The order came after the interception of two missiles heading toward Turkey, which has a base that hosts U.S. and NATO forces.
President Trump gave conflicting signals about a possible end to the war with Iran amid wild gyrations in global markets.
President Trump gave conflicting signals about a possible end to the war with Iran amid wild gyrations in global markets.
Oil prices and stocks initially swung wildly, and Iran’s foreign minister promised “surprises,” calling the strikes against his country “Operation Epic Mistake.”
Oil prices and stocks initially swung wildly, and Iran’s foreign minister promised “surprises,” calling the strikes against his country “Operation Epic Mistake.”
President Emmanuel Macron said the warships would help protect France’s allies in the region, and could be part of a force to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. He said the war could continue for “several days, maybe several weeks.”
It was the second time in six days that Turkey announced the interception of a missile from Iran.
Humanitarians proposed a loophole in international law. Decades later, Trump is jumping through it.
Humanitarians proposed a loophole in international law. Decades later, Trump is jumping through it.
As the war with Iran threatens to engulf more countries in the region, President Trump said he wanted to be involved in picking a new leader in Tehran.