Trump calls off strike on Iran The US president says he’s called off a strike planned for Tuesday at the request of Gulf allies, but warns the military to be… by Associated Press May 19, 2026 News
Trump says ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran The US and Iran have both signalled that they’re prepared to return to war… by Associated Press May 18, 2026 News
Xi plays hardball on Taiwan Trump’s historic visit to China saw the US president offer platitudes while Xi took a hard line on Taiwan, warning that differences could lead… by Associated Press May 15, 2026 News
Hegseth gets grilling on Trump’s $29bn war Republican and Democrat lawmakers have questioned the US defence secretary about the Trump administration’s end game for the Iran war… by Associated Press May 13, 2026 News
Trump says Iran ceasefire is on ‘life support’ The US and Iran remain far apart in reaching a diplomatic solution to the conflict, with the US president called an Iranian proposal ‘a… by Associated Press May 12, 2026 News
Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of Hormuz The US’s messaging is pinballing from declarations that the ceasefire is holding, to threats of new bombing… by Associated Press May 7, 2026 News
US calls on China to help open the Strait of Hormuz Trump advisers have stepped up their calls on China to help open the all-important waterway ahead of the Trump-Xi Beijing summit… by Associated Press May 6, 2026 News
Truce under pressure as US fires on Iranian forces The US fights to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce… by Associated Press May 5, 2026 News
US to ‘guide’ stranded ships from Hormuz US President Donald Trump says the US will ‘guide’ stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting Monday… by Associated Press May 4, 2026 News
Hegseth grilled over Iran war Democrats accused Hegseth of misleading Americans about the reasons for the Iran conflict, as fuel costs spiral… by Associated Press April 29, 2026 News
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