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

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

As Donald Trump considers options for involvement in Israel's war with Iran, one particular person has been in the president's ear - and he's getting what he wants.

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

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

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

Critics concerned that US military personnel could face retaliation by Iran and its proxies

Ali Khamenei must choose between escalation, a diplomatic compromise with the US, or containing the conflict to Israel

Tehran’s grand strategy has failed, but that is no guarantee Israel and America can succeed