Iran War: Gulf states debate US bases, military alliance

The view that the US didn't consult regional allies before going to war with Iran, then Iran's retaliation, are raising doubts in the Gulf states: Did hosting US bases make them safer? Or did it make them a target?

Vance’s rock-and-a-hard-place: Backing Trump’s Iran war could cost him in 2028

The vice president has publicly defended Trump’s attack on Iran

By Katie Hawkinson

Iraq’s Kurdistan is becoming the new frontline in a widening Iran war

Kurdish lawmakers in Baghdad warn that the federal government’s muted response risks further destabilising the country

‘Anyone think someone can tell Trump what to do?’ Netanyahu denies 'dragging' US 'into Iran war'

By TOI WORLD DESK

‘I’m not putting US troops anywhere,’ vows Donald Trump as Iran hits back at Gulf neighbours

US president Donald Trump yesterday denied any intention of ordering American ground troops onto Iranian soil as the nearly three-week-old conflict continues to wreak havoc on the global economy with multiple attacks on oil and gas infrastructure from both sides.

UAE says it broke up terror cell tied to Hezbollah, Iran amid Gulf tensions, arrests suspects

According to the state news agency, the network was involved in "money laundering, financing terrorism and threatening national security."

Italy, Denmark urge EU to brace for migration surge amid US war on Iran

Italy and Denmark have called on the European Union to prepare for a potential rise in migration as tensions escalate in the Middle East, warning against a repeat of the 2015–2016...

The Epistemic Break of the Iran War

The Iran War is shattering the U.S. illusion of power, breaking truths that are being replaced by AI models and creating an epistemic collapse

By Curro Jimenez

NATO allies decry Iran’s 'indiscriminate attacks' in Gulf security talks - The Brussels Times

NATO allies decry Iran’s 'indiscriminate attacks' in Gulf security talks  The Brussels Times

EU has ‘no appetite’ to enter Iran war: Official - rudaw.net

EU has ‘no appetite’ to enter Iran war: Official  rudaw.net

Trump administration seeks $200bn in military funding in wake of Iran war

The White House is seeking $200bn (£150bn) more in funding for the war in Iran, with President Donald Trump saying on Thursday its decision to ask Congress for the additional funds was based on a variety of factors.

By Prince Adu-Owusu