Inside Iran’s ‘toll booth regime’: How Tehran chooses who can pass through Strait of Hormuz
Maritime experts say ships are being ordered to submit detailed documentation to the Iranian authorities before being escorted through a …
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Lebanon at real risk of 'humanitarian catastrophe'
Nearly a month into the Middle East war, Lebanon is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis that now risks teetering over …
Trump describes UK aircraft carriers as ‘toys’ in latest anti-Nato jibe
US president says he is ‘very disappointed’ as he again lashes out at allies’ lack of involvement in Iran warMiddle …
Trump lashes out at Nato again and claims alliance has done ‘absolutely nothing’ to help in Iran
President renewed his criticism of the military alliance and claimed Tehran was ‘begging to make a deal’ to end the …
Israel Democrats decry settler violence in West Bank amid attacks on Palestinians
Aipac-backed lawmakers denounce ‘extremist’ violence in West Bank as support for Israel becomes a political liabilityAs Israeli settlers ramp up …
Two drone strikes on civilian targets kill 28 people in Sudan
Market in North Darfur and truck carrying civilians in North Kordofan hit as civil war approaches fourth yearAt least 28 …
Pentagon ‘may divert crucial Ukraine weapons to Middle East’
It coincides with a marked intensification of U.S. military operations in the region
Thursday briefing: Why most Israelis back the conflict with Iran, even as international support wanes
In today’s newsletter: This new war has exposed widening fractures between Israel and its allies, and the country finds itself …
Middle East crisis live: Trump insists Iran wants a deal despite initial rejection; China sees ‘glimmer of hope’ for talks
US president claims Iranian negotiators fear being killed by their own side; Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi says US and …
US war latest: Oil prices rise as strikes continue and Trump says Tehran ‘afraid’ to admit to talks
China sees 'glimmer of hope' in US peace proposal even as Iran says it has 'no intention' of negotiating
Gulf states’ scepticism over alleged US-Iran talks signals a distrust of Trump
Reluctance to cheerlead alleged US ceasefire efforts reflects suspicion talk of peace could be another foil for escalationMiddle East crisis …
WHO warns of health crisis ‘unfolding in real time’ across Middle East
Hostilities should halt and healthcare facilities must be treated as ‘safe havens’, WHO’s regional chief has saidMiddle East crisis – …
Iran threatens to seize control of another key strait in Red Sea if Trump launches ground invasion
The Houthi rebels in Yemen have so far not entered the war despite ties to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard
‘They will all just get mowed down’: Trump rejected Netanyahu’s idea to call for uprising in Iran, report claims
Israeli leader is reported to have claimed to Trump there was a window of opportunity to destabilise the regime further
The ‘zombie’ ships appearing in the Strait of Hormuz after they were scrapped for parts
Reports suggest the vessels transitioned through Iranian waters and may have paid the IRGC $2m to pass
Iran pushes back on Trump’s peace plan: ‘It’s not even beautiful on paper’
American troops are to be deployed to the Middle East as mixed messages about peace talks continue
‘We want peace’: Iranians try to maintain semblance of normal life as conflict drags on
Explosions lit up Tehran skyline as Israel launched new airstrikes but by morning joggers were in the parkMiddle East crisis …
Iran gives negative response to US ceasefire plan amid push for talks
Pakistani intermediaries deliver 15-point plan but some proposals proved intractable in previous negotiationsMiddle East crisis – live updatesIranian officials expressed …
Iran war threatens to delay large offshore wind projects in EU and UK
Industry fears strait of Hormuz closure could disrupt shipping of crucial parts for UK and German North Sea projects• Business …
Israel used white phosphorus to scorch earth in south Lebanon, researcher says
Human Rights Watch and others say they have documented use of weapon in civilian areas during war on GazaWhen the …