The US military build-up was designed to coerce Tehran — but has failed
Gavin Megaw’s exit from Hanover followed complaint by embassy to American Pharmaceutical Group
Proposal to launch cryptocurrency pegged to US dollar comes after cash supply was decimated during Israeli offensive
Move comes in response to Supreme Court ruling deeming Trump’s tariffs illegal
US major says it is negotiating for West Qurna 2, which produces 10% of Iraq’s crude
The US president has developed an appetite for the wars of choice that he once denounced
The two sides disagree profoundly about the basis of the transatlantic alliance
Allies are trying to work out if the administration is pursuing a tactical détente related to rare earths or if it is placing less emphasis on security issues
Washington has deployed dozens of planes to the region as Donald Trump threatens to strike Iran
The Supreme Court’s ruling offers a rare opportunity to fix a historic error
Leaks reveal €500mn contract for man-portable ‘Verba’ system to rebuild Tehran’s air defences
US president lashes out at ‘disloyal’ justices after stinging blow to his flagship economic policy
Donald Trump warns Tehran to make a ‘fair deal’ after Abbas Araghchi expresses optimism over a swift agreement
We cannot allow the adoption gap between advanced and developing economies to grow
President heaps pressure on Tehran as US amasses biggest force in Middle East since 2003 Iraq invasion
Group cast as guarantor for Gaza redevelopment but has been criticised for excluding Palestinians
Misgivings came before Trump lashed out at London’s deal to cede ownership of Chagos Islands to Mauritius
Oil price rises as aircraft carrier and refuelling planes head to region in one of biggest build-ups since 2003 Iraq invasion
Military build-up and fraught rhetoric leave a narrow path to securing a deal that would allow both sides to save face
New data show midsize companies are facing soaring duty bills as president seeks to quell backlash of his policies
US president says Diego Garcia military base may be needed for strikes on Iran
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Oil, natural gas and synthetic diamond facilities worth a combined $36bn mark crucial progress on pledged financing
Those who can afford it access everything from basic foodstuffs to luxury treats while others hunt for scraps
Vice-president JD Vance cautions Tehran not yet ready to work within Trump administration’s ‘red lines’
