Trump's Washington is unrecognizable The nation's capital and America's democracy have become shells of their former selves Salon · Feb 13
Trump insists Iran talks must continue, but military action is not off the table Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s trip to Washington on February 11 appears not to have achieved what many observers saw as its central purpose: to persuade Donald Trump to harden his demands on Iran to the point that negotiations between the countries fail. According to reports, Trump told Netanyahu he… The Conversation · Feb 13
US orders its largest aircraft carrier to Middle East in show of force to Tehran The USS Gerald R Ford, the world’s most advanced carrier, is redeployed to the Middle East as Washington signals it is keeping military options open on Iran. Euronews · Feb 13
Trump sends second aircraft carrier to Gulf amid Iran threats America's largest warship is heading to the Gulf. Axios · Feb 13
Donald Trump sends USS Gerald R Ford to Middle East as tensions with Iran grow — is the US planning a strike on Tehran? President Trump has ordered the USS Gerald R. Ford to move from the Caribbean to the Middle East, joining the USS Abraham Lincoln. This deployment escalates the US military presence in the region amid heightened tensions with Iran. The Times of India · Feb 13
US sending second aircraft carrier to Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran, report says The USS Gerald R Ford is the largest warship ever constructed and was previously deployed in Venezuela The Independent UK · Feb 13
Israeli journalists fear for press freedom if UK billionaire sells TV channel stake Union urges Leonard Blavatnik to scrap Channel 13 deal, saying it is part of Netanyahu plan ‘to capture the media’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 13
Donald Trump says Iran must agree to nuclear deal or face ‘very traumatic’ consequences President Trump described his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu as "very good," reiterating his warning to Iran regarding a nuclear deal. He emphasized the need for an agreement, stating that failure to do so would be "very traumatic" for Tehran. Netanyahu expressed Trump's belief that Iran could be compelled… The Times of India · Feb 12
Netanyahu seeks to strip Palestinian citizens convicted of violent crimes of Israeli nationality Israel is seeking to revoke the citizenship of at least two men convicted of terrorism offenses, marking what appears to be the first test of a 2023 law allowing such action against Palestinian citizens The Independent UK · Feb 12
The Guardian view on Israel and the West Bank: the other relentless assault upon Palestinians Editorial: A campaign of ethnic cleansing and ‘tectonic’ new legal measures are killing the two-state solution to which other governments pay lip service The Guardian - UK · Feb 12
Why Candace Owens Is Calling For Police To Question Erika Kirk Owens implied Erika Kirk has been an active participant in a cover up. Bored Panda · Feb 12
Iran accuses Israel of trying to sabotage US nuclear talks and ‘destabilise’ the region Iran’s security chief sends urgent warning to leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkey after Benjamin Netanyahu met with Donald Trump The Independent UK · Feb 12
Tulsi Gabbard reportedly accused by whistleblower of suppressing intercepted call about Jared Kushner and Iran – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - UK · Feb 12
Trump says he is still seeking Iran anti-nuclear deal after Netanyahu meeting Israeli leader was expected to advocate for more forceful US intervention during sixth visit to current White House The Guardian - US · Feb 11
Euronews · Feb 11 Trump says he 'insisted' to Netanyahu that US talks with Iran continue over nuclear programme Netanyahu's office said prior to the meeting that he wanted the US-Iran talks to include limits on Tehran's ballistic missile programme and support for militant groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah.
The Times of India · Feb 11 US-Israel meeting: Trump urges Netanyahu to continue negotiations with Iran, warns Tehran by reminding 'Midnight Hammer' US President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasizing the need for continued negotiations with Iran on a nuclear deal. Trump warned Tehran of severe consequences if talks falter, referencing past US military actions. The leaders also addressed the Gaza conflict and broader Middle East instability, with…
Axios · Feb 11 Trump to Netanyahu: U.S. prefers deal with Iran to war, for now The meeting lasted three hours.
The Independent UK · Feb 11 Trump says Iran talks will continue after ‘very good meeting’ with Netanyahu Israeli leader meets Trump ahead of Iran talks in seventh visit to White House since last year
The Independent UK · Feb 11 Iran’s president apologises for brutal protests crackdown that left thousands dead ‘We are ashamed before the people,’ president Masoud Pezeshkian says after more than 6,000 killed in Iran’s devastating crackdown on dissent
Roll Call · Feb 11 Trump, Netanyahu keep Iran meeting behind closed doors — continuing trend Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the latest world leader to meet with the president behind closed doors.
The Independent UK · Feb 11 The Latest: Bondi will face questions before Congress over Epstein files Attorney General Pam Bondi will face questions from lawmakers over the Justice Department’s handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts
Reason · Feb 11 Jobs Up, Federal Workers Down Plus: Shifting goalposts on immigration and jobs, Netanyahu visits D.C., everything is fine in El Paso after all, and more...
The Independent UK · Feb 11 Israel under pressure in US to reverse ‘reckless’ West Bank expansion ahead of Trump-Netanyahu summit Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is already expected to discuss Iran and the Israel-Hamas ceasefire when he meets Trump at the White House on Wednesday
The Guardian - US · Feb 11 Pentagon reportedly gave Customs and Border Protection laser weapon that triggered El Paso airspace shutdown – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
Axios · Feb 10 Exclusive: Trump says he opposes Israeli annexation steps in West Bank "We have enough things to think about now. We don't need to be dealing with the West Bank."