US strikes Iran for third consecutive night as Trump plans Hormuz transit fee – Middle East crisis live
In case you’re just joining us, here’s a quick recap of the latest as the Middle East crisis escalates once…
US launches third night of strikes on Iran as Trump announces Hormuz blockade
The strait of Hormuz. It remains unclear how easy it would be for the US navy to reinstate a maritime…
Iran launches attacks on American military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait after fresh US strikes – Middle East crisis live
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said this morning they targeted American military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, destroyed radar systems in Oman…
JD Vance claims US holds all the cards in Iran and will win ‘either way’
JD Vance and Bill Maher on HBO’s Real Time on 26 June 2026. Photograph: HBOView image in fullscreenJD Vance and…
Iran hails ‘progress’ as first day of talks with US conclude after shaky start
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi (L) shakes hands with Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif (front R) as JD Vance (back…
Trump may survive the humiliation of the Iran deal. Netanyahu will not | Simon Tisdall
Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump at the White House, 29 September 2025. Photograph: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenBenjamin Netanyahu…
US treasury chief urged Trump not to host ‘Mr Bean on crack’ Zelenskyy, book says
US treasury chief urged Trump not to host ‘Mr Bean on crack’ Zelenskyy, book says Suggestion that Scott Bessent so…
‘It’s a big mistake’: Israelis feel betrayed and angry after Iran peace deal
‘Israelis are talking past each other. The common ground isn’t there,’ one opposition official said of a growing divide among…
US-Iran talks in Switzerland abruptly called off
US vice-president JD Vance was scheduled to fly to Switzerland for talks with Iran but the meeting has been cancelled.…
Iran announces plans to bring in maritime fees for strait of Hormuz
Vessels at the strait of Hormuz, seen from Musandam, Oman, on Thursday. Photograph: ReutersView image in fullscreenVessels at the strait…