Iran US Conflict
US House passes $1 trillion defense bill despite Iran, Israel concerns
US Democrats object to the ongoing and deeply unpopular war with Iran, which the Pentagon said has cost the US $37.5 billion so far.
US suspects possible Russian assistance to Iran during attacks against CIA bases in Gulf
Oil tankers turn around, avoid Red Sea following warnings by Yemen's Houthis
Only regime change prevents Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, former Israel Navy commander says
Trump says he was 'surprised' by 'Chinese gift to Iran' found in seized tanker ship
"We caught a ship yesterday that had some things on it, which wasn’t very nice. A gift from China perhaps, I don’t know, but I was a little surprised," Trump said during an interview with CNBC.
Six ships turned around as part of Strait of Hormuz blockade, US military says
"No ships made it past the US blockade, and six merchant vessels complied with direction from US forces to turn around to re-enter an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman," CENTCOM said.
IMF warns of potential global recession if Iran war worsens in latest economic outlook report
The report notes that the worst-case "severe scenario," which assumes an extended conflict and high oil prices, would lead the world into another recession.
Trump says US could end Iran war in two to three weeks
Trump added that Tehran does not have to make a deal with Washington to end the conflict.
Iranian leadership remains 'unshaken' even as senior officials targeted by US, IDF strikes
Araghchi said Iran’s political system will stay intact despite reported assassinations of senior officials, saying “the presence or absence of a single individual does not affect this structure."
Netanyahu adviser to 'Post': Best way to remove ayatollah threat is to remove ayatollahs
Foreign policy adviser Ophir Falk described Netanyahu and Trump as an "epic tag team," further describing current US-Israel cooperation in Iran as "unprecedented."
Iranian FM Araghchi claims Arab neighbors are not targets, says Israel, US are losing war
"We have not attacked Muslim countries," said Aragchi, adding that Iran has "no problem" with its Muslim neighbors.
Iran’s Assembly of Experts divided over plans to hand power to Khamenei’s second son - report
Many experts have reportedly taken issue with “hereditary leadership." Mojtaba Khamenei has also formed close political alliances with Ahmad Vahidi, the newly appointed IRGC commander.
US, Kurds discuss potential Iran military operation, sources say
While a final decision has not yet been made, the goal of a joint operation would be to create room for Iranians opposed to the Islamic regime to rise up.
Conflict casts doubt over Iran’s participation in World Cup
Iran secured qualification for its fourth consecutive World Cup appearance and was drawn into Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand.
