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August 30, 2026Ukraine dismisses Iranian threats as Caspian Sea strike directly links wars
Iran has reacted with fury to the assault on the vessel, with Tehran's foreign minister saying it "cannot go unanswered".
July 27, 2026Will 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, 2026No deal, no exit: How US-Iran standoff risks fresh conflict - Reuters
No deal, no exit: How US-Iran standoff risks fresh conflict Reuters
May 18, 2026Congo rebels pull back from key positions amid US pressure - Reuters
Congo rebels pull back from key positions amid US pressure Reuters
May 11, 2026Ukraine's drone commander has Russian oil, troops and morale in his sights
In a rare interview, Commander Robert Brovdi shared how his unit accounts for a third of all targets destroyed on the battlefield.
April 27, 2026Trump says US will not use nuclear weapon in Iran war - Reuters
Trump says US will not use nuclear weapon in Iran war Reuters
April 23, 2026Israel and Lebanon agree 10-day ceasefire, Trump says
The US president invites the two countries' leaders to Washington as Israel's prime minister insists troops will not leave southern Lebanon.
April 16, 2026'Bit of pain' worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC
US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.
April 14, 2026US begins Iran port blockade, oil prices ease on hopes for dialogue - Reuters
US begins Iran port blockade, oil prices ease on hopes for dialogue Reuters
April 14, 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, 2026What 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?
April 12, 2026Americans weigh in on the Iran war, gas prices and their fears - Reuters
Americans weigh in on the Iran war, gas prices and their fears Reuters
April 11, 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, 2026Trump says US can take Strait of Hormuz with more time - reuters.com
Trump says US can take Strait of Hormuz with more time reuters.com
April 3, 2026US to leave Iran 'pretty quickly' and return if needed, Trump tells Reuters - Reuters
US to leave Iran 'pretty quickly' and return if needed, Trump tells Reuters Reuters
April 1, 2026Trump is waging war based on instinct and it isn't working
One month into the conflict in Iran, Trump's gut-instinct approach is not proving effective.
March 29, 2026One month in, what do American conservatives make of the war in Iran?
Attendees at the annual CPAC conference in Texas are conflicted about Operation Epic Fury, which was launched by the US and Israel on 28 February.
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Ukraine dismisses Iranian threats as Caspian Sea strike directly links wars
The Caspian Sea forms a strategically vital direct supply route between Russia and Iran Ukraine has dismissed Iranian threats of retaliation, following Kyiv's targeting of an Iranian cargo vessel in
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 stand-off could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war
News analysis Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox US President Donald Trump faces the risk that a stand-off with Iran will drag on indefinitely and leave an even bigger problem
Ukrainian drone unit overwhelms Russian rear with deep strikes
A frontline commander describes how compact drone teams extended strike ranges and regularly hit targets deep inside Russia. His claims about documentation and high kill ratios invite scrutiny from an
Ukraine's drone commander has Russian oil, troops and morale in his sights
"We're like a red rag to the enemy. Because we're taking the war to their territory so that they feel it too," the Ukrainian soldier says, as his unit scramble to assemble long-range drones for launch
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A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect
Israel and Lebanon opened negotiations this week in Washington aimed at forging a peace agreement. President Donald Trump announced that he will invite both leaders to meet at the White House. Both co
Trump hints at new Iran talks as Hormuz standoff intensifies. See how the day unfolded.
With Pakistan racing to bring the sides together for more talks, President Trump said Tuesday that a second round “could be happening over the next two days.” A US official who spoke on condition of a
Trump Pivots to ‘Least Bad Option’ On Iran
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz marks a shift in strategy—but not necessarily in outcome. Sign up for Inside the Trump Presidency, a newsletter featuring coverage of the second Trump term. Pres
Here’s how a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could work. ‘This is a big task, and it’s a big gamble’
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the U.S. Navy would immediately impose a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire talks with Iran failed to produce a deal.Recommended Video Tha
The US blockade of Iran is a gamble. Will it work?
There's no doubt the US military has the capability to mount a blockade of vessels moving in and out of the Gulf. The question is: to what end? "I do think it's doable," retired US Rear Admiral Mark
Did America lose yet another war?
The war on Iran has repeated the failures of past US conflicts defined by hubris and ignorance. Save Share After threatening on Tuesday that a “whole civilisation will die tonight”, US President Do
Trump: US can open Strait of Hormuz with more time
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Trump Claims US Will be ‘Out of Iran Pretty Quickly’ Amid Ground Invasion Speculations
WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) - The United States will be "out of Iran pretty quickly" and could return for "spot hits" if needed, President Donald Trump told Reuters on Wednesday, hours before he
Iran Is Trying to Defeat America in the Living Room
The regime knows that its best ally against American power is American public opinion. Among the first lessons that Iran’s Islamic revolutionaries learned after coming to power in 1979 was that their
Trump is waging war based on instinct and it isn't working
Some old truths about warfare have been knocking on the door of the Oval Office in the month since US President Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent US and Israeli warplane
Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis
Throughout his two terms in office, US President Donald Trump has not been shy to criticise – even to attack – Washington's Nato allies. But his latest suggestion – that failing to secure the Strait
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Kharg Island: Iran’s ‘Achilles' heel’
The vital Gulf oil hub has been untouched so far by US attacks A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com You are now subscribed Your newsl