Trump wants say on Iran’s next leader as war’s intensity and scope grow
Iran launched a new wave of attacks against Israel, American bases and countries around the region Thursday, while warning the U.S. and calling for “Trump’s blood.”
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Iran pummelled by new airstrikes as it launches attacks on Israel, U.S. bases
Iran launched a new wave of attacks against Israel, American bases and countries around the region Thursday, while warning the U.S. and calling for “Trump’s blood.”
Republicans reject measures to halt Iran war, backing Trump’s strategy
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly rejected a war powers resolution Thursday, one day after the Senate defeated a similar measure mostly along party lines.
U.S. House to vote on halting Iran war after Senate defeats similar measure
The House is preparing to vote Thursday on a war powers resolution to halt President Donald Trump's attack on Iran, a sign of unease in Congress over the rapidly widening conflict.
U.S. House set to vote on halting Trump’s attack on Iran
The House is preparing to vote Thursday on a war powers resolution to halt President Donald Trump's attack on Iran, a sign of unease in Congress over the rapidly widening conflict.
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Iranian warship sunk by the U.S. was returning from an exhibition
An Iranian warship that was sunk by a U.S. submarine near Sri Lanka had participated in naval exercises hosted by India before heading out into international waters.
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Global Affairs Canada says more than 100,000 Canadians are registered in the Gulf region, a number that has been growing since Sunday.
Carney says Canadian military participation in Middle East war can’t be ruled out
Carney's words built on the headline-grabbing speech he delivered in January at the World Economic Forum, in which he said the old world order had been ruptured.
Carney says Canada, Australia hold ‘rare convening power’ in Parliament speech
Carney's words built on the headline-grabbing speech he delivered in January at the World Economic Forum, in which he said the old world order had been ruptured.
Dozens of Canadians have left Iran as Ottawa lays out evacuation options
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said the government was working on a number of options for getting Canadians out safely, including a 'limited number' of chartered flights.
Northern European nations will create joint evacuation plans after Ukraine
Ten nations in northern Europe will prepare for possible cross-border evacuations of civilians in the event of a crisis in the region in a bid to learn from the war in Ukraine.
Protestors install Virginia Giuffre memorial plaques in Buckingham Palace garden
The unofficial signs were placed in the exterior gardens of Buckingham Palace and pasted on the walled gates of one of the parks surrounding the Royal Family's London residence.
Canada has ‘limited’ seats for citizens on commercial flights amid Iran war
As of Tuesday morning, 103,800 Canadian citizens and permanent residents in the Gulf region had registered with Global Affairs Canada.
U.S. sinks Iranian warship, Hegseth says, as Iran conflict expands
The U.S. sank an Iranian warship in international waters, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday, as it intensified its bombardment with Israel of Iran's security forces.
Carney stresses the strength of ‘middle powers’ in Australia visit
The two countries are working to build links between the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the European Union. Accomplishing that would create a new trading bloc of 1.5 billion people.
Mojtaba Khamenei, son of slain Ayatollah, favoured to succeed him: Reuters
The United States and Israel pressed on with their round-the-clock assaults on Iran on Wednesday in a campaign that the top U.S. commander said was "ahead of the game plan."
Mojtaba Khamenei, son of slain Ayotllah, favoured to succeed him: Reuters
The United States and Israel pressed on with their round-the-clock assaults on Iran on Wednesday in a campaign that the top U.S. commander said was "ahead of the game plan."
Strikes on and by Iran violate UN Charter, independent probe says
Saturday's strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh girls school in southern Iran has been condemned by an independent United Nations probe.
U.S. identifies 4 soldiers killed in Iran war as Army reservists
The four died Sunday when a drone hit a command center in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, just a day after the U.S. and Israel launched its military campaign against Iran.
Carney reaffirms Canada’s support for strikes on Iran ‘with regret’
Carney said in Australia that the growing Middle East conflict 'is another example of the failure of the international order' and that Canada's support 'is not a blank cheque.'
Gold often soars during crises. Not this time — so what’s going on?
The Iran conflict continues to roil global markets but gold isn't shining so brightly right now, even though many have long considered it a safe haven during a crisis.
Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain over Iran war stance
'We’re going to cut off all trade with Spain,' Trump told reporters during an Oval Office meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. 'We don’t want anything to do with Spain.'
France sends nuclear-powered warship to Mediterranean as Iran war grows
Britain, France and Greece said they were sending air-defense forces to Cyprus after Iranian-made drones struck the British Royal Air Force Akrotiri base on the island.
Syria deploys thousands of troops, rockets to Lebanon border, sources say
Syria has reinforced its border with Lebanon with rocket units and thousands of troops, eight Syrian and Lebanese sources said on Tuesday, as conflict spread in the region.
Trump says U.S. will insure maritime trade in Gulf amid Iran war
'If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible,' Trump wrote.
Why is the U.S. at war with Iran? A look at the shifting explanations
U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration have offered shifting explanations for why the war is necessary — and what the endgame is.
Iran women’s soccer team silent for national anthem at Asian Cup game
Their silence came amid coordinated U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran that killed the country's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and other high-ranking officials.
4 numbers that explain why the Strait of Hormuz is so crucial in Iran war
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has already halted energy exports from the Middle East, with Tehran closing navigation in the Gulf and forcing production stoppages.
China’s reaction to U.S. attack on Iran ‘restrained,’ say experts
As in other recent conflicts, including last year’s attack on Iran, China has condemned the use of force while remaining on the sidelines, keeping in mind its long-term interests.
Canadian troops in Middle East ‘are all fine’ amid Iran war, McGuinty says
McGuinty did not offer specifics Tuesday when asked how many Canadian military personnel are in the region, saying only there are 'some.'