Live updates from Middle East crisis: Israel strikes Beirut
Breaking: Dramatic escalation in Middle East as Israel strikes Beirut and US embassy in Riyadh attacked. Regional conflict intensifies with retaliatory strikes.
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Trump: Military will retaliate for US embassy attack in Saudi Arabia
Trump vows military retaliation for drone attack on US embassy in Saudi Arabia, saying “you’ll find out soon” as tensions escalate in Middle East.
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz: “We will bomb all ships”
Iran officially closes Strait of Hormuz as Revolutionary Guards threaten to bomb any ships attempting passage, trapping dozens of vessels in Persian Gulf.
NBC News reveals heated clash between Iranian foreign minister and Trump officials days before Iran strikes
NBC News reveals heated confrontation between Iran’s foreign minister and Trump officials in Geneva, just 48 hours before US-Israel strikes on Tehran.
Ali Khamenei’s wife also dead, Iranian media reports (Video)
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s wife Mansoureh reportedly dies from injuries sustained in the same airstrike that killed her husband in Tehran.
Trump on Iran: “We haven’t even started hitting them hard, the big wave is coming soon”
Trump tells CNN he’s optimistic about Iran operations, warning that the biggest wave of strikes is yet to come as tensions escalate in the Middle East.
Israel to EU: “Defend Cyprus” – Defensive strikes against Iran on table
Israel urges EU to defend Cyprus after Iranian strike, as European leaders consider defensive military action against Tehran’s escalating regional attacks.
Goldman Sachs: Natural gas prices like gold amid Strait of Hormuz crisis
Goldman Sachs warns natural gas prices could surge 130% in Europe if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, threatening global energy supplies and economic stability.
Keir Starmer: Our Cyprus bases are not used by US bombers
British PM Keir Starmer defends his Middle East policy stance, stating UK Cyprus bases aren’t used by US bombers amid Trump’s criticism of Britain’s response.
Hegseth on Iran: “We didn’t start this, but we will finish it”
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vows to “finish” Iran conflict, leaves door open for ground troops while denying regime change goals in Pentagon briefing.
US Israel attack on Iran: Middle East war escalates with Lebanon bombings – Trump’s message for Tehran’s next day
Middle East conflict escalates as US and Israel intensify attacks on Iran while strikes expand to Lebanon. Trump vows retaliation amid growing regional tensions.
Donald Trump: “I have three strong candidates” to govern Iran after war
Trump reveals he has three candidates ready to govern Iran after the ongoing US-Israel military campaign, expecting the conflict to last 4-5 weeks.