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President Donald Trump on Monday pushed back against mounting criticism that he hasn't done enough to explain why it was necessary to start a war with Iran now or to articulate his vision for an endgame to the escalating conflict. The frustration is coming not just from the political left but also from his “Make America Great Again” base, as the conflict expands, energy prices surge, and the death...
Since Israel and the United States launched a barrage of strikes on Iran Saturday, Tehran’s allies and proxies in the region have had a minimal role in the response.
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Hundreds of Iranians crossed into neighbouring Turkey as Israeli and US strikes entered a fourth day. Meanwhile, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that his country’s main priority now is to secure a ceasefire in Iran and open the door to dialogue. FRANCE 24’s Jasper Mortimer reports from Ankara, Turkey.
Israel on Tuesday ordered the military to take control of more positions in Lebanon, where the army pulled back some of its forces after Hezbollah attacked Israeli bases in support of its backer, Iran. Lebanon was drawn into the regional war on Monday after an initial rocket attack on Israel by Hezbollah, which said it wanted to "avenge" the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei...
The United States attacked Iran only after learning that ally Israel was going to strike and fearing Tehran would retaliate against US forces, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday. "We knew that there was going to be an Israeli action. We knew that that would precipitate an attack against American forces, and we knew that if we didn't preemptively go after them before they launched those att...
Lebanon’s state news agency reported Tuesday that the Lebanese army was pulling back from “advanced positions” near the Israeli border, after Israel said its forces were conducting operations in southern Lebanon under what it called a “forward defense posture.” The Israeli military is also continuing to carry out strikes in multiple areas across Lebanon. Since fighting between Israel and Hezbo...
Israel launched simultaneous air strikes Tuesday on Tehran and Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut's southern suburbs following a wave of missiles launched overnight from Iran. The Israeli army announced earlier in the day that ground troops had been deployed along the border with Lebanon as mounting hostilities threatened to engulf the region.
🔴 Watch the moment that Kuwaiti defences shot down three US military jets on Monday in an "apparent friendly fire" incident. US Central Command said that all crew members were safely recovered.
France has deployed Rafale jets over the United Arab Emirates to protect its bases after a drone hit a French facility, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said. The announcement comes as regional tensions continue to escalate following US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
France has deployed Rafale fighter jets over the United Arab Emirates to protect its naval and air bases against Iranian attacks, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Tuesday.
The US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was hit by two Iranian drones in the early hours of Tuesday. The US embassy in Kuwait has been closed “until further notice”, following the attack in Riyadh.
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have authorised the IDF to take control of additional strategic positions in southern Lebanon following attacks by Iran-backed Hezbollah amid escalating regional tensions.
Israel said it would reopen the Kerem Shalom crossing on Tuesday for the gradual entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, days after closing it over security concerns linked to strikes on Iran and ensuing regional escalation involving the US and Lebanon.
Israel said it would reopen the Kerem Shalom crossing on Tuesday for the gradual entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, days after closing it over security concerns linked to strikes on Iran and ensuing regional escalation involving the US and Lebanon.
Real Madrid lost at home to Getafe. FC Barcelona now has a four-point lead over Real.
Real Madrid lost at home to Getafe. FC Barcelona now has a four-point lead over Real.
AFP journalists in Kabul heard multiple explosions and gunfire on Tuesday as Afghan and Pakistani troops continued border clashes. Blasts echoed across the capital alongside anti-aircraft fire, while Afghanistan’s defence ministry said fighting with Pakistani forces was ongoing. An AFP reporter in Jalalabad also reported explosions and heavy weapons fire.
Lebanon's state-run National News Agency said Tuesday the Lebanese army was evacuating "advanced positions" along the Israeli border as Israel’s military said it was establishing a buffer zone in southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, loud explosions were heard in the Iranian capital. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Lebanon's state-run National News Agency said Tuesday the Lebanese army was evacuating "advanced positions" along the Israeli border after Israel’s military said its troops were operating in southern Lebanon in what it described as a “forward defence posture". Meanwhile, Iran hit the US embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone strike, causing “limited fire” and minor damage, according to Sau...
Israel’s military said Tuesday its troops were operating in southern Lebanon in what it described as a “forward defence posture", as it pressed ahead with strikes on Beirut and Tehran. Meanwhile, Iran hit the US embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone strike, causing “limited fire” and minor damage, according to Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Israel’s military said Tuesday its troops were operating in southern Lebanon in what it described as a “forward defense posture,” as it pressed ahead with strikes on Beirut and Tehran. Meanwhile, Iran hit the US embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone strike, causing “limited fire” and minor damage, according to Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Israel’s military said it carried out simultaneous strikes on Beirut and Tehran early Tuesday, targeting what it described as militant and strategic sites. Meanwhile, Iran hit the US embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone strike, causing “limited fire” and minor damage, according to Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Israeli and US airstrikes pounded Iran in an escalating campaign that President Donald Trump said on Monday would likely last several weeks. Tehran and its allies retaliated across the region, striking Israel and a range of targets in Gulf states, including energy facilities in Qatar and the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia, which was hit by two drones and sparked a small fire. Follow our liveblog for t...
Israeli and US airstrikes pounded Iran in an escalating campaign that US President Donald Trump said Monday would likely take several weeks. Tehran and its allies retaliated across the region, striking Israel and a variety of targets inside Gulf states, including energy facilities in Qatar and the American embassy in Saudi Arabia. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Israeli and US airstrikes pounded Iran in an escalating campaign that US President Donald Trump said Monday would likely take several weeks. Tehran and its allies retaliated across the region, striking Israel and a variety of targets inside Gulf states, including energy facilities in Qatar and the American Embassy in Saudi Arabia. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Former President Bill Clinton told lawmakers that Donald Trump once said he had “some great times” with Jeffrey Epstein before their relationship soured, according to video released Monday. In a House deposition, Clinton said Trump mentioned Epstein in 2002 or 2003. Trump has said they later fell out.
Former President Bill Clinton told lawmakers that Donald Trump once said he had “some great times” with Jeffrey Epstein before their relationship soured, according to video released Monday. In a House deposition, Clinton said Trump mentioned Epstein in 2002 or 2003. Trump has said they later fell out.
President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that France will expand its atomic arsenal and could deploy nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries for the first time, as he unveiled an unprecedented plan to bolster security on the continent. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell reports.
