The US House of Representatives has backed a resolution seeking to halt American military action in Iran, dealing a political blow to President Donald Trump
A drone strike on a passenger terminal at Kuwait’s international airport wounded several people on Wednesday, as Iranian and US forces traded attacks in the Gulf.
The United States struck southern Iran on Thursday, drawing retaliation from Tehran against a US military base.
Iran said that a return to war with the US was unlikely, but warned the Islamic republic stood ready to respond to any attack.
Israel announced on Wednesday it had killed Mohammed Odeh, the newly appointed head of Hamas’s armed wing in Gaza.
Oscar-winning Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi has spoken out against civilian casualties from Western military strikes on Iran and the government’s violent suppression.
The United States military has spent nearly $29 billion on the war with Iran, as President Donald Trump faces growing pressure.
Iran has demanded the release of frozen assets and an end to US naval blockades after the US rejected Tehran’s terms for peace negotiations.
US President Donald Trump branded Iran’s terms for ending the Middle East war “totally unacceptable”, raising fears of fresh conflict.
Anxiety clashes with anticipation as one-month countdown to 2026 World Cup begins amid soaring tickets, Trump tensions and Iran war.