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claimed by Argentina. Why? Donald Trump has remained furious with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer ever since he initially denied a request to use British military bases ahead of launching attacks on Iran
effect last month. Trump added he is not reconsidering Pakistan as a mediator. “They’re great. I think the Pakistanis have been great. The field marshal and the prime minister of Pakistan have been absolutely
Pentagon’s munitions supply”. A CSIS report in April found that Iran’s missiles and drones during the war [destroyed US military equipment](/news/2026/4/30/us-military-equipment-worth-billions-of-dollars-destroyed-in-iran-war) worth between $2.3bn and $2.8bn, an additional factor
claimed earlier that it struck more than 13,000 targets over the first 39 days of fighting with Iran, before a fragile ceasefire came into effect. For context, the US fired more Patriot missiles
effect in several fields. It marks the collapse of Israel’s 20-year Iran strategy to produce regime change and will accelerate the already rapid decline in the influence of this Israeli government in Washington
Pentagon secretary, [last week said](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/16/pete-hegseth-iran-energy-infrastructure) the US is “locked and loaded” to finish destroying Iran’s energy grid. After the CNBC interview, Trump turned his Tuesday morning fire homeward. In a Truth
claims from the Iranian government. “Iranian officials have not denied the US reports that Iranian missile launchers and boats were attacked,” he reported. “However, they have neither confirmed the reports nor given details
effect last month, Trump announced a naval siege on Iranian ports and kept it in place even after Tehran announced [reopening Hormuz](/news/2026/4/17/iran-foreign-minister-says-strait-of-hormuz-completely-open) in response to the inclusion of Lebanon in the truce. Iran
effectively sealed off the strait by threatening to deploy mines, drones, missiles and fast-attack craft. The US has countered by blockading Iranian ports and mounting escorted transits for commercial vessels. The US military spokesperson
effect on April 8. Iran said it fired at US Navy ships; the US said it shot down seven small Iranian military boats; and [Tehran renewed](/news/2026/5/4/uae-reports-missile-and-drone-strikes-incoming-from-iran) its drone and missile launches against the United
military bases in Spain, Naval Station Rota and Morón Air Base. Pedro Sanchez told reporters: "We do not work based on emails. We work with official documents and official positions taken, in this case
claiming maritime violations and transferring them to Iranian shores. But the firing was seemingly unrelated to the conduct of the war. People familiar with the situation told the Guardian the causes included poor relationships with
military to “shoot and kill” small Iranian boats that deploy mines in the **strait of Hormuz** and claimed that US minesweepers “are clearing the strait right now” amid the standoff over the key waterway. Trump
effectively closed since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran. Iran's threats to ships using the strait - through which some 20% of the world's oil and gas flows
claims to longstanding “imperial possessions”, and highlighted sovereignty over the Falklands, the subject of the 1982 war between Britain and Argentina. It was drawn up in response to White House frustration that other members
military operations. In the letter, dated 1 May, Trump said he initiated Operation Epic Fury against Iran and notified Congress on 28 February “consistent with my responsibility to protect Americans and United States interests
claimed by Argentina](/news/2024/2/20/why-does-an-archipelago-off-the-coast-of-argentina-belong-to-the-u), the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. The email, which alleges “a sense of entitlement on the part of the Europeans”, is intended as a signal to NATO partners, according
effective card,” he said. “This is a deep structural gap: Iran is seeking a long-term insurance policy following the US withdrawal from the JCPOA in 2018, while Washington wants to use military and sanctions