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Hegseth claims Iran ‘begged’ for ceasefire after US and Tehran agree to two-week pause
ByJoseph Gedeon in Washington April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Defense secretary spoke to reporters in first press briefing since Trump announced ceasefire deal after 40 days of warAfter 40 days and 40 nights of war, Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, on Wednesday pointed to divine providence while telling re…

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Aftermath of a rescue: wreckage of aircraft at site of US mission in Iran
ByStefanie Glinski, photographs by Mohammad Mohsenifar April 7, 2026

In a patch of desert in Isfahan province, personnel clear the site where just hours earlier two C-130 planes and two helicopters were destroyedMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe small farming community of Parzan near the city of Shahreza in Iran’s Is…

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Donald Trump says ‘a whole civilisation will die’ if Iran ignores demands
ByDan Sabbagh in Jerusalem April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Attacks on Iran increase and Israel tells Iranians to avoid train travel as deadline to reopen strait of Hormuz loomsMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has warned that Iran’s “whole civilisation will die tonight” if Tehran did not comply wit…

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Trump says uranium will be ‘taken care of’ – as it happened
ByAdam Fulton April 7, 2026April 8, 2026

This blog has now closed. Follow the latest ceasefire news and updates in our Iran war live blog here.Middle East crisis – live updatesHere are some of the latest images coming in from the Middle East as the war continues in week six.The Israeli milita…

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Trump threats cause dilemma for US officers: disobey orders or commit war crimes
ByJulian Borger, senior international correspondent April 6, 2026

Legal experts say attacking Iran’s infrastructure would constitute a war crime – but would military officers be held responsible?Middle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump’s threats to carry out mass bombing of civilian infrastructure in Iran presen…

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Middle East crisis live: Iran warns of ‘devastating’ retaliation after Trump’s expletive-laden threats over strait of Hormuz
ByAdam Fulton April 6, 2026April 7, 2026

This blog is now closed – our live coverage continues hereA Japanese shipping firm said on Monday that an Indian-flagged tanker owned by its subsidiary had passed through the strait of Hormuz and was en route to India.A spokeswoman for Mitsui O.S.K. Li…

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US rescues second crew member of downed F-15E fighter jet from Iran
ByDan Sabbagh in Jerusalem April 4, 2026April 5, 2026

Trump gives further details on rescue and threatens to bomb infrastructure if strait of Hormuz is not reopenedMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe second crew member of a downed F-15E fighter jet has been rescued by US commandos overnight, ending a two…

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One of two US crew members rescued after F-15E jet shot down over Iran
ByDan Sabbagh in Jerusalem and Hugo Lowell in Washington April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Officials say other remains missing in first downing of US fighter plane since start of warMiddle East crisis – live updatesOne US service member has been rescued after a US F-15E Strike Eagle fighter was shot down over Iran, prompting a frantic effort…

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Is the US committing war crimes by targeting Iran’s civilian infrastructure?
ByPeter Beaumont, Senior international correspondent April 3, 2026

International law experts ‘seriously concerned’ about ‘strikes on schools, health centres and homes’ in contravention of Geneva conventionsDonald Trump, other senior US officials and their cheerleaders appear to be embracing attacks – and threats of at…

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‘A litany of lies’: Trump’s rambling primetime Iran address sparks backlash
ByRobert Tait in Washington April 2, 2026

US president’s 19-minute Wednesday address at the White House was met with bewilderment from commentatorsDonald Trump’s primetime nationwide address on the war with Iran caused widespread bewilderment, with commentators voicing shock at his vow to cont…

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