White House Postpones Briefing Congress on Iran Strikes
Democrats reacted with outrage after the Trump administration, which has yet to consult with Congress on its strikes against Iran, delayed a planned briefing with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
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‘Of course it was worth it’: Israelis celebrate ceasefire with Iran
Despite Iranian missiles killing people and destroying buildings, many Israelis say they are happy with the current situation• Live updates: Trump says it was ‘great honor to stop war’ after angry outburst at both sidesThe Iranian ballistic missile lan…
The Middle East tries to untangle travel after attacks and airspace closures.
Nearly half of all Qatar Airways flights were canceled on Tuesday, causing headaches and confusion around the world.
UK protest group Palestine Action denies Iran funding as it faces ban
Home Office to bar group under anti-terrorism laws, with officials said to be investigating possible Tehran fundingPalestine Action has condemned a briefing by Home Office officials that it could be funded by Iran as “baseless smears”.The home secretar…
‘A pause before something worse’: Iranians wary of what future holds
From renewed conflict to a resurgent regime, people tell of their fears, concerns … and a glimmer of hopePeople from the Tehran area said the hours of darkness before Donald Trump’s ceasefire took hold were the most terrifying of the war as Israel inte…
At least 40 more Palestinians killed seeking aid in Gaza, say medics and officials
Shootings by Israeli forces raise death toll of such incidents in Gaza in last two weeks to more than 500At least 40 Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza have died in new shootings by Israeli forces, local medics and officials said, raising the total kille…
How Netanyahu’s Move Against Iran Gives Him Room to Maneuver on Gaza
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, has avoided a truce in Gaza. Boosted by his Iran campaign, he can negotiate from strength.
How Qatar Helped Broker the Israel-Iran Cease-Fire
In public, Qatar was insisting on the right to defend itself after Iran attacked a U.S. military site in the emirate. Behind the scenes, it was already mediating a truce between Israel and Iran.
Caught in the crossfire, Qatar again finds itself Middle East peace broker
The US has turned to Qatar to mediate between Iran and Israel, despite one of the parties firing missiles at the tiny but staggeringly rich nationMiddle East crisis – live updatesCaught in the crossfire, Qatar on Monday night found itself in the unusua…
JD Vance suggests Iran’s uranium stockpile is still intact despite US strikes
Vice-president said the bombing was a ‘success’, but reports suggest the stockpile was probably moved elsewhereJD Vance has suggested Iran’s estimated 400kg (882lb) stockpile of enriched uranium, which is just short of weapons-grade, remains intact des…