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Trump, a long-term critic of the transatlantic military alliance, has stepped up his invective at “[very disappointing Nato](https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/09/nato-rutte-trump-iran-hungary-elections-vance-latest-news-updates?filterKeyEvents=false&page=with%3Ablock-69d7a44d8f08dd4830772f4e#block-69d7a44d8f08dd4830772f4e)” after European countries refused to get involved in the US-Israeli
says that if a member state comes under armed attack, the others “shall have towards it an obligation of aid and assistance by all the means in their power”. That’s perhaps because there hadn
Trump criticism amid growing Vatican–U.S. tensions over Iran war](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/13/nx-s1-5780996/pope-leo-begins-tour-across-africa-row-with-trump-iran-war) Vice President Vance, who is Catholic, also weighed in on the controversy on Tuesday night, [saying](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDxDdmuJ0Mg) the pope should
says it is reviewing the latest responses from the United States to its proposal to end the nearly three-month US-Israel war on Iran as mediator Pakistan steps up efforts to achieve progress
say an agreement would be signed on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday of this coming week. And now this takes place.” Trump also told Axios: “If Netanyahu strikes (Iran) back, it’s just gonna keep going
says Friedrich Merz The US is being “humiliated” by Iran’s leadership, according to Friedrich Merz, Germany’s chancellor, who suggested the [Trump administration](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/trump-administration) was being outwitted at the negotiating table
saying that the conflict is “very much under control”. However, with petrol prices in the US skyrocketing and [fuelling inflation](/economy/2026/5/12/us-faces-rising-costs-with-iran-war-driving-energy-prices-inflation-higher), diplomacy stalled, and Trump’s [popularity plummeting](/news/2026/4/28/trump-approval-dips-to-record-low-amid-iran-war-inflation-woes-poll), the war appears to be hampering
military exploits Iraqi oil to fund terrorism against the United States and our partners.” Neither Iraq nor Iran has responded. Thursday’s sanctions also come as the US and Iran battle over control
Trump on Monday calling Iran's latest demands "garbage" and warning that the ceasefire was on "massive life support." Military life has always involved some degree of uncertainty. But for many families, including Serrato
Trump said at the White House: > double quotation markI thought it was me as a doctor and it had to do with the Red Cross.” He added that “only the fake news could come
Trump planned to address](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-06/greer-says-trump-and-xi-will-discuss-china-s-iran-oil-purchases) China’s ongoing energy purchases from Iran. As the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, China does have some influence over Tehran. And it is keen to avoid
saying: let’s go back to where we were before 28 February and there’s no stomach for that in Tehran,” he said. “They don’t want to go back after all of this fighting
military logistics and national security. But critics – including energy producers, refiners and agricultural groups – say the requirement to use US-built and -crewed vessels sharply raises shipping costs and limits capacity, particularly during disruptions, driving
military has given limited details on how operations will be carried out in Gulf. Trump has also said that the US will also begin destroying the mines he accuses Iran of having laid
says: ‘Sir, your loved one has approximately a 1% chance of living.’” Shortly after Trump’s comments, Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf, who has been chief negotiator in talks, wrote on X that his country
military is set to brief President Donald Trump on new plans for potential action in the Iran war. US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran
military said no American troops were hurt in the attacks. ### Kuwait reports incoming fire Kuwait meanwhile said its air defenses had opened fire early Monday morning to intercept incoming drone and missile fire. Iran
say. The latest exchange came just a day after US President Donald Trump said a deal with Tehran could be within reach, following what he described as “very good talks”, while also warning that
Trump in 2020. The announcement comes as Germany dispatched a minesweeper and a replenishment vessel to the Mediterranean on Monday, bound for the [Strait of Hormuz](/news/2026/5/4/iran-warns-us-to-stay-out-of-hormuz-after-trump-says-us-will-guide-ships). While Berlin has said the vessels would only
says Iran war could become ‘political liability’ Rep. Ashley Hinson, the likely GOP nominee in Iowa’s critical Senate race, said last week that the Iran war will become a “political liability” if it extends