What are Trump’s military options?
The US president has at least three military options – none are good.
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Hopes of return to diplomacy as US, Iran hold fire for third day
Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan work to restart ceasefire talks amid fragile pause in hostilities.
Hakeem Jeffries puts affordability at centre of Democrats’ midterm campaign
US House Democratic leader unveils ‘Fighting for an Affordable America’ agenda, blaming Donald Trump for rising costs.
From: NewsFeed
Unreleased footage reveals Lindsey Graham’s push for war on Iran
Unreleased documentary footage shows late US Senator Lindsey Graham celebrating the war on Iran.
Published On 27 Jul 2026
From: UpFront
Are the US and Iran heading towards a forever war?
Marc Lamont Hill speaks with sociologist Ali Kadivar on what history shows about the risk of a US forever war in Iran.
Published On 27 Jul 2026
Saudi Arabia defends against drone strikes from ‘Iran-backed’ groups
Drones launched at Saudi, Jordan and Iraq suggest Iran, or linked groups, may be testing US as it mulls new strategy.
From: NewsFeed
War on Iran: Phase II: Day 16
The US-Iran war has slowed, with both sides giving diplomacy a chance through regional mediators.
Published On 27 Jul 2026
From: NewsFeed
Iran: Currently no negotiations with the US
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, said on Monday that Iran is not seeking negotiations with US.
Published On 27 Jul 2026
Five decades of Israeli covert strategy to push US, Iran into confrontation
Successive Israeli governments have undermined diplomatic efforts and stoked tensions between Washington and Tehran.
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Why has the US halted its bombing of Iran?
Tit-for-tat strikes have halted in the Middle East amid reports of depleted US weapons stocks.
Iran warns Ukraine of retaliation after deadly Caspian Sea strike
Abbas Araghchi says the Ukrainian attack on the Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea ‘cannot go unanswered’.
