Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says Iran to Allow More Oil Ships Through Strait of Hormuz
Two Chinese ships crossed the strait in an initial sign that Iran could be relaxing its de facto blockade, according to a ship-tracking platform. President Trump said that “great progress” was being made toward a deal, even as he threatened Tehran with intense attacks.
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Spain closes airspace to US aircraft involved in Iran war
It follows a decision by the Spanish government to deny the US use of the two jointly run military bases in Andalusia.
48-hour curfew imposed after attack on bar in Nigerian city
The raid led to revenge attacks in Jos, with 22 reported dead so far in one of the most volatile parts of the country.
Trump ‘pretty sure’ of Iran deal, but can Pakistan-led efforts end the war?
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt set up a team for backchannel talks with the US and Iran.
Airport travel chaos continues as DHS funding freeze becomes longest partial shutdown in history – US politics live
Trump has ordered pay be restored to TSA employees but it is unclear where money will come from and whether he has such legal powersSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxDonald Trump is in Washington today, but does not have any public events on his official schedule.He’ll spend most of the day in private meetings, and at 10.15am ET the president will take part in the White House internship class photo. These will all be closed to the press, but if anything opens up we’ll bring you the latest.Birthright Citizenship is not about rich people from China, and the rest of the World, who want their children, and hundreds of thousands more, FOR PAY, to ridiculously become citizens of the United States of America. It is about the BABIES OF SLAVES!We are the only Country in the World that dignifies this subject with even discussion. Look at the dates of this long ago legislation - THE EXACT END OF THE CIVIL WAR! Continue reading...
Middle East crisis live: Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy infrastructure if ceasefire deal is not reached ‘shortly’
US president adds that he’s in discussions with a ‘new and more reasonable regime’ in a social media postFull report: Iran accuses US of plotting ground assault while publicly seeking talksAnalysis: what the Houthis’ entry into the Iran war means for the conflict and the wider regionDonald Trump is weighing a military operation to extract nearly 1,000 pounds (454kg) of uranium from Iran, the Wall Street Journal is reporting, citing unnamed US officials.The mission would likely put American forces inside the country for days or longer, the report says.But the president remains generally open to the idea, according to the officials, because it could help accomplish his central goal of preventing Iran from ever making a nuclear weapon.The combined effect of both waterways being shut to commercial traffic from countries that neither the Iranians nor Houthis favour would be devastating.Napoleon Bonaparte’s remark that “the policy of a state lies in its geography” has never seemed more apt. Continue reading...
Starmer says UK won’t get ‘dragged into Iran war’ as Labour launches its local elections campaign – UK politics live
UK PM to chair meeting on government’s response to economic consequences of Iran war later on MondayStarmer complained about other parties whipping up division, and he specifically criticised Nick Timothy, the shadow justice secretary, for “complaining about Muslims praying in public”.Labour, by contrast, values bringing people together, he said. Continue reading...
Why does the US have Iran's Kharg Island in its sights?
The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran's energy infrastructure.
Israel Pulls Battalion From West Bank After Soldier Talks of ‘Revenge’
While detaining a CNN crew, a soldier said that Israeli troops were motivated by “revenge” against Palestinians and that all of the West Bank was “for the Jews.”
