Former US Ambassador Warns US-Iran Escalation is ‘Pointless’
Barbara Leaf cautions that escalating tensions between the US and Iran yield no decisive victories and urges direct negotiations to avoid broader regional conflict.
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Barbara Leaf cautions that escalating tensions between the US and Iran yield no decisive victories and urges direct negotiations to avoid broader regional conflict.
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As US-Iran hostilities escalate, Democrats call on President Trump to reverse course following increased American deaths and injuries.
Guardian US | Jul 21, 2026, 11:35 AMworld
The Iraqi Prime Minister seeks to strengthen economic ties with the US while Iraq-based Iranian allies threaten conflict.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 3:57 PM
us
The Senate voted 49-50 against a resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military actions in Iran amid escalating conflict and public skepticism.
Guardian US | Jul 30, 2026, 8:36 PM
politics
Following U.S. airstrikes targeting Iran-backed militias, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warns of punishment against the U.S. and Gulf nations aiding Washington, intensifying tensions in the region.
The Hill | Jul 30, 2026, 8:16 PM
politics
President Trump met with Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss strategies amid ongoing conflict with Iran and its proxies.
CBS Politics | Jul 30, 2026, 8:02 PM
world
A Ukrainian drone attack on an Iranian vessel carrying military equipment to Russia in the Caspian Sea has prompted Tehran to threaten a response, while Kyiv seeks to avoid escalation.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 30, 2026, 5:41 PM
world
Iran’s recent missile strike on a US base in Jordan signals a controlled confrontation aimed at maintaining pressure on Washington without escalating to full-scale war.
BBC World | Jul 30, 2026, 5:39 PM
world
Following threats from Trump, US airstrikes on Iran have resumed, resulting in civilian casualties and raising concerns about regional escalation.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 3:43 PM
world
Missile barrages between the United States and Iran resumed on Thursday, escalating regional tensions and casting doubt on rapid diplomatic progress.
Africanews | Jul 30, 2026, 2:44 PM
world
A Russian Kh-101 cruise missile reportedly violated Polish airspace and crashed in eastern Poland during a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine, raising concerns over NATO airspace security.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 8:35 AM
business
The U.S.-Iran war has driven up fuel prices, leading to a significant increase in electric vehicle sales in Asia, particularly in Southeast Asia, while China experiences a decline after subsidy cuts.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 30, 2026, 5:35 AM
world
The US military conducted extensive bombing raids on multiple cities in southern Iran, according to Central Command.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 5:33 AM
world
The United States military conducted extensive strikes on Iran on July 30, 2026, in retaliation for Iranian missile attacks on US forces in Jordan and escalating regional hostilities involving Iran-backed groups.
France 24 English | Jul 30, 2026, 2:54 AM
world
The US military intensified its campaign against Iran on Wednesday, responding to recent attacks and expanding the conflict across multiple Middle Eastern countries.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 30, 2026, 2:50 AM
world
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of a likely massive Russian attack and emphasized the need for allied anti-missile defenses after returning from talks in the US.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 1:37 AM
politics
In response to missile attacks by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps on a US base in Jordan, the US military conducted retaliatory airstrikes against Iran on the evening of July 30, 2026.
The Hill | Jul 30, 2026, 1:36 AM
world
Riyadh is engaging with multiple countries to form a coalition aimed at safeguarding maritime routes amid escalating strikes on energy tankers in the Red Sea.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 1:26 AM
world
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps released video footage of missile strikes on US aircraft in Jordan, escalating tensions as US-Saudi attacks in Iraq reportedly kill multiple Iranians and Iraqi fighters.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 12:43 AM
world
President Donald Trump warned of severe retaliation against Iran after US military personnel were attacked in Jordan, leading to US military strikes on Iran-backed militants.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 30, 2026, 12:02 AM
world
The kingdom weighs continued military deterrence against efforts to de-escalate tensions after attacks from multiple fronts.
BBC World | Jul 29, 2026, 11:20 PM
politics
The Pentagon has reclassified recent U.S. military casualties in the Iran conflict under a new category linked to the conclusion of Operation Epic Fury, amid ongoing tensions and scrutiny over the war's toll.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 9:45 PM
world
President Donald Trump vows a strong US response to Iran after an attack targeted American forces stationed in Jordan.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 9:37 PM
world
A series of strikes and military actions across the Middle East raise fears of wider conflict as Iran rejects joint oversight proposals for the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 6:55 PMShowing 1-24 of 201 articles.