Hegseth on Iran attacks: ‘This is not Iraq, this is not endless’
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth offered few details about the operation, leaving questions unanswered about the scope or duration.
5 charts show China’s oil dilemma after US strikes on Iran – Politico
- 5 charts show China’s oil dilemma after US strikes on Iran Politico
- China’s ice-cold calculus over Iran The Economist
- Trump’s show of force in the Middle East creates a weakness China can exploit The Guardian
- Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi Reuters
- Beijing Doesn’t Think Like Washington—and the Iran Conflict Shows Why Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Why killing Khamenei isn’t the death of Iran’s Islamic Republic
US officials have celebrated the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader as the end of the Islamic Republic.
Where things stand after the US and Israeli strikes on Iran – AP News
- Where things stand after the US and Israeli strikes on Iran AP News
- Middle East crisis live: Israel launches new attacks on ‘heart of Tehran’; US fighter planes mistakenly shot down in Kuwait The Guardian
- Iran war live: Israel strikes at Hezbollah, Kuwait shoots down US jets in error Reuters
- Opinion | An Unwise and Unconstitutional Attack on Iran WSJ
- Iran demands international action after attacks impact hospitals, schools Al Jazeera
Three US fighter jets ‘mistakenly’ shot down over Kuwait
CENTCOM says three fighter jets 'mistakenly shot down'. Kuwait investigating cause of incident.
Oil and gas prices jump as conflict escalates
Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.
What is Iran’s military strategy? How has it changed since June 2025 war?
Defence analysts tell Al Jazeera that Iran has revised its military strategy since 12-day war with Israel.
Hegseth: US didn’t start war with Iran, but we are ‘finishing it’
Blaming Iran for previous attacks on Americans in the region, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth defended recent strikes.
France offers to station nuclear weapons in Europe for the first time – Financial Times
- France offers to station nuclear weapons in Europe for the first time Financial Times
- France to increase its number of nuclear warheads, Macron says – Europe live The Guardian
- Macron to boost nuclear arsenal, involve European allies in doctrine change Reuters
- Macron says France will allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to European allies AP News
- France to Boost Nuclear Arsenal With US Commitments in Doubt Bloomberg.com
Bagram Air Base Targeted by Pakistan, Afghanistan Says – The New York Times
- Bagram Air Base Targeted by Pakistan, Afghanistan Says The New York Times
- Pakistan, Afghanistan show no signs of stepping back as fighting enters fifth day Reuters
- Afghanistan says it thwarted Pakistan airstrikes on Bagram airbase The Guardian
- Afghan Taliban reportedly target Pakistani jets over Kabul DW.com
- From backer to enemy — how Pakistan turned on the Taliban Financial Times
‘They hit so hard the house was shaking’: Iranians describe impact of US-Israel attacks
People in Iran tell the BBC they hear explosions day and night, as the US and Israel continue striking the country for a third day.
‘They hit so hard the house was shaking’: Iranians describe impact of US-Israel attacks
People in Iran tell the BBC they hear explosions day and night, as the US and Israel continue striking the country for a third day.
Iran conflict escalates: 4 U.S. service members killed as death toll climbs – Axios
- Iran conflict escalates: 4 U.S. service members killed as death toll climbs Axios
- Stakes Quickly Rise for U.S. in Iran War, With 3 Service Members Killed The New York Times
- Fourth American service member killed in Iran operation The Guardian
- U.S. troops killed amid Iranian counterattack, fueling air defense fears The Washington Post
- 3 American troops killed, and Trump says more 'likely,' in war against Iran NPR
Texas authorities identify Austin bar shooting victims
Three victims and the suspected gunman were killed, and more were injured in the Sunday shooting that the FBI says could have terrorism links.
Starmer seeks to carve out distinct UK approach to this conflict – BBC
- Starmer seeks to carve out distinct UK approach to this conflict BBC
- UK will allow US to use bases to strike Iranian missile sites, PM says BBC
- France, Germany and U.K. Open Door to Striking Iranian Launchers WSJ
- Exclusive: Trump – I’m ‘very disappointed’ in Starmer over Iran The Telegraph
- Starmer says UK will not join ‘regime change from the skies’ on Iran The Guardian
Starmer Faces Dilemma After British Base in Cyprus Was Hit by a Drone – The New York Times
- Starmer Faces Dilemma After British Base in Cyprus Was Hit by a Drone The New York Times
- U.K. Believes Attack on Its Cyprus Base Came Before British PM Allowed U.S. to Use Bases WSJ
- Iranian-made drone hits British air base in Cyprus, causing limited damage Reuters
- Two drones headed to RAF base intercepted, Cyprus says BBC
- Greece sends warships, fighter jets to defend Cyprus after drone strike politico.eu
RAF airbase in Cyprus hit, two more drones shot down as Cooper defends decision to allow US to use UK bases for Iran strikes – UK politics live
Foreign secretary confirms strike on Akrotiri base but says it ‘simply not true’ the UK is being dragged into an Iraq-style conflict
Shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge went on Sky News to criticise Keir Starmer and his handling of the conflict.
“I’ve been very clear for weeks that if we were in government and the US had asked for our permission, we would have given them permission…but what they got with the prime minister as we saw last summer with the other bombing of nuclear facilities is the worst of both worlds: sitting on the fence, not showing strong leadership, very unclear.
Continue reading...Middle East crisis live: Kuwait mistakenly shoots down three US fighter planes, as US says Iran’s ‘reckless’ attacks threaten regional stability
Israeli military says fighting Iran-backed Hezbollah could take ‘many’ more days; US crew bailed out safely after crash-landing, says Kuwait
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...Khamenei’s death brings Khomeini’s grandson into focus – Reuters
- Khamenei's death brings Khomeini's grandson into focus Reuters
- The C.I.A. Helped Pinpoint a Gathering of Iranian Leaders. Then Israel Struck. The New York Times
- Khamenei’s Wife Dies From Injuries Sustained in U.S.–Israeli Attack, State Media Says WSJ
- Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who led the Islamic Republic since 1989, is dead at 86 AP News
- Here are some of the contenders to be Iran's supreme leader after the killing of Khamenei PBS
Democrats thrown into disarray as US offensive on Iran creates cracks
Lawmakers from Sanders to Mark Kelly offer mixed feelings on Trump’s action and killing of Iranian supreme leader
As Republicans celebrated the death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with praise for Donald Trump’s decisive action, Democrats faced their own divisions and a reckoning over how to present a united front.
Most were quick to condemn the US president for sidelining Congress to launch an illegal and unconstitutional war and demanded a swift vote on a war powers resolution that would restrain his military onslaught.
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