Iran War Live Updates: Israel Says It Has Killed Iran’s De Facto Leader
Ali Larijani, Iran’s top security official, was killed in an overnight strike, the Israeli military said. His death would deal another severe blow to Iran’s power structure.
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Israel’s Killing of Ali Larijani Could Allow Military to Tighten Grip on Iran
As Iran’s top national security official, Mr. Larijani had a reputation for acting as a bridge between hard-line figures in the armed forces and more moderate political factions.
Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course'
National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent says Trump "started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby".
Middle East crisis live: Trump continues criticism of Nato allies over resistance to get involved in war on Iran
President’s says US no longer needs help with war after allies ruled out sending warships to the strait of HormuzFull report: Iran’s security chief, Ali Larijani, killed in airstrike, Israel saysHow have you been affected by the latest Middle East events?Are fuel price increases making you cut back?The head of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has said that naval escorts through the strait of Hormuz will not “100% guarantee” the safety of ships attempting to transit the waterway, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.Military assistance was “not a long-term or sustainable solution” to opening up the strait, Arsenio Dominguez told the newspaper.We are collateral damage of a conflict when the root causes have nothing to do with shipping.Remaining in the area of the specified buildings exposes you to danger Continue reading...
What have US allies and China said about sending ships to the Strait of Hormuz?
US allies have either pushed back or remained cautious on Trump's initial request to send ships to the crucial oil route.
UF College Republicans sue after suspension over Nazi salute post
The University of Florida campus group says the suspension over an off-campus post violated free speechSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA dispute among student Republican groups in Florida over alleged antisemitic behavior is heading for a courtroom after a chapter at the state’s flagship university was suspended for an online post featuring two people giving Nazi salutes.On Saturday, University of Florida (UF) blocked campus operations of the school’s College Republicans after the group’s state leadership said it had disbanded the chapter for engaging in “a pattern of conduct that violated its rules and values, including a recent antisemitic gesture”. Continue reading...
Zelenskyy to address MPs and peers as Starmer tells him that Iran war won’t distract him from Ukraine – UK politics live
Ukrainian president will address MPs and peers in a committee room in the Houses of ParliamentNigel Farage is speaking now at the Reform UK event.The website promoting the lottery is up. It is called nigelcutmybills.com. Continue reading...
An ‘Unprecedented’ Outbreak of Meningitis Raises Alarm in Britain
Two people have died in an outbreak of meningococcal disease. Many cases were traced to a nightclub in Canterbury that is popular with students at the University of Kent.
Trump threatens political retribution for lawmakers who vote against voter ID bill – US politics live
President says he will ‘never (ever) endorse anyone’ who votes against Save America act as Senate prepares to take up debate on controversial billSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA top counter-terrorism official in the Trump administration has resigned over the ongoing war on Iran.Joe Kent, who reported to director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, said that he “cannot in good conscience” support the joint conflict with Israel.You can reverse course and chart a new path for our nation, or you can allow us to slip further toward decline and chaos. You hold the cards. Continue reading...