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military facilities in the strait. Iran has mostly blocked the critical waterway for global energy since the U.S. and Israel launched the war on Feb. 28, causing a global spike in fuel prices and rattling
saying it represented “a dangerous escalation” and urging a return to diplomacy. ## Has Iran responded to the incident? Iran has not claimed responsibility for the drone attacks, and there has been no public statement from
Trump had called the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to urge him not to retaliate immediately for an [Iranian missile attack on Sunday night](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/07/israel-escalates-war-hezbollah-airstrikes-beirut), with the US president saying: “I call
Trump is already facing pressure over joining Israel in starting a war against Iran, which sent oil prices soaring. Earlier on Monday, the US president addressed and [denied claims](/news/2026/4/20/israel-never-talked-me-into-the-war-with-iran-trump-says) that Netanyahu dragged
military’s conduct during the war in Gaza and also by anger over [Donald Trump’s](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump) support for the Iran war. “We can all look at what is happening in the region
military force against Iran was a mistake, with just 36 percent saying it was the right decision. The poll is the latest to find [low levels of support](/news/2026/3/2/poll-suggests-only-a-quarter-of-americans-support-attacks-on-iran) for the war launched against Iran
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps seized two container ships in the strait of Hormuz, claiming maritime violations and transferring them to Iranian shores. But the firing was seemingly unrelated to the conduct
Trump](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump) warned that Tehran would “pay the price” for stalled negotiations, and Iran responded with strikes targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. The US assault across multiple Iranian cities came as efforts
military no longer has the people, tools or infrastructure needed to comply with two federal statutes requiring it to maintain a functioning civilian casualty policy, and operate a Civilian Protection Center of Excellence
military campaign. - 🎧 **The possibility of the U.S. striking Iran this weekend highlights the uncertainty** analysts fear could prolong the conflict for months, NPR's Franco Ordoñez says. Mona Yacoubian, a former State Department official
Trump said in Washington. But Iran’s top joint military command accused the US of violating the ceasefire by targeting an Iranian oil tanker and another ship. It also said the US carried
says former Nato chief Britain’s high military dependence on the US “is no longer tenable” and the UK has to become increasingly independent of the special relationship with Washington, a former Nato chief
Iran](/news/liveblog/2026/5/12/iran-war-live-trump-slams-iranian-proposal-as-ceasefire-hangs-by-a-thread), saying it has cost the United States $29bn. The department’s comptroller revealed the new total during a Senate committee hearing on Tuesday alongside Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth. The estimate is an increase
Iran war” and the Trump administration’s [feud with Anthropic](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/05/trump-anthropic-ai-pentagon) as indications that the department is “not a responsible partner”. The deal was ultimately announced on Friday. “I have joined the union
military targets elsewhere in the country in response to an Iranian barrage against northern Israel, which caused no injuries. Iranian media reported that several explosions were heard in the capital Tehran, as well
Iran. Trump’s administration has moved aggressively to reshape the western hemisphere region with the ouster of [Nicolás Maduro](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/26/nicolas-maduro-cilia-flores-court) as Venezuela’s president, dozens of US military strikes on alleged drug boats
Iran war. “Woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic and political gain, dragging that which is sacred into darkness and filth,” Leo told a gathering
Trump said the war “will not be long” and argued its end would trigger a sharp drop in oil prices and inflation. He told reporters that hundreds of oil tankers were waiting to leave
saying it ensures that “the presence of American troops in Poland will be maintained more or less at previous levels”. ## About face The announced deployment is a sudden about face from US declarations of plans
Iran. On Thursday, a sixth bid in the Senate to curb Trump’s authority to conduct military operations using the War Powers Resolution was defeated by 50-47, with members voting overwhelmingly along party lines