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Will Putin change tactics after Ukrainian drone attacks?
Steve Rosenberg explains what Russia's next steps may be after frequent Ukrainian drone attacks.
June 18, 2026Taking Kharg Island would pose risks for US troops - Reuters
Taking Kharg Island would pose risks for US troops Reuters
June 11, 2026US considers buying Chagos Islands, Telegraph reports - Reuters
US considers buying Chagos Islands, Telegraph reports Reuters
June 7, 2026Congo rebels pull back from key positions amid US pressure - Reuters
Congo rebels pull back from key positions amid US pressure Reuters
May 11, 2026The US blockade of Iran is a gamble. Will it work?
The US military is gambling on the blockade denying Iran vital trade - but questions remain on whether the bet will pay off.
April 13, 2026Has US achieved its war objectives in Iran?
Key US objectives at the start of the war were to stop Iran getting a nuclear weapon and degrading its arsenal.
April 9, 2026Iran's high-risk war strategy seems to centre on endurance and deterrence
Tehran's approach appears to rest on a belief it can absorb strikes longer than its adversaries sustain pain and costs, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azimi.
March 5, 2026US Senate to vote on Trump's war powers as Iran conflict continues
The measure, which is not expected to pass, would require the withdrawal of US forces from the operation until approved by Congress.
March 4, 2026Iran's Revolutionary Guards take wartime lead, ensuring harder line, sources say - Reuters
Iran's Revolutionary Guards take wartime lead, ensuring harder line, sources say Reuters
March 4, 2026Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi - Reuters
Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi Reuters
March 3, 2026France to boost nuclear arsenal and extend deterrence to European allies
Emmanuel Macron said eight countries could enjoy protection from France's nuclear umbrella - but that Paris would retain sole decision-making power.
March 2, 2026Trump 'not thrilled' with Iran after latest talks on nuclear programme
President Trump said he was not happy with Iran's stance, but had not yet decided whether to attack.
February 27, 2026Trump's foreign policy dilemma laid bare by Iran tensions
The president’s calls for peace and willingness to exert military power can at times feel like competing impulses.
February 20, 2026US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran
A second US aircraft carrier appears to be heading towards the Middle East, as Washington puts pressure on Iran.
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Retired general calls for US ground operation to seize Iranian island, cut off regime's 'economic lifeline'
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US considers buying Chagos Islands, Telegraph reports
WASHINGTON: The White House is considering a plan to buy the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, the Telegraph reported on Sunday. US officials have drawn up a proposal to bypass the UK and make their ow
Iran's high-risk war strategy seems to centre on endurance and deterrence
Iran's military posture in a widening conflict with Israel and the US suggests it is not fighting for victory in any conventional sense. It is fighting for survival, and survival on its own terms. Th
US Senate Republicans block bid to curb Trump’s Iran war powers
The Senate voted 53 to 47 against advancing the resolution, largely along party lines, with all but one Republican voting against the procedural motion and all but one Democrat supporting it. US Sena
Revolutionary Guard takes wartime lead, adopts stricter stance
A man installs a giant poster with the portrait of the former commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Hossein Salami, killed by an Israeli strike on June 14, 2025, in Tehra
Iran's Revolutionary Guards take wartime lead, ensuring harder line, sources say
By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall DUBAI, March 4 (Reuters) - Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have tightened their grip on wartime decision‑making despite the loss of top commanders, senior sources say,
Trump’s Iran Strike Is a Bigger Play That Also Cuts at China
Senior Reporter, International Affairs / Investigations The strikes on Iran on Saturday are part of a bigger play by the United States that reaches beyond the Middle East to put pressure on China, a
French nuclear 'umbrella' for Europe now increasingly discussed among allies
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to deliver a highly solemn speech on Monday, March 2, against the backdrop of one of France's four ballistic missile submarines, docked at the Ile Longue in Bre
Trump says he's "not happy" with progress in Iran negotiations
Washington — President Trump said Friday that he is "not happy" with the pace of progress in negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, as tensions continue to ratchet up amid the administration
US arsenal gathers in Middle East as experts warn of extended conflict with Iran
ByTZVI JASPERFEBRUARY 20, 2026 13:55Updated: FEBRUARY 20, 2026 13:59Amid rising tensions and rumors of an imminent strike, the US has gathered a dozen military ships in Middle Eastern waters and may b
Trump Again Warns Starmer Not to ‘Lose Control’ of Chagos Islands, Citing Iran Risk
President Donald Trump warned U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer against handing over the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, arguing it could leave Britain vulnerable to a potential attack