Iran claims respone by attacking US Fifth Fleet headquarters and an American air base. US military says two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart en route, while three missiles launched at Bahrain were intercepted
The president defends relationship with Netanyahu even as Lebanon strikes threaten to derail US-Iran nuclear deal.
Bloomberg claims Moscow is facing an unprecedented budget crisis as Ukraine attacks oil and gas facilities deep inside Russia. Deadly Russian strike causes extensive damage in Kyiv.
According to a Financial Times report, the Pentagon wants to reassure European countries following announcements about the withdrawal of forces from the continent. Among the countries interested in an American nuclear presence on their soil are Poland and the Baltic states.
Trump says he spoke with Netanyahu and Hezbollah through representatives to prevent an Israeli move into Beirut and halt cross-border fire, after Iran warned that renewed strikes in Lebanon could collapse the ceasefire.
A European diplomatic source warned that expanding strikes to Beirut could undermine Lebanese public support for the fight against Hezbollah and derail negotiations for an agreement. According to the source, the real solution to the threat posed by the terrorist organization lies in cutting it off from banks in Turkey and carrying out coordinated regional action.
As the fighting in Lebanon escalates, Tehran has sent a threatening message aimed at Washington. “We will not tolerate Israel’s crimes in Lebanon,” a senior security official in the Islamic republic said. US Central Command acknowledged that two Iranian ballistic missiles were intercepted overnight after being fired toward Kuwait.
High Court justices decided to accept the findings of the Senior Appointments Advisory Committee, which reaffirmed Gofman’s appointment after hearing Ori Elmakayes’ testimony.
President Trump repeated his claim that the Iranians are interested in reaching a deal, but the situation on the ground remains volatile. Footage filmed in Isfahan Province shows a powerful explosion, but authorities claim it was a deliberate detonation of ammunition.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, head of the France Unbowed coalition, described Israel’s conduct as “a threat to France and its allies.” French President Emmanuel Macron expressed concern and called on “all sides to stop firing.”
