Limited US Military Options in Iran Crisis
Analysis of why President Trump has few viable military options to support Iranian protesters, examining regional deployments, strategic risks, and potential consequences.
Analysis of why President Trump has few viable military options to support Iranian protesters, examining regional deployments, strategic risks, and potential consequences.
As Iran's regime cracks down, Owen Jones argues that Western military intervention, championed by figures like Trump, would repeat catastrophic mistakes in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya. Support the protesters, not another war.
Protests in Iran escalate from economic grievances to calls for regime change. Expert Ellie Geranmayeh analyses the brutal crackdown and potential US intervention. Listen to the Full Story podcast.
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As Iran's protest death toll rises, Trump faces conflicting advice on intervention. Experts warn US action could backfire, entrenching the regime. Full analysis.
Iran's supreme leader signals crackdown as nationwide protests continue. At least 50 killed and over 2,270 detained. Read the latest on the regime's response.
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Israeli attacks in Gaza kill at least 13, including five children, violating the fragile ceasefire. The death toll since October reaches 425. Read the latest on the escalating tensions.
Fierce fighting in Aleppo displaces 140,000 as Syrian army clashes with US-backed Kurdish forces, threatening a wider conflict. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer commits to a Commons vote before any UK troops are sent to Ukraine under a new UK-France security pact, following a potential ceasefire.
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President Trump announces withdrawal of National Guard troops from three major US cities but warns federal forces will return if crime surges. Read the latest on this controversial policy.
Iran's foreign minister says a 'brief window' exists for US dialogue, backed by mutual allies. He argues Trump's base wants a deal, not war. Read the latest on Middle East diplomacy.
Russia has placed its nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system on combat duty in Belarus, capable of reaching the UK in 11 minutes. This move coincides with talks between Zelensky and Trump.
US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Hamas, stating there would be 'hell to pay' if the group fails to disarm as part of a proposed Gaza ceasefire deal. Read the full details of his joint statement with Netanyahu.
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The US Supreme Court has blocked Donald Trump's bid to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago in a 6-3 decision. Read the full story on the historic ruling.
London-based MHA, a top 15 UK accountancy network, acquires Fiducia in the UAE, marking its first major international expansion beyond the UK. Read the full strategy.
Europe's stance on Gaza has shattered its credibility. Analyst Nathalie Tocci argues the path to regaining a constructive role lies not in grand diplomacy, but in focusing on stabilising fragile neighbours: Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq.
Israel's military chief calls a Gaza demarcation line a 'new border', barring Palestinians from 58% of their territory. Read the on-ground report from The Guardian's correspondent.
Donald Trump announces a total naval blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers, escalating a major military deployment in the Caribbean. Read the latest on the US pressure campaign against Maduro.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu states the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire plan is almost finished, as diplomatic efforts intensify. Read the latest developments on the potential truce.
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Two Ukrainian soldiers survived a 62-day deployment in a tiny basement, highlighting the war's brutal infantry reality and the strain on troops as peace hopes fade. Read their story.
Syria's interim president warns Israel's actions risk dangerous escalation, citing over 1,000 airstrikes and breaches of a 50-year disengagement deal. Read the full analysis.
A US appeals court has paused an order to remove National Guard troops from Washington DC, a victory for Donald Trump following a shooting incident. Read the latest on the legal battle.
Three men and a woman have been detained in Eastbourne and Brighton by counter-terrorism police. Discover the latest on this planned operation.