundreds of thousands of passengers remain stranded, with key air hubs in Middle East closed amid fallout from US-Israeli strikes on IranUS-Israel war on Iran – live updatesBusiness live – latest updatesThousands more flights were cancelled on Monday as the turmoil in global air travel caused by the US-Israel war on Iran continued, with hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded.Gulf airports and airlines have suspended normal operations until at least 10.00 GMT on Tuesday. However, a limited number of special services were due to depart from the UAE on Monday evening. Continue reading...
After a Drone Strikes RAF Base in Cyprus, UK Risks Being Dragged Further Into Iran Conflict
The government of Prime Minister Keir Starmer risks being dragged deeper into the conflict, after allowing the U.S. military to use British bases for “defensive” purposes.
After ‘Priceless’ Violin Flies on Lap, Lufthansa Changes Carry-On Rules
Carolin Widmann had to cradle her centuries-old, multimillion-dollar instrument during a flight to Germany. Her predicament resonated with musicians who have faced similar challenges.