President Trump reiterated that Israel attacked Iran's South Pars gas field without US or Qatari involvement, while Qatar reports extensive damage and Iran retaliates. However, Israeli officials claim the US was aware of the strike, deepening the rift and prompting analysis of US-Israeli alignment in the ongoing conflict.
Escalating attacks targeting Gulf energy assets, combined with Iran's missile strikes, disinformation, and cyberattacks against Israel, have plunged the Iran War into a new and more dangerous phase, raising concerns about regional stability and causing oil prices to hit nearly $110.
President Donald Trump's administration is considering deploying thousands of U.S. troops to reinforce its operation in the Middle East, as the U.S. military prepares for possible next steps in its campaign against Iran, Reuters reports quoting a U.S. official and three people familiar with the matter. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Michael O’Hanlon, Director of Research in the Foreign Policy Programme at the Brookings Institution
The Pentagon is requesting an additional $200 billion in funding for the war against Iran, a move criticized as scandalous by leading Democrats in the House Budget Committee.
EU leaders have pledged support for Cyprus in discussions regarding the future of British bases on the island, which have reportedly become targets for Iran following the outbreak of the Middle East crisis. The European Union continues to urge de-escalation and protection of infrastructure in the conflict.
The European Council has voiced strong concern regarding the escalation in Iran and the Middle East, warning of risks to regional and global security and calling for immediate de-escalation, while also expressing support for Cyprus.
President Donald Trump's controversial joke about the Pearl Harbor attack during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, which visibly made her uncomfortable while discussing Iran war support, continues to draw scrutiny from various sources, including Icelandic media.
Amidst ongoing war and bombings, the Iranian regime reportedly executed 19-year-old wrestling champion Saleh Mohammadi and two other men who had demonstrated against the regime.
Turkey’s interior minister reported a one-third drop in crossings at the Iran-Turkey border, stating that Tehran is now restricting its own citizens from leaving the country.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that US-Israel strikes have destroyed Iran's ability to enrich uranium, suggesting the war will end faster than anticipated. He also denied US involvement in recent attacks and dismissed Iran's threats to close the Strait of Hormuz.
Sports world mourns the reported execution of Iranian wrestling star Saleh Mohammadi, 19, who Iran International says was publicly hanged by Iran's regime.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Israel 'acted alone' in its attack on an Iranian gas field and confirmed that further strikes would be halted at the request of US President Donald Trump, who had previously denied prior knowledge of the attack.
Top U.S. officials and reports indicate a divergence in war goals and tactics between the United States and Israel regarding the conflict with Iran, with Trump's objectives described as 'fuzzy'.
President Trump is reportedly pressuring reluctant allies to find ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit choke point, as oil and natural gas prices surge. Analysts suggest Trump will need an 'offramp' from the Iran conflict if oil prices remain high and the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened.
UK political leader Keir Starmer has acknowledged the increasing pressure on British families due to rising costs, which are attributed to soaring oil and gas prices amid the ongoing Iran war.
