iran attacks

New wave of strikes hit Tehran as Netanyahu vows 'many surprises' for next phase of Iran war

By Jon Gambrell, Sam Mednick, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

The Iran war exploded further late Saturday as pillars of flame rose above an oil storage facility in Tehran, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised “many surprises” for the next phase of the week-old conflict.

Trump grieves with families during return of the 6 soldiers killed in Iran war

By Seung Min Kim, Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Associated Press

President Donald Trump on Saturday joined grieving families at Dover Air Force Base at the dignified transfer for the six U.S. soldiers killed in the war in the Middle East.

Oil and gas prices rise rapidly as Iran war escalates

By Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press

The price of oil surged higher and showed no signs of halting its rapid climb a week after the U.S. and Israel launched major attacks on Iran that escalated into a war in the Middle East.

Majority of Americans oppose military action in Iran, new poll finds

By Matt Loffman

A majority of Americans also disapprove of how President Donald Trump is managing the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.

Gulf allies disappointed U.S. didn't notify about Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources say

By Samy Magdy, Michelle L. Price, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

The Gulf countries have emerged as targets for Iran, well within the range of Iran's short-range missiles and filled with targets, including American troops, businesses, tourist locations and energy facilities.

Chaos sown by Iran's attacks across the Persian Gulf is key to its strategy

By Jamey Keaten, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

Iran's basic strategy is to instill fear about the dangers of a widening war in hopes that allies of the U.S. will apply enough pressure to halt their campaign.

Trump says he wants to be involved in picking Iran's next leader

By Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Elena Becatoros, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

President Donald Trump’s comments were likely to renew questions about whether the U.S. and Israel seek the overthrow of the Islamic Republic or just a change in its policies.

4 firsthand stories of travelers getting stranded due to the Iran war

By Associated Press

In a matter of days, the conflict has continued to escalate — particularly with strikes in the Gulf states where, beyond the Middle East, airports serve as critical hubs connecting travelers going to Europe, Africa and Asia. Despite ongoing evacuation…

Leaders of Canada and Australia urge Iran war de-escalation, affirm Iranians can't have nuclear weapons

By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press

The meeting came after news that a U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean and Turkey said NATO defenses intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Iran before it entered Turkey’s airspace.

Iranian warship was sailing home from India exhibition when U.S. sank it

By Sheikh Saaliq, Krishan Francis, Associated Press

The sinking underscored the scope of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and its spread in the Middle East and beyond. It also ignited a debate in India about maritime security in the Indian Ocean.