Israeli officials have privately advised the United States to delay any immediate military measures against Iran, expressing concern that external intervention could undermine the impact of ongoing protests rather than accelerate political change.

According to officials familiar with the discussions, Israel conveyed support for efforts aimed at weakening Iran’s leadership but cautioned that direct military action at this stage could rally public support around the authorities. Instead, Israeli representatives suggested alternative measures such as tighter economic sanctions, efforts to improve internet access inside Iran, cyber operations, or narrowly targeted actions against specific individuals.

Regional allies in the Persian Gulf have also raised ...

Donald Trump’s renewed remarks about Greenland have prompted swift resistance in Washington, with US senators introducing legislation aimed at preventing any unilateral attempt to acquire the territory.

Lawmakers backing the bill say it is designed to reinforce constitutional limits on presidential authority and ensure that Congress retains oversight over major foreign policy decisions. Supporters argue that territorial acquisition without legislative approval would breach long-standing legal norms and risk undermining the system of checks and balances.

Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, holds strategic importance due to its location in the Arctic, where competition over security, resources and shipping routes ...

Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified after Donald Trump cancelled planned engagements related to Iran and publicly urged Iranian protesters to take control of state institutions, as unrest inside the country continues.

Despite the sharp rhetoric, analysts note that the Trump administration’s options for using military force against Iran remain constrained by international law, the need for congressional authorisation, and the risk that any strike could trigger a wider regional conflict. US allies in the Middle East have also signalled caution, wary of escalation that could destabilise the region and disrupt energy markets.

The diplomatic tension comes amid growing ...

In a recent interview, Douglas Macgregor, a retired US Army colonel and former adviser to the US defence secretary, warned that renewed US–Iran conflict escalation could carry risks far beyond the Middle East, potentially triggering a wider international confrontation.

Macgregor pointed to increased US military deployments in the Middle East, including air assets, refuelling tankers and naval movements, as signals that US strikes on Iran remain a possibility. He argued that an airpower-only campaign would be unlikely to deliver decisive results and could instead provoke retaliation against US bases and allies in the region.

The interview also highlighted the strategic role ...

Iran protests have continued across multiple cities, with human rights groups and medical staff describing a violent crackdown by Iranian security forces and growing pressure on hospitals. One Tehran hospital recorded hundreds of gunshot eye injuries, with doctors saying many patients arrived with damage consistent with shotgun-style pellets, raising fears of permanent blindness.

Medical workers and monitors say emergency wards have been overwhelmed as injured protesters seek treatment, while authorities pursue mass arrests linked to the demonstrations. Reports also describe an increasingly restricted information environment, including internet and mobile disruption that makes independent verification of casualties and detention figures difficult.

The unrest ...