US says it will defend Israel but would not be part of Iran attack response: Live updates

White House national security spokesman John Kirby said the U.S. is not seeking escalation and does not want a war with Iran. Read More

Biden says the US is rushing weaponry to Ukraine as he signs a $95 billion war aid measure into law

President Joe Biden says he's immediately rushing badly needed weaponry to Ukraine now that he's signed into law a $95 billion war aid measure that also includes assistance for Israel, Taiwan and othe ... Read More

US announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of new $6 billion aid package

The U.S. is expected to announce Friday that it will provide about $6 billion in long-term military aid to Ukraine, U.S. officials said, adding that it will include much sought ... Read More

Biden says he expects Iran will attack Israel ‘sooner than later’

President Joe Biden told reporters at the White House Friday that he expects Iran will attack Israel “sooner than later.” ... Read More

The Latest | Israel says it will respond to Iran attack as world leaders urge restraint

Israel’s military chief said Monday that the country will respond after Iran launched an attack involving hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. World leaders are urging Israel no ... Read More

Middle East – live: ‘Clear’ Israel has chosen to retaliate to Iran attack, says Cameron as US set on sanctions

Tehran to be hit with new sanctions as Israeli war cabinet vows response to strikes - The US aims to disrupt Iran’s oil exports and ability to finance proxies throughout the Middle East ... Read More

Israel vows to respond to Iran attack, weighs next steps during 'significant 24-hour period'

Israel's representative to the U.N., Gilad Erdan, said at today's meeting that Iran's attack "crossed every red line." He emphasized that Israel "reserves the ... Read More

The Latest | Israel says it opened new aid crossing into hard-hit northern Gaza

However, the United Nations says the surge of ... the possibility of deploying additional U.S. troops to the Middle East and said, “We are devoted to the defense of Israel. We will support Israel.” ... Read More

Israel is quiet on next steps against Iran -- and on which partners helped shoot down missiles

Israeli leaders are crediting an international military coalition with thwarting Iran’s direct attack and calling the coordinated response a starting point for a “strategic alliance” of regional ... Read More

The Latest | Netanyahu says Israel will decide how to respond as Iran warns against retaliation

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will decide whether and how to respond to Iran’s major air assault earlier this week, brushing off calls for restraint ... Read More

The Latest | Israel says it will respond to Iran's attack as world leaders urge restraint

Israel’s military chief said Monday that the country will respond after Iran launched an attack involving hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. World leaders are urging Israel no ... Read More