Israel launches a new ground offensive in the central Gazan city of Deir al-Balah for the first time since the war began. Follow for live updates.

What are the main US military bases in the Middle East? By Reuters. June 22, 2025 6:08 PM UTC Updated June 22, 2025 ... The Middle East's largest U.S. base houses around 10,000 troops.

Europe’s main governments, though nervous, largely backed the US-Israel axis. Tehran has few friends, little credibility, and almost no cards left to play. But the job is only half done.

The main questions now are how much the conflict will escalate and whether the United States will get more directly involved in the defense of Israel. By David E. Sanger The long-feared “wider ...