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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met Qatar's Emir in Doha as part of a Gulf tour to discuss energy security amid the US-Israeli war on Iran. She is the first EU and NATO leader to visit the region since the conflict began, highlighting Italy's concerns over energy prices and regional stability.
As NATO marks its 77th anniversary, Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken says tensions within the alliance are higher than ever, citing US President Donald Trump's questioning of Washington's membership. US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker has demanded allies prove their value, while Francken warns that even a partial US withdrawal could weaken the alliance's defense capabilities.
Russian forces launched more than 500 drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine on Friday, killing at least 14 people in the latest daytime barrage. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the strikes as an 'Easter escalation,' while his proposal for an Easter ceasefire has been rejected by the Kremlin.
Former US Marine intelligence officer Scott Ritter said US support for Ukraine is superficial and driven by Russophobia, and that Washington does not understand the conflict in Donbass. He also claimed US needs Russia on the global energy market and will no longer provide Patriot missiles to Ukraine, referencing Zelensky's remarks about diverted supplies.
President Trump's address on the Iran conflict reiterated threats and warnings but offered no new details on ending the war, while his contradictory statements on regime change and the Strait of Hormuz left allies and analysts with more questions than answers.
President Donald Trump’s primetime address on the Iran war was met with widespread skepticism from analysts and commentators, who questioned his claims of success and regime change. Fact-checkers identified misleading and false statements about the conflict and the US economy.
Ministers from more than 40 countries met virtually on Thursday to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, blocked by Iran since US-Israeli strikes began in late February. The UK-led talks, which the US did not attend, focused on diplomatic and planning measures, with 20,000 seafarers and 2,000 ships reportedly stranded.
French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking during a state visit to South Korea, described any military operation to force open the Strait of Hormuz as unrealistic and criticised what he called inconsistent daily statements from US President Donald Trump on the Iran conflict and Nato. Macron defended the alliance’s value based on underlying trust and said the strait could only be reopened through a ceasefire and talks with Iran. Coverage across outlets highlighted both the strategic warning on Hormuz and personal and alliance-related friction.
U.S. President Donald Trump said in a primetime address that the military campaign against Iran is nearing completion, but vowed to strike “extremely hard” for two to three more weeks. Iran responded with missile attacks on Israel, and the conflict continues to roil global markets and draw international concern.
European defense ministers warn that the Middle East conflict is diverting resources from Ukraine, while analysts note the two wars are becoming increasingly intertwined through drone transfers, energy markets, and shifting alliances.
Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer vowed the Senate would not support a US withdrawal from NATO after President Trump said he was considering leaving the alliance. Bipartisan senators defended NATO, and a 2023 law requiring Senate approval makes unilateral withdrawal difficult.
Israeli air defences intercepted three waves of Iranian missiles early Thursday, causing light injuries in the Tel Aviv area. The attack, one of Iran's largest in weeks, came amid heightened US-Iran tensions and after President Trump defended US operations in Iran.
Britain is hosting a virtual meeting of 35 countries to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively shut down amid the US-Israeli war. The US will not attend, and Australia is among participants weighing contributions to secure the vital waterway.
US President Donald Trump said Iran's new leadership asked for a ceasefire and that Washington would consider it only if the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. Iran's foreign ministry dismissed the claim as false, while Trump later said negotiations would be held behind closed doors.
US President Trump claims Iran's president sought a ceasefire while Washington conditions it on reopening the Strait of Hormuz; Tehran denies the request as talks between the US and Iran are set to begin.
President Donald Trump is set to deliver a prime-time address on the Iran war, his first since the conflict began, amid speculation he may announce an end to hostilities and a US withdrawal timeline of two to three weeks. The speech comes as domestic pressure mounts and international diplomatic initiatives emerge, including a Pakistan-China peace plan and a UK-hosted meeting on the Strait of Hormuz.
As the US-Israel military operation against Iran enters its second month, European NATO allies are increasingly pushing back against Washington's demands for support, from airspace access to troop deployments. Disagreements over war strategy and lack of consultation have fueled a growing transatlantic rift.
President Donald Trump has told the Daily Telegraph he is 'beyond reconsideration' about pulling the US out of NATO, describing the alliance as a 'paper tiger' after allies refused to support US military action against Iran. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer responded by emphasizing closer ties with Europe, while Russian officials dismissed Trump's remarks as posturing.
US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran may be over in two or three weeks, while additional US troops head to the Middle East. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signaled willingness to end the conflict under security guarantees, as regional casualties mount and the Houthis launch their first strike on Israel.
President Donald Trump said the US could conclude its military campaign against Iran within two to three weeks, asserting that a deal with Tehran is not necessary. Iranian officials say no negotiations are ongoing, and analysts question whether the timeline is realistic given the conflict's regional spread and Iran's continued retaliatory capacity.