Iran

Iran's military 'totally destroyed' with around 21% missile capacity remaining, Trump claims

When asked if he knew exactly how many missiles and drones Iran still holds, Trump said that he knows “almost to the number” how many of such weapons remain in Tehran’s hands.

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks to reporters about his administration's support for coal energy, flanked by West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin in Washington, DC, US, June 4, 2026.
Iranian Americans and supporters of the National Council of Resistance of Iran take part in a march passing in front of the US Department of Labor building with a banner with the image of U.S. President Donald Trump, in Washington, DC, US, May 16, 2026.

Israeli officials believe Iran is bluffing as Trump seeks long-term ceasefire deal

Members of Iran's national soccer team attend a farewell ceremony ahead of their departure to the 2026 World Cup in Tehran, Iran, May 13, 2026.

Iran World Cup players granted visas to enter the US, says White House official

Iranian secretary of the Expediency Council arbitration body Mohsen Rezaei speaks during a news conference in Tehran

Iran demands $24B release as US nuclear negotiations stall, Khamenei adviser says - CNN


'It's not your country': Lebanese President Aoun hits out at Hezbollah, Iran in CNN interview

During his interview with Christiane Amanpour, Aoun asked Israelis if they truly want to live in "perpetual war." He then said that negotiations are a "huge opportunity" for both countries.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun attends a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, March 28, 2025.

Liars, lunatics, and losers: Iran’s empire of terror is crumbling - opinion

After 46 years of lies, fanaticism, and fear, Iran faces economic collapse, weakened proxies, and growing internal instability.

 A banner depicting Iran's new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei is displayed on the side of a highway in Tehran on March 10, 2026.

Iran says it fired warning missiles, drones at US warships in Gulf of Oman

The exchange comes amid heightened tensions over maritime security around Iran.

Guided-missile destroyer USS Mason sails in the US CENTCOM area of responsibility in an undated picture, published April 29, 2026.

IDF deployed commandos, intelligence units to Azerbaijan during Iran war - CNN

IDF commandos, intelligence personnel, and Mossad operatives were reportedly deployed to Azerbaijan during Operation Roaring Lion, providing a forward position near Iran's border, sources told CNN.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the signing of an MOU on artificial intelligence between Israel and Azerbaijan, February 3, 2026.

Trump’s mixed messages cannot obscure his record on confronting Iran - opinion

Israel may bristle at Trump’s comments, but his determination to weaken Iran still shapes regional security.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on May 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump meets with his Cabinet.

My Word: Israel and Lebanon's war of attrition drones on - opinion

As drone warfare evolves, Israel confronts a familiar conflict with new and more complex threats.

An explosive drone launched by Hezbollah is seen near the Israeli border with Lebanon during a Hezbollah attack in northern Israel, May 19, 2026; illustrative.

The rant and the reality: Trump’s outbursts at Netanyahu follow a familiar pattern

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Trump’s latest expletive-laced outburst at Netanyahu generated predictable predictions of rupture. The record suggests otherwise.

‘DISAGREEMENTS BETWEEN Jerusalem and Washington are not unusual. Nor are disagreements between Trump and Netanyahu. What is striking is how often these episodes are portrayed as evidence of an impending rupture, only for the relationship to return to its previous equilibrium.'

Trump says he 'doesn't a need deal' with Iran for enriched uranium, doesn't want to meet Khamenei

On the matter of Lebanon, Trump told reporters that he believed progress was being made between Israel and Lebanon and that Lebanon deserved to have peace.

US President Donald Trump listens to members of his Cabinet speak during a meeting at the White House, last month.

Two IDF officers severely wounded in Lebanon, US denies Iran fired at US Navy ships in Gulf of Oman

Israel to continue Lebanon operations • Trump does not 'need deal' to reach Iran's uranium, he says • Netanyahu backs GOP plan to phase out US military aid to Israel

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Memorial Amphitheater during a Memorial Day event at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 25, 2026.

The moment for a Saudi peace initiative has arrived, but on new terms - opinion

As the region’s most influential Arab and Muslim state, Saudi Arabia's choices will shape the trajectory of normalization far beyond its own borders.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman