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War in the Middle East: latest developments

War in the Middle East: latest developments

Here are the latest events in the Middle East war: - 'Empty' threats - Iran's security chief Ali Larijani brushed off threats by US President Donald Trump to hit the Islamic republic harder if the flow of oil stops through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. "Iran is

Iranian Kurds hunted by drones in Iraqi Kurdistan

Iranian Kurds hunted by drones in Iraqi Kurdistan

When a deafening drone tore a hole in her roof in northern Iraq, Iranian Kurd Amine Poursaid, gripped by fear of another attack, packed her family's belongings and prepared to escape. She is one of thousands of Iranian Kurds opposed to the Islamic republic and who are living

Iran vows to fight 'as long as needed' as Trump says war will end 'soon'

Iran vows to fight 'as long as needed' as Trump says war will end 'soon'

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday his country would keep fighting as long as necessary, casting doubt on US President Donald Trump's insistence that the conflict would be over "soon." The remarks from one of Iran's top leaders, who also ruled

Iraq war’s aftermath was a disaster for the US – the Iran war is headed in the same direction

Iraq war’s aftermath was a disaster for the US – the Iran war is headed in the same direction

The United States military achieved every objective it set when it went to war in Iraq in 2003. Decapitation: Saddam Hussein was captured, tried and hanged. Air dominance: total, within days. Regime collapse: The Iraqi government fell in 21 days. Now, consider Iraq more than 20 years after the U.

Trump: Iran could be hit 'much harder' over oil supply disruption

(The Center Square) - President Donald Trump said the United States would strike Iran at a "much, much harder level" if the country attempts to disrupt the global oil supply. Trump told reporters at a news conference Monday that the U.S. has struck more than 5,000 targets

NATO intercepts second Iran missile in Turkish airspace

NATO intercepts second Iran missile in Turkish airspace

NATO said it shot down a second ballistic missile fired from Iran in Turkish airspace on Monday, prompting a stern warning from Turkey to Tehran not to take "provocative steps". The Turkish and Iranian presidents spoke by telephone after the second such incident over NATO member Turkey in

US, Israel see gap on Iran as Trump under pressure

US, Israel see gap on Iran as Trump under pressure

Ten days after attacking Iran together, the United States and Israel have seen a public divergence, with President Donald Trump facing political pressure and not sharing Israel's long-term goals. The allies face a stark divide in how their publics view the war, with historically low support by