Trump says there’s an Israel-Iran ceasefire
President Trump said Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire, ending 12 days of conflict.
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Does Congress or the president hold war powers? Here’s what to know
President Trump’s decision to launch airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities without first consulting Congress has drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers who say the move bypasses their constitutional authority to declare war.
The Middle East conflict could affect a vital waterway for world energy supplies
Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to the U.S. bombings of its nuclear facilities over the weekend. The narrow waterway is a vital pathway for world energy supplies.
Trump heads to NATO
How NATO is grappling with defense spending as President Trump heads to The Hague to meet with NATO leaders — days after his strikes on Iran.
Iran retaliates against U.S. strikes
The U.S. military bombed key nuclear sites in Iran over the weekend. Afterwards, President Trump warned Iran not to strike back — but Iran has launched missiles at a major U.S air base in Qatar.
Were U.S. Strikes On Iran’s Nuclear Program Successful?
The U.S. entered Israel’s war against Iran over the weekend, dropping bombs and firing missiles on three Iranian nuclear enrichment facilities. We hear from some experts on whether they think the attacks were successful in damaging or destroying Iran’s ability to make a nuclear weapon. And Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long had sights on attacking Iran but until recently that...
News24 | These are the airlines that have suspended Middle East flights
Global airlines have suspended or reduced flights in the Middle East as the conflict between Israel and Iran rages after the United States bombed three Iranian nuclear enrichment sites at the weekend.
What to know about Jeff Bezos’ upcoming Venice wedding — and the protests against it
Bezos will soon marry Lauren Sánchez in Venice. Protesters say the city, already grappling with overtourism, is putting the wedding over their needs — which city officials and wedding organizers deny.
Report: Iran state media say attack has begun on U.S. bases in Qatar and Iraq
Iran’s state-run agency Tasnim says Tehran has launched missile attacks on US bases in Qatar and Iraq.
Wreck of sunken $30m yacht Bayesian to be examined
Tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and daughter were among seven people killed when boat went down off coast of Italy.
Watch: Video shows aftermath of Israeli strikes on Iran
Footage has emerged showing smoke billowing over Tehran and the city of Karaj, west of the capital.
Wildfires rage on Greek island of Chios
A state of emergency is declared and an arson investigation launched after five separate fires were sparked within hours.
Netanyahu and Trump ‘totally aligned’ on Iran – Barkat
The Israeli minister tells the BBC that his PM and the US president have been collaborating “from day one”.
News24 | UK to ban Palestine Action under terror laws after RAF base break-in
British interior minister Yvette Cooper announced on Monday that she will ban campaign group Palestine Action, after its activists broke into the UK’s largest air force base last week.
News24 | Israel targets Iran Guards, Tehran prison in fresh wave of strikes
Israel hit Revolutionary Guard sites and Evin prison in Tehran on the 11th day of the war on Monday, in what it said were its most powerful strikes yet on the Iranian capital.
US and UK tell citizens in Qatar to shelter in place
Qatar’s foreign affairs ministry said the advisory does “not necessarily reflect the existence of specific threats”.
What we know about US strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites
The sites targeted include a uranium enrichment facility at Fordo.
News24 | SEE | B-2s and bunker busters: Massive US bombs used in combat for first time in Iran strikes
A powerful US bunker-busting bomb was used in combat for the first time when Washington struck Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend.
For Independence Day, NPR wants to know: What does freedom mean to you?
What freedom means in the U.S. may be changing. For July 4, NPR wants to know: What does freedom mean to you?
‘Why wouldn’t there be a regime change?’ Trump’s latest on Iran
The president’s comments came after other top officials said replacing the leadership in Tehran was not the aim.
News24 | Putin slams Iran strike as ‘unprovoked aggression’ but stops short of action
Russian President Vladimir Putin slammed attacks on Iran as “unprovoked” and “unjustified” in a meeting with Tehran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, but did not announce any concrete support to his key ally in the Middle East.