Iran
US military turns off ad trackers on devices amid reports data used to target forces in Middle East
The disclosures highlight a growing national security concern: that location data collected by the advertising industry and sold by data brokers can be used to track and target military personnel.
Pentagon orders US military officials to cease referring to Iran conflict as Op. Epic Fury - report
South Korea reviews military options to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
IDF kills Hamas terrorist in Gaza, raids West Bank terror infrastructure
Son of Iran's former vice president received over $2 million in Canadian gov't contracts - report
The report cited the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), which claimed that the man “admitted to active participation in procurement activities that benefited the Iranian military."
Iran warns US of major retaliation if Israel attacks Hezbollah-held Lebanon ridge - report
The message, delivered last month, highlights Iran's continued direct involvement in the ground fighting in southern Lebanon and its readiness to retaliate against Israeli attacks there.
Iranian-backed militia Badr admits it killed, wounded thousands of protesters in Iraq in 2019
A video of Hadi al-Amiri saying "the resistance stood bravely in the face of (the October fitna, as it was dubbed) and preserved the state and political system,” began circulating.
Military, economic pressure on Iran may lead to internal uprising, US officials say
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the pressure on Tehran could lead the Iranian public to rise up against the regime or cause the IRGC to turn against itself.
Pentagon extends MidEast deployments into 2027 even as Trump mulls declaring war over - report
Sources said the military presence is intended to preserve President Donald Trump's ability to choose between continued economic pressure, limited military operations, and broader escalation.
IDF fired upon while operating east of Gaza's Yellow Line, Iranian wedding likely hit by US bomb
South Korea prepares Hormuz military deployment • TTrump claims US has 'plenty of ammunition' • Iranian media urges regime to sever undersea cables
Iran targets US military bases in Kuwait with missile, drone strikes as conflict continues - report
Local sources told IRIB that a US base in Kuwait had been struck, claiming that smoke was rising from the site. Neither the US nor Kuwait have confirmed such reports.
Pentagon limits classified access amid Iran war concerns - report
It was not immediately clear whether the documents remained available to US personnel through other means or how the reduction in access could affect military planning, according to the report.
Bessent: Iran in 'death throes,' US allies will support efforts to economically 'asphyxiate' IRGC
The operation has been met with "a great show of support," Bessent told reporters. "What I can tell you is many of our allies came forward and said we will do whatever is necessary."
US prepared to launch new wave of strikes against Iran at any time, Trump warns
“It was a very heavy attack last night, and we’re prepared to do another one anytime we want,” Trump continued, adding that the US “blew up much more than their radars” in Monday night’s strikes.