Trump broadens U.S. military footprint The expanding military operations are testing whether Trump's America First doctrine can accommodate a growing U.S. military footprint overseas. Axios · Jun 7
House rebukes Trump over war in Iran It's Congress' first successful rebuke of Trump's Iran war. Axios · Jun 7
There are early signs of renewed labor market strength during Iran war If energy disruptions pose less of a risk to jobs, the challenge for central banks shifts from managing stagflation risks to guarding against renewed price pressures. Axios · Jun 7
'They're strong, they're proud': Trump on why Iran has yet to agreed to a deal President Trump stated Iran has not yet agreed to a deal to end the ongoing conflict, citing leadership pride and resolve. He believes Tehran will eventually concede, as they've faced insufficient consequences for decades. The Times of India · Jun 7
Pentagon raises counterintelligence alert regarding Israel, reports say The move comes as tensions between Washington and Tel Aviv have increased over the war with Iran and other regional security issues. Euronews · Jun 7
Iran’s World Cup plans in chaos after ‘discriminatory’ visa denials Iran have had visas for ‘integral’ members of their coaching staff denied and the country’s ambassador to Mexico has now claimed the team will only be allowed into the US on matchdays The Independent UK · Jun 7
Why Iran is “Trump’s Vietnam” We’ve barely begun to feel the economic effects of Trump’s misbegotten war. This fall could get rough Salon · Jun 7
100 days on, Ali Khamenei remains unburied: What's delaying the funeral of Iran's longest-serving supreme leader? Over 100 days after his death in a US-Israel strike, Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has not been buried. The prolonged delay, attributed to security concerns for his successor Mojtaba Khamenei and potential damage to the remains, has fueled speculation and left the nation in a state of confusion… The Times of India · Jun 7
Washington could tap into Iran's frozen billions to pay for Gulf attack damage The Iranian assets Washington is considering reallocating could include frozen funds, along with ships previously seized by the United States. Euronews · Jun 7
British couple jailed in Iran issue plea for UK government to deport Iranian stalker IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 7
Son of British couple jailed in Iran makes emotional plea to government: ‘We just want them home’ The son of a British couple jailed in Iran has made an emotional plea to government to help free them . The Independent UK · Jun 7
'Think and live in the real world': Iran reacts to Trump's 'ready for meeting' remark In a recent statement, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi firmly rejected US President Donald Trump's notion of a potential meeting with Iran's Supreme Leader, deeming it impractical amidst escalating tensions. Trump, who has yet to engage with the leader in person, had expressed openness to such a dialogue. The Times of India · Jun 7
The Independent UK · Jun 7 Lammy admits ‘arrangements can be made’ amid calls for prisoner swap to free British couple locked up in Iran The justice secretary’s admission follows a joint investigation by The Independent and Sky News
The Independent UK · Jun 7 Iran-US war latest: Israel launches retaliatory strikes on Iran’s military targets after missile attack Explosions were reported in several cities, including Tehran and Isfahan
France 24 · Jun 7 Live: Israel reports missiles from Iran in first bombardment since fragile ceasefire This liveblog is no longer being updated.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 7 Trump’s failure to maintain ceasefires is part of the new world disorder – and ordinary people pay the price The US president brags about ending wars but look at Ukraine, Gaza, Iran and Lebanon to see what his casual disregard for diplomacy and obsession with instant results have achieved, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
The Guardian - UK · Jun 7 Could this one man have been behind terrorist attacks on Jewish communities across Europe? Legal papers, expert investigations and social media posts tell story of how a 32-year-old Iraqi appeared to run ‘proxy’ campaign
The Independent UK · Jun 7 How an imprisoned stalker is linked to the arrest of Craig and Lindsay Foreman in Iran TIMELINE : The couple have been sentenced to 10-years in jail in Iran, but believe a stalker languishing in a British prison could be the key to their release. Amy-Clare Martin explains
The Independent UK · Jun 7 Leila Farzad on not being able to return to Iran: ‘Going back got more complicated and dangerous’ INTERVIEW: The ‘I Hate Suzie’ star hasn’t been back to her family’s war-torn homeland since her teens – but now she’s starring in a stage adaptation of one of the biggest Iranian films of the 21st century. She tells Ellie Harrison about reconnecting with her heritage, and how after years…
AAP · Jun 7 From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending U.S. consumers haven't stopped spending since the Iran war drove up fuel prices
The Economic Times · Jun 7 US forces shoot down two Iranian attack drones in Strait of Hormuz amid fresh escalation United States forces have intercepted and destroyed two Iranian drones. These drones posed a threat to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This action marks a fresh escalation of hostilities in West Asia. The incident follows Iran's earlier missile and drone attacks on the strategic waterway and its Gulf…
The Independent UK · Jun 7 How Americans are adjusting their spending habits as cost of living soars The U.S. Commerce Department reported last week that the growth in Americans' spending in April was primarily driven by higher prices, not an increase in purchases