Tensions in the Middle East are escalating as Donald Trump doubles down on Washington’s blockade of Iran, calling it a success and urging Tehran to “just give up.” Iranian leaders, including Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf,

Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine are testifying before lawmakers about the Pentagon's ask for $1.5tn (£1.1tn).

Iran's navy commander has threatened US forces in the region amid Washington's naval blockade targeting the Islamic Republic. Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, broadcaster Press TV, which is

Donald Trump has claimed that King Charles “probably would have helped” in Iran in another attack on Sir Keir Starmer and Nato. Speaking during the King’s state visit, the US president said that the monarch was a “phenomenal representative for his country” and suggested he would have differed in his approach to the conflict from the Prime Minister.

Iran’s national rial currency hit a record low Wednesday of 1.8 million to $1 as a shaky ceasefire with the U.S. and Israel still holds. The rial had remained stable in the early weeks of the war, which began Feb.

U.S. President Donald ⁠Trump ⁠will receive a ⁠briefing on new plans for potential ​military action against Iran on Thursday from the leader ‌of the U.S. Central ‌Command, Brad Cooper, Axios reported on ⁠Wednesday.

By Colleen Howe and Trixie Yap April 30 (Reuters) - Brent oil prices rose as much as 7% on Thursday on a report the U.S. is considering potential military action against Iran to break the deadlock in negotiations to end the war,

US lawmakers are set to question Pentagon leadership as Trump says Iran is “militarily defeated.” Israeli strikes in Lebanon, rising oil prices, and drone activity in Baghdad underscore tensions despite ceasefire efforts,