Democrats Question Trump’s Urgency to Attack Iran
Lawmakers questioned whether the United States faced an “imminent” threat from Iran, a requirement for the president to lawfully initiate military action without congressional approval.
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Is the Strait of Hormuz closed? Everything to know about the vital oil shipping lane amid Iran conflict
Any disruption reverberates instantly through global markets and supply chains
UK fighter jet shoots down Iranian drone flying towards Qatar
It is the first drone shot down by a UK fighter jet since conflict erupted on Saturday
UK prepares emergency evacuation plan for Britons stuck in Middle East
British nationals have been advised to follow the instructions of local authorities
Months of CIA tracking and a rare window of opportunity: How the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei unfolded
The U.S. and Israel had been closely coordinating leading up to this weekend’s airstrikes
Three US troops killed as Iran’s deadly revenge attacks intensify across Middle East
Donald Trump says Iran’s interim leaders have called for talks as the human toll of the escalating conflict mounts
‘Nightmare scenario’ for GCC countries, region as Iran unloads drones and missiles
“If Iranian attacks continue throughout this week, I would expect the Gulf Arab states to eventually participate in counter-attacks on Iran,” one defense expert told Breaking Defense.
Trump is making dangerous assumptions about who will take power in Iran
The killing of Iran’s supreme leader could be a blow for democracy – but there are many groups poised to fight for the future of the country, writes World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley
Iran’s Regime May Survive, but the Middle East Will Be Changed
A badly weakened Iran will no longer intimidate or threaten its neighbors in the same way. The regional impact could be comparable to the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Iran Attacks Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Bahrain After U.S.-Israeli Strikes
More than 100 people were injured and at least four were killed after Iran fired hundreds of missiles and drones at Gulf cities, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha.