As a decision on involvement looms, some of the president’s most ardent supporters have turned against him

Analysis: Trump hasn’t put U.S. lives at risk to defend Israel yet, but key allies are already publicly talking him down from that idea, writes John Bowden

US president fuels speculation that America could join Israeli military action

The conflict has pitted the isolationist and hawkish wings of the president's party against one another.

As a decision on involvement looms, some of the president’s most ardent supporters have turned against him

America-first backers such as Steve Bannon urge restraint, while Republican hawks push for intervention

Prime minister holds emergency meeting involving senior ministers and military chiefs

President hints at action within days as US readies forces capable of striking underground Fordow nuclear facility

Maga supporters fear US involvement in a new Middle East war, but Trump says his backers ‘are more in love with me today’.

Tehran could target US troops, disrupt oil supplies or carry out cyber attacks or terrorism, warn former Washington officials

At this point, a weakened Tehran might accept a face-saving deal and sanctions relief to avert a US attack

British, French and German foreign ministers to meet Iranian counterpart on Friday

Saudi Arabia, UAE and other states in region fear becoming targets for retaliation if US strikes Iran

First high-level face-to-face diplomacy with Tehran since attacks began

President Xi is likely to double down on energy independence drive as Strait of Hormuz risks rise

A bitter fight is on between restrainers and neoconservatives

Foreign ministers hold Geneva talks in bid to end war and keep US out of conflict

Crown jewel of Tehran’s nuclear programme at Fordow can only be destroyed with US bombs

Maga loyalists and military leaders, from JD Vance to ‘The Gorilla’, are vying for sway in the Oval Office