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

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

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

American retreat should be the catalyst for deeper integration and with it a stronger EU

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