President Donald Trump warned he is "deciding" whether to escalate military action against Iran, threatening to "blow the entire nation up," while Iran vowed "painful retaliation" to any fresh strikes. The exchange of threats comes as both leaders prepare to attend the UN General Assembly in New York this week.
Russia threatened to strike British military targets inside and outside Ukraine in response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory using long-range British cruise missiles. The warning represents Moscow's strongest direct threat to Britain to date.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced Britain will provide Ukraine with classified technical information on Storm Shadow/SCALP cruise missiles during his first foreign visit to Kyiv. The move aims to help Ukraine manufacture its own long-range weapons despite Russian warnings of escalation.
NATO officials stated the alliance is prepared to address any threat and defend all members, responding to media reports that Iran had weighed attacking US military assets in Europe if the US escalates conflict. The alliance pointed to its defense capabilities as proof it can respond to such threats.
Iran attacked a US base in Jordan, killing two American service members and leaving one missing. The US military launched retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian targets, marking the first US troop deaths from direct Iranian fire since the war's opening days.
The United States has reportedly warned Poland about a potential Russian military provocation, prompting Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk to declare the country is preparing for various scenarios during what he called 'critical months' ahead. NATO officials have indicated potential response plans targeting Russian military sites.
President Donald Trump called off planned U.S. military strikes against Iran on Thursday at the last minute, saying negotiations had reached Iran's highest leadership levels and claiming Tehran had approved discussions toward a deal involving a ceasefire extension and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
