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objected to comments from the head of the Catholic church suggesting a [“delusion of omnipotence”](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/11/pope-leo-us-israel-iran-war) was fuelling the US-Israeli war in Iran, Sarah Mullally urged Anglicans to join Leo’s “courageous
US-Israeli war against Iran. **A senior military officer or diplomat is expected to represent Australia at this week’s summit on reopening the strait of Hormuz, set to be led by France
conflict on all fronts, including Lebanon, where Israel has launched an offensive against [Hezbollah](https://www.theguardian.com/world/hezbollah), and ensure the release of $24bn (£18bn) of Iran’s frozen assets. It would also
US,” said Al Jazeera’s Manuel Rapalo, reporting from Washington, DC, adding that there is no diplomatic relationship between Lebanon and Israel. Trump has publicly called for a meeting between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun
objective of preventing the country from obtaining a nuclear weapon, which Tehran denies seeking. Although Israel has never officially confirmed having nuclear weapons, some Israeli officials have floated deploying them. In November 2023, for instance
Iran war. In Washington, Trump said it "would be great" if Putin and Zelenskyy meet. ### [World](https://www.npr.org/sections/world/) ### [What's Russia's next move amid its latest attacks against Ukraine?](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/26/nx-s1-5833839/whats-russias-next-move-amid-its-latest-attacks-against-ukraine) Kremlin
objective.  ## In the Gulf - Trump said a potential currency swap with the United Arab Emirates is “under consideration”, adding Washington would
US - **Trump hopes Hezbollah ‘acts nicely’:** Trump said on Thursday he hopes Hezbollah “acts nicely and well” during the [10-day truce](/news/2026/4/16/trump-says-israel-and-lebanon-agree-to-temporary-ceasefire). - **White House invitation extended:** “I will be inviting the Prime Minister
conflict will continue to put constraints on Saudi revenue and spending. And the influx of foreign investment in these hyper-expensive visionary projects has never materialised to the degree on which the Saudis had been
conflict, and the administration’s planning and contingencies for such scenarios. We do not believe we have received that information.” Israel has never acknowledged its nuclear weapons programs and no US administration has publicly stated
conflict continues without a clear end in sight. - **Trump also said the US had “total control over the strait of Hormuz” –** a claim that has drawn scepticism in the face of Iran’s seizure
object after one stuck a cigarette in the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary in southern [Lebanon](https://www.theguardian.com/world/lebanon) and the other photographed it. The photo of the soldier, a cigarette dangling
us if September 15 rolls around and prices come down, but people are about to start voting?” the Nevada-based GOP strategist said. Polling shows that support for the Iran war is weak among Americans
Iran’s economy and push its government towards a peace deal. However, the seemingly blase response from the US government to the killing of the sailors has been the cause of great consternation in India
conflict in the Middle East, as Iran accused the US of breaching the increasingly fragile ceasefire announced last month. In recent days there have been the biggest flare-ups in fighting in and around
objectives](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/07/trump-rationale-war-iran-story) set out by his administration. With the Iranian government [apparently in jubilant mood](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/24/iran-leader-and-security-council-still-need-to-approve-peace-deal-with-us), members of Trump’s own party responded furiously to reports that a proposed deal contained
objectives. The mood was similar on the streets of Beirut's southern suburbs - a stronghold of Hezbollah, also known as Dahieh - with a storekeeper expressing doubts about the agreement. Sami, who has run his business
conflict in order to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be a “nightmare” for Israel. “It is important we get this right,” he wrote in a social media [post](https://x.com/LindseyGrahamSC/status/2058245974733058140) on Saturday that
conflicts?” ## What is known about Israel’s nuclear programme? Several former US officials, Israeli whistleblowers, and unclassified US intelligence documents have for decades shed light on Israel’s alleged nuclear programme. Documents show that
conflict, the document says. It is unclear how Israel will react to this point. The text of the document - read verbatim to reporters in a call with US officials - notes that the US and Iran