US-Israel war with Iran (1) +++ © 2026 Deutsche Welle

US-Israel war with Iran Fighting has erupted in Iran and the Middle East after Israel and the US attacked the country, following a US military build-up in the region. Iran war: US fighter jets downed by friendly fire in Kuwait Richard Connor with AFP, AP, dpa, Reuters Published 6 hours agoPublished 6 hours agolast updated 10 minutes agolast updated 10 minutes ago The US military says Kuwait's air defenses mistakenly shot down the F-15 jets. Meanwhile, Israel says it has launched a new "broad strike" on Tehran. Follow our live updates. https://www.dw.com/en/iran-war-updates-us-israel-kuwait-warplanes-crash/live-76179461 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Iran war: Germany's chancellor strikes a cautious tone Jens Thurau 3 hours ago3 hours ago German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has condemned Iran's regime, but not the military strikes by Israel and the United States. He noted that appeals to international law had failed to achieve their purpose. https://www.dw.com/en/iran-war-germanys-chancellor-strikes-a-cautious-tone/a-76180922 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Will Gulf states enter the Iran war? Cathrin Schaer 22 hours ago22 hours ago Gulf states have borne the brunt of Iranian missile attacks so far. At first, Iran targeted US assets, but that has changed. Gulf states say they won't just sit back. https://www.dw.com/en/will-gulf-states-enter-the-iran-war/a-76175593 © 2026 Deutsche Welle