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Iran-US war latest: Trump insists Israel will not resume war after ‘on your own’ warning to Netanyahu - Trump asked Netanyahu to hold off on a response to Iran’s missile barrage - before Israel attack
Israel war and U.S. military action, including strikes on Iran, Tehran's response, and growing security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US Army's Apache helicopter gunship reportedly crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, however, the pilots on board were safe. Meanwhile, Iran and Israel announced a halt in strikes, leading the way for a potential ceasefire deal between Tehran and Washington.
The US and Iran are once again on a collision course after the US said it launched fresh "self-defense" strikes against Iran in response to the downing of an American Apache helicopter. Tehran threatened the US to leave the region alone if Washington prefers safety.
Iran war news LIVE: Weeks of indirect talks marked by tit-for-tat threats and sporadic exchanges of fire have failed to secure a deal to end the Middle East war or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for Gulf oil and gas shipments.
Iran Israel War News LIVE: Track LIVE updates on Iran and Israel war and peace talks between Iran and the United States.
Israel and Iran have halted strikes against each other as a tentative Middle East ceasefire teetered on Monday, after both sides traded attacks in the biggest escalation in the cr
Israel claimed strikes just days after ceasefire agreement were in response to attacks on northern Israel
During the ceasefire, Iran maintained its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for global oil and natural gas. Concerns over potential disruptions to traffic through the strategic waterway were a major factor behind the sharp rise in fuel prices worldwide.
Donald Trump has urged Israel and Iran to “immediately stop shooting” after both sides fired missiles on Monday. Israel’s military said it’s intercepted at least three waves of missiles from Iran, in the first such attack since a fragile ceasefire took effect in April.
As Trump clamps down on Netanyahu, the Israeli leader is finding he has few avenues of appeal among American politicians.