Iran has escalated the conflict beyond Israel -- striking multiple Gulf states that host US military bases. Bahrain. Qatar. Kuwait. UAE. Saudi Arabia. Jordan. The Strait of Hormuz is now the key variable. Over 500 Iranian drones detected in the UAE. ...
As Iran's second supreme leader, he brutally crushed dissent at home and expanded Iran's footprint abroad, challenging Saudi Arabia for regional dominance.
President Trump launched a wide-ranging attack on Iran after weeks-long lobbying by an unusual pair of U.S. allies in the Middle East: Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Formula One chiefs are among sports leaders "closely monitoring" the conflict in the Middle East ahead of the season's opening grand prix in Australia next week and upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.