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General

Rubio addresses military action in Iran while on Capitol Hill to brief lawmakers

NBC News – World · US

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to reporters on Capitol Hill while he was there to brief lawmakers on the U.S. military actions in Iran.

General

Trump's MAGA base wrestles with Iran strikes launched by an 'America First' president

NBC News – World · US

During his campaigns for president, Trump pledged to focus on domestic issues and end foreign wars — a promise that some see him not upholding.

Geopolitics

Trump Says U.S. Navy Might Escort Oil and Gas Tankers in Persian Gulf

The New York Times – World · US

Shipping companies are not sending oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz because they fear their ships might be attacked.

Geopolitics

Rubio Walks Back Suggestion That Israel Forced U.S. Hand in Iran Strikes

The New York Times – World · US

A day earlier, the secretary of state had said that the decision to attack Iran was based on knowledge that Israel was going to strike, and an assumption that …

Geopolitics

Trump Letter to Congress Justifying Iran Strikes Outlines No Imminent Threat

The New York Times – World · US

The president told lawmakers that the objective of the assault was to “neutralize Iran’s malign activities,” but did not present evidence of immediate plans by…

Geopolitics

Nearly 900 People Have Been Killed in Fighting in the Middle East

The New York Times – World · US

The vast majority of deaths reported so far have been in Iran, but the human toll is being felt around the world.

Geopolitics

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Son Emerges as Leading Choice to Be His Successor

The New York Times – World · US

If Mojtaba Khamenei is chosen by Iran’s senior clerics, it may signal a victory for hard-liners, an analyst said.

Geopolitics

Iranians Viewed by U.S. as Potential Leaders Died in Strikes, Trump Says

The New York Times – World · US

With the future of Iran deeply uncertain, President Trump acknowledged that it could end up with a ruler “as bad” as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Geopolitics

How Trump Decided to Go to War

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump’s embrace of military action in Iran was set off by the determination of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to end diplomatic negotiat…

Geopolitics

Who’s in Charge of Iran’s Government After Khamenei’s Killing?

The New York Times – World · US

Who is in charge of Iran’s government after airstrikes killed the supreme leader and some of his defense and security officials? Erika Solomon, our bureau chie…

Geopolitics

Americans were urged to leave 14 countries in the region.

The New York Times – World · US

- **Conflict escalation**: U.S. and Israel strike Iran, while Iran retaliates, with maps showing widespread damage across multiple countries. - **Strait of H…

Geopolitics

Trump Tries to Quiet Claims Among Supporters That Israel Dragged Him Into War

The New York Times – World · US

Many of President Trump’s allies have urged him and his Make America Great Again movement to shift away from their close ties to Israel and military entangleme…

Geopolitics

Who Is Mojtaba Khamenei, the Son and Possible Successor of Iran’s Supreme Leader?

The New York Times – World · US

The selection of the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a strike on his compound on Saturday, could anger Iranians seeking change.

Geopolitics

Parliament must debate 'dissonance' in foreign policy: Congress MP Sonia Gandhi

Times of India – World · India

Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi's government for its "silence" on the attack on Iran, calling it a "tacit endorsement." They questio…

Geopolitics

MoD inks Rs 2,182 crore deal with Russia for ship missiles

Times of India – World · India

India's defence ministry has boosted naval and coast guard capabilities with two major deals worth over Rs 5,000 crore. The Indian Coast Guard will receive six…

Geopolitics

Ayatollah’s son Mojtaba Khamenei emerges as front-runner to succeed slain Supreme Leader

Times of India – World · India

Iran's Assembly of Experts is reportedly deliberating on Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the Supreme Leader, as his successor, with the IRGC pushing for his appointme…

Geopolitics

Macron orders France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to Mediterranean

The Hindu – World · India

Macron said “the United States ⁠of America and Israel have decided to launch military operations; they were conducted ‌outside international law, which we cann…

Geopolitics

Air strike hits Iraq base housing pro-Iran group: faction sources

The Hindu – World · India

Several Iran-backed armed groups, known as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, to which Kataeb Hezbollah also belongs, have said they will not stay "neutral" and h…

Geopolitics

Trump says U.S. Navy could escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz

The Hindu – World · India

"If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible," Mr. Trump said on his Truth Social platf…

Tech & Startups

Here’s Why Trump Posted About Iran ‘Stealing’ the 2020 Election Hours After the US Attacked

Wired · Global

Donald Trump’s post on Truth Social about Iran echoed a conspiracy theory that has been circulating online for years.

Geopolitics

Trump says he’ll cut off trade with Spain over Iran war stance

South China Morning Post – World · China

Donald Trump said he would “cut off all trade with Spain” after the country denied access to its military bases for his bombing campaign against Iran, spurring…

Geopolitics

Under Trump, the US has unleashed its own wolf warriors

South China Morning Post – World · China

A suspected CIA-funded publication in Asia recently asked where all the Chinese wolf warriors have gone. It was referring to those supposedly rude envoys who h…

Geopolitics

Why is Iran striking Gulf Arab countries so hard?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran has been striking more than military targets across the Gulf region, hitting oil and gas facilities.

Geopolitics

No quick victory leaves Trump scrambling to define success in Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Trump faces challenges as Iran resists negotiations after military escalation and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's killing.

Geopolitics

Trump says Iran navy, air force destroyed, Germany ‘helping out’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Trump contradicts Rubio by saying US attacked Iran because 'he had a feeling' Tehran would attack Washington first.

Geopolitics

Flames, smoke rise from US Consulate in Dubai after suspected attack

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Flames and black smoke were seen rising from the US Consulate in Dubai after a suspected attack.

Geopolitics

US will provide insurance for ships in Gulf amid Iranian attacks: Trump

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US Navy 'will begin escorting' oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway, if necessary, Trump says.

Geopolitics

US midterm primary season kicks off in shadow of Iran war

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Primaries will determine party candidates in November race to control Congress, give early window into voter sentiment.

Geopolitics

Trump mulls exiled Iranian dissident Reza Pahlavi as regime successor

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US President Donald Trump said Iranian dissident Reza Pahlavi could be a possible successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Geopolitics

‘Worst-case scenario’: Trump weighs replacing Khamenei as leader of Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Trump appeared to dismiss Reza Pahlavi as an option and sketched a vision of Iran's government similar to Venezuela's.

Geopolitics

What are the implications of Iran’s strikes on Gulf Arab states?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran is launching attacks across the Gulf region after the US-Israel operation against the country.

Geopolitics

Howard Lutnick agrees to appear before US House panel on Epstein network

The Guardian – World · Europe

Donald Trump’s commerce secretary has acknowledged visiting convicted sex offender on private island in 2012Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsl…

Geopolitics

Trump denies that Israel forced US’s hand in launching strikes against Iran

The Guardian – World · Europe

US president attempts to counter simmering anti-Israeli backlash in Congress and among Maga supportersDonald Trump attempted to counter a simmering anti-Israel…

Geopolitics

Half-truths and no truths: Trump’s latest claims on the UK factchecked

The Guardian – World · Europe

From the Chagos Islands to ‘windmills’ and sharia law, the US president’s comments do not bear much scrutinyDonald Trump has been opining about the UK again, s…

Geopolitics

Trump rebukes Starmer again for not letting US attack Iran from UK bases

The Guardian – World · Europe

US president criticises prime minister for third time 24 hours, describing him as ‘not Churchill’ over initial refusalMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald T…

Geopolitics

Shadow of Iraq war lies over Westminster as MPs consider US-Israeli attack on Iran

The Guardian – World · Europe

Despite rebukes from Donald Trump, many MPs back Keir Starmer’s stance so far, and say lessons from conflict in Iraq must not be forgotten Calvin Bailey keeps …

Geopolitics

Officials say fire caused by drone strike on US consulate in Dubai has been extinguished

The Guardian – World · Europe

No injuries have been reported in the strike and fire, Dubai’s media office said on TuesdayAuthorities have ​put down ‌a limited fire near ⁠the ​US consulate ​…

Geopolitics

Politics live: Wong says Australia faces its biggest consular crisis in Middle East; Hastie calls PM’s tabling of Liberal review a ‘boss move’

The Guardian – World · Europe

The prime minister has discussed stranded Australians with the Emirati president. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news p…

Geopolitics

Trump threatens to halt trade with Spain over military base access

BBC News – World · Europe

Trump lashed out after Spain barred the US from using its military bases to carry out strikes on Iran.

Geopolitics

Western Governments Rush to Help Stranded Travelers in the Middle East

The New York Times – World · US

Hundreds of thousands have been stranded since the conflict started. The United States urged Americans to leave and said on Tuesday it was “actively working on…

Geopolitics

Israeli Plans Include Option of Going Deeper Into Lebanon, Officials Say

The New York Times – World · US

Israel said it deployed more forces in Lebanon to protect its people, but its military chief said the goal is more ambitious: to disarm Hezbollah. Israel made …

Geopolitics

Emirati Leaders, Seeking to Project Calm, Go to the Mall

The New York Times – World · US

A video released by Dubai’s government of the Emirati president visiting a mall underscored the authoritarian country’s efforts to maintain its placid reputati…

Geopolitics

Thousands in Iran Attend Burial of Children Killed in Bombing of School

The New York Times – World · US

There were students attending classes at the time that the school was destroyed. Some 175 people were killed by the attack on the girls’ elementary school.

Geopolitics

Who Will Lead Iran? Trump’s Answer Is Hazy.

The New York Times – World · US

“Most of the people we had in mind are dead,” President Trump says.

Geopolitics

Pahalgam attack: GoPro trail leads to Chinese city; court allows NIA to seek Beijing help

Times of India – World · India

NIA has requested China's assistance to identify the buyer of a GoPro camera, crucial evidence in a Lashkar-e-Taiba attack. Activated in Dongguan, China, the c…

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