Operation Midnight Hammer
What is Basij? The Islamic Republic's 'iron fist' to suppress protesters - explainer
Basij, a key paramilitary militia under the IRGC, has a violent history of suppressing protests, enforcing morality laws, and committing human rights abuses, including torture and sexual abuse.
US considering moving additional THAAD and Patriot air defense systems to Middle East, experts say
Witkoff: Iran openly admitted to having enough 60% enriched uranium to create nuclear material
Iran scrambling to salvage what remains of nuclear program before it's too late - exclusive
The next war with Iran will be fought by precision firepower and autonomy - analysis
Washington has deployed what is being described as the most substantial concentration of naval and air assets in the region since before the 2003 war in Iraq
Trump says Iran will 'never' have nuclear weapons during State of the Union address
As US-Iran tensions rise, US President Donald Trump stated that he will “never allow the world’s number one sponsor of terror to have a nuclear weapon.”
US Air Force orders 30,000-pound GBU-57 bunker busters as Iran tensions rise
After using 14 GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators (MOP) during Operation Midnight Hammer against Iranian nuclear facilities, the USAF needs to replenish its arsenal.
F-22s pulled from Super Bowl flyover after reassignment for operational missions
While it is unclear if they are needed for a possible American attack on Iran, this type of aircraft participated in the US's Operation Midnight Hammer in June of last year.
Oil’s geopolitical premium vanished in 2025 and may not return - opinion
Oil futures in 2025 have oscillated within a relatively narrow range, with the high coming in January before the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries began production increases.
US support for Israel not a favor from past but an investment in region's future - editorial
If Washington doesn’t want more wars in the Middle East, it needs to support the one country that keeps the region from falling back into chaos.
US air force orders smaller, deadlier bunker buster bombs
ARA and Boeing to develop lighter, smarter munitions after Iran strike exposes limits of Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP).
The single negotiation goal with Iran should be complete dismantlement of nuclear program - opinion
Trump’s ultimatum to Tehran is clear: accept American terms or face the consequences.
Iran rushing to rearm Mideast terror proxies after IDF, US strikes on Tehran - WSJ
Despite the denials from Tehran, there is mounting evidence that Iran continues to send military aid to these groups, demonstrating its determination to retain influence over its militia allies.
Iran's enriched uranium remains at nuclear sites, Israeli official says
The official suggested that the Iranians might still be able to gain access to Isfahan, but it would be hard to remove any of the material there.
