Iran
Sen. Ted Cruz says 'unequivocal yes' to Trump’s 'mission accomplished' claim on Iran
Cruz agreed “unequivocally” that the president’s military objectives had been achieved, saying the US has eliminated Iran’s ballistic missiles and drone capabilities, air force, navy, and leadership.
Iran fires ballistic missiles at US bases in Jordan, CENTCOM refutes IRGC claim of 'aggression'
Bessent expects new US secondary sanctions weekly, aiming to increase pressure on Iran
Explosions heard in Jordan as Iran fires missiles at US forces, 'nearly all' intercepted
Five ways the US-Iran conflict is reshaping global power and the Middle East - analysis
From the Strait of Hormuz to sanctions and diplomacy, the US-Iran conflict is broadening into a struggle that is reshaping regional security and the global balance of power.
Lebanon extends visa of Iran's ambassador Sheibani following persona non grata designation - report
Sheibani originally served as Iran's ambassador to Lebanon in the early 2000s, then was reappointed to the role in February, before the persona non grata designation.
Former US spy chief Gabbard warned Trump killing Khamenei could empower radical regime - WSJ
Trump received warnings before attacking Iran from intelligence and senior officials that war could bring major casualties, regional attacks and nuclear risks accoridng to The Wall Street Journal.
How will Trump's economic 'D-Day' plan impact Iran's nuclear, ballistic missile threat? - analysis
How long do Israel, the US, and the West want to give Iran to figure out ways to charge forward on the nuclear or ballistic missile issues with whatever it has left?
China’s quiet rise in the Middle East’s new power struggle - opinion
The new Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan alliance signals a shifting Middle East – and China may be the biggest winner as regional powers seek new security partners.
Trump: All mines cleared from Hormuz, Space Force watching nuclear sites, strait
A US official confirmed to The Jerusalem Post that both inbound and outbound shipping lanes in the strait have been cleared of mines by US Central Command (CENTCOM).
US offers to lift Iran sanctions if Tehran reopens Strait of Hormuz, stops proxy attacks - report
The Strait of Hormuz has been severely affected in recent months, with shipping traffic through the waterway sharply declining amid Iranian threats and restrictions.
What's included in the new US sanctions campaign to pressure Iran's economy? - explainer
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced "an economic onslaught" against Iran, combining new sanctions with with threats against Tehran's trading partners.
Iran’s Strait of Hormuz leverage is fading as global oil keeps flowing - opinion
Hormuz was Iran’s best card, and it’s already been played and lost. What remains is a regime running out of money, running out of allies, and running out of time.
US offers $10 million reward for information on senior IRGC leaders, including one killed in April
The US State Department's Rewards for Justice offered a bounty of up to $10m. for information on five IRGC leaders, including Majid Khademi, who was killed by an Israeli strike in April.
