1 hour ago UK oil and gas industry welcomes talk of ceasefire in Middle East

The chief executive of Offshore Energies UK said there has already been a drop in oil prices.

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2 h. ago Trump's Middle East ceasefire breaks down almost immediately as Iran fires missiles and Israel vows to 'respond forcefully' after US president pleaded both sides not to violate agreement

LIVE UPDATES: Donald Trump earlier warned the warring sides to 'please not violate' the ceasefire last night, declaring that it marked a new chapter of 'world peace'.

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2 h. ago Why Trump’s boast of ‘total ceasefire’ in Israel and Iran is premature

Trump announced a ceasefire from 8am local time but with missiles still flying throughout Tuesday morning, questions remain over whether both sides will stay committed. World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley writes from Tel Aviv

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4 h. ago Trump is not interested in listening to US experts on Iran and the Middle East

The US president is more willing to listen to Israel than his predecessors were and is also deeply suspicious of the CIAWhen Donald Trump ordered the US military to bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend, the debate among intelligence officials, outside experts and policymakers over the status of Tehran’s nuclear program had largely been frozen in place for nearly 20 years.That prolonged debate has repeatedly placed the relatively dovish US intelligence community at odds with Israel and neoconservative Iran hawks ever since the height of the global war on terror. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago UK issues new advice to citizens in Middle East after Iran attack

Iran launched a retaliatory attack on a US air base in Qatar

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7 h. ago Explosions ring out across the Middle East as clock ticks down to 'complete ceasefire' announced by Trump: Blasts hit from Israel to Iraq

As explosions rock cities across the Middle East, the region is waiting with bated breath for the 'complete ceasefire' that Donald Trump has promised Israel and Iran will announce today

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9 h. ago Explosions ring out across the Middle East as clock ticks down to 'complete ceasefire' announced by Trump

As explosions rock cities across the Middle East, the region is waiting with bated breath for the 'complete ceasefire' that Donald Trump has promised Israel and Iran will announce today

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11 h. ago Donald Trump says 'complete and total ceasefire' agreed between Iran and Israel

Dramatic development comes hours after Tehran launched a missile attack on a US base in Qatar in retaliation for US President’s strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

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14 h. ago Donald Trump calls Iran firing missiles at US base in Qatar 'weak response' to his strikes on nuclear sites

Tehran launches attack on Al Udeid Air Base in escalation of Middle East conflict - but no casualties are reported

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14 h. ago A look at Al Udeid Air Base, the US military site that Iran attacked

Iran has retaliated for the U.S. attacks on its nuclear sites by targeting Al Udeid Air Base, a sprawling desert facility in Qatar that serves as a main regional military hub for American forces

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15 h. ago As Iran teeters, Donald Trump should be careful what he now wishes for

Editorial: Exposed by the US bombing campaign, Iran is no longer as feared as it was – but its very weakness is evolving into a new threat to the security of the entire Middle East. This is a moment for the White House to stop listening to Benjamin Netanyahu and stare into the abyss

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15 h. ago Iran launches missiles at US base in Qatar in retaliation for Trump strikes on nuclear sites

Tehran launches attack on Al Udeid Air Base in dangerous escalation of Middle East conflict

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16 h. ago Where are the US military bases in the Middle East as Iran launches retaliatory strikes?

The US has dozens of military outposts and air bases across the region

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16 h. ago Explosions heard after Iran launches missile strike on US bases in Qatar and Iraq

UK Foreign Office advised British nationals in Qatar to ‘shelter in place’ following US security alert

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16 h. ago Iran launches missiles at US base in Qatar in retaliation to Trump strikes

Tehran launches attack on Al Udeid Air Base in Doha in response to US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites in dangerous escalation of Middle East conflict

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17 h. ago Iran attacks US forces in Qatar as missiles launched at Iraq base housing American troops – latest updates

State TV made the announcement as martial music played; security official says missiles launched at base housing US troopsLiving in Iran: how have you been affected?Living in Israel: how have you been affected?“Monumental damage” was done to “all Nuclear sites” in Iran during the US attack on the country at the weekend, Donald Trump has said in his latest comments, after officials said the extent of damage done remained unconfirmed. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social the US president wrote:Monumental Damage was done to all Nuclear sites in Iran, as shown by satellite images. Obliteration is an accurate term! The white structure shown is deeply imbedded into the rock, with even its roof well below ground level, and completely shielded from flame. The biggest damage took place far below ground level. Bullseye!!!The world has long agreed that Iran cannot be allowed to get a nuclear weapon and we support action to prevent that - that is what this is. The US action was d...

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17 h. ago Iran launches missiles at US bases in Qatar and Iraq in response to American strikes

Tehran launches attacks on US bases in response to US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday

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17 h. ago Iran fires 10 missiles at two US bases in the Middle East in retaliation for Trump bombing: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Iran has launched at least 10 missiles at the United States' biggest base in the Middle East and one in Iraq after Iran threatened to unleash strikes on American military.

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17 h. ago Trump and Netanyahu aim to remake the Middle East with bombs. Iran shows why that will always fail | Sina Toossi

The US has rashly followed Israel into a war that will not end Iran’s nuclear programme or topple its governmentSina Toossi is a senior non-resident fellow at the Center for International PolicyThe joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend – targeting nuclear facilities, infrastructure and symbolic state institutions – reflect the bankruptcy of a decades-long approach to Iran that has hinged on pressure, coercion and destabilisation. This latest gambit appears less a strategic gamechanger than a desperate bid to regime-change Iran and prop up a rickety regional status quo built around unchecked Israeli dominance.The timing of Israel’s initial surprise attack on 13 June was no coincidence. Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu – who has long sought to sabotage any prospect of US-Iran detente – appears to have steamrolled Donald Trump into the escalation he has always wanted. The result looks like a trap: Trump, once again, manoeuvred into a destabilising Middle East con...

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18 h. ago Escalating war in the Middle East: Ask our world affairs editor anything

The Independent’s world affairs editor Sam Kiley is in Tel Aviv to explain what the latest US-Iran escalation means for Israel, Tehran, and the wider Middle East – and to answer your questions on where this growing conflict goes next

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