China Says the U.S. Damaged Its Own Credibility by Striking Iran
The rhetoric belies a more complicated reality, as Beijing has been one of Tehran’s biggest backers.
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After U.S. Strikes on Iran, Prospects for Diplomacy Look Dim
Iran’s foreign minister said the attack would have “everlasting consequences” and that Tehran “reserves all options” for a response.
World Leaders React to the U.S. Strikes on Iran
As fears that the attacks could lead to more dangerous escalations across the Middle East, some leaders condemned them while others urged de-escalation.
Iran Had Vowed to Retaliate. Now, It Faces Grim Choices.
Iran’s foreign minister warned that the U.S. decision to join Israel’s war against Iran would have “everlasting consequences.”
Trump Claims U.S. Strikes on Iran Nuclear Sites Were a Success
President Trump warned of “far greater” attacks on Iran if the country did not make peace with Israel and the United States.
U.S. Deploys B-2 Bombers as Trump Plans to Meet National Security Team
The planes can carry bombs capable of striking an underground nuclear facility in Iran if President Trump decides to join the conflict.
Drought Is Hurting Global Food Supplies
Staples including wheat, beef and coffee are all being affected by the lack of rainfall. In some cases, prices are climbing to record highs.
A U.S. Attack on Iran Would Show the Limits of China’s Power
China, which depends on Iran for oil and to counter American influence, has a lot to lose from a wider war. But there’s not much it can do about it.
Iranian Missile Hits Israeli Hospital as Trump Appears to Put Off U.S. Action
President Trump said he would decide within two weeks whether the United States would intervene militarily in the war against Iran, according to the White House press secretary.
This Oregon Native Went to Kyiv as a Volunteer. He Died in a Russian Attack.
Fred Grandy was upset by the United States’ reversal in its support for Ukraine, his family said. This week, he was among the 28 people killed in a drone and missile assault.