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Action (JCPOA)](/news/2026/4/21/what-was-the-iran-nuclear-deal-trump-dumped-in-search-of-better-terms), which saw Tehran curtail its nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief. Trump unilaterally withdrew from the agreement in 2018 and has, since taking office last year, twice struck Iran amid ongoing
actions in Gaza, while cracking down on pro-Palestine demonstrators at home through mass arrests, profiling and censorship. With the sting of rising oil and commodity prices, however, Merz appeared to change his views
action against Cuba would lead to a “bloodbath” and that the island does not represent a threat. “They talk about the Venezuelan model, and the question was, would they go for the Venezuelan model
US military action against Iran, and deriding the 2015 deal to limit Iran’s nuclear enrichment in return for sanctions relief negotiated during the Obama administration. Trump withdrew from that international deal, known
response to Hezbollah rocket and drone attacks on Israeli civilians and other violations of a ceasefire announced in April that has failed to end the fighting. Separately, Iran's Tasnim news agency reported that Tehran
response than before. We have many winning cards that we have not yet used,” he added. ## War diplomacy - ****Trump slams Merz:**** Trump lashed out at German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the Iran war, after comments
response offered to transfer some enriched uranium to a third country while postponing nuclear negotiations until after a permanent ceasefire. But Trump dismissed it as “totally unacceptable”. Baghaei reiterated Tehran’s position on Monday. “This
military sites. Bahrain has since cracked down on perceived pro-Iran support within its borders, warning that anyone who glorifies or expresses support for Iranian attacks could be prosecuted. Bahraini authorities carried out several earlier
military action will leave US security worse off, compared to 26% who think it will improve security. **US treasury secretary Scott Bessent has said the underlying US economy remains strong and that growth could still
military action in Venezuela, Nigeria and Iran, with Trump hinting at possible operations in Greenland, Mexico, and another World Cup participant, Colombia. There have also been tensions between the three co-hosts on trade, immigration
actions suggest Washington at least gave limited consent, but as the president would see it, proceeding with caution and pushing for one round only. As the veteran US negotiator Aaron David Miller told
US, Russia, China, the United Kingdom and France, all of which are permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. Every other signatory is legally bound not to develop or acquire nuclear arms. The treaty
military action against Iran. The legislation, sponsored by the Democratic representative Gregory Meeks, seeks to cement US assistance for Ukraine by providing more than $1bn in security and reconstruction aid. It would make another
action”. Later on Wednesday, Trump reiterated his claim that the US has severely degraded Iran’s military capabilities. “They have very little left. They have some missiles, a small percentage,” he said. Beyond the duelling
military campaign in the Middle East](/news/liveblog/2026/4/15/iran-war-live-trump-hints-at-second-round-of-talks-israel-pounds-lebanon). While protests threatened to spread into Northern Ireland this week, demonstrations on the northern side of the border with the United Kingdom have so far been muted
response” to Israel for its attacks on Lebanon, including Sunday’s strikes on the outskirts of Beirut. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had targeted two military bases in Israel. An Iranian missile
military apparatus that oversees operations in the Middle East and parts of Asia. His remarks echoed the [escalating rhetoric](/news/2026/6/10/trump-hardens-tone-against-iran-says-may-keep-going-with-strikes) of Republican President Donald Trump, who [warned](https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116725476229257491) earlier that Iran would “have
military presence at the base would be impossible to hide. “Assertions suggesting otherwise are speculative, misleading, and entirely detached from the factual context,” it said, adding that Pakistan had “consistently acted as an impartial, constructive
US has said it wants help forcing the strait and [criticised British and French discussions](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/24/iran-foreign-minister-to-embark-on-three-nation-tour-as-us-peace-talks-remain-stalled) over creating defensive patrols after the war ends, [calling them “silly”](https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/24/iran-war-live-updates-trump-hormuz-strait-israel-lebanon-truce?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-69eb61778f089bd0e8b1f9bb#block-69eb61778f089bd0e8b1f9bb). The Jef includes
action.” The comments came after Trump told the New York Post that he berated Netanyahu during a call earlier this week over Israel’s [escalation in Lebanon](/news/2026/6/3/israels-invasion-of-southern-lebanon-devastates-centuries-of-history). “I was a little bit perturbed