Rising tensions between Iran and Israel have prompted the Dutch foreign office to close the embassy in Tehran on Sunday, as well as the consulate in Erbil in Iraq. Both operations are normally open because it is the start of the working week in those countries. A decision will be taken later on Sunday about whether to open on Monday. Dutch flag carrier KLM also said on Saturday it would stop flying directly over Iran or Israel, with the exception
Iran's direct attack on Israel over the weekend upended decades of its shadowy warfare by proxy, something Tehran has used to manage international repercussions for its actions. But with both economic and political tensions at home boiling, the country's Shiite theocracy chose a new path as changes loom for the
Donald Trump on Saturday evening began a campaign rally in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, by proclaiming his full-throated support for Israel, then blasting President Joe Biden and his administration for allowing Iran to attack the Jewish State with impunity. “Before going any further, I want to say God bless the people of Israel – they’re under attack,” […]
Geopolitical risk is the biggest threat to a prospective June rate cut from the European Central Bank, according to ECB policymaker Robert Holzmann.
Iran's barrage of attacks against Israel represents a stark reminder of how the US has been unable to ameliorate tensions in the Middle East and contain the ongoing conflict in Gaza, a national security and foreign policy expert told Business Insider.On Saturday, Iran launched missiles and drones against Israel in what officials from Iran described as retaliation for the airstrike on the country's consulate in Syria nearly two weeks ago. The airstrike killed two Iranian generals and five...
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National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby on Sunday said President Joe Biden doesn’t “believe” that Iran’s overnight attacks against Israel need to escalate into a wider war in the Middle East. “The President doesn’t believe that it needs to move in that direction whatsoever,” Kirby said in an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press.” His remarks came hours after Iran launched an attack on Israel with more than 300 missiles and drones. The U.S. helped Israel defend against the attack,...
Washington officials expect Iran to attack Israel in retaliation to a strike on its embassy in Syria - as the US says it will not be drawn into any wider war and Tehran suggests its response will be non-escalatory. Listen to our latest podcast on how tensions are rising in the region.
Penny Mordaunt, leader of the House of Commons, writes for the Mail revealing how Britain can learn lessons from Israel in standing up to bullies - while also not forgetting its own proud history.
Ex-president addressed attack on Israel during a rally in Pennsylvania Saturday. Trump claimed attack would not have happened if he were in office. White House said Biden spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Follow MailOnline's liveblog for the latest updates after Iran launched drones and missiles at Israel
The country's war cabinet met on Sunday and again today to discuss the Israeli response to Tehran launching 300 missiles and drones on Saturday, the majority of which were intercepted by Israel.
Emirates said it will need “some more days” to clear the backlog of