Biggest Nato allies reject Trump’s Hormuz armada demand

UK, France and Germany refuse to be drawn into wider war with Iran, risking a showdown with US President

Trump chief of staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with breast cancer

Wiles, 68, praised by president as ‘one of the strongest people I know’, to continue working while having treatment Susie Wiles, the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff, has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer but plans to continue working while undergoing treatment. The 68-year-old revealed on Monday that the illness had been detected in the past week. Both she and Donald Trump struck an optimistic tone, saying doctors expect a strong recovery. Continue reading...

By David Smith in Washington

‘Nobody has seen him’: Trump casts doubt on Mojtaba Khamenei’s survival amid Iran war

US President Donald Trump has expressed significant doubt regarding the health and even the survival of Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. Citing conflicting reports of severe injuries, including a lost leg and disfigurement, Trump noted the unusual lack of public confirmation of Khamenei's well-being, fueling widespread speculation about his condition and whereabouts.

By TOI WORLD DESK

US Iran war LIVE updates: Drone, rocket attack targets US embassy in Iraq; fresh missiles launched towards Israel

US Iran war LIVE updates: A wave of drone and rocket attacks targeted the US embassy in Baghdad early on Tuesday, the most intense assault since the US-Israel war with Iran began, with at least five drones used.

Sirens, interceptions heard across central Israel as Iran launches missile barrage

According to Magen David Adom, no casualties or severe injuries have been reported. MDA paramedics were dispatched to treat individuals who were injured while making their way into protected areas.

US embassy in Baghdad attacked, fire breaks out - China Daily - Global Edition

US embassy in Baghdad attacked, fire breaks out  China Daily - Global Edition