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Greene says Iran war hurts Vance’s chance of succeeding Trump | CNN Politics  CNN

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Headlines from Trump's latest remarks on the Iran war as fighting enters third week  CBS News

The PM’s decision not to sign up the UK to the Middle East conflict reflects the public mood better than Badenoch and Farage’s former gung-ho support It was a message that could just as easily have been given via a ministerial statement in the Commons. But Keir Starmer needs every break he can get at the moment and he wasn’t going to pass up the chance to look like a world leader at a press conference in Downing Street. The advantages were obvious. No need to have to listen to Kemi Badenoch drone on for five minutes with her revisionist fantasies in reply. Avoid the danger of loads of backbench MPs observing that President Trump is a deranged halfwit who doesn’t know what he’s doing. But best of all a press conference was ideal because the American war with Iran is one of the few occasions when the prime minister’s judgment has been right all along. Just over two weeks in and it’s increasingly looking like the The Donald is only in the war for its entertainment value. Just last weekend, he was saying he might continue bombing Kharg Island for fun. For the lols and social media hits. There has never been a plan or a goal in mind. Not so long ago he was saying the Brits were late to the party and he didn’t need them anyway. Now he is begging for help in keeping the strait of Hormuz open. Continue reading...

Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah says senior security official killed Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah says one of its senior security officials has been killed. The group’s secretary general confirmed the death of Abu Ali al-Askari, a prominent spokesperson and security figure within the Iran-aligned faction. In a statement, the organisation mourned Askari, describing him as a key figure in its leadership. Kataib Hezbollah operates as one of Iraq’s most powerful armed groups and forms part of the country’s network of Iran-aligned factions.

Trump calls on nations to help secure Strait of Hormuz  NBC News

What Are the Consequences of the Iran War for the Developing World?  Yale Insights

The US president said he was ‘not happy’ and ‘very surprised’ that Sir Keir Starmer would not send warships to support the US in the Strait of Hormuz, while German chancellor Friedrich Merz said this was ‘not Nato’s war’

Palestinian issue 'conveniently forgotten' due to US-Israel war on Iran: Lavrov  TRT World

US allies reject Trump’s request for help in Strait of Hormuz  Straight Arrow News - SAN

Tensions are soaring in the Strait of Hormuz as Iranian attacks disrupt global oil flows, prompting Trump to push allies and major economies to help reopen the vital waterway. Here’s how different countries are responding. #dwcurrentaffairs  facebook.com

Netanyahu's Video Proof Of Being Alive Hits A "Disappearing" Ring Problem  NDTV

Hegseth, Trump face perilous options in the Strait of Hormuz  WATE 6 On Your Side

Two India carriers secure safe passage through Strait of Hormuz  Defense News

Hezbollah says it launched rockets and drones at northern Israel Hezbollah says it launched a barrage of rockets and attack drones at the northern Israeli city of Nahariya on Monday. In a statement, the group said it carried out “a barrage of rockets and a swarm of attack drones” targeting the coastal city. Israel’s emergency service, Magen David Adom, said medics treated one man at the scene after an explosion. Paramedics reported the victim was “in mild to moderate condition, suffering from injuries caused by an explosion”.

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Iran’s participation in the World Cup has been in doubt following social media comments made by US president Donald Trump

White House seems to have failed to anticipate that Tehran would fight back by trying to impose costs on the west Middle East crisis – live updates If there was a moment when the absence of a US strategy on Iran was exposed, then this was it. Donald Trump demanded on Saturday that the UK, China, France, Japan and others participate in a naval escort for oil tankers through the strait of Hormuz. Despite launching the attack on Iran, with Israel, the White House does not seem to have fully anticipated what was likely to follow. Iran had few good military options for fighting back, but attacking US bases, US allies and merchant shipping in the Gulf was the most obvious response – to try to impose costs on the west. Continue reading...

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