Iran

At least five killed by Israel in latest strikes on southern Lebanon with both countries to hold talks in Washington

Tehran still weighing its response, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson says

Short of manpower and might, Kviv has devised a machine-based modern war strategy instead

US president’s blockade was a curious move

Israel and Lebanon to hold fresh talks but Iranian officials sceptical over Washington’s plan to end wider regional conflict

Latest updates on Middle East crisis as US and Iran close in on deal to end war

Saudi Arabia stopped US military from using its bases or airspace to carry out operation top open Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump has repeatedly attacked pontiff over his opposition to Iran war

Global Briefing: A constant stream of unpredictable Trump administration announcements is not cost-free

Early Edition with Andrew McNair: A selection of stories from The Irish Times in 10 minutes

In the News podcast: Does statement from Iran open the way for Strait of Hormuz deal?

Consumers shrug off cost-of-living and trade concerns

Oil prices drop sharply amid reports that US-Iran deal is close

US attacks Iranian-flagged ship as France says maritime group ready to escort vessels in Hormuz

US president threatens to renew strikes as Iranian official dismisses proposals as ‘list of American wishes’

Irish people in UAE reassured by state’s missile defences, with more than 2,800 projectiles launched in US-Iran conflict

White House is turning to rhetorical leaps as US president tries to put the biggest political crisis of his presidency behind him

Recent anti-Semitic attacks have include the stabbing of two men in north London

As he revels in a multitasking role, the secretary of state has proven to be the president’s slickest advocate - and inspired talk of a future run for the White House’s top job

The plight of 20,000 trapped seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz is described as unprecedented

Lack of transparency and regulation makes it impossible to assess value in household bins collection market

Iran renews drone and missile attacks on United Arab Emirates

Live updates as tensions rise in the Middle East over shipping passing through the Strait of Hormuz

Strait has been virtually closed since the US and Israel began attacks on Iran in February

US president launches fresh verbal attack on pontiff in advance of Marco Rubio’s visit to Vatican

We have a political economy in which the only currency is the decibel

Reactor construction was outlawed in 1999, but changing technology, and circumstances, have reopened the debate

Iran said ‘any foreign military force, especially the aggressive US military’ will be targeted if it approaches the Strait

European powers prepared to help clear Strait of Hormuz of mines in ‘next phase’ of conflict, Mark Rutte says

The US elections are still six months off, and some within the party say there is still time to right the ship

Fear US will withdraw weapons faster than Europe can develop alternatives

In a country rife with No Kings protests, Charles was a tonic, presenting himself with elegance, intelligence and wit

Tehran has shown a willingness to open Strait of Hormuz, but its nuclear ambitions are more complicated

Donald Trump reacts to criticism by German chancellor Merz of US war in Iran

Signs that president is losing the support of voters in advance of November's midterm elections

US president says Iran conflict ‘terminated’ despite stand-off in the Middle East as Congress consent deadline passes

US says hostilities in Iran ‘terminated’; Trump hails ‘incredible’ blockade as oil prices surge

Israel anticipates further US strikes on Tehran in coming days if talks fail to materialise

And they’re off! Byelection race gets going officially with a full field of candidates

Average household’s annual electricity bill will rise by €168 and gas by €171