Qatar says focus should be on ending fighting, not Strait of Hormuz

Trump blocks Iranian ports: "We will eliminate anyone who comes near". BBC, the first ship crosses Hormuz

Schierate 15 navi, tregua in bilico. Il tycoon: "Ci hanno chiamato, vogliono un accordo"

The Strait of Hormuz is closed again. Trump: 'The blockade of ports from today at 4pm' - LIVE

Starmer: 'Gb non sostiene il blocco navale Usa allo Stretto di Hormuz'. Sondaggio, due terzi degli israeliani vogliono proseguire la guerra

The Strait of Hormuz is closed again. Trump: 'The blockade of ports from today at 4pm' - LIVE

Il presidente Usa: 'Altre nazioni stanno lavorando affinché l'Iran non possa vendere petrolio'

Middle East: US-Iran negotiations fail, Vance leaves Pakistan: 'There is no agreement' -LIVEBLOG

Il vicepresidente: 'Nessun impegno sul nucleare'. Teheran: 'Richieste irragionevoli, nessuno si aspettava un'intesa al primo round'

Middle East, Trump: 'Bad management of oil in Hormuz, it's not the deal'. Israel opens to negotiations with Lebanon - LIVEBLOG

Netanyahu apre ai negoziati con il Libano. Allerta antiaerea in tutto Israele all'alba. Il capo dell'Idf: 'Siamo in stato di guerra in Libano, non in cessate il fuoco'

Massive Israeli attack in the night south of Beirut

Il Libano ha dichiarato una giornata di lutto nazionale per la morte di quasi 200 persone

Samurai Jay dominates charts and streaming, Ossessione is the most listened to in Sanremo

Primo posto della Top 50, nella Top 200 Global di Spotify al 164/o

Sanremo, ironic video clip by Fiorello and Biggio to pay homage to Sal Da Vinci

Travestimento da sposini, con tanto di prete celebrante, sulle note di "Per sempre si'"

Sanremo, ironic video clip by Fiorello and Biggio to pay homage to Sal Da Vinci

Travestimento da sposini, con tanto di prete celebrante, sulle note di "Per sempre si'"

Charles V takes his leave, the De Martino era begins in Sanremo

Rossi: 'Carlo un asset dell'azienda. Con Stefano un progetto pluriennale'

Conti to ANSA: "See you at the Festival? There's no certainty about tomorrow"

Le parole del conduttore mentre lascia l'ultima conferenza stampa di Sanremo

Sanremo, the tops and flops of the final evening

Tanti messaggi di pace, Bocelli a cavallo e il signal for help

Sal Da Vinci triumphs in Sanremo 2026, Stefano De Martino holds the keys to 2027

Nella serata finale gli appelli per la pace e le parole di Gino Cecchettin contro i femminicidi

Sanremo 2026, the final evening: the tops and the flops

Tanti messaggi di pace, le mamme protagoniste, Bocelli a cavallo

TonyPitony, incorrect underdog who wins in Sanremo with Ditonellapiaga

X Factor, endorsement di Fiorello, canta al Festival Sinatra e vince il premio Assomusica

Sanremo, Gassmann clarifies: 'No controversy with Morandi'

Dopo la sua mancata partecipazione al Festival e il duetto del cantante con il figlio

In Sanremo Levante's kiss with Gaia after the duet on the song 'I males'. The director of the Festival: 'No censorship'

Pagnussat: "Mi sarebbe piaciuto riprenderlo se l'avessero fatto un attimo prima". Fasulo (Rai): 'Lo abbiamo postato sui social'

Sanremo, the tops and flops of the fourth evening

Superba Arisa, bravissimi Ditonellapiaga e TonyPitony, sorprendente Sayf

In Sanremo Levante's kiss with Gaia after the duet on the song 'I males'. The director of the Festival: 'No censorship'

Pagnussat: "Mi sarebbe piaciuto riprenderlo se l'avessero fatto un attimo prima"

Sanremo 2026, Ditonellapiaga and TonyPitony win the cover evening

Sorpresa Gianni Morandi, il bacio Levante-Gaia, Dargen-Pupo-Bosso con la voce di Papa Francesco

Sanremo 2026, the evening of covers

Superba Arisa, bravissimi Ditonellapiaga e TonyPitony, sorprendente Sayf

Ditonellapiaga swing con TonyPitony in 'The lady is a tramp'

Sul finale fiori e frutta al conduttore Carlo Conti per totalizzare punti del Fantasanremo

Sanremo, Bucci: 'The Sanremo festival belongs to Liguria, it must stay here'

'Come presidente della regione farò tutto il possibile affinché si continua ad avere sempre più successo'

Sanremo 2026, the tops and flops of the third evening

Pausini contro la guerra, mitico Mogol, brividi Eros-Alicia Keys, Shayk poteva fare di più

Irina Shayk in Sanremo: 'Carlo I'm here for you'

Applausi a Sanremo. E a Laura Pausini dice: "Sei la mia cantante italiana preferita, assieme a Mina e Celentano'

Sanremo 2026, in the third evening at the top Arisa, Sayf, Luchè, Serena Brancale, Sal Da Vinci

Senza ordine di piazzamento. Eros Ramazzotti e Alicia Keys, il duetto infiamma l'Ariston. L'ovazione per Mogol premio alla carriera. Nicolò Filippucci vince tra le Nuove Proposte

Eros Ramazzotti and Alicia Keys light up the Ariston

Prima il duetto sulle note de 'L'aurora', poi la cantautrice e musicista americana ha regalato al pubblico un'intensa performance sulle note di Empire State of Mind

Alicia Keys tonight with Ramazzotti: "The magic of singing in Italian at the Ariston with Eros"

"Un'occasione speciale per onorare le miei radici, i nonni siciliani"

Sanremo, tonight's lineup, Eros Ramazzotti and Alicia Keys arrive

Alla co-conduzione la top model russa Irina Shayk e Ubaldo Pantani alias Lapo Elkann

Alicia Keys tonight with Ramazzotti: "The magic of singing in Italian at the Ariston with Ramazzotti"

"Un'occasione speciale per onorare le miei radici, i nonni siciliani"

Sanremo, the tops and flops of the second evening

Promossi Conti, Lillo, Leali e Lauro. Pilar brava ma ripetitiva

Sanremo, the tops and flops of the second evening

Promossi Conti, Lillo, Leali e Lauro. Pilar brava ma ripetitiva

Sanremo 2026, the second evening. At the top Thomas Paradise, Lda-Aka 7even, Knight, Fedez-Machine, Ermal Meta

Senza ordine di piazzamento. Commuove 'Perdutamente', omaggio di Achille Lauro ai ragazzi di Crans-Montana. La comicità di Lillo, la standing ovation per il premio alla carriera a Fausto Leali

Sanremo, the tops and flops of the second evening

Lillo superstar, bravo Chiello, Elettra e i festini bilaterali, indimenticabile Vanoni

Sanremo 2026, the second evening - LIVE

Laura Pausini e Achille Lauro emozionano. Pilar Fogliati è Uvetta: 'Pazzesco, la fate ogni anno questa cosa?'. Lillo co-conduttore: 'Meglio fare tante cose male che una bene'. 'Si può dare …

Lillo in Sanremo

Co-conduttore al Festival, smonta gli stereotipi del ruolo

Sanremo, the tops and flops of the first evening

Tra i migliori la signora Gianna, Ermal Meta e Serena Brancale

Leo Gassmann in Sanremo: 'Lucky for the parents I have'

"Papa' sempre vicino, ora anche espansivo. Mamma e' la mia guru"

Sanremo debuts with 9.6 million equal to a 58% share, Conti: 'I didn't beat myself but I'm smiling'

Sul palco dell'Ariston con Carlo Conti, Laura Pausini e Can Yaman

Sanremo 2026 at the start: Arisa, Fulminacci, Serena Brancale, Ditonellapiaga, Fedez-Masini at the top

E' la prima classifica provvisoria, senza ordine di piazzamento. Apre il Festival la voce di Pippo Baudo. Tiziano Ferro trascina l'Ariston. Gli 80 anni della Repubblica con refuso

Sanremo, the tops and flops of the first evening

Al top la signora Gianna, Brancale e Sal da Vinci, flop la 'Repupplica'

At Ariston the embrace between the Sandokans of yesterday and today

Kabir Bedi sul palco con Can Yaman 50 anni dopo la serie di Sollima

Sanremo starts tonight, with Conti and Pausini on stage Can Yaman and Tiziano Ferro

'Rispetto La Russa, Pucci non se la sente di fare interventi'

Casa Vessicchio opens in Sanremo. The daughter, "fifty years of memories"

Un viaggio dalle canzoni alla cucina dietro le quinte del Festival

The Sanremo Festival begins, all the videos of the day

Dall'incursione di Fiorello all'ironia di Carlo Conti e Laura Pausini

Pausini in tears: "Many awards but my story began in Sanremo"

"Qui ho vinto il riconoscimento piu' importante della mia carriera"

Tiziana Baudo: "It will be exciting to hear dad's voice again in Sanremo"

All'Ariston con il fratello e alla mostra su Pippo: "Si pensa ad un'altra dedicata a lui e Mike"

Sanremo, the first press conference of the festival

"Presentare può farlo chiunque, il conduttore è un regista in scena. Pippo era il re"

The regulations of Sanremo 2026: evenings and votes

Vediamo come funziona la 76a edizione del Festival, in programma dal 24 al 28 febbraio

Fedez-Masini, Lamborghini and Arisa the Sanremo Bigs at the top of social media

Le stime di DeRev, tra i primi cinque anche Sayf e Luchè

Beijing, 'the US blockade on Hormuz is dangerous, we will react in the event of new tariffs'

'Usa non usino pretesti, le notizie che staremmo fornendo armi all'Iran sono inventate"

Beijing, 'the US blockade on Hormuz is dangerous, we will react in the event of new tariffs'

'Usa non usino pretesti, le notizie che staremmo fornendo armi all'Iran sono inventate"

Beijing, 'the US blockade on Hormuz is dangerous, we will react in the event of new tariffs'

'Usa non usino pretesti, le notizie che staremmo fornendo armi all'Iran sono inventate"

Media, first face-to-face meeting between the US and Iran since 1979 in Islamabad

'Negoziati diretti trilaterali con la mediazione del Pakistan'

Media Iran, transit blocked in Hormuz after raids in Lebanon

Agenzia Fars, decisione in risposta agli attacchi israeliani

Iran, 'we will not reopen Hormuz in exchange for a temporary truce'

Funzionario conferma a Reuters ricezione piano di pace del Pakistan

'Like butterflies', Laika in Sanremo for Gaza with a sailing work and homage to Meta

In barca da Barcellona a Sanremo. Artista "fermiamo il massacro"

Meloni, the economy is very worrying if Hormuz doesn't reopen

"Il governo continuerà a dare risposte tempestive ma serve l'Europa"

Sal Da Vinci: 'Meloni never asked me for the Yes song'

'Telefonata di 30 secondi, mi ha fatto solo i complimenti per Sanremo'

Sal Da Vinci, 'Meloni never asked me for the Yes song'

'Telefonata di 30 secondi, mi ha fatto solo i complimenti per Sanremo'

La Russa, Conti invite Pucci to Sanremo as a "restorative presence"

Dopo le intollerabili accuse e minacce al comico. Da Conti mi aspetto di più

Pakistan: 'Iran and the USA respect the ceasefire'

Il ministro Ishaq Dar: 'Continueremo a lavorare per facilitare il dialogo'

Media, first face-to-face meeting between the US and Iran since 1979 in Islamabad

'Negoziati diretti trilaterali con la mediazione del Pakistan'

Iran, 'we will not reopen Hormuz in exchange for a temporary truce'

Funzionario conferma a Reuters ricezione piano di pace del Pakistan

Oil rises above 105 dollars a barrel, Trump's words on Iran weigh heavily

Il prezzo del Brent balza del 4%, il greggio Wti guadagna il 3%

Sanremo-driven hit parade, Samurai Jay, Sal Da Vinci and Sayf dominate

La compilation sesta nella top ten degli album, settimo Ermal Meta, decimo Tredici Pietro

Cecchettin, 'attention to language should also be paid in Sanremo'

'Ci vuole maggiore consapevolezza culturale, stereotipi nella battuta di Conti'

De Piscopo, I dedicate Sanremo to Pino and the others, we weren't thinking about money but about music

Candeline in sala stampa per gli 80 anni di una leggenda vivente

Fiorella Mannoia in Sanremo with the Palestine pin

Nel duetto con Michele Bravi in Domani è un Altro Giorno

Hit parade, Kid Yugi still first, but Sanremo breaks out among the singles

Fedez e Masini primi, poi Ditonellapiaga, Sayf, Nayt e Samurai Jay

At the Ariston the Anffas choir sings You can give more

"Alla faccia dei leoni da tastiera sul palco con noi c'è Laura Pausini"

Angelica Bove is the second finalist among the New Proposals of Sanremo

Superato nella sfida diretta Mazzariello con il brano Manifestazione d'amore

Filippucci is the first finalist among the New Proposals of Sanremo

Superati nella sfida diretta Blind, El Ma Soniko con la canzone nei miei DM

La Russa, Conti invite Pucci to Sanremo as a "restorative presence"

Dopo le intollerabili accuse e minacce al comico. Da Conti mi aspetto di più

Conti, guest of Fazio, 'calls' Ubaldo Pantani as co-host in Sanremo

Per la serata del giovedì. E il comico alias Lapo Elkann accetta in diretta

Sanremo, 201 million benefits for the territory from the festival

Ben 39.611 presenze turistiche, oltre agli spettatori giornalieri

Giorgia Cardinaletti co-host of the final evening of Sanremo

Premi alla Carriera a Fausto Leali, Mogol e Caterina Caselli

Samurai Jay, my victory? having arrived in Sanremo with my music

Attesa per il duetto con Roy Paci e Belen, ' Ma chi è più Baila Morena di lei?'

J. D. Vance has arrived in Pakistan for Iran talks

Amerikanerne har ankommet Islamabad, og forhandlingene med Iran er i gang.

Trump won't say what the US will do if a pilot in Iran is injured

USAs president Donald Trump vil ikke si hva USA vil gjøre dersom en savnet amerikansk flyger i Iran blir skadet, melder…

Lebanon mourns security forces killed in Israeli strike

Lebanon held funeral ceremonies for 13 members of the country’s State Security agency killed in an Israeli strike.

US-Iran direct talks on ending war under way in Pakistan

Discussions between Iran and US delegations begin following separate bilateral meetings with Pakistani prime minister.

How many ships have passed the Strait of Hormuz and how many were attacked?

Ship-tracking data shows 279 ships have passed through the strait and 22 have been attacked since the war on Iran began.

Who controls the Strait of Hormuz?

A US move to block the strait has intensified a broader struggle over who controls access and under what terms.

Sanctioned tankers transit Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade

Chinese-owned tanker Rich Starry becomes the first sanctioned vessel to exit the Gulf after the US blockade.

Russia’s Lavrov visits China as US pressures Iran with Hormuz blockade

China and Russia have been vocal critics of the US-Israel war on Iran, an ally of both world powers.

World faces food ‘catastrophe’ if Strait of Hormuz disruption persists: FAO

Global agriculture is highly exposed to the blockage of waterways, risking higher commodity prices and food inflation.

Iran war live: Trump says Tehran wants deal amid US blockade in Hormuz

Iran accuses US of committing piracy as thousands rally in Tehran against the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

UN urges ‘all parties’ to respect navigation in Strait of Hormuz

UN Secretary-General is calling on ‘all parties’ to respect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

What do we know about sea mines in and around the Strait of Hormuz?

The psychological terror that the presence of sea mines can generate could paralyse the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran’s army says US plan to blockade Hormuz ‘amounts to piracy’

The US restrictions on maritime navigation and transit in international waters are illegal, Iranian military says.

Starmer says UK will not support US blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Other US allies criticise Trump's move, including France, Spain and Turkiye, and China also condemns the plan.

Iran war live: US military says it will block Iranian traffic in Hormuz

CENTCOM says the blockade will begin at 14:00 GMT, as Iran warns of even higher prices at the pump.

What’s next for the US-Iran peace process after talks end without a deal?

Sources in Pakistan say “progress has been made” in talks between the US and Iran – even though they ended with no deal.

Trump announces Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran peace talks end

US Navy to enforce blockade, Trump says after condemning Iran for blocking waterway, complaining of no deal in Pakistan.

Pakistan urges US and Iran to uphold ceasefire after talks end

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has insisted the US and Iran must uphold their ceasefire agreement.

Why did US-Iran talks end without an agreement in Pakistan?

Despite high-level talks for the first time in years, the US and Iran couldn't reach agreement on terms to end the war.

US delegation leaves Pakistan without reaching Iran deal

US Vice President JD Vance says the US delegation has failed to reach an agreement with Iran.

Lebanon mourns security forces killed in Israeli strike

Lebanon held funeral ceremonies for 13 members of the country’s State Security agency killed in an Israeli strike.

US-Iran direct talks on ending war under way in Pakistan

Discussions between Iran and US delegations begin following separate bilateral meetings with Pakistani prime minister.

At least seven Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

An early-morning strike hits a group of civilians in ​​Bureij camp as drones attack a tent in Khan Younis.

Israeli drone attack kills Palestinians near Gaza mosque

An Israeli drone attack near a mosque in central Gaza has killed at least 6 people.

Israeli strike on government building kills Lebanese officers

Israeli air strike on a government building in southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh kills at least 13.

Israel strikes residential areas, destroys homes in southern Lebanon

Lebanon is seeing not just a displacement crisis but a rapidly developing food security crisis too, says UN.

Six months into ‘ceasefire’, Gaza suffers under persistent Israeli attacks

Gaza's devastation grows as over 72,000 people killed and 172,000 injured amid Israeli violations of US-brokered truce.

Palestinian journalist describes losing prosthetic eye in Israeli prison

Palestinian journalist Muath Amarne said his prosthetic eye fell out after an infection while in Israeli detention.

Iran war live: Israeli attacks on Lebanon threaten US-Iran ceasefire talks

Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warns ‘time is running out’ amid Israel’s attacks on Lebanon.

Israel bombed Gaza on 36 of the past 40 days while the war raged in Iran

Israel killed 107 people, permitted only 8 percent of medical evacuations, and admitted just 20 percent of trucks.

Why Israel’s attacks on Lebanon could cripple US-Iran ceasefire

Ceasefire dispute escalates as US and Israel exclude Lebanon, raising fears of a broader regional conflict.

For Gulf states, Hormuz uncertainty casts shadow over US-Iran ceasefire

Experts say Gulf countries are wary of the US agreeing to a deal that gives Iran leverage over the vital energy route.

Trump slams NATO over Iran after meeting Rutte, renews Greenland threat

US president meets NATO chief, expresses disappointment over member states failing to back war on Iran.

Americans question Trump’s instinct on Iran war

Americans are split on whether to trust Donald Trump's instinct-driven approach to the Iran conflict.

JD Vance says Iran would be ‘dumb’ to let talks collapse over Lebanon

The US vice president says Iran had a 'legitimate misunderstanding' about Lebanon's inclusion in this week's ceasefire.

Trump administration signals it is mulling NATO withdrawal after Iran war

The US president has lashed out at European partners for declining to contribute military forces to the war on Iran.

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries that supply Iran with weapons

It's not clear under what legal authority Trump can tack on this tariff, and analysts called it an 'empty threat'.

Israel strikes central Beirut without warning

Israeli attacks pound central Beirut after Iran ceasefire, killing dozens and wounding hundreds, officials say.

Defeat from the jaws of victory: Israel reacts to Trump’s Iran ceasefire

Israel's confrontation with its regional nemesis leaves Iran both standing and strategically stronger, analysts say.

Iran war live: Trump declares ceasefire, Tehran agrees safe Hormuz transit

Iran has claimed victory and says upcoming talks in Pakistan do not mean the end of war is guaranteed.

Caution, relief as US politicians respond to Trump’s ceasefire with Iran

Democrats welcome the truce and call for accountability, as Republican hawks voice scepticism about talks with Tehran.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg slams Trump’s threats against Iran

Polls have found that young people in the United States are more sceptical of foreign intervention and war on Iran.

Oil prices slide, stocks surge as Trump announces two-week Iran ceasefire

Investors welcome the possible resumption of oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump agrees to pause attacks on Iran if Strait of Hormuz opens

US President Donald Trump says he has agreed to extend his threatened deadline to attack Iran by two weeks.

Trump announces two-week ceasefire as Iran agrees to reopen Hormuz Strait

Iran has said that safe passage through Hormuz will be possible through coordination with its armed forces.

What’s Iran’s 10-point peace plan that Trump says is ‘not good enough’?

As US president's deadline looms, a ceasefire appears unlikely.

Israel threatens Iran’s trains, railways before Trump’s deadline expires

The bridge connecting Saudi Arabia and Bahrain closed as Trump threatens to destroy Iranian infrastructure.

Trump’s threat to strike Iran’s power plants looms

US President Donald Trump said ‘Tuesday will be power plant day’ in a vulgar post on social media.

Iran war live: Trump warns of attacks as Hormuz deal deadline nears

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says US forces are carrying out more strikes on Iran than any day since start of war.

Trump says US could charge for Strait of Hormuz passage amid Iran war

US president says Washington, as the 'winner' of the war, has a 'concept' for charging a toll in the strategic waterway.

Trump claims Iranians begging US to keep bombing Iran

Donald Trump claimed the US has “numerous intercepts” of Iranians pleading for a continuation of bombing.

Where are Iran’s power plants that Trump has threatened to destroy?

US President Trump threatens to destroy power plants, bridges by 8pm Tuesday if Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran war live: Tehran rejects Trump’s Hormuz deadline; 2 killed in Haifa

Iranian officials dismiss Trump's ultimatum, condemn latest threats as 'incitement to war crimes'.

Trump threatens Iran in expletive-filled social media post

Donald Trump unleashed a vulgar online tirade against Iran’s leaders as his deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump threatens ‘hell’ for Iran over Hormuz Strait as deadline approaches

US president threatens to strike power plants and bridges on Tuesday in an expletive-laden social media post.

Trump offers no concrete plan as Strait of Hormuz closure shocks Europe

Economist James Meadway says US President Donald Trump offers threats but no clear plan to end the crisis.

Trump’s unpopular war on Iran

Most Americans oppose the US-Israel war on Iran. ​​No recent US war has ever started off being this unpopular.

Iran says Iraqi ships can pass Strait of Hormuz as transits tick up

Tehran says Iraq will face no restrictions in waterway, praising country's 'struggle' against the US.

Iran war live: Trump confirms rescue of US officer, says ‘we got him’

Iran says US-Israeli attacks on the Mahshahr Petrochemical Zone have killed five and wounded 170.

Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal as search for US pilot continues

Trump does not reference a downed US jet in his post but points to a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump says with more time, US can ‘take the oil’ in Iran

Despite weeks long Iranian blockade on Strait of Hormuz, US president claims Washington can 'easily' reopen waterway.

As war drags on, US reiterates Trump open to diplomacy with Iran

US State Department accuses Iran of attacking civilian sites as Trump shares footage of destruction of Iranian bridge.

Iran releases mocking missile launch video after Trump threats

Iranian state media released footage showing the launch of missiles plastered with messages mocking Donald Trump.

Oil price surges, Asian stocks fall as Trump vows to continue Iran attacks

Asian stocks also took a hit after Trump’s speech as most Southeast Asian countries rely heavily on oil imports.

Trump’s primetime speech on Iran war: Key takeaways

US president says Washington is 'getting very close' to achieving goals as he promises to bomb Iran into 'Stone Ages'.

Trump’s national address on Iran ’embarrassing, incoherent’

Harlan Ullman, a former senior US naval officer, has slammed President Trump’s address to the nation.

Trump claims ‘success’ in Iran in just 32 days compared to lengthy US wars

US President Donald Trump said Iran was the ‘bully of the Middle East’ but is ‘no longer a threat’.

Trump threatens to bring Iran ‘back to the Stone Ages’

President Trump says the US will bring Iran ‘back to the Stone Ages where they belong' by striking hard.

Trump urges countries ‘get involved’ in war on Iran if they can’t get fuel

US President Donald Trump says nations that rely on oil from the Strait of Hormuz should build up some delayed courage.

Iran war live: Trump claims goals nearing completion, vows to ‘finish job’

Iran denies seeking a truce and keeps up counterattacks, as US-Israeli raids cause deaths and damage across the country.

Hormuz mission talks to focus on sanctions, seafarer releases, shipping readiness – source

PARIS, April 14 (Reuters) - Diplomatic meetings led by France and Britain this week to discuss a potential future multinational mission will be structured around a series of working groups, …

France, UK to host Hormuz talks Friday: French presidency

France and Britain will co-host a video conference Friday of countries ready to contribute to a "purely defensive mission" to secure the Strait of Hormuz, the French president's office said.President …

Tankers pass Strait of Hormuz on first day of US blockade, data shows

By Florence Tan and Mariko KatsumuraSINGAPORE/TOKYO, April 14 (Reuters) - A third Iran-linked tanker was entering the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday on the first full day …

As US blockades Hormuz, China urges restraint, rejects call to ditch Iran oil

Beijing and Ankara called for calm as the US began its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as regional diplomacy over the fragile ceasefire intensifies.

Strait of Hormuz situation is an argument for strong international maritime coalition, EU's Kallas says

BRUSSELS, April 13 (Reuters) - European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Monday that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is a clear point in favour of …

'No fear': Pope Leo pushes against Trump attacks as he lands in Algeria

President Donald Trump has escalated against the first American pontiff over his criticism of the Israel-US war in Iran.

NATO allies refuse to join Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade

LONDON/PARIS, April 13 (Reuters) - The United States' NATO allies said on Monday they would not get involved in President Donald Trump's plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz nL6N40V09S, …

Diplomatic push underway on Hormuz fertiliser proposal, UN says, as shortages bite

By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA, April 13 (Reuters) - A diplomatic push is under way on a U.N.-led proposal to ensure safe passage for fertiliser shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, …

Iran in touch with India on ships passage through Strait of Hormuz, Iranian envoy says

NEW DELHI, April 13 (Reuters) - Iran has "good contact" with the Indian government on passage of the South Asian nation's ships through the Strait of Hormuz and wants to …

Turkey concerned about any new Iran-US rules for Strait of Hormuz

ANKARA, April 13 (Reuters) - Turkey's foreign minister raised concerns on Monday about Iran or the United States proposing any new regulations for transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and said …

UK and France to co-host talks this week on possible defensive naval mission for Hormuz

PARIS/LONDON April 13 (Reuters) - Britain and France will this week co-host talks aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, including discussions on what President Emmanuel …

China urges restraint over US blockade of Strait of Hormuz, backs talks

BEIJING, April 13 (Reuters) - China urged calm and restraint by all sides on Monday, following U.S. President Donald Trump's threat L6N40V09S to blockade the Strait of Hormuz after the …

Oil tankers steer clear of Hormuz ahead of US blockade

By Florence TanSINGAPORE, April 13 (Reuters) - Oil tankers are steering clear of the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a U.S. blockade later on Monday following failed peace talks between …

After unsuccessful US-Iran talks, what next for Trump?

The failure of US-Iran peace talks has left President Donald Trump with several unpalatable options, as analysts say his order to blockade the strategic Strait of Hormuz could further complicate …

'No other way': Mideast prepares for more fighting as talks fail

A sense of dread spread across the Middle East after talks between the US and Iran collapsed, as fears of renewed fighting rattled an already tense region with Donald Trump …

At US-Iran talks, Pakistan's field marshal takes centre stage

When US Vice President JD Vance disembarked his plane ahead of high-stakes talks with Iran in Islamabad on Saturday, he was greeted by the powerful Pakistani army chief, his civilian …

Trump orders US Navy to block Hormuz Strait after Iran talks fail

President Donald Trump ordered the US Navy on Sunday to block the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, furious with Iran's refusal to surrender its nuclear ambitions after peace talks …

Planes fly from Beirut airport despite Israeli bombing

Smoke from an Israeli strike still lingered in the air as a plane from Lebanon's national carrier took off from Beirut airport, which has stayed open despite the latest war …

Israeli strike kills at least six at Gaza police checkpoint, medics say

CAIRO, April 11 (Reuters) - An airstrike hit a police checkpoint in Bureij camp in the central Gaza Strip early on Saturday, killing at least six people and injuring several …

Top US, Iran officials hold direct peace talks in Pakistan

American and Iranian officials were holding face-to-face talks in Pakistan on Saturday, the most significant since the 1979 Islamic revolution as the foes try to end a war that plunged …

US, Iran set for peace talks but doubts emerge over Lebanon, sanctions

By Ariba Shahid and Asif ShahzadISLAMABAD, April 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Iran were to hold negotiations in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Saturday seeking to end their six-week-old …

US, Iran set for peace talks but doubts emerge over Lebanon, sanctions

By Ariba Shahid and Asif ShahzadISLAMABAD, April 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Iran were to hold negotiations in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Saturday to end their six-week-old war, …

Meet Nada Hamadeh, Lebanon's US ambassador set to lead Israel talks

Lebanese ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh is expected to lead the Lebanese delegation in talks with the Israeli side in Washington on Tuesday, the first such contact between the …

Israeli strike in south Lebanon kills 13 security personnel

An Israeli strike, one of multiple on the southern Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh on Friday, killed 13 State Security personnel, the agency said, as Lebanon prepared to start ceasefire talks …

Lebanon says Israel talks set for Tuesday in US

Lebanon's presidency said Friday that a meeting would be held with Israel in Washington next week to discuss a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war and the start of negotiations between …

Lebanon heads to historic Israel talks with few hopes except to staunch bloodshed

By Laila Bassam and Maya GebeilyBEIRUT, April 10 (Reuters) - Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has called for historic direct talks with longtime foe Israel since war erupted a month ago …

Explainer-Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold talks. What do we know?

JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, April 10 (Reuters) - Israeli and Lebanese officials are expected to meet in Washington next week as U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to calm weeks of Israeli fighting with …

Giving birth in a shelter in Israel

Inside an underground shelter at a hospital in the Israeli city of Haifa, a television screen flickers with images of Iranian missiles as doctors and midwives deliver Sarah Bird's third …

Ahead of Washington talks, Israel has little choice but to accept ceasefire in Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had little choice but to agree to direct talks with Beirut as it became clear that Hezbollah is unlikely to be quickly disarmed.

World Food Programme warns Lebanon facing food security crisis due to Iran war

By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA, April 10 (Reuters) - Lebanon is facing a food security crisis as the Iran war disrupts supplies of goods inside the country, the United Nations World …

Indonesia urges 'thorough' probe on Lebanon peacekeeper deaths

Indonesia said Friday it had submitted a joint statement on peacekeeper security with dozens of allied nations to the United Nations after three of its blue helmets were killed in …

'High risk': US VP Vance tasked by Trump to lead Iran talks

It was a war JD Vance never wanted. Now the US vice president has been tasked with ending it.Vance heads to Pakistan this week with orders from President Donald Trump …

Trump says Iran doing 'poor job' of letting oil through Hormuz

US President Donald Trump on Thursday accused Iran of doing a "very poor job" of allowing oil through the Strait of Hormuz and of breaching the terms of their two-week …

Israeli military says Hezbollah launched missile at Israel, triggering sirens

April 10 (Reuters) - Israel's military said on Friday that Hezbollah launched a missile at Israel, triggering air raid sirens in parts of the country, including in Tel Aviv.The missile …

Israel tensions surface as Democrats plot US midterms

Democrats are clashing this week over the influence of pro-Israel lobbying on American politics and the US ally's military actions in the Middle East at a key strategy gathering ahead …

Lebanon rejects Iran negotiating on its behalf, PM says only Beirut handles talks

Israel launched its largest attack against Lebanon in the war, firing over 160 munitions across the country. At least 203 people were killed and 1,072 injured, while 33 remain missing, …

Iran's president says Israeli strikes on Lebanon render negotiations meaningless

April 9 (Reuters) - Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday that Israeli strikes on Lebanon violate the ceasefire agreement and would render negotiations meaningless. Pezeshkian said Iran would not …

Spain condemns Israeli attacks on Lebanon, reopens Tehran embassy

MADRID, April 9 (Reuters) - Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares on Thursday accused Israel of violating international law and a newly brokered two-week ceasefire in the Middle East by …

Lebanon must be covered by ceasefire agreement, French foreign minister says

PARIS, April 9 (Reuters) - The ceasefire agreed by Iran and the United States must also cover military actions in Lebanon, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Thursday, adding …

Israel's pounding of Lebanon is 'deeply damaging', UK foreign minister says

LONDON, April 9 (Reuters) - British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said Israel's pounding of Lebanon was "deeply damaging" and said that conflict must end to prevent the U.S.-Iran ceasefire from …

Trump warns of major war escalation if Iran peace process fails

WASHINGTON/DUBAI/TEL AVIV, April 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to retain military assets in the Middle East until a peace deal with Iran is reached and warned of …

UK to call for toll-free Strait of Hormuz, wants Lebanon in ceasefire deal

April 9 (Reuters) - British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will say on Thursday that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries around a fifth of the world's oil and …

Analysis-As US and Iran talk truce, Israel digs in for a 'forever war'

By Rami Ayyub, Maayan Lubell and Emily RoseJERUSALEM, April 9 (Reuters) - Even as the U.S. and Iran seek to cement a ceasefire, Israel is seizing more territory from its …

Trump says US military to stay deployed near Iran until 'real agreement' reached

US President Donald Trump said late Wednesday that US forces deployed near Iran would remain stationed in the area until a "real agreement" is reached, as Washington enters a fragile …

Trump says US military to stay around Iran until Tehran complies with deal

April 8 (Reuters) - U.S President Donald Trump said all U.S. ships, aircraft, and military personnel would stay in place in and around Iran until it fully complied with a …

Dilemma over crossings as fate of Hormuz ships remains uncertain

Only three ships risked crossing the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday, highlighting the extreme caution about using the key waterway even though both the US and Iran have said the strategic …

US, Iran ceasefire sees Israel's war goals left hanging

A ceasefire between the United States and Iran has left Israel's principal war objectives largely unmet, analysts say, with Israeli opposition figures quick to denounce a major "strategic failure".Prime Minister …

Germany's Merz speaks with Trump after Iran ceasefire, sources says

BERLIN, April 8 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump by telephone on Wednesday afternoon after the latter's ceasefire with Iran, two German government source …

Iran could open Strait of Hormuz in a controlled way ahead of meeting with US, senior Iranian official says

DUBAI, April 8 (Reuters) - Iran could open the Strait of Hormuz in a limited and controlled way on Thursday or Friday ahead of a meeting between U.S. and Iranian …

Trump says US will work closely with Iran, discuss sanctions

WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - The United States will work closely with Iran, which has undergone "regime change," and will be talking about tariff and sanctions relief with Tehran, U.S. …

Trump announces 50% tariffs on nations supplying Iran with weapons

WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said any country supplying Iran with military weapons will face immediate 50% tariffs with no exemptions, announcing the duty …

Trump meets NATO chief as Iran war strains alliance

By Trevor Hunnicutt and Lili BayerWASHINGTON/BRUSSELS, April 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump welcomes NATO chief Mark Rutte to the White House on Wednesday, as the war with Iran has …

Vance says Trump is 'impatient' about progress on Iran

By Humeyra PamukBUDAPEST, April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is "impatient" about making progress toward ending the Iran war and has instructed his negotiating team to engage the …

South Korea to push for the release of ships in the Strait of Hormuz

SEOUL, April 8 (Reuters) - South Korea's presidential Blue House said on Wednesday that the government would do its best to ensure the country's ships can pass through the Strait …

More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says

PARIS, April 8 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said about 15 countries were planning to facilitate the resumption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth …

Trump says he believes China got Iran to negotiate, AFP reports

WASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump told AFP on Thursday that he believes China got Iran to negotiate a ceasefire in the war against Israel and the …

UK's Starmer heads to the Gulf to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz

LONDON, April 8 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to the Gulf on Wednesday to hold talks with partners to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open …

Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire, Iran says safe passage through Hormuz possible

By Steve Holland, Parisa Hafezi, Enas Alashray, Ahmed Tolba and Jasper WardWASHINGTON/DUBAI/CAIRO, April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday, less …

Trump says he agrees to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks

By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he has agreed to suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks while accepting a 14-day …

Trump's threat to Iran shocks global leaders, unnerves some Republicans

By Bo Erickson, Nandita Bose and Steve HollandWASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's warning to destroy Iran if it does not yield to his demands drew rebukes …

Trump warns 'whole civilization will die' in Iran if ultimatum expires

President Donald Trump warned that "a whole civilization will die" in Iran on Tuesday if the country does not heed his ultimatum to accept US war demands.The wildly provocative statement …

US strikes Iran’s Kharg Island as Trump threatens 'whole civilization'

Iranian outlets reported several explosions on the island, which is crucial to the country’s oil industry, just hours ahead of a US deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump says 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran does not make a deal

WASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump once again exhorted Iran to make a deal by his Tuesday deadline, saying a "whole civilization will die tonight" if an …

Strait of Hormuz shipping blockade update

Here are the latest key facts about impacts from the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route virtually paralysed by the Middle East war.Around a fifth of …

UN Security Council vote expected on Hormuz resolution

The UN Security Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a watered-down resolution calling for the unblocking of the Strait of Hormuz -- far from the sponsoring Gulf countries' initial …

Iran defiant on eve of Trump's ceasefire deadline

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) - Iran and Israel traded attacks on Tuesday as Tehran defiantly refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and accept a ceasefire deal on the eve …

UN expected to vote on watered-down Hormuz resolution on Tuesday

By David Brunnstrom and John IrishApril 6 (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council is expected to vote on Tuesday on a resolution to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of …

Trump threatens jail for reporter who revealed Iran airman rescue

By Nandita Bose and Gram SlatteryWASHINGTON, April 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he would demand that the journalist who first reported that an airman in …

From France to India: Who is Iran allowing through the Strait of Hormuz?

Ships from Qatar turned around on Monday after sailing toward the Strait of Hormuz, while a growing number of countries have received permission to traverse the waterway.

‘No bridges, no power plants’: Trump ups threats against Iran if deal fails

President Trump said he wasn't worried that striking civilian infrastructure could amount to war crimes.

Trump says Tuesday deadline to make a deal with Iran is final

By Nandita BoseWASHINGTON, April 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday the Tuesday deadline he has set for Iran to make a deal is final, calling Iran's …

Exclusive-Iraq could restore oil exports to pre-war level within a week if Hormuz reopens, Basra Oil chief says

By Aref MohammedBASRA, Iraq, April 6 - Iraq could restore crude oil exports to around 3.4 million barrels per day within a week provided the Iran war ends and the …

Third Turkish ship clears Hormuz as Ankara presses Tehran on safe passage

Eight vessels are still waiting as Ankara negotiates with Tehran, which is allowing limited crossings.

UAE says the use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any US-Iran deal

By Samia Nakhoul and Maha El DahanDubai, April 6 (Reuters) - UAE official Anwar Gargash said any settlement of the U.S.-Iran war must guarantee access through the Strait of Hormuz, …

Trump vows 'hell' for Iran if Strait stays shut, says a deal is possible

(This story contains strong language in paragraph 7)WASHINGTON/CAIRO, April 6 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump threatened to rain "hell" on Tehran if it did not make a deal and reopen …

South Korea's Lee says country must balance risk as Hormuz disruptions threaten oil supplies

SEOUL, April 6 (Reuters) - South Korea must accept a degree of risk in importing crude oil from the Middle East amid blockages of the Strait of Hormuz, President Lee …

Trump gives Iran until Tuesday night to open Strait of Hormuz, WSJ reports

April 5 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said his deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on critical infrastructure is Tuesday evening, according to …

Trump draws criticism with fiery Easter message on Iran

US President Donald Trump did not take a break from his polarizing rhetoric on Easter Sunday, delivering an expletive-laden attack on Iran that sparked criticism on Capitol Hill and beyond."Open …

Trump says deal with Iran possible by Monday, Fox News reports

April 5 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran is possible by Monday, and that Iran was negotiating, Fox News reported on Sunday following an interview …

Trump says US will target Iran's infrastructure on Tuesday

By Bo EricksonWASHINGTON, April 5 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said in a Truth Social post that "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all …

Trump weighs broader cabinet shake-up as Iran war pressure grows

By Nandita Bose, Jana Winter, Gram Slattery and Andrea ShalalWASHINGTON, April 4 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is considering a broader cabinet shake-up in the wake of Attorney General …

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make deal or face 'Hell'

President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Tehran had 48 hours left to cut a deal or face "all Hell", as US and Iranian forces scrambled to find a downed …

For some around Trump, war on Iran is a Christian calling

As he wages war on Iran, President Donald Trump was joined in the Oval Office by Christian pastors. Solemnly, some placed their hands on his shoulder or forearm. They offered …

Israel under fire from Iran missiles as Trump issues new warning

Israel said Friday it was under attack from a new barrage of Iranian missiles, as President Donald Trump warned the United States had yet to begin "destroying what's left" with …

Israel under fire as Trump warns of destroying Iranian infrastructure

Israel said Friday it was under attack from a new barrage of Iranian missiles, as US President Donald Trump warned Washington had yet to begin "destroying what's left" of Iran's …

Trump threatens to strike Iran's bridges and electric power plants

By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump warned late on Thursday about striking and destroying bridges and electric power plants in Iran in his latest threat …

Trump gloats on possible war crimes in Iran, but punishment distant

Threatening to destroy Iran's electricity grid and to reduce the country of 90 million to destitution, US President Donald Trump is shattering precedent by not just accepting but gloating about …

Trump announces destruction of Iran's tallest bridge

US President Donald Trump said Thursday the tallest bridge in Iran had been destroyed, hours after threatening to bomb the country "back to the Stone Ages."Ghodratollah Seif, the deputy governor …

Russia will ask US and Israel to cease fire while it evacuates staff from Iranian nuclear plant, RIA reports

MOSCOW, April 2 (Reuters) - Russia will ask the United States and Israel to ensure a ceasefire while it evacuates more Russian staff from the Bushehr nuclear power plant in …

Iran fires missiles at Israel after Trump threatens weeks of strikes

Israel said it came under Iranian missile fire on Thursday after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb the Islamic republic into the "Stone Ages" with heavy strikes in the …

Iran vows 'crushing' attacks on US after Trump threats

Iran on Thursday threatened "crushing" attacks on the US and Israel, firing missiles at Tel Aviv after US President Donald Trump vowed to bomb the Islamic republic "back to the …

Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech, oil prices surge anew

WASHINGTON/CAIRO, April 2 (Reuters) - Hopes for a swift end to the Middle East war faded on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed more aggressive strikes on Iran, in …

Takeaways from Trump's speech on Iran

By Matt Spetalnick and Humeyra PamukWASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump staunchly defended his handling of the month-old, U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in a prime-time address on Wednesday, …

Trump threatens to hit Iran 'extremely hard' over next two to three weeks

WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday Washington will strike Iran "extremely hard" over the next two to three weeks and hit the country into …

Canada's Carney says he spoke with Trump about Middle East conflict

Ottawa, April 1 - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday that he and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed developments in the Middle East conflict.(Reporting by Ismail Shakil in …

Trump to tell wary public that Iran war goals have been accomplished in prime-time address

By Trevor Hunnicutt, Steve Holland and Gram SlatteryWASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will address the nation in a televised speech at 9 p.m. EDT (0100 GMT) …

'Be serious... don't speak every day': Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war

The comments were an apparent jab at the US leader's sometimes contradictory stance on the US-Israeli war against Iran.

UK will not join Trump's blockade of Iran's ports in the Strait of Hormuz

UK minesweepers and anti-drone capabilities will continue operating in the region, as pressure ramps up to reopen the key shipping route.

What is a naval blockade and how would it work in Strait of Hormuz?

Donald Trump says that the US is going to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

Watch: Beirut residents deal with aftermath of deadly Israeli attacks

BBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega hears from people affected by this week's attacks.

US must choose 'between war and ceasefire', Iranian minister tells BBC

Iran's deputy foreign minister says Israeli strikes on Lebanon are a 'grave violation' of the deal.

Israel says it hit Lebanon 100 times in just 10 minutes

Israel described it as the largest wave of air strikes in this conflict, hitting more than 100 of what it called Hezbollah command centres and military sites.

Oil prices choppy after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran

Brent crude rose above $110 before those gains eased after a report of US-Iran talks over a potential ceasefire.

Trump declares victory in Iran war after rescue, but threats to US operation still loom

The rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites.

'We are at the edge of a battlefield': BBC reports near Strait of Hormuz

The BBC's Orla Guerin travels to the edge of the critical waterway that Iran has put a stranglehold on.

Trump's 'hellfire ultimatum' to Iran and 'PM slams Kanye gig'

The ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran and a Kanye West gig are top stories in the papers this Sunday.

When will the Iran war end? Tracing the Trump administration's timelines

Experts say many US presidents have offered a timeline for a conflict - only to then shift their estimates.

'This has got me worried': Iranians fear what comes next after US strike on Karaj bridge

President Trump has warned Iran of strikes on bridges and electric power plants if its leaders do not agree to his terms to end the war.

Oil jumps and shares fall after US president address

The US president said he'll bring Iran "back to the Stone Age" but gave no detail on ending the war.

Cooper urges full and toll-free reopening of Strait of Hormuz

The foreign secretary also calls for Lebanon to be "urgently included" in the ceasefire agreement.

Lecturer who called Israel a terrorist state to remain Plaid Cymru candidate

Plaid Cymru says that a university lecturer who called Israel a "terrorist state" will remain a candidate.

Rachel Reeves says she's angry at Trump's decision to launch war with Iran

The chancellor says the US president does not have a "clear plan" to exit the conflict.

UK will seek closer ties with EU in light of Iran war, Starmer says

It comes as UK-US relations have been strained by the PM's refusal to be dragged further into the Iran war.

Residents of Beirut mourn: "Stop the vicious spiral"

Libanon sörjer. Efter Israels attacker på onsdagen har runt 250 döda och drygt 1 000 skadade grävts fram ur rasmassorna. – Jag är övertygad om att det inte finns någon …

Iran war: Tehran slams US port blockade

Iran has called the US blockade of its ports a "grave violation" of its sovereignty. US President Donald Trump has said Iranian representatives have asked for a deal following fruitless …

India looks on from sidelines as US, Iran talk peace in Islamabad

Opposition leaders are chiding Modi's government for India's "ruined" foreign policy as rival Pakistan hosts peace talks between the US and Iran. Meanwhile, Modi is campaigning in West Bengal ahead …

US, Iran set for high-stakes talks in Pakistan

The negotiations come amid a fragile two-week ceasefire that has paused US-Israeli strikes on Iran, but failed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or halt Israel's bombings in Lebanon. DW …

Lebanon gripped by uncertainty over Iran-US ceasefire

Following the latest wave of Israeli attacks, Lebanon faces what the UN calls a "perfect storm." Could the first direct talks between Lebanon and Israel address the humanitarian crisis?

Iran war: US to host Israel, Lebanon peace talks

Even as Israel has continued its attacks on Lebanon and Hezbollah has launched rockets into Israel, the US State Department reportedly said it will hold peace talks with officials from …

Iran war: Israel says it will hold talks with Lebanon 'soon'

Iran had accused Israel of violating the ceasefire by launching massive attacks on Lebanon on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Germany has said it is ready to re-engage with Tehran. Follow DW for …

Iran casts doubt on US talks after Israel strikes Lebanon

The two-week truce between the US, Israel and Iran has started showing cracks amid disagreements on Lebanon's inclusion in the ceasefire. Israel has said it will continue to strike Hezbollah. …

Iran threatens new hostilities as Israel pounds Lebanon

The two-week truce between the US, Israel and Iran has started showing cracks as the sides disagreed on Lebanon's inclusion in the ceasefire agreement. Follow DW for more.

Iran war: Tehran defiant as Trump deadline nears

Tehran says it wants a permanent end to the war but refused to fully open the Strait of Hormuz, despite President Donald Trump warning it to meet his demands or …

Iran war: Trump amps up threats ahead of Hormuz deadline

Trump warned a "whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz, adding, however, "maybe something ... wonderful could happen, who knows." Meanwhile, strikes were reported …

Iran war: Democrats slam Trump's 'unhinged' threat to Iran

Democrats have sharply criticized Donald Trump's expletive-laden threat to Iran. Meanwhile, at least 13 people were killed in an airstrike near Tehran. Follow DW for more.

Iran war: Tehran reportedly rejects ceasefire proposal

Iran has given ten conditions as it seeks a permanent end to the war, IRNA news agency reported. Meanwhile, Israel has targeted a key petrochemicals site. Follow DW for the …

Iran war: Trump sees 'good chance' of deal, warns of 'hell'

US President Donald Trump both threatened to bomb Iran "to Hell" and claimed there was a chance of reaching a ceasefire deal soon. The statements came after a second US …

Iran war: Trump says US campaign 'nearing completion'

Donald Trump said US forces would bring Iran "back to the Stone Ages" as he addressed the American people on the war. Iran has vowed a "crushing" response. DW has …

Iran war: Oil prices jump, stocks fall after Trump speech

Donald Trump said US forces would bring Iran "back to the Stone Ages" as he addressed the American people on the war. Oil prices surged following his speech, while Iran …

Trump says US will 'finish the job' in Iran

President Trump said the US' "core strategic objectives" in Iran war are "nearing completion." He also urged other countries to show "courage" and "take care" of the Strait of Hormuz. …

Iran war: Trump says US will 'finish the job' in Iran

President Trump said the US' "core strategic objectives" in Iran war are "nearing completion." He also urged other countries to show "courage" and "take care" of the Strait of Hormuz. …

World Cup 2026: Iraq qualify but Iran doubts loom

Iraq have overcome tough circumstances to reach the World Cup for the first time in 30 years, with the lineup now complete. But Iran's potential withdrawal still hangs over a …

Iran war: Tehran slams US port blockade

Iran has called the US blockade of its ports a "grave violation" of its sovereignty. US President Donald Trump has said Iranian representatives have asked for a deal following fruitless …

India looks on from sidelines as US, Iran talk peace in Islamabad

Opposition leaders are chiding Modi's government for India's "ruined" foreign policy as rival Pakistan hosts peace talks between the US and Iran. Meanwhile, Modi is campaigning in West Bengal ahead …

US, Iran set for high-stakes talks in Pakistan

The negotiations come amid a fragile two-week ceasefire that has paused US-Israeli strikes on Iran, but failed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or halt Israel's bombings in Lebanon. DW …

Lebanon gripped by uncertainty over Iran-US ceasefire

Following the latest wave of Israeli attacks, Lebanon faces what the UN calls a "perfect storm." Could the first direct talks between Lebanon and Israel address the humanitarian crisis?

Iran war: US to host Israel, Lebanon peace talks

Even as Israel has continued its attacks on Lebanon and Hezbollah has launched rockets into Israel, the US State Department reportedly said it will hold peace talks with officials from …

Iran war: Israel says it will hold talks with Lebanon 'soon'

Iran had accused Israel of violating the ceasefire by launching massive attacks on Lebanon on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Germany has said it is ready to re-engage with Tehran. Follow DW for …

Iran casts doubt on US talks after Israel strikes Lebanon

The two-week truce between the US, Israel and Iran has started showing cracks amid disagreements on Lebanon's inclusion in the ceasefire. Israel has said it will continue to strike Hezbollah. …

Iran threatens new hostilities as Israel pounds Lebanon

The two-week truce between the US, Israel and Iran has started showing cracks as the sides disagreed on Lebanon's inclusion in the ceasefire agreement. Follow DW for more.

Iran war: Tehran defiant as Trump deadline nears

Tehran says it wants a permanent end to the war but refused to fully open the Strait of Hormuz, despite President Donald Trump warning it to meet his demands or …

Iran war: Trump amps up threats ahead of Hormuz deadline

Trump warned a "whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz, adding, however, "maybe something ... wonderful could happen, who knows." Meanwhile, strikes were reported …

Iran war: Democrats slam Trump's 'unhinged' threat to Iran

Democrats have sharply criticized Donald Trump's expletive-laden threat to Iran. Meanwhile, at least 13 people were killed in an airstrike near Tehran. Follow DW for more.

Iran war: Tehran reportedly rejects ceasefire proposal

Iran has given ten conditions as it seeks a permanent end to the war, IRNA news agency reported. Meanwhile, Israel has targeted a key petrochemicals site. Follow DW for the …

Iran war: Trump sees 'good chance' of deal, warns of 'hell'

US President Donald Trump both threatened to bomb Iran "to Hell" and claimed there was a chance of reaching a ceasefire deal soon. The statements came after a second US …

Iran war: Trump says US campaign 'nearing completion'

Donald Trump said US forces would bring Iran "back to the Stone Ages" as he addressed the American people on the war. Iran has vowed a "crushing" response. DW has …

Iran war: Oil prices jump, stocks fall after Trump speech

Donald Trump said US forces would bring Iran "back to the Stone Ages" as he addressed the American people on the war. Oil prices surged following his speech, while Iran …

Trump says US will 'finish the job' in Iran

President Trump said the US' "core strategic objectives" in Iran war are "nearing completion." He also urged other countries to show "courage" and "take care" of the Strait of Hormuz. …

Iran war: Trump says US will 'finish the job' in Iran

President Trump said the US' "core strategic objectives" in Iran war are "nearing completion." He also urged other countries to show "courage" and "take care" of the Strait of Hormuz. …

World Cup 2026: Iraq qualify but Iran doubts loom

Iraq have overcome tough circumstances to reach the World Cup for the first time in 30 years, with the lineup now complete. But Iran's potential withdrawal still hangs over a …

Lebanon gripped by uncertainty over Iran-US ceasefire

Following the latest wave of Israeli attacks, Lebanon faces what the UN calls a "perfect storm." Could the first direct talks between Lebanon and Israel address the humanitarian crisis?

Donald Trump Has Run Out of Options in Iran

Trump has started a war he can no longer end. None of the options for exiting the current morass are palatable. And with Iran now attacking the global economy, the …

U.S. Military Expert on Oil Tanker Convoys in the Strait of Hormuz: "Iran Must Only Succeed Once to Trigger a Catastrophe"

How can Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz be broken? Retired General S. Clinton Hinote has addressed precisely that question as the former Air Force chief strategist. His conclusion? …

Indigenous Activist Nick Tilsen: "Trump Wants to Hear Nothing about the Genocide against Indigenous Nations"

The United States this year is celebrating its 250th anniversary, and President Donald Trump is turning 80. The site of the party may be a sacred site in the Black …

“I don’t care” – Iran’s return to the negotiating table doesn’t matter, according to Trump

Eine Rückkehr Teherans zu Verhandlungen über eine dauerhafte Beendigung des Krieges wäre US-Präsident Trump zufolge nicht von Bedeutung. Am Montagnachmittag will die US-Armee mit ihrer Blockade der Straße von Hormus …

“I told them I want everything” – Trump calls threat of annihilation against Iran successful

US-Präsident Trump verteidigt in einem Interview seine beispiellosen Drohungen gegen den Iran. Mit seiner Ankündigung, die iranische Zivilisation auszulöschen, habe er Teheran erst zu Verhandlungen bewegt.

“The Iranians are playing with fire” – Israel still sees an option for further talks

Die Verhandlungen in Pakistan zwischen den USA und dem Iran haben kein Ergebnis gebracht. Man kehre nun zurück und hinterlasse ein Angebot für Teheran, das „endgültig“ sei, sagte US-Vizepräsident J.D. …

USA and Iran fail to reach agreement in Pakistan

Die Verhandlungen in Pakistan zwischen USA und Iran haben kein Ergebnis gebracht. Man kehre nun zurück und hinterlasse ein Angebot für Teheran, das „endgültig“ sei, sagte US-Vizepräsident J.D. Vance nach …

A breathing space for Israel - but instead of relief there is mistrust

Mit der offiziellen Waffenruhe erlebt Israel wieder ein Stück Alltag. Aber der Krieg gegen die Hisbollah geht weiter, das Vertrauen in die eigene Regierung ist gestört. Am größten ist die …

Ceasefire ineffective – oil remains blocked – Trump warns Iran about Hormuz toll

US-Präsident Donald Trump fühlt sich vom Iran hintergangen. Israel will mit dem Libanon über Frieden sprechen. Saudi-Arabien liefert nach den jüngsten Angriffen weniger Öl. Die Entwicklungen im Nahen Osten waren …

Ceasefire ineffective – oil remains blocked – Trump warns Iran about Hormuz toll

US-Präsident Donald Trump fühlt sich vom Iran hintergangen. Israel will mit dem Libanon über Frieden sprechen. Saudi-Arabien liefert nach den jüngsten Angriffen weniger Öl. WELT-Reporter Steffen Schwarzkopf berichtet aus Istanbul.

Islamabad becomes the world capital of diplomacy with the beginning of negotiations between the US and Iran: "We have good will, but no trust"

Pakistán apunta a que las conversaciones podrían ser indirectas, con las delegaciones en salas separadas y mediadores paquistaníes trasladando las propuestas Leer

Breaking news on the war between the United States and Israel against Iran, live | Netanyahu announces the first “direct talks” with the Government of Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah

El diálogo directo entre Israel y Líbano comenzará la próxima semana en Estados Unidos | Beirut busca un alto el fuego temporal que permita negociaciones más amplias con Israel, según …

Hormuz standoff turns into a cautious waiting game as US blockade begins

Trump claims Iran made new contact for a deal, as the first hours of the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz show an apparent cautious approach from all sides …

Europe Today: Magyar teases priorities, Trump blockades Hormuz

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the …

Trump orders Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran talks fail in Islamabad

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iran in Islamabad ended without a deal. The move ramps up pressure as both …

US and Iran end peace and ceasefire talks in Pakistan without agreement

The United States and Iran did not reach an agreement at the end of the historic talks in Pakistan, but the fact that the two sides engaged in face-to-face, direct …

US and Iranian officials arrive in Pakistan for high-stakes peace talks to resolve conflict

JD Vance is leading the US delegation, which also includes President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner.

Lebanon reeling as Israeli strikes continue after 300 killed yesterday

Israeli air strikes hit Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon as rocket sirens blare in northern Israel, despite calls to extend a regional ceasefire.

Germany has resumed diplomatic talks with Iran, Chancellor Friedrich Merz says

Merz also said that the continued Israeli military campaign in Lebanon could jeopardise peace talks expected between the United States and Iran over the war in the Middle East.

Israel’s cabinet instructed 'to begin direct negotiations' with Lebanon, Netanyahu says

The statement from the prime minister's office comes on the same day that the Israeli military warned residents of Beirut's southern suburbs of imminent strikes and called for them to …

Gaza mourns Al Jazeera reporter Mohammed Wishah killed iin Israeli drone strike

Gaza was mourning Al Jazeera correspondent Mohammed Wishah on Thursday after he was killed in an Israeli drone strike that hit his car west of Gaza City a day earlier.

Newly made Polymarket accounts won massively on US-Iran ceasefire bets

Newly made Polymarket accounts bet big on the US-Iran ceasefire mere hours before Trump's announcement profiting hundreds of thousands of dollars and raising suspicions of insider trading.

Israeli strikes on Lebanon leave more than 200 dead and 1,000 wounded

Lebanon is searching for survivors after Israeli strikes on Beirut, Tyre and the southern village of Abbassiyeh killed at least 203 people and wounded more than 1,000, the health ministry …

Israeli strikes on Lebanon risk unravelling US-Iran ceasefire, EU warns

Lebanon has declared a period of national mourning after a wave of Israeli strikes killed at least 254 people on Wednesday. The EU insists that the country be covered by …

Israeli strikes on Beirut kill at least 182 and wound hundreds

Lebanon spent the night digging through rubble after Israeli strikes hit busy commercial and residential districts in central Beirut late on Wednesday, killing at least 182 people and wounding 890, …

Ceasefire threatened as Iran closes strait again and Trump warns US troops to remain

In a social media post, Trump said the surge of US warships and troops will remain around Iran “until such time as the real agreement reached is fully complied with.”

Europe Today: Ceasefire in Iran at risk as Israeli strikes kill over 200 in Lebanon

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the …

Reports of Iran closing Strait of Hormuz 'completely unacceptable,' White House says

One of the major points in the two-week ceasefire agreement was that Iran would allow the resumption of shipping through Hormuz, easing a disruption in the flow of oil and …

Ceasefire offers Trump exit as Iran war becomes political liability

The ceasefire deal with Iran might come at the right moment for Donald Trump, as it could stop the erosion of domestic support for the President. But Trump is left …

Shipping companies 'see opportunities' but seek clarity on Strait of Hormuz reopening

Major shipping lines express cautious optimism over transit opportunities in the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Iran ceasefire was announced, but stress the urgent need for full clarity before any …

Newsletter: US and Iran agree to two-week truce, Strait of Hormuz set to reopen

Also in this newsletter: JD Vance attacks the EU to boost Orbán’s campaign ahead of Hungarian vote.

Europe Today: Trump backs down on Iran again as Hormuz set to reopen after temporary deal

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the …

US and Iran agree to two-week truce after Trump pulls back on threats

Trump said he was holding off on his threatened attacks on Iranian bridges and power plants, as the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening …

Trump says 'whole civilisation will die tonight' if Iran ultimatum expires

Previously, the US president has warned that unless Tehran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, the US would unleash what he called the "complete demolition" of Iran's critical infrastructure overnight on …

Iran still refuses to reopen Strait of Hormuz as Trump threatens infrastructure strikes

The Tehran regime has pushed back on the US president's ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Trump again reiterated his threat of Iran's "complete demolition" by the end …

Markets send mixed signals ahead of Trump's deadline to escalate Iran war

European and Asian markets sent mixed signals on Tuesday in anticipation of US President Donald Trump's deadline for Iran to agree to a deal "before all Hell will reign down …

Trump warns Iran it could be destroyed 'in one night' as deadline nears

Donald Trump has once again escalated threats against Iran, warning the country could be “taken out in one night” as the US deadline for Tehran approaches. Iran has rejected a …

How can Ukraine help unlock the Strait of Hormuz?

US President Donald Trump threatened to unleash "hell" on Iran if it failed to meet his Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping. Can Ukraine help …

What could move the markets this week? Here’s what investors are watching

European markets return from the Easter break on Tuesday, coinciding with a deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to fully open the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran reeling after B1 bridge strike as Trump threatens further attacks

Images taken during a press tour of the site show collapsed sections of the roadway, twisted steel girders and extensive damage in the surrounding residential area where the B1 bridge …

Videos show explosions in central Iran as conflict with Israel intensifies

Iran was hit by a powerful new wave of strikes on Wednesday when massive explosions and thick plumes of smoke rose over Baharestan, in the Esfahan region of central Iran.

Israel’s military stretched thin by regional wars and settler violence

Amid reports of troop deployment to the West Bank to contain settler violence and warnings of manpower shortage by Israel's top general, Euronews spoke to two Israeli experts to gauge …

Iran vows 'crushing, more destructive' attacks on US and Israel after Trump threats

The comments come after a prime-time address at the White House in which US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran "back to the Stone Ages, where they belong."

‘We are going to hit them hard’: Markets disappointed, oil up again after Trump speech

Oil rose sharply and Asian stocks fell after US President Donald Trump said in his first national address since the Iran war began that the US would continue to hit …

Trump says Iran 'objectives are nearing completion' in first prime-time speech in defence of war

Speaking in his first national address since the war began on 28 February, Trump sought to reassure war-weary Americans that the offensive was worth the effort.

Germany’s far right AfD distances itself from Trump over Iran war

Alternative for Germany party members told to scale back visits to US as strikes on Iran are deeply unpopular with voters

Trump warns China of ‘big problems’ over Iran weapons as Xi summit nears

President Trump warns China of "big problems" if it supplies air defense systems to Iran amid reports of potential MANPADS transfers to Tehran.

US ‘coming after’ Iran beyond Strait of Hormuz blockade, ex-CENTCOM admiral warns

A former top CENTCOM commander warns the U.S.' Strait of Hormuz blockade is just the first step in coming after Iran's regime, praising President Trump.

Trump warns China of 'staggering' 50% tariff if caught supplying military aid to Iran

President Trump warns China could face 50% tariffs if caught supplying military aid to Iran as a sweeping Strait of Hormuz blockade takes effect.

‘Gate of Tears’ at risk: Iran threatens major new global chokepoint if US moves on Hormuz

Senior Middle East advisor warns Iran could use Houthi proxies to blockade the Bab al-Mandeb strait if the U.S. blocks the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump details sweeping 'all or nothing' blockade of Strait of Hormuz after failed Iran talks

In a Maria Bartiromo exclusive, Trump vows to choke off Iran's oil profits with a sweeping U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz region.

Trump orders a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with Iran soar

Trump says the U.S. Navy will blockade the Strait of Hormuz and interdict vessels that paid tolls to Iran following a stalemate in peace talks.

Hormuz choke point persists as Iran halts oil traffic despite Trump ceasefire

The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed despite a ceasefire deal, with 800 tankers among 3,200 vessels backed up and mariners stranded.

Trump’s last-minute delay: Why he was never going to obliterate Iran in the first place

Trump employed delay tactics to avoid following through on his pledges to relentlessly bomb Iran, following a pattern similar to his 11th-hour tariff compromises.

Schumer blasts Trump’s Iran war as failure, moves to rein in his war powers amid ceasefire

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., plans to force another war powers vote to rein in President Donald Trump's use of the military in Iran amid a fragile ceasefire.

Trump’s Iran ceasefire rocked within hours amid reported missile, drone attacks

Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran, but reported drone attacks on Gulf states and Strait of Hormuz tensions signal the deal may already be strained.

Schumer calls Trump 'a military moron' and says US 'worse off' now than when Iran war started

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer blasts President Donald Trump as "a military moron" over the Iran conflict, saying Americans are "worse off."

Gas surge tied to Iran conflict hits swing states, testing Trump’s low-price pitch

Rising gas prices are becoming a central political battleground as Democrats tie fuel costs to Trump's Iran conflict ahead of midterm elections.

Evangelical leaders rally for Trump and Israel as Operation Epic Fury reshapes the region

Evangelical leaders say support for Israel has remained strong during Operation Epic Fury, the joint U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran, as a new ceasefire takes hold.

Vance warns Iran will 'find out' Trump is 'not one to mess around' if ceasefire deal falls apart

Vice President JD Vance says the Iran ceasefire is fragile but could hold if Tehran negotiates in good faith, warning the U.S. won't hesitate to act.

Trump’s Iran threat rattles GOP as some Republicans break ranks

Some Republicans publicly broke with Trump over his threat that a "whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Pope Leo calls out Trump’s Iran rhetoric before last-minute ceasefire emerges

Pope Leo called President Trump's threat against Iran 'truly unacceptable,' urging world leaders to return to the negotiating table and reject war always.

Trump agrees to 2-week ceasefire if Iran opens Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump announces a two-week delay of a planned Iran strike following talks with Pakistani leaders and progress toward a potential agreement with Iran.

Vance says Iran has '2 pathways' as 12-hour deadline looms, prays US on 'God's side' in nixing nuclear threat

Vice President JD Vance accuses Iran of "economic terrorism" and outlines two pathways for the regime as Trump's Strait of Hormuz deadline looms within hours.

Trump warns 'whole civilization will die tonight,' as Iranian official urges human chains around power plants

President Donald Trump warned that a "civilization will die tonight" as his threats of strikes on Iranian power plants and bridges loomed ahead of Tuesday's deadline.

Probe to snare Iran rescue leaker 'underway' as Trump threatens jail for imperiling arduous operation

An investigation is underway to find who leaked to the press that a U.S. airman was missing in Iran after a fighter jet was shot down on Good Friday, a …

Trump touts airman rescue mission, boasts Iran could be 'taken out in 1 night'

Trump calls the rescue of F-15e airmen behind enemy lines in Iran "very historic" and warns the country could be "taken out" by Tuesday night.

Top GOP defense voice breaks with invasion fears, says US can reopen Hormuz without ground war

Rep. Mike Turner says he doesn't think U.S. ground troops will be necessary to open the Strait of Hormuz amid Trump's escalating threats to Iran.

Iran war nears ‘completion’ as Trump eyes deadline — what the endgame could look like

Trump warns Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face sweeping strikes on energy infrastructure as the conflict enters its endgame.

Trump vows US will strike Iran’s power plants, bridges if Strait of Hormuz is not reopened

President Donald Trump issues a profanity-laced deadline to Iran, threatening to strike power plants and bridges Tuesday if the Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened.

REP SETH MOULTON: America deserves better than Trump’s vague Iran war plans

Representative Seth Moulton argues Trump's Wednesday address offered vague promises on Iran with no clear plan to end the war or reopen the Strait.

Ex-counterterrorism chief says Trump must restrain Israel before he can declare victory in Iran

Former Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent said U.S. President Donald Trump can only claim victory in the Iran war once he has restrained Israel.

Trump outlines next phase of Iran war in national address and more top headlines

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What you need to know: 5 key takeaways from Trump’s Iran address

President Trump addressed the nation Wednesday, saying the United States’ “core strategic objectives" in Iran are “nearing completion"—just a month after “Operation Epic Fury" began.

Trump says Iran ‘no longer a threat’ after 32 days — outlines next phase of US war

Trump declares Iran "no longer a threat" after a 32-day military campaign, claiming nuclear sites were destroyed by B-2 bombers and warning of more strikes.

Trump to address nation about Iran as he signals war could end within weeks

Trump will deliver a primetime address on the Iran conflict, and the White House signaled an “important update" as the war enters a critical stage.

Iran fires back with flat denial after Trump claims Tehran requested ceasefire: 'False and baseless'

President Donald Trump's social media statement that Iran asked for a ceasefire is "false and baseless," Iran's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.

Iran moderates pushing Trump deal risk being ‘eliminated’ as regime fractures deepen

Pete Hegseth says Iran should make a deal to end the war as Secretary of State Marco Rubio cites internal fractures in the new Iranian regime.

More key US allies block military flights as Iran war rift widens with Trump

President Donald Trump blasted European allies on Truth Social, criticizing their refusal to support U.S. military operations tied to the war with Iran.

Pope says doesn't fear Trump as he pushes back in Iran war feud

Pope Leo XIV pushed back Monday on President Donald Trump’s broadside against him over the US-Israel war in Iran, telling reporters that the Vatican’s appeals for peace and reconciliation are …

US farmers pay price of Strait of Hormuz closure

The Strait of Hormuz carries a significant share of the world’s energy and agricultural inputs. Disruptions since the outbreak of hostilities between the US and Iran are constraining flows of …

Trump orders blockade of Hormuz strait after Iran talks fail

President Donald Trump ordered the US Navy on Sunday to block the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, furious with Iran's refusal to surrender its nuclear ambitions after peace talks …

Trump move to blockade Hormuz risks complicating ties with China

China urges ​calm and restraint on ​all sides, a spokesperson for its foreign ​ministry said ‌on Monday, ⁠when asked about US ‌President Donald Trump's threat to ⁠launch a naval blockade …

Trump orders naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz after failed US-Iran talks

President Donald Trump said the US Navy will begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Monday morning after US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan collapsed without agreement. This announcement fuelled …

Middle East war live: US and Iran fail to reach deal after marathon peace talks in Pakistan

US Vice President JD Vance said on Sunday that 21 hours of peace talks in Pakistan between the US and Iran had failed to produce an agreement to end the …

Beirut airport remains operational despite Israeli bombings

Despite Israeli airstrikes in the area, Beirut airport remains operational. Kept open through close coordination and international guarantees, it is operating at reduced capacity.

'Iran has put up a demand that Lebanon should be included in the ceasefire'

A US ​government plane carrying ​top US officials landed in the ​Pakistani ‌capital Islamabad ⁠on Saturday for ‌peace talks with Iran. Washington and ​Tehran are ‌set to begin negotiations to …

‘We thought Beirut was going to collapse’: recounting the deadliest day of the war with Israel

In a series of unannounced and unexpected attacks, Israel struck Beirut and several other parts of Lebanon without warning on Wednesday, killing more than 300 people and wounding at least …

US and Iran prepare for ceasefire talks as Netanyahu authorises negotiations with Lebanon

Negotiators from Iran and the U.S. prepared for high-level talks with their ceasefire still shaky Friday, as Israel and Hezbollah traded fire and Tehran maintained its stranglehold on the Strait …

Middle East live: Vance heads to Pakistan for Iran talks as Israeli assault on Lebanon tests truce

US Vice President JD Vance sets off Friday for Pakistan to lead mediated talks with Iran in a bid to find a resolution to the war as massive Israeli strikes …

Sidelined by Trump’s truce with Iran, Israel pummels Lebanon – then agrees to talks

The ceasefire between the US and Iran has sidelined Israel and left its war goals largely unmet, leading Benjamin Netanyahu’s critics to lament a “strategic failure” that has damaged Israel’s …

Lebanon declares day of mourning after over 250 killed in Israeli attacks

Lebanon declared a national day of mourning on Thursday as Israel bombed more targets in the country, after its largest attacks of the war on Wednesday killed more than 250 …

Rescuers search for survivors in Lebanese capital amid new Israeli strikes

Rescuers searched for survivors under the rubble of destroyed buildings in Beirut on Thursday as Lebanon observed a day of mourning after Israeli strikes across the country killed more than …

Israel dismisses calls to add Lebanon to US-Iran ceasefire

Israel vowed more strikes against Hezbollah on Thursday, dismissing mounting international demands that the fragile truce between the United States and Iran in the Gulf be expanded to cover the …

#Lebanon: Scenes of destruction day after ‘terrifying’ Israeli #strikes

Lebanon declared a national day of mourning on Thursday, a day after Israel launched its biggest attack of the war on its neighbour so far, leaving widespread destruction in the …

'Black Wednesday': Lebanon declares day of mourning amid ongoing Israeli attacks

Lebanon declared a national day of mourning on Thursday after Israeli strikes pummelled the country, killing nearly 200 people and calling into question the ceasefire between the United States and …

US-Iran truce hangs in balance as war flares in Lebanon

The fragile two-week truce between Iran and the United States was hanging in the balance on Wednesday, with Tehran threatening to resume hostilities as Israel launched a major bombardment of …

Netanyahu fails to address Israel’s failure to achieve war goals in Iran

Reporting from Jerusalem, FRANCE 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky says that when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finally made a statement on the US-Iran ceasefire, he failed to “address the fact that Israel …

US-Iran ceasefire: Why Tehran wants to charge ships for crossing the Strait of Hormuz

As part of its 10-point proposal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, Tehran is pushing for ongoing control over the vital Strait of Hormuz – including charging what officials …

Middle East live: Trump says US military to stay deployed near Iran until 'real agreement' reached

US President Donald Trump late Wednesday said US military deployed near Iran would remains stationed in the area until a "real agreement" is reached, as it enters a fragile two-week …

Iran-US truce on brink as Israel pounds Lebanon, Tehran warns of escalation

A fragile two-week truce between Iran and the United States hung in the balance on Wednesday as Tehran threatened renewed hostilities and Israel launched heavy strikes on Lebanon. Both sides …

At least 182 killed as Israel strikes central Beirut after saying Iran truce doesn't apply there

Lebanon’s health ministry said that Israeli strikes on Wednesday killed 182 people, the highest single-day death toll in the Israel-Hezbollah war. Israel launched a barrage of strikes in central Beirut …

Trump administration's claims of victory in Iran 'really quite hollow', analyst says

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Jennie Shin, Barbara Slavin, Distinguished Fellow at the Stimson Center, says that "the Trump administration is desperately seeking a way to end the war and declare …

Netanyahu says Israel ready to 'return to battle at any moment' against Iran

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel remains prepared to confront Iran if necessary, despite a truce reached between the United States and Iran. Lebanon's civil defence service …

Israel pounds Lebanon with heaviest air strikes of the war

Israel carried out its heaviest strikes on Lebanon since the ​conflict with Hezbollah broke out last month, even as the Iran-aligned group paused attacks on northern Israel and Israeli troops …

Israel pounds Beirut as Lebanon left out of ceasefire deal

Lebanon's government said Wednesday Israeli strikes killed dozens and wounded hundreds across the country, with the capital Beirut hit by the most violent bombardment since the start of the war …

Gulf countries report attacks despite Iran ceasefire

A number of Gulf states have reported being targeted by Iranian strikes despite the ceasefire agreed between Iran, the US and Israel. Qatar and the United Arab Emirates said missiles …

War in the Middle East: Will deal be struck before Trump's deadline?

US President Donald Trump warned "a whole civilization will die" in Iran if the country does not heed his midnight cutoff to open the Strait of Hormuz, while Vice President …

Trump threatens to take out Iran in 'one night' as deadline looms

US President Donald Trump said Monday he’s “not at all” concerned about committing possible war crimes as he again threatened to destroy Iran’s bridges and power plants if Tehran does …

Trump says can take out Iran 'in one night' as deadline ticks closer

US President Donald Trump expanded his threat against Iran to include all power plants and bridges Monday as his ultimatum to make a deal ticked closer, after Tehran rejected a …

‘Remarkable resilience’ in Iran as Trump deadline looms

With just hours left to a deadline given to Iran by US President Donald Trump to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face massive strikes on infrastructure, there is tension …

Middle East war live: Trump’s Iran ultimatum enters final 24 hours amid escalation fears

US President Donald Trump on Monday expanded his threat against Iran to include power plants and bridges as a deadline for a deal neared, after Tehran rejected a 45-day ceasefire …

Trump says Iran could be 'taken out' on Tuesday

U.S. President ​Donald Trump on Monday told reporters that Iran could be taken out in one night, "and that night might be tomorrow night," warning Tehran it had to make …

Trump steps up Iran threats, highlights successful rescue mission

US President Donald Trump said Monday he would lay waste to every bridge and power plant in Iran if it fails to bend to his demands, as he touted the …

Middle East war: ‘No indication that legitimate US-Iran talks taking place’

Reporting from Tehran, FRANCE 24’s Reza Sayad said that “everyone” in Iran is aware of US President Donald Trump’s deadline to reopen the strait of Hormuz, but regardless of what …

Middle East war live: Iran vows 'devastating' response after Trump threatens civilian targets

Iran’s central military command said Monday that any attacks on civilian targets would trigger a “much more devastating” response. The statement followed a warning from US President Donald Trump, who …

US President Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Strait of Hormuz, Iran rejects

President Donald Trump said Saturday that Tehran had 48 hours left to cut a deal or face "all Hell", as US and Iranian forces scrambled to find a downed American …

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make a deal as search continues for missing US pilot

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Tehran had 48 hours left to cut a deal or face "all Hell", as US and Iranian forces scrambled to find a …

Trump sacks attorney general, replaces with ex-personal lawyer

US President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday and named his former personal lawyer to serve as the acting chief of the Justice Department. The move, which …

Trump sacks attorney general Bondi, Hegseth asks US Army Chief of Staff to step down

US President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday after months of strained relations and named his former personal lawyer to serve as the acting chief of the …

Takeaways from Trump's address: No end date for Iran war and few details on strategy ahead

President Donald Trump sought Wednesday to explain his rationale for the war against Iran at a pivotal moment at home and abroad, but he offered few new details. Notably missing …

Iran vows 'more destructive' attacks after Trump threats

Iran on Thursday threatened "crushing" attacks on the US and Israel, firing missiles at Tel Aviv after US President Donald Trump vowed to bomb the Islamic republic "back to the …

Middle East live: Israeli air defences intercept multiple Iranian missile waves

Israeli air defences intercepted three waves of Iranian missile fire early Thursday, with several people lightly wounded in the Tel Aviv area. The attacks, coming hours after a US presidential …

Trump pledges to 'finish the job' in Iran in national address but offers no exit plan

President Donald Trump said US forces would keep hitting Iran "very hard" in the next two or three weeks and bring the country "back to the Stone Ages" in a …

Trump to deliver 'important update' on Iran war in televised speech

Donald Trump will give an “important update” on the Iran war in a prime-time televised address to the American nation on Wednesday evening, which is expected to reiterate the president's …

'It's a nightmare for Keir Starmer' as UK PM sees 'special relationship' with US unravel

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that the global instability caused by the Iran war means Britain should pivot to focusing on closer economic and defence ties with …

Trump claims Iran wants a ceasefire, Iran says remarks are ‘false and baseless’

Donald Trump has claimed that Iran has asked the United States for a ceasefire -- adding that Washington would only consider it when the Strait of Hormuz reopens. Tehran, though, …

When the oil runs dry: What next for globalization as Asia bears brunt of Iran war?

Are we staring at globalization's biggest turning point since the end of the Cold War? With Asia feeling the pain of Donald Trump's war against Iran, with steadfast US allies …

Trump's ultimatum on the Strait of Hormuz expires tomorrow. And then? Iran has plenty of time, Trump does not

Morgen loopt het ultimatum van Donald Trump af. Een dag later dan de vorige deadline krijgt Iran opnieuw de keuze: open de Straat van Hormuz, of “de hel breekt los”, …

Despite Trump's claims, Iran still has striking power: "Fully capable of causing enormous havoc"

Hoewel de Amerikaanse president Donald Trump maar al te graag pocht dat zijn leger de militaire infrastructuur in Iran naar de verdoemenis heeft geholpen, blijkt dat – naar Trumps goede …

Audiences declining, Conti away, the Sanremo brand is faltering. Rai: “A new project”

Il conduttore saluta velocemente. I numeri della serata finale inferiori a quelli del 2025. L’ad Rossi: “Grande edizione ma è cambiato il contesto”

"It will always be yes", Sal Da Vinci gives time to FdI's interventions at the referendum event

Donzelli: “Chi ha detto che non lo possiamo utilizzare?”

Referendum, Gratteri jokes on TV: "Sal Da Vinci will vote No". But there is controversy with the Yes committee

Il capo della Procura di Napoli risponde con ironia a Gramellini sul titolo del brano “Per sempre Sì” e a Repubblica spiega: “Era una battuta, rispondano sul merito”. Il vincitore …

“Sanremo Top”, the Saturday evening post-festival program hosted by Carlo Conti returns

Stasera e il 14 marzo su Rai 1 in prima serata con i big del Festival e le classifiche ufficiali. Intanto la Rai studia anche il ritorno di Sanremo Estate, …

In defense of Sal Da Vinci and against the difficult abolition of jealousy

Dopo la vittoria a Sanremo al cantante è stato rimproverato di diffondere un modello culturale sbagliato, persino di legittimare i rapporti tossici e violenti: è più ideologico sognare l'amore eterno …

Vannacci, Sanremo effect: the League breaks out in the City of Flowers and Futuro Nazionale enters the Municipality

Dopo la visita di due giorni dell’europarlamentare, nei giorni del Festival, la Lega viene cancellata dal consiglio comunale

Sanremo feminist? No, sexist: women at the festival with gaffes and silent valets

Laura Pausini “silenziata”, lo scivolone di Carlo Conti nella sera di Gino Cecchettin, Irina Shayk senza senso. Si fa presto a dire “protagoniste”: ma lo sono state davvero?

Sayf: “I lost Sanremo on penalties while talking about Italy and doing Ramadan”

Il secondo classificato al Festival si racconta dopo l’edizione che lo ha fatto conoscere al grande pubblico

Sal Da Vinci's popular miracle

Dalla sceneggiata alla rinascita virale, quella di Salvatore Michael Sorrentino è una favola musicale italiana in cui una canzone fuori gara diventa una celebrazione collettiva

Marcello Sacchetta, choreographer for Sal Da Vinci of the "Per semper Sì" dance in Sanremo

Ecco chi è l'ideatore della danza del brano vincitore al festival: ha lavorato già con Rocco Hunt e The Kolors

The Domenica In lineup: what time will the Sanremo singers be there

La trasmissione di Mara Venier dall’Ariston con ospiti i musicisti del festival

Sanremo 2026, Verdone's compliments to Sal Da Vinci: "Today you are too strong". Press conference soon

Il cantante dedica la vittoria alla sua città. Sul podio anche Sayf, a sorpresa, e Ditonellapiaga, vincitrice della serata delle cover con TonyPitony

Stefano De Martino, life and career of the new artistic director of Sanremo 2027

Nato a Torre del Greco, l’ascesa tra danza e tv: il successo con “Stasera tutto è possibile” e “Affari tuoi”, il teatro, gli amori con Emma e Belen e la …

Sanremo, the triumph of Sal Da Vinci: “Dedicated to Naples”. And Conti says goodbye

Secondo classificato Sayf, terza Ditonellapiaga. Si chiude un’edizione che non riesce a toccare i record delle precedenti

The live investiture: the future of the Sanremo festival is called Stefano De Martino

Per la prima volta il passaggio di consegne avviene in tv durante la finale. Il conduttore dei pacchi: “Ora testa bassa e lavorare”

Sanremo 2026, the winner is Sal Da Vinci. The final ranking

Al secondo posto Sayf, terza Ditonellapiaga. Annuncio a sorpresa in diretta: Stefano De Martino sarà il conduttore e direttore artistico di Sanremo 2027.

Sayf second place in Sanremo, on the podium the mix between songwriting and rap. And bring mom on stage

Ventisei anni, amato dalle generazioni più giovani, si era già piazzato ai primi posti nella classifica della serata dei duetti. “Sono fan della musica italiana, Sanremo è una roba che …

Thank you authors, those who no one applauds: but who wanted Schettini in Sanremo?

Didascalia /4 Dietro le quinte del Festival c’è uno squadrone che scrive, taglia, misura e tiene insieme quattro ore di diretta sotto tiro. Un lavoro enorme e invisibile. Una sola …

Sanremo 2026, Fedez: "In case of victory I have a special dedication". The press conference has begun

Ci siamo quasi, stasera conosceremo il nome del vincitore di questa 76esima edizione del Festival. È in corso l’appuntamento di mezzogiorno per rispondere alle domande dei giornalisti

Sanremo, the total winners among predictions and ideal podium

Sal Da Vinci, Fedez e Masini, Brancale sono tra i nomi che circolano in queste ore. Poi ci sono le sorprese e gli outsider che non sono arrivati solo per …

On the evening of the duets in Sanremo, Morandi's surprise infuriates Gassmann

Serata delle cover, 30 in gara con gli ospiti. L’attore: “Allora non era vero che il parente di un Big non può partecipare”. E stasera la finale

Sanremo 2026, the covers: Ditonellapiaga wins with TonyPitony, ahead of Sayf and Arisa. Morandi-Gassmann controversy

Commozione, ritmo e ironia nei duetti a Fulminacci e Fagnani a Malika Ayane con Claudio Santamaria. Bianca Balti è impeccabile, nel tono e nello stile, come co-conduttrice. Siani trasforma Conti …

Sanremo, Mister X is in the lineup. Who is the mysterious co-host of the duets evening?

Compare in diversi momenti, fino alla fine, ma non ne è stata svelata l’identità

Women and Sanremo, the Festival stuck in another era

Didascalia /3 -Tra poche cantanti in gara e vallette senza voce, l’Ariston riflette un immaginario che l’Italia non riesce ancora a cambiare

Bookmakers and the evening of duets in Sanremo: from Sal Da Vinci to Tredici Pietro, here are the favourites

Il cantante di “Per sempre sì” si esibisce con Michele Zarrillo in “Cinque giorni” trainato dal successo dell’esibizione in gara. Inseguono Ditonellapiaga con TonyPitony e il “loro” Frank Sinatra

Curreri returns to Sanremo and duets with Paradiso: "From Dalla to Vasco, my life is in the songs"

Il leader degli Stadio canta “L’ultima luna” con l’ex frontman dei Thegiornalisti e celebra i 10 anni dalla vittoria con “Un giorno mi dirai”: “L’Ariston resta una sfida che mi …

Bianca Balti, the rebirth in Sanremo: "I'm back! I'm happy, it will be a party"

La modella torna all’Ariston dopo la co-conduzione dello scorso anno e le cure contro un tumore

Fire brigade helicopter to take Mogol from Sanremo to Rome: he participated in a ceremony

Il paroliere, assai caro alla destra di governo, ha ricevuto un’onorificenza dal corpo per il quale ha scritto l’inno, alla presenza del ministro dell’Interno Matteo Piantedosi

Sanremo 2026, the press conference: the model Bianca Balti with Bovi and Filippucci

Attesa per la serata dei duetti e delle cover. Bianca Balti affiancherà Conti e Pausini alla conduzione

Who hosts Sanremo 2027? The rumors about De Martino, the hypotheses in the field. Elisa: “Flattered by the name”

L’idea è di affidare la prossima conduzione al presentatore di “Affari tuoi” in coppia con Francesca Fagnani o Caterina Balivo. Arisa e Bambole di pezza propongono Elisa come direttrice artistica

Vincenzo Schettini cancels his guest appearance at Sanremo after the controversy over Gazzoli's podcast

La partecipazione del professore al Festival è saltata all’ultimo minuto, a causa del caos mediatico scatenato dalle sue dichiarazioni in un podcast. Parole sul futuro dell'insegnamento online e metodi controversi …

The hunchback strikes again: after Mariah Carey, comes the Italian "transcribed" of Alicia Keys

Ospite a Sanremo insieme a Eros Ramazzotti, l’artista statunitense canta “L’aurora” aiutandosi con una trascrizione fonetica sul gobbo, proprio come era successo alle Olimpiadi di Milano-Cortina alla regina delle canzoni …

Sanremo stadium effect: dancing and fans, this is how the public took to the Ariston

Dai fan club in galleria dell’edizione 2025 all’effetto beach club di questa edizione: basta protocollo, l’entuasiasmo un po’ scomposto infrange le regole

Lineup and program of the cover evening in Sanremo: the guests and the duets

L’appuntamento più atteso del festival con l’interpretazione di trenta brani del passato. Bianca Balti affianca Conti e Pausini nella conduzione

Sanremo 2026, the third evening: Arisa, Sayf, Luché, Serena Brancale and Sal Da Vinci in the top five

La classe di Irina Shayk e la simpatia di Ubaldo Pantani al fianco di Conti e Pausini. Emozionano i super ospiti Eros Ramazzotti e Alicia Keys con “L’aurora”, Mogol si …

Shayk bewitches Sanremo, an evening for peace. Chills for Eros and Alicia

Tra i Big i 5 più votati sono Arisa, Sayf, Luché, Brancale e Da Vinci. Giovani, vince Filippucci. L’ironia di “Lapo” Pantani

Sanremo 2026, the press conference has begun. Peak ratings with Fogliati and Lillo. Fedez and Masini fly for the bookies

Stasera tocca a Irina Shayk e Ubaldo Pantani. Superospiti Eros Ramazzotti con Alicia Keys, Virginia Raffaele e Fabio De Luigi

Fedez and Achille Lauro and the yellow of the modified lineup so as not to meet

Inizialmente era previsto che fosse Achille a lanciare “Male necessario”, il brano del rapper insieme a Marco Masini, ma accanto a Carlo Conti è comparsa Laura Pausini

Lineup and program of the third evening of Sanremo

L’esibizione degli altri quindici Big. Sul palco con Conti e Pausini ci sono Irina Shayk e Ubaldo Pantani. Superospiti Eros Ramazzotti con Alicia Keys, Virginia Raffaele e Fabio De Luigi

Achille Lauro shakes Sanremo: standing ovation for the tribute to Crans-Montana

Sul palco anche le campionesse olimpiche Francesca Lollobrigida e Lisa Vittozzi

Serena Brancale: "In Sanremo I broke my rules, I finally cried"

Un’esibizione emozionante per la cantante, in gara con “Qui con me” dedicata alla madre scomparsa nel 2020. “Sono stati giorni impegnativi, sul palco non ho saputo trattenere le lacrime. Ma …

Confused and happy love lexicon, in Sanremo as in reality

Da Elettra Lamborghini a Luché, ecco come gli artisti in gara raccontano i loro sentimenti

Sanremo 2026, the top five of the second evening: Lda&Aka 7even, Paradiso, Nayt, Fedez&Masini, Ermal Meta. Lauro's tribute to the boys of Crans-Montana

Le esibizioni di 15 big in gara e il voto del pubblico. In veste di co-conduttori a fianco di Conti e Pausini Pilar Fogliati, Lillo e Achille Lauro. Spazio anche …

Serena Brancale, who her mother Maria was, her love for music and her dedication to Sanremo: "So similar"

“Qui con me”, la canzone della cantautrice pugliese parla dell’amore per la madre scomparsa per una malattia nel 2020. La promessa in punto di morte di tornare sul palco dell’Ariston …

Sanremo 2026, the press conference soon. TV ratings flop

Attesa per le parole del direttore artistico dopo la notizia dei dati sullo share della prima serata

Sanremo like an anaesthetiser: Conti's Festival sinks into boredom and spectators' flight

Canzoni deboli, clima assente, nessuna idea: la prima serata con Laura Pausini delude tutti, spettatori e numeri, con un meno 3 milioni di ascolti rispetto allo scorso anno

Italian “Repupplica”: when Sanremo loses a consonant

Dal refuso sul led dell’Ariston al tribunale dei social: per una sera l’Italia si scopre esperta di ortografia, televoto e vendetta grammaticale

From tonight at the Sanremo Festival we can only improve

Tutto annunciato prima, con blande reazioni d’entusiasmo: e quella paroletta, noia, che è diventata subito slogan

Kabir Bedi: “Can Yaman and I together in Sanremo: every generation wants its Sandokan”

Il protagonista dello sceneggiato diretto da Sergio Sollima ospite di Carlo Conti

Sanremo 2026, the story of the first evening: Tredici Pietro's microphone doesn't work, Ermal Meta pays homage to the children of Gaza. The top five artists of the provisional ranking have been revealed

Inizia la 76esima edizione del Festival con Carlo Conti e Laura Pausini alla conduzione. Can Yaman co-conduttore e Tiziano Ferro super ospite a 25 anni da “Xdono”

The provisional ranking of the first evening of Sanremo

Le prime cinque canzoni più votate dalla sala stampa in ordine sparso: Arisa, Fulminacci, Fedez & Masini, Ditonellapiaga e Brancale

The songs of Sanremo in the stable: 250 buffaloes will listen to the songs. “This way they produce more milk”

L’iniziativa di fattorie Garofalo per testare gli effetti della musica sugli animali

Sayf's jewels at Sanremo 2026: there is a risk of the Tony Effe controversy from last year

La collana, gli orecchini e il bracciale indossati dal rapper in gara al Festival hanno riaperto l'eterno argomento della pubblicità occulta sulla Rai

Can Yaman at Sanremo 2026: "My arrest? There has never been a case. Sandokan 2 will be postponed"

L’attore turco, che sarà sul palco con Kabir Bedi,chiarisce il fermo a Istanbul (“controlli di routine, mi hanno liberato in 24 ore”»), ironizza sulla sua prima volta al Festival e …

Sanremo 2026, the Festival begins today: Casa Vessicchio inaugurated, bookies are betting on Ditonellapiaga

Inizia la maratona musicale, stasera per la prima serata sul palco insieme a Carlo Conti e Laura Pausini anche Can Yaman

Tiziana Baudo and the tribute to Pippo: "Dad's heart still beats in Sanremo"

Al primo Festival senza lo storico presentatore, la figlia, con il fratello Alessandro, riflette sull’omaggio sentito tra ricordi e affetto per l’Ariston: “Da bambina lo accompagnavo nel backstage, il camerino …

Can Yaman arrives in Sanremo: “For me only pecans, water and coffee”

L’attore che ha conquistato l’Italia con “Sandokan” affiancherà Carlo Conti e Laura Pausini questa sera all’Ariston. Via dalla pazza folla: non dorme in città

Sanremo 2026, the artists, guests and the first evening programme

Il festival si apre con l’esibizione dei 30 Big in gara. Can Yaman affianca Carlo Conti e Laura Pausini, superospite è Tiziano Ferro

Pausini is moved in Sanremo remembering Baudo: "I still feel him here"

La co-conduttrice del Festival durante la presentazione delle iniziative per ricordare il presentatore: “Mi disse sei pronta”. Carlo Conti respinge la definizione normalizzatore: “Ma Olly non è innovazione, Lucio Corsi …

Dress rehearsals: on the eve of Sanremo, the singers on stage amidst tensions and first verdicts

Tra posti contesi in prima fila e piccoli problemi tecnici, le reazioni del pubblico accreditato anticipano l’accoglienza dei brani: ecco com’è andata

“This Festival is for Pippo”: Conti and Pausini in tears for Baudo

Il conduttore dedica il camerino al maestro scomparso. La cantante: “Sanremo mi fa ancora tremare”

The Sanremo 2026 press conference live with Carlo Conti and Laura Pausini

La settantaseiesima edizione del festival parte domani sera. Condotta da Carlo Conti per l’ultima volta e dedicata a Pippo Baudo

From Mina to Mahmood, ten unforgettable looks at the Sanremo Festival

Abbiamo pescato dalla memoria del festival le immagini indelebili di certi artisti e della loro apparizione sul palco sanremese. Non solo una questione di eleganza, ma spesso anche di contenuto

Sanremo, the records and the scandals: the ten curiosities that have made the history of the Festival

Alla vigilia della 76esima edizione, i numeri e gli eventi rimasti negli annali della manifestazione

Max Pezzali: "During the Sanremo race I reached my lowest point. Better guest, I do what I know how to do"

Durante il festival, il cantante è protagonista di cinque live a tema sulla nave Costa Toscana ferma davanti alla città. “Per andare all’Ariston ti devi preparare con attenzione e convinzione. …

The Sanremo 2026 regulations: the evenings, the juries, how to vote

Televoto, Sala stampa, Tv e web, Giuria delle radio e tutto quello che c’è da sapere sui giudizi che porteranno i cantanti alla conquista del podio

The other Sanremo by Max Pezzali: “The shows on the ship, my obsession with live shows in strange places”

Dal 24 al 28 febbraio “The party boat”, l’artista si esibirà sulla nave da crociera ancorata davanti alla città. “Una follia, ma ho incontrato dei pazzi come me”

Sanremo d'oro: an impact of 250 million from the festival. Municipality, TV and artists: here's how much they earn

Nel bilancio comunale entrano quasi 8 milioni grazie all’accordo con la Rai, mentre l’evento si conferma motore dell’industria musicale: dalla tv alle piattaforme, fino alla diffusione digitale dei brani

Sanremo in ten points: from the guests to the controversies to the Bigs, Carlo Conti's new challenge

La formula “contiana” e il cast, il rito collettivo e i social, la musica e la successione al ruolo di conduttore: dieci passaggi per capire come sarà l’edizione 2026 del …

From Achille Lauro to Bianca Balti, the guests and co-hosts of Sanremo. When they are at the Ariston

Gli artisti e i personaggi che affiancheranno Carlo Conti e Laura Pausini nelle cinque serate

Does the melody still work in Sanremo? All the winners that no one would have predicted

Tra i brani in gara quest’anno al Festival, molti sono in stile classico, tradizionali sia per arrangiamento che per contenuto. Ma pensare che la canzone “alla Sanremo” sia una certezza …

Bianca Balti returns to Sanremo: Carlo Conti's announcement

La modella sarà all’Ariston venerdì 26 febbraio nella serata delle cover

Sanremo, Meloni's temptation: catwalk at the Ariston for the first evening

Dalla cerchia della premier raccontano che ci sta pensando, a poche settimane dal referendum sulla giustizia. Ma dalla Rai trapela che una visita non è prevista

Sanremo, “love” and “life” are the most used words. But there is no shortage of civil commitment and nostalgia

Dal “mascara che cola” di Eddie Brock alle “gocce d’acqua che non si perdono nel mare” della lettera alla madre di Serena Brancale passando per “la rete che ci rovina” …

Donald Trump attends UFC fight amid Iran-US negotiations in Pakistan

Le président américain n’a pas regardé son téléphone de la soirée. Certains démocrates réclament un examen cognitif de Donald Trump, mettant en cause sa capacité à exercer ses fonctions.

War in Iran: Macron invites Iran to “seize the opportunity” of discussions in Pakistan for “sustainable de-escalation”

Le président français a également souligné «la nécessité que l’Iran restaure au plus vite la liberté et la sécurité de circulation dans le détroit d’Ormuz, à laquelle la France est …

Australia ‘deeply invested’ in Hormuz access, defence minister says

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Sanctioned Chinese tanker transits Hormuz despite US blockade

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Video: Trump says he isn't 'a big fan' of Pope Leo

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Iran denies charging toll for Indian tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz

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UK and France plan naval mission over Strait of Hormuz

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Shipping halts in Hormuz after US blockade announcement

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'Leo should get his act together': Trump attacks Pope over Iran comments

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Trump says he ‘doesn’t care’ if Iran returns to talks

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US Senator says Trump’s Iran policy fuelling inflation

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Trump threatens China with 'staggering' tariffs if it helps Iran

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Trump says points agreed to in talks 'don't matter' due to Iran's 'nuclear ambitions'

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Iran delegation leaves Pakistan after failed US talks

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Video: No breakthrough after 21 hours of Iran nuclear talks, says Vance

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Pakistan urges US and Iran to uphold ceasefire, continue talks

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Vance says US seeks firm Iranian pledge on nuclear program

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Macron tells Iranian president ceasefire must be ‘fully respected’ and include Lebanon

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Iranian president says delegation ‘a staunch guardian of Iran’s interests’

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US and Iran hold direct talks in Pakistan to end war

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US and Iran hold direct talks in Pakistan to end war

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Can a lasting deal emerge from the Islamabad talks?

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Israeli strikes kill 1,953 in Lebanon, health ministry says

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South Korean President clashes with Israel over 'despicable' video

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Israeli strike kills six Palestinians at Gaza checkpoint, medics say

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Israeli military: Lebanon fired 30 rockets, reservist seriously injured

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Iranian parliament speaker says no talks until Lebanon ceasefire and assets released

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Israel expels Spanish representatives from Gaza humanitarian relief centre

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Fourteen more killed by Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon

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British drone flew over Lebanon hours before and after Israeli massacre

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Pakistan's defence minister calls Israel 'curse for humanity' in deleted post

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British drone flew over Lebanon hours before and after Israeli massacre

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Dressed for school, returned in a shroud: Israeli forces kill Palestinian girl in class

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Pakistan's defence minister calls Israel 'curse for humanity' in deleted post

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Israeli strikes kill over 300 people since yesterday

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World Food Programme warns Lebanon facing food security crisis due to Iran war

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France and Pakistan condemn ‘Lebanon ceasefire violations’

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Israeli air strike kills one in southern Lebanon

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Israeli army hits residential areas in southern Lebanon

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Lebanese man describes the loss of his family in Israeli attacks

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Top EU diplomat calls for urgent cessation of hostilities in Lebanon

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Israeli military attacks town on Lebanon’s southern border

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Russia condemns Israeli attack on Lebanon, calls for immediate ceasefire

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Israel orders Lebanese in south Beirut to flee ahead of possible attack

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Lebanon calls for direct talks with Israel

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Lebanon is 'inseparable part' of ceasefire: Iran parliament speaker

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Iranian president says Israeli strikes violate US ceasefire deal

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Lebanese government bans non-state weapons in Beirut

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Israeli military kills young man and child in Gaza

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Israeli military says it killed nephew of Hezbollah chief in Beirut

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Israeli forces kill Palestinian man near Tubas

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Israeli strikes kill seven in southern Lebanon

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French minister condemns Israeli blitz on Lebanon, says it undermines truce efforts

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UK Foreign Minister says Israeli assault on Lebanon 'deeply damaging'

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Israel renews attacks on southern Lebanon

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Trump threatens Iran with 'bigger and better' attacks if no deal reached

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UN chief says Israeli attacks on Lebanon pose 'grave risk' to truce efforts

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JD Vance says US 'never made that promise' on Lebanon ceasefire

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Sirens sound in Israel after launch detected from Lebanon

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Iran vows to ‘punish’ Israel over Lebanon strikes and ceasefire breach

Iran vows to ‘punish’ Israel over Lebanon strikes and ceasefire breach A senior Iranian official told Al Jazeera that Tehran will “punish Israel” over what it described as violations of …

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries supplying Iran with weapons

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries supplying Iran with weapons US President Donald Trump said countries supplying Iran with military equipment will face immediate 50 percent tariffs on all goods …

Iranian official threatens to 'punish' Israel for Lebanon attacks

Iranian official threatens to 'punish' Israel for Lebanon attacks A senior official in Iran has threatened to "punish" Israel in response to its latest attacks on Lebanon and a "violation …

Three Thai crew killed in Hormuz attack as ships remain stranded

Three Thai crew killed in Hormuz attack as ships remain stranded Three crew members aboard a Thai-flagged vessel attacked in the Strait of Hormuz last month have died, Thailand’s foreign …

Italy rules out Hormuz naval deployment without UN mandate

Italy rules out Hormuz naval deployment without UN mandate Italy has ruled out sending naval vessels to the Strait of Hormuz following the ceasefire between the United States and Iran …

Shipping remains halted in Hormuz despite Iran-US ceasefire

Shipping remains halted in Hormuz despite Iran-US ceasefire Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted despite the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, with companies holding back operations …

Trump announces US pause on Iran strikes for two weeks

Trump announces US pause on Iran strikes for two weeks US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he has agreed “to suspend the bombing" and attacks on Iran for a period …

Trump announces US pause on Iran strikes for two weeks

Trump announces US pause on Iran strikes for two weeks Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 04/08/2026 - 02:00 Says “double-sided ceasefire” tied to Hormuz reopening as US-Iran talks set …

Situation on Kharg Island 'under control' following US strikes: Report

Situation on Kharg Island 'under control' following US strikes: Report The situation on Iran's Kharg island is "under control" and no damage to infrastructure has been found, according to Iran's …

Iran will plunge Middle East into 'darkness' if Trump escalates war

Iran will plunge Middle East into 'darkness' if Trump escalates war A senior Iranian source told Reuters they were prepared to plunge the Middle East into darkness as "the US …

Trump tells Iran: 'A whole civilization will die tonight'

Trump tells Iran: 'A whole civilization will die tonight' Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 04/07/2026 - 13:19 US president ramps up threats in attempt to force Tehran to strike …

Oil hovers near $110 as Trump deadline on Hormuz looms

Oil hovers near $110 as Trump deadline on Hormuz looms Oil prices hovered around $110 a barrel on Tuesday as a deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran …

Draft resolution on Hormuz revised ahead of vote

Draft resolution on Hormuz revised ahead of vote The UN Security Council has scheduled a vote for Tuesday on a draft resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, after …

Global stocks slip, oil climbs above $110 amid Hormuz uncertainty

Global stocks slip, oil climbs above $110 amid Hormuz uncertainty Global stocks struggled while oil prices climbed as investors reacted to rising tensions ahead of President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran …

Iran issues ceasefire demands, including protocol for Hormuz and lifting of sanctions

Iran issues ceasefire demands, including protocol for Hormuz and lifting of sanctions Iran has delivered a list of demands in response to the Pakistan-mediated peace proposal to end the war …

Iran says it let a Malaysian ship pass through Strait of Hormuz

Iran says it let a Malaysian ship pass through Strait of Hormuz The Iranian embassy in Malaysia has said that its first ship has been permitted to transit through the …

Iran rejects deadlines, any immediate move to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Iran rejects deadlines, any immediate move to reopen the Strait of Hormuz Tehran has rejected any immediate move to reopen the Strait of Hormuz despite the US deadline fast approaching. Meanwhile, …

US lawmakers condemn Trump's threats, warn of legal risks in Iran conflict

US lawmakers condemn Trump's threats, warn of legal risks in Iran conflict Several Democratic senators sharply criticised President Donald Trump’s latest threats on Iran, warning they could amount to war …

Iran warns wider shipping lanes at risk beyond Hormuz

Iran warns wider shipping lanes at risk beyond Hormuz A senior adviser to Iran’s supreme leader warned that key global shipping routes beyond the Strait of Hormuz could be at …

Iran’s first vice president slams Trump for lack of healthcare funding in US

Iran’s first vice president slams Trump for lack of healthcare funding in US Iran’s first vice president slammed US President Donald Trump over recent remarks about a lack of funding …

Trump says 'good chance' of deal with Iran, but he will 'blow up' everything if not

Trump says 'good chance' of deal with Iran, but he will 'blow up' everything if not US President Donald Trump  told a Fox News journalist that he believes there is …

Trump warns 'crazy bastards' in Iran to open the 'fuckin' strait' in Truth Social rant

Trump warns 'crazy bastards' in Iran to open the 'fuckin' strait' in Truth Social rant Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Sun, 04/05/2026 - 13:42 US president threatens destruction of energy …

Trump vows 'hell' on Iran if Strait of Hormuz not opened

Trump vows 'hell' on Iran if Strait of Hormuz not opened US President Donald Trump threatened "hell" on Iran in a Truth Social post if curbs on the Strait of …

Trump threatens to unleash 'hell' on Iran if no deal made within 48 hours

Trump threatens to unleash 'hell' on Iran if no deal made within 48 hours In a post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump said Iran had 48 hours left …

US intel contradicts Trump's claims that Iran’s missile and drone arsenal destroyed

US intel contradicts Trump's claims that Iran’s missile and drone arsenal destroyed Recent US intelligence assessments suggest Iran retains around half of its missile launchers and thousands of one-way attack …

Oil prices surge as Trump threatens further strikes on Iran

Oil prices surge as Trump threatens further strikes on Iran Oil prices have jumped sharply after United States President Donald Trump renewed threats to target Iranian infrastructure. Brent crude, the …

Houthis claim missile attack on Israel, vow further escalation

Houthis claim missile attack on Israel, vow further escalation Yemen’s Houthi group said it carried out a military operation using a barrage of ballistic missiles targeting what it described as …

UN chief to US and Israel: it is ‘high time to stop the war’

UN chief to US and Israel: it is ‘high time to stop the war’ United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called on the US and Israel to “stop the …

Trump admits Iran war was only at behest of 'allies', gives no withdrawal timeline

Trump admits Iran war was only at behest of 'allies', gives no withdrawal timeline US President Donald Trump revealed on Wednesday that the US only launched its war on Iran …

Trump admits Iran war was only at behest of 'allies', gives no withdrawal timeline

Trump admits Iran war was only at behest of 'allies', gives no withdrawal timeline Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Thu, 04/02/2026 - 01:56 The next two to three weeks will …

Iran launches attacks on Israel after Trump address ends

Iran launches attacks on Israel after Trump address ends The Israeli military said air defences were responding to an Iranian missile salvo, shortly after US President Donald Trump delivered an …

Trump vows to bring Iran back to 'Stone Ages'

Trump vows to bring Iran back to 'Stone Ages' US President Donald Trump said in a televised address to the nation said that the war on Iran has left it …

Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV, extending feud over Iran war with American pontiff

President Donald Trump delivered an extraordinary broadside against Pope Leo XIV on Sunday night, saying he didn't think the U.S.-born global leader of the Catholic Church is "doing a very …

Trump claims U.S. will close strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks collapse

After talks between the U.S. and Iran collapsed, President Donald Trump claimed the U.S. will "blockade" the Strait of Hormuz.

Congressional Democrats raise alarm over Trump's comments on Iran

Dozens of congressional Democrats raised alarm Tuesday over President Trump's rhetoric about Iran. Most Republican lawmakers have been silent.

Trump doubles down on threats to Iran's civilian infrastructure unless there's a deal

In press conference that stretched over an hour, President Trump provided details on the rescue of a U.S. airman in Iran, but little information on next steps in Iran war.

Trump reiterates threats to bomb Iran's power plants and bridges

The president has had mixed messages about how and when the U.S.-Israel-led war in Iran will end.

Iran rejects a U.S. ceasefire plan as Trump again threatens to bomb its infrastructure

Iran's top officials pushed back against a U.S. ceasefire plan and President Trump's deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz, striking a defiant tone as the warring sides traded missile …

Republicans in Congress say they have a deal to end the record-long shutdown at DHS

The plan would fund DHS, except for immigration enforcement, through September. Republicans would then try to fund the whole agency for three years using a tactic that would not need …

Amidst conflicting signals, Trump addresses nation on Iran war

Amidst conflicting signals from the White House on the war in Iran, the president addresses the nation Wednesday on the conflict.

Trump makes his case for war with Iran, saying the conflict is 'nearing completion'

Trump used a prime-time address to outline his objectives for the war and discuss the military's progress to date. He also repeated an earlier claim that fighting could end in …

Israel strikes Lebanon as Trump is set to deliver a speech on the Iran war

As Israel expands its invasion of Lebanon, the White House says President Trump will provide "an important update" to the nation on the Iran war.

American dealers advance in Pakistan

Det amerikanske forhandlingsteamet landet lørdag morgen i Pakistans hovedstad Islamabad. Det opplyser pakistanske kilder til Reuters. Teamet ledes av visepresident JD Vance. Witkoff og Jared Kushner er også i gruppen. …

U.S. Plans Military Expansion in Greenland

The Pentagon is in talks with Denmark for access to three more areas on the Arctic island. Several Greenlanders said they didn’t like the idea.

Israel agrees to talks with Lebanon as strikes there threaten fragile U.S.-Iran truce

Israel agreed to negotiations with Lebanon as its continued strikes are jeopardizing the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. It comes as American and Iranian diplomats are set to …

U.S.-Iran ceasefire tested by Strait of Hormuz tension and Israel's war in Lebanon

For the first time in more than five weeks, the U.S. did not launch widespread attacks on Iran, and Iran did not strike American targets. Even as the ceasefire between …

Israel strikes Lebanon without warning, hours after Iran ceasefire announced

Confusion and tension are growing around the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran amid Israel's ongoing strikes in Lebanon. Geoff Bennett discussed more with special correspondents Reza Sayah in …

Iran war on verge of escalation as Trump and Tehran exchange threats

The war with Iran is on the verge of escalation, with President Trump threatening to target Iran's power grid, and Tehran vowing even more forceful strikes on Israel and Gulf …

People in Tehran on edge as Trump's deadline for Iran looms

As President Trump threatens strikes on Iran's civilian infrastructure, Amna Nawaz spoke with special correspondent Reza Sayah in Tehran. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See …

Global leaders work to ease oil price surge as Trump signals more weeks of Iran war

In New York and London, European and Middle Eastern countries tried to develop a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has largely been closed since the war in …

Trump signals Iran war could end soon but gives mixed signals on how

The Trump administration is sending more military forces to the Middle East, while at the same time saying Iran has asked for a ceasefire, a claim Iranian officials say is …

'Go get your own oil': Trump lashes out at allies as Iran war chokes key oil route

On Tuesday, President Trump said the war with Iran will likely last another two to three weeks. But the Strait of Hormuz continues to be a problem for the U.S., …

How the spike in gas prices could ripple through the global economy

The steep rise in gas prices amid the Iran war is the second-largest spike in three decades, and it's hitting Americans' wallets. We hear from people scrambling to fill their …

Iran hits Israeli oil refinery as Trump escalates threats in widening regional war

The war with Iran has entered its second month, and President Trump says the onus is on Tehran to quickly agree to end it or face the widespread destruction of …

Inside the U.S.–Israel alliance and how it led to war with Iran

The war against Iran is a fight that Israel has wanted for decades. How did Netanyahu convince President Trump to act? Can a war launched together be ended together? And …

France and UK to co-host talks on securing Strait of Hormuz

The French and the British want to help when the conflict ends.

Pope Leo says Trump won’t silence him as US-Vatican feud erupts over Iran

The pontiff added that he has "no fear," after the American president accused him of being “WEAK on Crime” and “terrible for Foreign Policy.”

Britain won’t support Trump’s Iran blockade, says Starmer

Trump orders blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz — but Britain and France are sticking to their own plans.

US and Iran delegations in Pakistan for peace talks amid fragile ceasefire

Vice President JD Vance is leading the U.S. delegation, which includes Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner.

EU’s Kallas urges ‘heavy-handed’ Israel to end strikes in Lebanon

Top diplomat's criticism comes as Iran threatens to abort a ceasefire deal if Israel doesn't also stop its attacks against Hezbollah.

Trump threatens to wipe out Iran’s ‘whole civilization.’ EU has no comment.

"Honestly if we reacted every time somebody posted something outrageous online, that is all we would do," an EU official says.

Trump threatens ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ ahead of Iran deadline

Tuesday night may well be “one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World,” the president wrote on Truth Social.

EU warns Trump against ‘illegal’ bombing of Iran’s power stations

The American president has warned Tuesday will be "Power Plant Day" if Tehran does not ease its maritime blockade.

Nick Thomas-Symonds: Don’t panic, my EU reset plan will work

Despite the war in Iran and its economic consequences preoccupying ministers, much work is going on behind closed doors in Whitehall to strike a closer relationship with Brussels. Nearly a …

Trump warns U.S. will hit Iran ‘extremely hard’ over next two to three weeks

The president said the U.S. is 'very close' to finishing its objectives in Iran.

Trump's deadline: All bridges and power plants will be destroyed if Hormuz is not opened

Det är bara timmar kvar till Donald Trumps senaste deadline. Om Iran inte gått med på att öppna Hormuzsundet klockan 02 svensk tid är hotet att förstöra landets alla broar …

Trump shares AI image of himself as Jesus after extraordinary attacks on Pope

Donald Trump has shared an AI-generated image of himself as Jesus Christ after launching an extraordinary attack on the Pope.

Teenage girl whose Snapchat video captured chaos in Beirut as Israeli strikes hit

After six weeks of relentless Israeli bombardment, there was a fragile hope that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran might ease tensions in Lebanon.

Peace talks started in Pakistan - much still unclear

USA:s vicepresident JD Vance och Pakistans premiärminister Shehbaz Sharif möts i Islamabad – och med det heter det att fredssamtalen har inletts.Ännu är det dock oklart om och när direkta …

Israel and the Iran War: “We have to talk to the Iranian regime”

Jair Golan, Ex-General und Parteichef der „Demokraten“, kritisiert Premier Netanjahu für den Angriff auf Iran: Israel sei jetzt in einer schlimmeren Lage als vorher. Er sieht nur ein Kriegsziel – …

According to Trump, Iran is not sticking to the ceasefire deal

US-Präsident Trump wirft Iran vor, sich nicht an die Waffenruhe-Vereinbarung zu halten - denn bisher fuhren nur wenige Schiffe durch die Straße von Hormus. Und auch die Berichte über eine …

Trump extends ultimatum for Iran until Tuesday

US-Präsident Trump will die Öffnung der Straße von Hormus. Zweimal hatte er ein Ultimatum dafür verschoben. Jetzt lässt er Iran offenbar noch mal etwas mehr Zeit.

Belgian foreign minister confirms new humanitarian aid package for Lebanon during visit to Beirut

Belgium’s foreign minister Maxime Prévot (Les Engagés) announced a second additional aid package of €150,000 for Lebanon during a visit to its capital Beirut on Wednesday. The financial promise came …

Trump’s surreal speech on Iran shed no light on his goals | Kenneth Roth

The US president couldn’t give a single coherent reason for why this aggressive war of choice must still be prosecutedDonald Trump’s self-congratulatory speech on Iran on Wednesday night was as …

‘You have to be serious’: Macron criticises Trump’s mixed messages about Nato and Iran

Speaking in South Korea, the French president defended the transatlantic alliance and called for return to peaceMiddle East crisis – live updatesEmmanuel Macron has sharply criticised Donald Trump’s inconsistent and …

Oil price jumps and markets slide after Trump warning to Iran

Brent crude rises 8% as US president vows to hit Iran ‘extremely hard’ over coming weeksBusiness live – latest updatesOil prices soared and stocks sank after Donald Trump vowed in …

Denmark’s unique political model is in crisis – I blame the boomerang effect | Rune Lykkeberg

Voters rejected rule from the centre – but could end up with another centrist governmentWe could be at the end of the road for the Danish method of democracy. Our …

The Guardian view on Ukraine’s perilous spring: Europe’s steadfast support is more vital than ever | Editorial

As the world’s attention is drawn to the Middle East, Donald Trump’s assault on Iran has had damaging knock-on consequences for KyivAfter meeting European Union foreign ministers this week, Volodymyr …

Starmer calls for ‘ambitious’ new UK-EU ties as Trump threatens to quit Nato

PM to focus on European defence and economic partnership for ‘dangerous world’, in pivot away from USUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK will seek an even deeper partnership with …

Trump lashes out at Nato: will Europe stand up to him? - The Latest

Donald Trump has said he is considering pulling the US out of Nato, likening the alliance to a ‘paper tiger’.It comes after weeks of denouncements from the US president against …

Why every woman can see herself in the story of a German celebrity couple’s split | Fatma Aydemir

Many will recognise their own experiences of digital abuse in Collien Fernandes’s allegations – technology offers perpetrators both tools and coverSome stories that unfold in real life would read like …

Viktor Orbán has the support of both Russia and the US. Here’s why that doesn’t seem to be doing him any good | Péter Krekó

In Hungary, the Iran war is exposing tensions. On April 12, voters may decide that Orban’s geopolitical contortions are a liabilityOn 3 March, Viktor Orbán held a phone conversation with …

UK politics: Trump says UK’s aircraft carriers are just ‘toys’ – as it happened

The comments were part of a broader address in which he condemned Nato alliesYesterday the Conservative party said that it wanted to ban political parties from distributing campaign literature in …

Chinese tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz, testing Trump's blockade

A U.S.-sanctioned Chinese tanker tested President Trump’s new blockade on travel through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, passing through the trading corridor to the Gulf of Oman. Under Trump’s …

Trump puts squeeze on Iran as GOP worries about price at the pump

President Trump is putting the squeeze on Iran’s economy with a U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, a move he hopes will break deadlocked negotiations with Iran. The naval …

Live updates: Trump aims to block Strait of Hormuz as he feuds with Pope Leo

After weekend peace talks with Iran that yielded little, President Trump plans to begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Monday morning. The negotiations have left questions about …

Trump’s Strait of Hormuz gambit approaches zero hour

In today’s issue: President Trump’s threatened blockade on the Strait of Hormuz is set to come into force at 10 a.m. EDT on Monday, a maneuver meant to disrupt Iran’s …

US blockade of Strait of Hormuz to start Monday morning, military says

U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said Sunday it will begin blockading Iranian ports at 10 a.m. EDT on Monday, 5:30 p.m. in Iran, following posts earlier in the day from President …

Warner on US blockade in Strait of Hormuz: 'I don't get that logic'

Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) said Sunday that he didn’t understand the “logic” behind President Trump’s recent announcement that the U.S. military would begin blockading ships looking to enter the Strait …

Trump says price of oil, gas 'could be' down, 'the same or maybe a little bit higher' by the midterms

President Trump said Sunday that the prices of oil and gas could drop, stay even or go “maybe a little higher” by this year’s midterm elections in comments that follow …

GOP senator says US has not 'won' Iran war yet, contradicting Trump

Republican Sen. Ron Johnson (Wis.) said Sunday that the U.S. has not “won” the war with Iran yet, despite President Trump saying otherwise on Saturday. “We will not have won …

Trump defends 'whole civilization will die' message to Iran: 'I'm fine with it'

President Trump on Sunday defended his social media post from earlier this week stating “a whole civilization will die” in Iran, saying it brought the Iranian government to the negotiating …

Kaine says Trump leaving Iran nuclear deal 'one of the worst' foreign policy decisions by American president

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) slammed President Trump for withdrawing the U.S. from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran during his first term. “This is not going to …

Trump announces Navy blockade in Strait of Hormuz after Iran talks fizzle

President Trump on Sunday announced that the U.S. military will begin blockading ships seeking to enter the Strait of Hormuz after weekend peace talks with Iran did not bring about …

Iran says no negotiations without Lebanon ceasefire, release of assets

Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, on Friday said there will be no negotiations with the U.S. without a ceasefire in Lebanon and a release of blocked Iranian assets. …

Ceasefire may bring modest respite at the pump

This week’s drop in oil prices following the Iran war ceasefire could bring some modest respite for consumers at the pump — if the truce holds. However, analysts also say …

Trump says Iran is not living up to ceasefire agreement in Strait of Hormuz

President Trump indicated Thursday that Iran was not living up to the ceasefire agreement reached between the two nations by not adequately reopening the Strait of Hormuz. In a Truth …

Israel to negotiate with Lebanon: Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that he instructed his cabinet to negotiate with the Lebanese government, amid the Israeli military’s continued strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon. “In light …

Iranian president: Continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon would render ceasefire talks 'meaningless'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Thursday that Israeli strikes on Lebanon are violations of the two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran and “render negotiations meaningless." “The repeated aggression by …

Emmanuel Macron condemns Lebanon strikes, says he's spoken with country's leaders

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday criticized recent Israeli strikes in Lebanon and said he’s spoken with its leaders, following a U.S.-Iranian ceasefire being on shaky ground do to the …

4 big questions hanging over Trump’s ceasefire with Iran

Within 24 hours this week, President Trump jumped from threats to wipe out Iran’s civilization to announcing that Tehran had presented a plan that led him to agree to a …

Senate Democrat: Strait of Hormuz tolls would be 'extraordinary win for Iran'

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) on Wednesday said Iran would score an "extraordinary win” if it is able to charge tolls upon reopening the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump on …

Iran war rejected: Trump's credibility gap widens

Trump's net approval rating has dropped to a record low of -23 percent, due to his controversial decision to start a war against Iran, which has resulted in increased gas …

Putin adviser calls Strait of Hormuz Iran's nuclear weapon: 'Its potential is inexhaustible'

An adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Iran's nuclear weapon "is called the Strait of Hormuz" and that the waterway has unlimited potential to be used against …

Trump says he's considering 'joint venture' with Iran for Strait of Hormuz tolls

President Trump on Wednesday said he is considering the formation of a "joint venture" with Iran to set up tolls in the Strait of Hormuz after the Trump administration and …

House Democrat slams 'TACO' jokes about Trump's ceasefire with Iran

Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.) on Wednesday urged lawmakers not to make “TACO” jokes about President Trump suspending strikes on Iran for another two weeks, but to encourage the preservation of …

NATO secretary general visits Trump at volatile moment in Iran war

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte's planned meeting with President Trump at the White House on Wednesday comes at a potentially explosive moment for both the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, and the …

Trump’s grave threats toward Iran stoke war crime debate

President Trump’s dire warnings to strike Iranian civilian targets if Tehran does not meet his calls to open the Strait of Hormuz is opening a fierce debate over whether service …

Hegseth, Caine to hold briefing Wednesday after Trump touts Iran ceasefire

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine will brief the press at the Pentagon on Wednesday at 8 a.m. EDT, after President Trump announced …

Cuellar says he will support a war powers resolution to curb Trump’s attacks on Iran

Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar (Texas) said Tuesday that he will back a House war powers resolution when it comes before the lower chamber again, a reversal of his previous position. …

Pope Leo calls Trump's 'whole civilization' Iran threat 'truly unacceptable'

Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday called President Trump’s latest threat against Iran “unacceptable.” “Today, as we all know, there was this threat against the entire ​people of Iran, and this …

Trump suspends attacks on Iran for 2 weeks amid negotiations

President Trump said Tuesday that he would “suspend” an escalation of attacks on Iran for two weeks as long as Iran agrees to open the Strait of Hormuz. In a …

GOP rep: Trump 'not talking about obliterating innocent people' with new Iran threat

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler (N.Y.) defended President Trump’s warning of grave consequences for Iran if the Islamic Republic's leaders fail to meet U.S. demands by a Tuesday evening deadline. “We’re …

Senate Democrat: 'Bombing alone' can‘t accomplish Trump's objectives in Iran

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said Tuesday that “bombing alone” cannot accomplish objectives laid out by President Trump in the U.S. conflict against Iran. “Here's what I think the stark hard …

NY Times: Trump berating reporter part of 'pattern of answering fair questions with inaccurate attacks'

The New York Times is pushing back on criticism from President Trump after he attacked a reporter who pressed him about a social media post that threatened Iran ahead of …

US strikes military targets on Kharg Island ahead of Trump's deadline to Iran

The United States struck military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island overnight, a White House official said Tuesday. Kharg Island is the lifeline of Iran’s oil economy as roughly 90 percent …

Trump on Iran: 'Whole civilization will die tonight' unless 'something revolutionarily wonderful' occurs

President Trump issued an ominous threat to Iran with mixed messages on Tuesday ahead of an 8 p.m. EDT deadline he set in which he warned “a whole civilization will …

Graham: Iran will suffer 'massive military attack' Tuesday night without 'capitulation' from Tehran

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Monday that President Trump’s looming deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz marks a “defining moment” for the conflict and region, warning that …

Live updates: As Iran's deadline nears, Trump cautions 'a whole civilization' could die

Around 12 hours before President Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and come to a deal, he warned the Islamic Republic on Tuesday morning in a …

Iran calls for human chains around power plants ahead of Trump deadline

Iranian officials on Tuesday urged their people to form human chains around power plants as the country faces a deadline set by President Trump to reopen the Strait of Hormuz …

Iran defiant as Trump’s deadline day arrives

Morning Report is The Hill’s a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today’s issue: Iran is showing no signs of backing down as President Trump’s deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait …

GOP patience with Iran operation growing thinner as Trump escalates tensions

Some Republican lawmakers are growing wary about the military conflict in Iran, which has entered its sixth week and could escalate further after President Trump urged Tehran to reopen the …

Pentagon cancels Tuesday press briefing with Caine, Hegseth

A scheduled press briefing set to take place at 8 a.m. on Tuesday at the Pentagon has been canceled. The briefing, which was to be conducted by Defense Secretary Pete …

5 takeaways from Trump’s news conference on Iran

President Trump came to the lectern of the White House briefing room Monday for a lengthy news conference about the war on Iran. Trump, flanked by key allies including Defense …

Trump to Iran: 'Open the F‑‑‑in’ Strait'

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump threatens Iran over Hormuz President Trump over the weekend threatened Iran's infrastructure, calling on Tehran to "Open the …

Trump's looming deadline for Iran

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} View Online Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Trump's looming deadline for Iran President Trump on Monday …

OPEC+ agrees to boost output when Strait of Hormuz reopens

A group of OPEC+ members met Sunday and agreed to increase their oil output once the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. The plan is set to be implemented in May, …

Trump’s Iran ultimatum nears

It’s Monday. It’s happening today! Four astronauts will fly around the moon for the first time in roughly 50 years. And the best part: you can watch it live! It …

Live updates: Trump to hold press conferences as deadline nears for Iran to open Strait of Hormuz

President Trump will hold a news conference Monday afternoon, hours before his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has shown little sign of bending to U.S. …

Watch live: Trump briefs press ahead of deadline on Iran

President Trump will brief reporters on Monday afternoon, one day after issuing an expletive-laden threat with a deadline for Tehran. “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all …

Trump dials up Iran rhetoric with expletive-filled deadline threat

Morning Report is The Hill’s a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today’s issue: President Trump amplified his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, declaring in a profanity-laced social …

House Republican says he doesn’t think ground troops will be needed to open the Strait of Hormuz

Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) on Sunday said he doesn’t think a ground invasion will be needed to open the Strait of Hormuz as the critical choke point has remained closed …

Trump roils NATO as pressure builds over Strait of Hormuz

The Trump administration's mounting frustration with NATO allies over their refusal to join the Iran war has policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic bracing for change. President Trump would …

Former Trump adviser on president's latest Iran threat: 'Not going to get a deal’

Brett McGurk, who served under President Trump during his first term, warned that the president's latest threats against Iran will not bring Tehran to the table to negotiate opening the …

House Democrat: Iran's control of Strait of Hormuz 'more strategically vital' than nuclear weapon

Democratic Rep. Jake Auchincloss (Mass.) on Sunday railed against President Trump's actions in Iran and argued that Tehran understands that its control over the Strait of Hormuz is “more strategically …

Trump drops Easter Sunday f-bomb in new threat to Iran

President Trump on Sunday morning unleashed on Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to strike the country’s infrastructure and urging Tehran to “open the F---in’ Strait, you crazy bastards.” …

Sunday shows preview: Trump ups threats on Iran after saying war ‘near completion’

President Trump escalated his warnings to Tehran on Saturday, threatening to rain “all hell” down on the country as the U.S. barrels toward a self-imposed Monday deadline for Iran to …

Trump warns Iran: 'Time is running out' before ‘all hell’ rains down

President Trump on Saturday warned Iran that "time is running out" before the U.S. rains "all hell" down on the Middle East country. "Remember when I gave Iran ten days …

Live updates: Trump touts 'unified' GOP on DHS funding; previews weeks of hard strikes on Iran

President Trump on Thursday touted a "unified" Republican Party that is ready to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) In a social media post thanking House Speaker Mike Johnson …

Ocasio-Cortez takes hardline stance against all military aid to Israel

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday said the U.S. should not provide funding for Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system, clarifying her position on the issue. “The Israeli government is …

Trump’s half-baked attacks against Iran won’t work

Like it or not, Trump needs to see through operations against Iran. Walking away is simply not an option at this point.

Iran responds to Trump address with missile attacks on Israel, Gulf states

Iran responded to President Trump’s Wednesday evening address with a barrage of attacks on Israel and other Gulf states, showcasing its defiance amid alleged ceasefire negotiations. “The centers you think …

Markets falter after Trump's primetime pitch on Iran

Morning Report is The Hill's a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today's issue: ▪ Trump defends Iran operation ▪ GOP backs DHS funding plan ▪ NATO withdrawal floated ▪ Surgeon general …

Trump approval rating hits new low as Iran war squeezes economy

President Trump’s approval numbers have slipped in recent weeks, hovering near the lowest levels of his second term, as Americans — including his conservative base — grow increasingly wary of …

Trump’s push to end Iran war bucks Israel’s desire for regime change

President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu started the war against Iran together, but the two countries have divergent priorities as the U.S. president seeks to sell Americans on …

Trump signals 'near completion' to Iran War in primetime address

President Trump said the U.S. war in Iran was nearing its end during a primetime address to the nation on Wednesday, but details about the operation’s path forward remain vague …

Live updates: In address to nation, Trump says US is 'winning big' in Iran war

In an address to the nation, President Trump said the U.S. is "winning big" in Iran. His short speech sought to reassure Americans concerned about rising oil prices, repeated his …

NATO's Rutte schedules Washington trip as Trump reevaluates alliance

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will meet with President Trump in Washington next week as Trump publicly weighs pulling the U.S. out of the alliance over the war in Iran. A …

Iranian president leaves door open to diplomacy in open letter to US

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian released a letter addressed to “the people of the United States of America” on Wednesday, hours before President Trump is scheduled to address the nation about …

Borrowing costs jump as Trump threatens to end Iran’s ‘whole civilisation’

Borrowing costs jump as Trump threatens to end Iran’s ‘whole civilisation’

Water wars: the final escalation?

Donald Trump’s threats against Iranian water infrastructure could have catastrophic consequences for the Gulf

MIDDLE EAST LIVE 13 April: US-Iran talks falter; Strait of Hormuz uncertainty deepens

Weekend developments have raised fresh concerns worldwide after talks between the United States and Iran on Saturday ended without agreement, fuelling uncertainty and raising tensions once again. The planned US …

Lebanon airstrike casualties ‘still under the rubble’ as ambulances, hospitals face new threats

With Lebanon still reeling from Israel’s devastating airstrikes on 8 April, UN humanitarians reported new fears of attacks on ambulances and looming food shortages in the south of the country …

MIDDLE EAST LIVE 9 April: UN condemns massive strikes in Lebanon, as concerns grow over ceasefire

With a US-Iran ceasefire offering a fragile glimmer of hope after weeks of conflict, violence continues to reverberate across the Middle East. Massive airstrikes in Lebanon have caused heavy civilian …

Lebanon: Health system overwhelmed following a ‘horrific’ day of Israeli strikes

The scale and speed of destruction from the wave of airstrikes in Lebanon which began just hours after the US-Iran ceasefire announcement, has left the country’s already strained health system …

Iran ceasefire raises hopes for reopening key Strait of Hormuz

The announcement of a shaky two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, will it is hoped, lead to the opening of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway …

Hundreds feared dead in Lebanon strikes

The United Nations has strongly condemned airstrikes by the Israeli military across Lebanon on Wednesday which have resulted in significant casualties and destruction.  

World News in Brief: Lebanon peacekeeper deaths, Haiti mission support, drought and conflict in Somalia

Although the situation on the ground is challenging, investigations are underway into the killing of three UN peacekeepers over two consecutive days with an update expected “as soon as possible,” …

Middle East war: UN’s Türk decries ‘severe restrictions’ on free speech

From Iran to multiple nations in the Gulf and the wider Middle East, around 3,000 people have reportedly been arrested in the first month of the ongoing war across the …

‘Clock is ticking’: Hormuz disruption raises fears of global food crisis

The clock is ticking for global food systems as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten to choke off the flow of fuel and crucial fertilizers needed for the next …

Iran ceasefire raises hopes for reopening key Strait of Hormuz

The announcement of a shaky two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, will it is hoped, lead to the opening of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway …

Persian Gulf crisis impacting food security, FAO warns

The intensifying conflict in the Persian Gulf “has triggered one of the most rapid and severe disruptions to global commodity flows in recent times,” the Chief Economist with the UN …

A city opens its doors to the world: New York and the United Nations

Born from the ashes of the Second World War, the dream of a more peaceful and fairer world drew nations together in 1945 under a new vision for humanity: the …

MIDDLE EAST LIVE 10 April: Fear and uncertainty grow in Lebanon as conflict grinds on

Fighting continues across parts of the Middle East, with renewed exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah adding to an already volatile regional picture. The escalation comes as humanitarian needs deepen, with …

Lebanon: Health system overwhelmed following a ‘horrific’ day of Israeli strikes

The scale and speed of destruction from the wave of airstrikes in Lebanon which began just hours after the US-Iran ceasefire announcement, has left the country’s already strained health system …

Understanding why Trump ordered the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump had one requirement for the two-week Iranian ceasefire: Iran had to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to alleviate the economic pain from the war. But now, halfway …

Thune urges Trump to ‘leave the church alone’ after president rips pope over Iran

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) urged President Donald Trump to “leave the church alone” after the president sharply criticized the pope over the war in Iran. Thune made the …

Vance tells Vatican to ‘stick to matters of morality’ after Trump rebukes pope on Iran

Vice President JD Vance said Monday that Pope Leo XIV should focus on moral issues rather than political disputes as tensions arose between the Trump administration and the Catholic Church …

Pope Leo dismisses Trump’s Iran war digs: ‘I have no fear of the Trump administration’

Pope Leo XIV dismissed President Donald Trump’s scathing rebuke of the Vatican’s stances on the Iran war on Monday morning, telling reporters he has been spreading the word of the …

The libertarian case for Trump’s Iran war: Persians have natural rights, too

Libertarians have been among the most vocal critics of President Donald Trump’s Iran war, denouncing it as unconstitutional, immoral, and another instance of American overreach abroad. In this two-part op-ed …

The libertarian case for Trump’s Iran war: Answering the critics

Libertarians have been among the most vocal critics of President Donald Trump’s Iran war, denouncing it as unconstitutional, immoral, and another instance of American overreach abroad. In this two-part op-ed …

Trump says gas prices could be higher by November after Iran blockade