Iran's military said it conducted retaliatory strikes against the United States, targeting dozens of U.S. assets in Bahrain and Kuwait

The U.S. military has attacked Iran after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The assault Wednesday came as part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic

Bahrain and Kuwait previously have been targeted by Iranian attacks in other violence shaking the interim deal struck between Iran and the US to end the war.

Blasts were heard in Iran's main oil hub on Kharg Island, on Qeshm Island, and in the southern port cities of Sirik and Bandar Abbas, Reuters reported.

In launching her fourth bid for the French presidency, just hours after judges ⁠cleared ⁠her to run, Marine Le Pen portrayed herself as a ⁠fighter who had defied the odds to overcome a months-long legal battle that threatened to end her political ambitions.

Le Pen told broadcaster TF1 she intends to run in the French presidential election next year, despite the court upholding her conviction on charges of misappropriating €2.8 million ($3.2 million) of public funds.

Le Pen confirms she will run for president

A ⁠French appeals ⁠court on Tuesday upheld ​Marine Le Pen's conviction ‌for misusing EU ‌funds but ⁠shortened ⁠her ban on running for elected office, ​potentially re-opening a path for the far-right ​leader to run in the ⁠2027 presidential ⁠race.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky renewed calls for Ukraine to join NATO on the first day of the alliance’s summit in Ankara, Turkey. Thanking leaders “who have clearly stated Ukraine belongs in NATO,

After Russia’s bombardment Sunday which killed 21 people only days after strikes killed another 22, Zelensky urged allies to increase air defense commitments ahead of the first

Ukraine's leader plans to use the Nato meeting in Turkey to urge Kyiv's allies to deliver the air defence systems it urgently needs to protect it from escalating Russian attacks.

Ukraine pushes allies in NATO for anti-ballistic air defense after the latest major Russian attacks kill more than 20 in Kyiv and surrounding area.

Thousands have flocked to the streets of Tehran as funeral processions are underway for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his family who were killed in February on the first day of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

The funeral procession for the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began Monday in Iran drawing hundreds of thousands to the city's streets.

Iranians attended a massive funeral procession for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Monday. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has more.

Khamenei's flag-draped coffin, and those of his family members who were killed Feb. 28 in an airstrike at the start of the war launched by Israel and the United States, sat aboard a truck decorated to resemble the ornamental grating that surrounds the shrine of an imam.

President Donald Trump heaped praise on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as he arrived at the NATO summit on Tuesday but stopped short of publicly agreeing to give Erdogan what he wants most — the ability to purchase U.

President Trump speaks to reporters in Ankara, Turkey, after the second day of the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum.

Preident Donald Donald Trump arrives in Ankara, Turkey for the NATO Summit, greeted by President Erdogan. The high-stakes visit includes bilateral meetings to discuss national defense, military contracts and F-35 jet sales.

President Trump began the NATO's summit in Turkey alongside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Tuesday with a clear message that Turkey is a better friend to the United States than many of its traditional Western allies.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ‌Netanyahu said in a CNN interview on Tuesday that ​despite occasional disagreements with ​U.S. President Donald Trump ⁠on Iran, they see "eye ​to eye" on the big things ​related to handling Tehran.

President Donald Trump speaks about U.S. strategy with Iran, stating 'we'll make a deal or finish the job.' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns against selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey.

Look, I have my doubts, but I think he should be given the chance. And he's trying to do—to achieve that. And we—it remains to be seen"

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