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Hegseth faces questions about Iran in first congressional appearance since war began

us at exactly the same place we were before." Iran's closing of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping corridor for the world's oil, has sent fuel prices skyrocketing and posed problems

Trump says Iran attack on ‘hold’: What we know about latest negotiations

military not to carry out the scheduled attack. However, he said, he “further instructed them to be prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice

US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves

military blockade of the key Strait of Hormuz, designed to put additional pressure on Iran. Asked whether the UK and US's growing differences over the conflict had affected the "special relationship" between

Popes have spoken out on politics before. But with Trump and Pope Leo it's different

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 "be careful when he talks about matters

‘We’re Catholic first’: Sunday mass attendees weigh in on Trump’s feud with Pope Leo

US attacks on Iran. Trump exploded on social media later that night in a lengthy post on Truth Social, [calling](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/13/donald-trump-pope-leo) the pope “WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy” and claiming

Ultra-Orthodox conscription dispute pushes Israeli government to brink

us.” Here’s what we know about ultra-Orthodox military conscription and how the issue could affect Israeli politics. ## Is the refusal of Haredi Jews to serve in the military legal? Ultra-Orthodox men enrolled

Sheinbaum vows to ‘defend Mexicans at every level’ amid anger at Trump over migrant deaths

action against gangs. But in the wake of mounting deaths of Mexican citizens in custody of immigration officials and America’s blockade of [Cuba](https://www.theguardian.com/world/cuba), a key Mexican ally, Sheinbaum has taken

Timeline: The highs and lows of the US-UK ‘special relationship’

Iran – Trump described the British leader as “not Winston Churchill”. Despite the US gaining independence from Britain in 1776 and fighting the War of 1812 against it, the two countries have for the most part

As AIPAC becomes ‘toxic’, it is trying to conceal spending in US elections

Iran](/news/2026/3/1/netanyahus-war-analysts-say-trumps-iran-strikes-benefit-israel-not-us) and the genocidal assault on Gaza, which AIPAC supports. As a result, Israel has been rapidly [losing support](/news/2026/2/27/us-citizens-support-for-israel-at-historic-low-over-gaza-genocide-poll) amongst the US public. Just this week, The New York Times and Siena College

Trump needs a better Iran deal than Obama’s – but faces major hurdles

action (JCPOA), the product of a specific moment in time, and whatever comes out of Islamabad cannot be exact since the nature of the Iran’s nuclear programme has altered so much since 2015. Moreover

First Thing: Tensions rise over Hormuz as Trump threatens to blow Iran ‘off the face of the earth’

military said it destroyed six small Iranian boats and interceptedIranian cruise missiles and drones – a claim that was denied by Iran – and Iran attacked the United Arab Emirates with drones and missiles, setting

Hezbollah drone strikes target Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon

military, apart from a statement saying interceptor missiles had been fired at incoming Hezbollah drones. An Israeli soldier was killed and six others wounded in a Hezbollah drone attack on Sunday. Hezbollah

UAE quits OPEC: What that means for the Gulf, energy markets and beyond

military assets and other infrastructure in Gulf countries. It also closed off most access to the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20 percent of the world’s supplies of oil and liquefied natural

Israel says it’s West’s defender, but cares little for European critics

Iran and step back from a conflict that, analysts warn, threatens to tip the world into [recession](/video/counting-the-cost/2026/3/18/could-the-iran-war-trigger-a-global-recession). Earlier this month, Spain called for the suspension of the European Union’s trade agreement with Israel

Uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz remains, as ceasefire nears its end

action. Trump also said Iran was removing "all sea mines," with the help of the U.S., presumably referring to mines placed in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil [prices tumbled](https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-trump-oil-iran-war-50e10bf2aa9b0b658c51e17db3eb3b13) and stock markets

'Decimate' means much more today than it did in ancient Rome

action against Iran. Take, for example, part of his April 1 address to the nation about Operation Epic Fury: "We've beaten and completely decimated Iran. They are decimated both militarily and economically." ### [National

Lebanon cannot be bombed into sovereignty

Iran are losing the sway they have held over Beirut for two decades, and Washington and Israel are moving to establish a new dominion. The language of sovereignty is once again doing work that sovereignty

European countries emerge as NATO leaders as U.S. role recedes

Iran policy, declaring, "This is not our war." [In an interview](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NAg3To46yY&t=962s), Starmer also said he was "fed up" at the economic consequences wrought upon ordinary Britons "because of the actions of Putin

‘It’s kind of a tough situation’: US Catholics torn in feud between president and the pope

actions on refugee and immigration policy – unusually forceful by the church’s historic standards.  Mark Takano, a California Democratic representative, shows Donald Trump

Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz. And, VA voters approve redistricting effort

Iran peace talks. **Aamir Qureshi/AFP via Getty Images** Aamir Qureshi/AFP via Getty Images - 🎧 **The extension of the ceasefire is not surprising because, despite his significant threats**, Trump's actions have made it clear that