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military hardware** because of fears of a long-range attack by Ukrainian drones. Zelenskyy continued: > *“**Our proposal is a long-term ceasefire,** reliable and guaranteed security for people, **and a lasting peace.** Ukraine is ready
military spending from US allies. "Our country, in order to be fit for the future, has committed to the biggest sustained increase in defence spending since the Cold War," said the King. The domed Capitol
Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/03/us-fighter-jet-confirmed-shot-down-over-iran) in recent weeks.  Anouska Isaacson, who works at CJ’s Sandwich Bar and Cafe, said she had grown
military in nature. Mostly these FPV drones carry a RPG [rocket-propelled grenade] warhead, of which there is no shortage in southern Lebanon," he added. Hadavi told BBC Verify that the "psychological implication" of increasing
say put billionaires’ needs above those of workers. Neidi Dominguez, founding executive director of Organized Power in Numbers and an organizer, said that the number of [May Day](https://www.theguardian.com/world/may-day) events this year
Trump had convinced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to target Beirut, understanding that such an escalation could end a regional ceasefire in place since April. The Israeli invasion has deepened tensions between Iran, which
military $25bn so far. “Prospects for any near-term resolution to the Iran conflict or a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz remain dim,” IG market analyst Tony Sycamore said in a note
Trump is facing intensifying pushback from prominent hawks within his Republican Party, including Senators Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham, who are opposed to a negotiated end to the US-Israel war on Iran. ## Global economy
Trump has also met both Putin and Zelenskyy, seeking to bring them to the negotiating table to discuss ending the war, but so far, his efforts have not borne fruit. Will Zelenskyy’s open letter
Iran has made a [new proposal for a deal](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/18/iran-new-proposal-deal-to-end-war-us-israel) to definitively end the war, officials in the region said, with Donald Trump claiming he had postponed new military strikes so talks could
says Netanyahu will speak to Lebanon's president An Israeli official said Prime Minister Netanyahu would speak with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Thursday, though Lebanon's presidency said it had no information about
Trump, who took to social media the same day to declare, “I’m winning a War, BY A LOT, things are going very well”, and that the naval blockade would continue until Washington reached
saying: "Absolutely, the answer is yes." Sir Christian said the royal visit would emphasise the "shared history, shared sacrifice and common values" of the two countries and would show that the partnership meant both peoples
Trump later said seven boats had been hit. On Tuesday, the Iranian state broadcaster IRIB, quoting an unnamed Iranian military commander, reported Tehran had launched an investigation after the US allegations of vessel attacks. IRIB
military operation he launched with Israel against Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/us-israel-war-on-iran) in February. “If they don’t agree, the bombing starts, and it will be, sadly, at a much higher level and intensity than
Iran, meanwhile, has exposed the limits of US military might. Oil prices have jumped, filling Russia’s coffers and improving its fiscal balance. On top of it, Trump has removed sanctions on some Russian
Trump’s bluff”, arguing the Hormuz blockade is backfiring by increasing pressure on Washington as global partners face disruption and US domestic support weakens. - CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper says “a blockade of Iranian ports
say tonight that the hour of your freedom is at hand. Stay sheltered. Don't leave your home. It's very dangerous outside. Bombs will be dropping everywhere. When we are finished, take over your
says navy secretary is leaving, marking another top leader’s departure The Pentagon announced on Wednesday that the navy’s top civilian official, John Phelan, the secretary of the navy, is leaving
Iran, saying Trump “clearly had no plan for [it], wasn’t enthusiastic about [it], was fully aware of the risks, fully aware that it was a betrayal of his explicit promises for 10 years