Armageddon is off . . . for now
Both the US and Iran can claim victory of a sort but many questions remain unresolved
Both the US and Iran can claim victory of a sort but many questions remain unresolved

Defence secretary’s comments come as US also widens scope of blockade of Iranian shipping

What matters now is Tehran’s response

One minute he threatens death and destruction, the next he says the US and Iran are engaged in negotiations

US president says he would not consider a ceasefire unless Strait of Hormuz is reopened

The bombing of Iran suggests that a global role is a hard thing to give up

Top Iranian war leader accuses US of using diplomatic efforts as cover for ground operations