Rubio: Iran missed repeated opportunities for US agreement
Rubio says Iran missed multiple opportunities for a nuclear agreement with Washington and is facing growing economic pressure
White House denies Trump urged Iran to destroy US cities
White House says Trump’s Los Angeles and San Diego remarks were taken out of context
Trump’s ‘take out Los Angeles’ remark sparks California outrage
California leaders condemn Trump after remarks about Los Angeles and San Diego, as the White House says his comments were misinterpreted
Trump blames ‘Islam and mass immigration’ for France protests
Trump blamed Islam and mass immigration for France’s student protests as nationwide unrest entered a second week
Trump says ‘no one knows’ who is running Iran
Trump says uncertainty over Iran’s leadership is now one of Washington’s biggest concerns
Berlin moves to curb Muslim Brotherhood-linked networks
Berlin is considering tougher disclosure and data rules for foreign-linked groups amid growing scrutiny of Islamist networks
Russia tells WHO there is no plague as lab death mystery remains
Moscow says there is no plague outbreak, but the cause of a researcher’s sudden death remains unresolved
Iran rejects claims Araghchi sought US asylum
Iran says reports Araghchi sought US asylum are false, while disputing Washington’s account of his New York departure
Trump says Iran-linked threat forced US bomber pullout
Trump says an Iran-linked threat prompted the US to pull B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in Britain
Rubio weighs in as Russia plague lockdowns widen
Rubio comments as Russian hospitals restrict patients from leaving and neighboring states tighten health controls
Yemeni forces drive Houthis from Bab el-Mandeb coast
Yemeni government forces reach Mocha’s outskirts after driving Houthis from key positions around Bab el-Mandeb
Foreign banks face US sanctions without warning over Iran dealings
Washington tells foreign banks to cut Iran ties or risk sudden sanctions and restrictions on access to the US financial system
Rubio says US bases remain secure after Fairford arrests
Rubio played down a direct link between the RAF Fairford arrests and the withdrawal of US B-1 bombers
Yemeni government forces advance to Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Government forces say they have secured key positions near Bab el-Mandeb, while Houthis advance around Taiz and threaten Saudi airspace
US to send more troops, aircraft to Israel amid Iran tensions
US forces and aircraft are expected to reinforce Israel amid fears of renewed confrontation with Iran
US pulls B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford after security scare
Pentagon confirms B-1 bombers left RAF Fairford after a suspected terror plot targeting the UK base
Suspected plague death triggers hospital quarantines in Russia
Nearly 200 contacts are under observation as Russian authorities deny a confirmed plague outbreak
Paris police chief says student protests ‘out of control’
Paris police warn student unrest is spiralling as France prepares for another national day of protests
Trump renews $5,000 payout pledge if Republicans win midterms
Trump says tariff revenues would fund $5,000 payments to adult Americans if Republicans win both chambers of Congress
Houthis claim missile, drone attack on Aramco facility in Riyadh
Houthis claim a missile and drone strike on an Aramco facility in Riyadh, with no immediate Saudi confirmation
UAE says flydubai co-pilot attack was attempted terrorist act
UAE prosecutors say the flydubai co-pilot attacked the captain with an axe and tried to take control of the aircraft
US imposes ‘Steel Wall’ blockade on Iran, Trump says
Trump says oil prices will fall after the Iran war and describes the US naval blockade as a “Steel Wall”
UK charges two Iranians over alleged Manchester terror plot
UK police charge two Iranians over an alleged terror plot targeting Manchester’s Jewish community
Saudi Arabia weighs major assault to retake Bab el-Mandeb
Saudi Arabia is weighing a major offensive to retake Bab el-Mandeb from the Houthis and restore Red Sea shipping
