Middle East war live: US ready to restart war if Iran doesn’t agree to deal, Hegseth warns
Defence secretary’s comments come as US also widens scope of blockade of Iranian shipping
Defence secretary’s comments come as US also widens scope of blockade of Iranian shipping

Iranian-backed Houthis say they had launched a second attack on Israel

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

Pezeshkian says discussions can only happen within the framework of ‘international law’

Tehran rejects reports of US talks, while White House says ‘elements of truth’ to Washington offering peace plan

US president postpones possible attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure after hailing ‘productive’ talks with Tehran

Hizbollah said it had engaged Israeli forces in the Bekaa Valley