Iran fired a salvo of missiles and drones on Monday at Israel while also warning the United States that its military has been given a “free hand” to attack American targets in the wake of the Trump administration’s massive strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Israel said its defence systems were operating to intercept the threat, … Read more
A satellite image shows the Fordo nuclear facility in Iran in this handout image dated June 14, 2025. Maxar Technologies | Via Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday disputed Iranian attempts to downplay the strikes on its nuclear facilities, stressing that “obliteration” was an accurate description, even though the full extent of the damage … Read more
The United States is bracing for Iran’s response after President Donald Trump launched punishing strikes on Iranian nuclear energy sites Saturday. It was the first time the U.S. has directly bombed the Islamic Republic. The U.S. struck Iranian nuclear facilities, including the key Fordo site, with 14 GBU-57s, 30,000-pound “bunker buster bombs,” according to the … Read more
Oil prices jumped and stock futures slipped Sunday evening, indicating concern among investors about the possibility of economic fallout from the ongoing unrest in the Middle East following U.S. strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities. The major focus is on oil. Iran remains a major international oil supplier, and it also sits on the Strait of … Read more
Iran has spent decades building multi-tiered military capabilities at home and across the region that were at least partly aimed at deterring the United States from attacking it. By entering Israel’s war, the U.S. may have removed the last rationale for holding them in reserve. That could mean a wave of attacks on U.S. forces … Read more
The United States, the Middle East and world oil markets are bracing for Iran’s response after President Donald Trump launched punishing strikes on Iranian nuclear energy sites overnight, plunging the region into an unprecedented new phase of a decades-old conflict. The U.S. struck Iranian nuclear facilities, including the key Fordo site, with 14 GBU-57s, 30,000-pound … Read more
The latest: Trump says stealth bombers hit sites in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. Tehran says U.S. has ‘launched a dangerous war against Iran,’ and that there are no signs of radioactive contamination after the attacks. Netanyahu praises U.S. decision that ‘will change history.’ U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the plan to strike Iran took months and weeks of … Read more
US Vice President JD Vance speaks during a discussion at the Munich Leaders meeting hosted by the Munich Security Conference at the Willard Hotel in Washington, DC, May 7, 2025. Mandel Ngan | Afp | Getty Images Vice President JD Vance said Sunday that the United States is not at war with Iran, but with … Read more
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Sen. Mark Kelly: Trump’s decision to strike Iran puts U.S. troops ‘at further risk’ 00:50 Sen. Lindsey Graham doesn’t predict U.S. ‘boots on the ground’ in Iran: Full interview 07:01 ‘Israel is profoundly grateful’: Sen. Lindsey Graham shares Netanyahu’s message … Read more
The latest: Trump says stealth bombers hit sites in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. Iran’s nuclear agency confirms attacks, says work will not be stopped. Iran said ‘no sign of contamination’ as a result of the attacks. Israeli airspace has been closed to inbound and outbound travel, but it’s not clear for how long. Netanyahu praises U.S. … Read more