Iran war live: Trump again demands surrender; Israel bombs oil depots
The US and Israel have escalated their conflict with Iran, targeting Tehran's oil infrastructure while President Trump demands unconditional surrender, asserting the war will conclude only when Iran's
Iran says can fight for months as Israel strikes Beirut hotel
As the conflict between Iran and Israel escalates into its second week, Iran's Revolutionary Guards assert their capacity for a six-month intense war, even as Israel targets Iranian commanders in Beir
‘No popular support’: China warns against government change in Iran
China has issued a stark warning against regime change in Iran, asserting that such a move lacks popular support and would be a 'color revolution,' while also demanding an immediate halt to military o
Israelis head to shelters after Iran fires missiles
Israelis sought shelter nationwide as Iran launched multiple waves of missiles, prompting air raid sirens across northern and southern Israel, including the occupied West Bank. While most missiles wer
A Sprawling Middle East War Explodes
A joint U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran, met with Iranian retaliation, has ignited a sprawling Middle East conflict, drawing condemnation from China and prompting global concern. The war's immediate after
Watch live: China's top diplomat Wang Yi fields questions on foreign policy
China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, is set to address global tensions, including the escalating Iran war and China-US relations, during a highly anticipated press conference at the Two Sessions. This event
US embassy in Baghdad attacked as US-Israel war on Iran escalates
The US embassy in Baghdad was attacked by rockets, escalating regional tensions as the US-Israel war on Iran intensifies, despite Iraq's desire to avoid conflict. While Iraqi Prime Minister al-Sudani
In War’s First Week, a Punishing Military Campaign With No Coherent Endgame
The U.S. and Israel have launched a punishing military campaign against Iran, targeting its leadership and defense capabilities, yet President Trump's stated objectives remain inconsistent. This aggre
THAAD– Hit to kill
The Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) system, a cutting-edge "hit-to-kill" missile defense platform, was deployed to West Asia by the U.S. to counter ballistic missile threats, particularly
Israel kills father, daughter in Gaza as genocide continues amid wider war
Amid global focus on the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, Israel continues its attacks on Gaza, killing a father and daughter in Khan Younis and causing further casualties. The ongoing violence exacerba
Russia provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, sources say
Russia has reportedly provided Iran with intelligence that could aid strikes against U.S. military assets, marking Moscow's potential entry into the U.S.-Iran conflict, according to U.S. officials. Wh
Indonesians protest Iran war, pressure president over US ties
Indonesians are protesting the perceived US-Israeli war on Iran, pressuring their government to re-evaluate ties with the US, amidst a complex geopolitical backdrop where state actors are actively spr
Tehran pounded in week two of US-Israel war, Iran targets Israel
The US-Israel conflict with Iran has escalated into its second week, with intense US-Israeli airstrikes pounding Tehran and other Iranian cities, prompting retaliatory missile attacks from Iran target
Tehran pounded in week two of US-Israel war, Iran targets Israel
The US-Israel conflict with Iran has escalated into its second week, with intense US-Israeli airstrikes pounding Tehran and other Iranian cities, prompting retaliatory missile attacks from Iran target
The final voyage of the Iranian warship sunk by the US
The Iranian warship Iris Dena, fresh from an Indian-hosted international naval exercise, was torpedoed by a US submarine off Sri Lanka, killing 87 sailors and dramatically escalating the US-Iran confl
US could lift sanctions on more Russian oil, says Bessent - Reuters
The U.S. is reportedly considering lifting more sanctions on Russian oil, a move signaled by Bessent and corroborated by multiple outlets, as the deepening conflict in Iran exacerbates global energy s
For Xi, Trump’s Embrace of War Proves China Needs More Power
China is closely observing the US's actions in Iran, interpreting President Trump's aggressive stance and potential for war as a stark reminder of the need for increased Chinese power on the global st
For Xi, Trump’s Embrace of War Proves China Needs More Power
China is closely observing the US's actions in Iran, interpreting President Trump's aggressive stance and potential for war as a stark reminder of the need for increased Chinese power on the global st
Why the US says India can buy Russian oil again - dw.com
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and deepening energy supply concerns, the **U.S. has granted India a 30-day waiver to continue purchasing Russian oil**, a move aimed at stabilizing global
Finland plans to lift decades-old ban on hosting nuclear weapons
Finland plans to lift its decades-old ban on hosting nuclear weapons, a move its government says is crucial to fully integrate with NATO's deterrence strategy following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. T