Unpacking US justification for Iran attacks
US officials confirmed the US didn’t attack Iran because of an ‘imminent threat’ but because Israel was going to strike.
Iran live news: US embassy in Dubai hit; Israel pounds Tehran, Beirut
US and Israel continue to pound Iran and Lebanon, as Tehran’s counterstrikes disrupt oil flows in the Middle East.
Macron warns Israel against Lebanon invasion
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned Israel against invading Lebanon.
Rubio claim of Israeli role in US Iran attack reverberates, despite denial
Rubio claim of Israeli role in US Iran attack reverberates, despite denial Commentators across political spectrum, including MAGA base, seize on Rubio’s words amid shifting war justifications. US Secretary of…
Travellers stranded, airlines under pressure as Iran war escalates
Travellers stranded, airlines under pressure as Iran war escalates Thousands of passengers are stranded as major Gulf hubs, including Dubai, have remained closed or severely restricted for a fourth day.…
Spain baulks at Trump’s threat to cut off all trade over NATO, Iran stance
Spain baulks at Trump’s threat to cut off all trade over NATO, Iran stance The US has relocated 15 aircraft, including refuelling tankers, from military bases in southern Spain. US…
Qatar announces arrest of Iran’s IRGC sleeper cells
News Qatar announces arrest of Iran’s IRGC sleeper cells West Bay district of Qatar’s capital, Doha, as Iran attacks on Qatar continue after US-Israeli strikes on Iran Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]…
Atletico Madrid reach Copa del Rey final despite 3-0 loss at Barcelona
Atletico Madrid reach Copa del Rey final despite 3-0 loss at Barcelona Diego Simeone’s side reach Copa del Rey final for the first time since 2013 with 4-3 aggregate semifinal…
Trump mulls exiled Iranian dissident Reza Pahlavi as regime successor
US President Donald Trump said Iranian dissident Reza Pahlavi could be a possible successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
‘Worst-case scenario’: Trump weighs replacing Khamenei as leader of Iran
‘Worst-case scenario’: Trump weighs replacing Khamenei as leader of Iran Trump appeared to dismiss Reza Pahlavi as an option and sketched a vision of Iran’s government similar to Venezuela’s. President…