Middle East

Washington launched the operation without notifying key Gulf allies first, U.S. officials tell NBC News. Then Trump abruptly canceled it.

In Alabama, Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation that would put in place new primary elections this year if courts let state Republicans make changes to their maps before the midterms.

Traffic through the strait has been at a near-standstill for weeks, sending prices of oil and other key goods soaring.

The U.S. is urging the new Iraqi government to break with Iranian-linked groups and has sanctioned officials over their ties.

Azzam Al-Hayya is the fourth son of Hamas’ exiled Gaza chief, Khalil Al-Hayya, to have been killed in Israeli attacks.

Ship operators are “likely to remain cautious until they see a more stable, predictable and sustained situation,” industry figures warn.

The nuclear-powered Charles de Gaulle and its escorts were repositioned as part of a proposed mission championed by France and Britain to restore maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz as soon as conditions allow.

Abbas Araghchi's visit is his first trip to China since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran set off a global oil supply shock, threatening the energy security of China.

Marco Rubio said Washington had no objections to Iranians participating, but anyone with ties to Iran's Revolutionary Guard would not be admitted.