President Trump has vowed to hit Iran “very hard” today, and says the US military is considering new targets in the country
Trump is now speaking at a summit in Miami, Florida – watch live above
Earlier, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised to neighbouring states and said Tehran would not attack them “unless attacked first”
It’s not clear what impact Pezeshkian’s apology will have on the ground, writes Lyse Doucet. Is he really speaking for Iran’s leadership? asks John Simpson
Iran’s ambassador to the UK tells the BBC there is “willingness” not to strike neighbours but the country would defend itself
Israel says it has begun a new “broad wave” of strikes in Iran, and completed further strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Trump signals he will escalate war with Iran as Tehran mulls new US targets
The latest signs of escalation come after Iran’s president apologized to Gulf neighbors for recent strikes.
Fallen troops to return home: A dignified transfer for the six US service members killed in the conflict will take place today at the Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. Trump and Vice President JD Vance are expected to attend.Fallen troops to return home: A dignified transfer for the six US service members killed in the conflict will take place today at the Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. Trump and Vice President JD Vance are expected to attend.
It’s been a week since the United States and Israel launched their war with Iran, sparking a wider conflict across the Middle East that the United Nations warns could spiral out of control.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a remarkable televised address apologizing to neighboring Gulf nations and promising not to strike them – unless their territories are used to attack Iran. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) saw fresh drone and missile attacks Saturday morning.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump threatened to escalate the conflict, saying the US will strike Iran “very hard.”


