Yemen's Houthis say they may join the US-Israeli war against Iran, citing direct concern. Analysts discuss potential regional and global trade impacts.
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran that its power plants would be targeted if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully reopened within 48 hours. The threat came amid escalating tensions and a military strike by U.S. forces on an Iranian facility near the waterway.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva condemned what he called a return to colonial policies toward developing nations during a summit in Colombia, referencing U.S. actions in Venezuela and Cuba. He also criticized the ongoing U.S.-Israel war against Iran and the United Nations’ failure to prevent global conflicts.
US Central Command announced forces have attacked Iranian coastal missile sites and infrastructure, reducing Tehran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington says it will continue targeting Iran's regional military capabilities.
Former U.S. National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent resigned, citing moral objections to the war in Iran, and spoke at a Washington prayer event about his decision.
Robert Mueller, former FBI director and special counsel who led the 2016 election interference investigation, has died at age 81, his family announced.
U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. is close to meeting its objectives in Iran and may reduce military efforts, even as his administration deploys 2,500 more marines and seeks $200 billion in additional war funding.
US President Donald Trump says he does not want to declare a ceasefire with Iran, calling it unnecessary while “literally obliterating the other side.” He also criticized NATO allies for not supporting his actions, calling the alliance a “paper tiger” without US backing.
A U.S. federal judge has blocked enforcement of a Trump-era Pentagon policy that restricted press credentials for journalists who refused to comply with new rules. The ruling, which sides with The New York Times, finds the policy violates First and Fifth Amendment rights.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Iran is not seeking war with its Muslim neighbors, blaming the US and Israel for regional tensions. He defended Iran's attacks on Gulf states as a response to their hosting of US military bases.