Donald Trump says the US and Iran have held talks on the war, but Iran’s parliament speaker has denied discussions have taken place, calling it ‘fake news’
Sir Keir Starmer has cut through the noise with a stark warning: this war “could go on for some time”.
That alone punctures Donald Trump’s claims of “productive talks” and a swift resolution. If peace were truly within reach, why are 5,000 US Marines steaming towards the Gulf and tensions rising by the day?
The truth is far less comforting. Iran flatly denies that any negotiations took place, branding the claims “fake news”. That leaves a dangerous gap between what the US President says and what is actually happening.
In a crisis, that kind of confusion is not just embarrassing; it is risky. Trump may talk of deals and breakthroughs, but the reality is a spiralling conflict, rising death tolls and oil prices surging past $100 a barrel.
Millions have been displaced, and the threat of escalation looms large. This is no moment for bluster. The world needs clarity, credibility and calm leadership. Sir Keir is right, we must prepare for a long haul.
‘Britain prides itself on tolerance but that hollow if communities feel under siege’
Hate has crossed a chilling new line
Torching ambulances, vehicles that exist solely to save lives, is not just criminal, it is morally reprehensible.
The sickening attack in London’s Golders Green should worry us all. Whether driven by organised extremists or lone bigots, antisemitism is no longer lurking in the shadows; it is burning in our streets.
It is only right to call this out. But words must now be matched with action. Communities deserve protection, perpetrators must be found, and those spreading hatred must face the full force of the law.
Britain prides itself on tolerance. That promise rings hollow if communities feel under siege. This cannot be normalised. It must be confronted – firmly, urgently, and without hesitation.
‘By speaking out, Sir Chris Hoy has helped save others – a legacy beyond medals’
Sir Chris Hoy has shown true courage, not just on the track, but in the fight of his life. By speaking out, he has helped save others. That is a legacy beyond medals.
On his 50th birthday, Britain salutes a champion still changing and saving lives.
