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Netanyahu said the U.S.-Israel war on Iran may take some time but will not be endless or last for years, a stance that accompanies shifts in Trump’s timeline and Netanyahu’s view of the conflict as potentially paving the way for lasting peace in the region, even as public support for strikes appears limited and broader consequences remain uncertain.
The article weighs whether the US-Israel strike that killed Iran’s supreme leader was legally permissible, noting that civilian leaders who command militaries can be targets in an active war, but any attack violating the UN Charter is illegal; it questions whether there was a genuine imminent threat, whether Congress or the UN Security Council authorized the action, and how the assassination ban and state-responsibility doctrines would apply.
Iran launched drones at the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh as part of a widening regional campaign that prompted U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran; evacuations were ordered across several Gulf states, and casualty tallies rose on multiple sides, including six American service members killed.
In the Commons, Labour leader Keir Starmer criticised the US/Israel strikes on Iran as not right and not clearly lawful, while Labour backed the government’s position allowing US forces to use UK airbases to strike Iranian missile sites to shield Gulf allies. The prime minister reiterated a stance against “regime change from the skies,” signaling a notable disagreement with Trump. The debate touched on international law and Iraq-era memory, with Reeves poised to deliver a low-key Spring Statement amid ongoing global shocks.
A CNN poll finds 59% of Americans disapprove of the Iran strikes and 56% see a long‑term conflict as likely, with doubts about Trump’s handling and a majority wanting congressional approval before further military action.
Global reactions to weekend US-Israel strikes on Iran show the conflict widening into a regional war, with governments split on action, renewed diplomacy efforts, and allies preparing responses as oil and nuclear talks loom in the background.
Widening US-Israel actions against Iran trigger global travel chaos and regional tensions: thousands of Middle East flights are cancelled and some evacuations resume, while Iran claims it hit a US base in Bahrain with drones and missiles and Washington says it has destroyed IRGC command facilities. Prime Minister Netanyahu says the conflict may take some time but won’t be endless. The US Embassy in Riyadh was struck by a drone, and the State Department warns Americans to leave multiple Middle Eastern countries as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz persist and leaders pledge tougher actions.
The administration says it launched airstrikes on Iran to pre-empt a broader Iranian response to an anticipated Israeli attack, a rationale presented by Rubio and other officials to Congress as lawmakers weigh goals and a war-powers resolution amid ongoing regional retaliation and partisan reaction.
China’s Iran policy blends economic leverage with political caution: Beijing’s state media reported the latest strikes plainly, while weeks earlier it largely muted Iran’s protests and framed them as the handiwork of external forces, illustrating that Beijing remains a relatively weak political actor in the Middle East but wields influence through its economic ties rather than overt diplomacy.
The Israeli military says it has begun a new wave of strikes on Tehran after issuing an evacuation warning for residents near the IRIB headquarters, part of the broader US-Israeli campaign against Iran.
US strikes on Iran threaten China’s crude imports, since Iran and Venezuela have been major suppliers to Beijing. With Hormuz shipping disrupted, China is likely to lean more on Russian crude, while oil prices in Asia may rise even as OPEC+ plans a modest production increase to cushion the impact.
Iranian missile strikes hit near Dubai’s luxury areas, injuring several and prompting expatriates to reconsider residency as the city’s reputation as a safe, glamorous haven is challenged; while defenses are praised and life goes on for many residents, observers say the attacks mark a lasting shift in the perception of safety in Dubai.
U.S. officials say Kuwaiti air defenses accidentally shot down three American F-15E jets amid a broader Iranian assault; all six crew members ejected safely and are in stable condition as the incident is investigated.
About 10% of the global container fleet is stuck in Strait of Hormuz backups after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran; insurers halted coverage for voyages through the strait and carriers have paused bookings to the Middle East, a disruption that could push oil prices higher if the chokepoint remains closed.
Two drones hit the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, causing a limited fire and minor damage, according to Saudi officials. The U.S. mission in Saudi Arabia issued a shelter-in-place order and region-wide travel advisories as tensions with Iran rise following recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.