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

US president fuels speculation that America could join Israeli military action

The president demands “unconditional surrender” from the clerical regime

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

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

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

Trump has signalled that he wants two weeks to decide whether or not to strike Iran – key US politics stories from 19 June

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

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