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US and Israel launch strikes on Iran: what we know so far
ByCallum Jones February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

Joint operation prompts Tehran to retaliate with missile attacks on bases across Middle EastAyatollah Ali Khamenei killed, says Donald TrumpUS-Israeli war on Iran – live updatesA visual guide to US-Israeli strikes on Iran – and Tehran’s responseIran’s …

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New strikes hit Tehran – as it happened
ByGuardian staff February 28, 2026March 1, 2026

This blog is closed. Follow our live coverage on our new blog here.Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killedA visual guide to the US-Israeli strikes on Iran – and Tehran’s responseWar on Iran: how the US-Israeli bid for regime change unfoldedBlasts have been heard…

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Marco Rubio orders US officials to stop commentary that could strain Iran talks
ByHugo Lowell in Washington February 27, 2026

Exclusive: memo came after Mike Huckabee’s remarks about Israel sparked alarm inside White HouseSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts direct to your inboxThe US secretary of state Marco Rubio told ambassadors in the Middle Eas…

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Trump is marching toward war with Iran. He hasn’t bothered to make clear why | Mohamad Bazzi
ByMohamad Bazzi February 27, 2026

The US spent months promoting a false case for the invasion of Iraq. This time, we’re in the dark about Washington’s goalsIn October 2002, George W Bush laid out his case for taking the US to war against Iraq in a half-hour speech televised around the …

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Marco Rubio briefs US lawmakers on Iran as Trump uses State of the Union to threaten nuclear programme
ByAndrew Roth in Washington February 24, 2026February 25, 2026

Secretary of state makes rare briefing to so-called ‘gang of eight’ as US deploys largest force of aircraft and warships to Middle East since 2003Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxMarco Rubio delivered a rare …

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Trump Iran airstrikes decision to be guided by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff’s advice
ByHugo Lowell in Washington February 23, 2026

Exclusive: Trump’s decision will be driven by envoys’ judgment on whether Iran is stalling on a nuclear dealDonald Trump’s decision to order airstrikes against Iran will hinge in part on the judgment of Trump’s special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared K…

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Washington and Tehran to hold more nuclear talks as protests reignite in Iran
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor February 22, 2026

Fresh Geneva negotiations suggest Trump’s team believes the Iranian government is making serious proposalsIran and the US are expected to meet for a further round of talks in Geneva this week in a sign that Donald Trump’s team believes Tehran is making…

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Huckabee’s Israel land remarks condemned as ‘dangerous and inflammatory’
ByAgence France-Presse February 22, 2026February 22, 2026

Arab and Islamic governments issue statement denouncing comments made on Tucker Carlson podcastGovernments from across the Islamic world have condemned remarks by the US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, suggesting it would “be fine” for Israel to c…

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US envoy Mike Huckabee says it would be ‘fine’ if Israel took all Middle East land
ByEdward Helmore February 20, 2026

Rightwing Trump ally tells Tucker Carlson Israel has biblical right to land from ‘wadi of Egypt to the great river’The US’s ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, has contended to the podcaster Tucker Carlson that Israel has a biblical right to take over…

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The Guardian view on Trump’s Board of Peace: serving private interests more than public good | Editorial
ByEditorial February 20, 2026

As aid trickles into Gaza, Washington channels $10bn into a body chaired by the president. Peace in the region rests on law and sovereignty, not ego and brinkmanshipIn Gaza, aid still trickles in at levels relief agencies say are far below what is requ…

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