Israel strikes Iran, defying Trump after ‘I call the shots’ claim

As Monday morning broke over a Middle East bracing for renewed conflict, a fragile regional ceasefire appeared to have collapsed after an exchange of direct strikes between Iran and Israel. The latest developments came as US President Donald Trump said Israel would have no choice but to accept a potential deal, following an interview walkout when pressed on his campaign pledge of “no new wars”. Some experts said Trump’s credibility was being called into question as Israel defied his warnings...