Middle East
US forces launch sixth consecutive night of air strikes on Iran
July 17, 2026
US forces launch sixth consecutive night of air strikes on Iran
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced a fresh wave of large-scale military strikes against Iran, confirming that the…
Few ships risking Hormuz transit amid renewed US-Iran strikes
July 16, 2026
Few ships risking Hormuz transit amid renewed US-Iran strikes
Amid a flare-up in the conflict between the United States and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz, shipping…
Over 100 House Democrats vote to block billions of dollars in military aid to Israel, reflecting growing schism in party
July 16, 2026
Over 100 House Democrats vote to block billions of dollars in military aid to Israel, reflecting growing schism in party
More than 100 House Democrats voted to block billions of dollars in military aid to Israel — an ultimately unsuccessful…
Iran has no plans for negotiations and will respond “firmly” to attacks: Foreign Ministry
July 16, 2026
Iran has no plans for negotiations and will respond “firmly” to attacks: Foreign Ministry
Iran will continue to respond “firmly” to US strikes and has no plans for negotiations, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei…
Rubio condemns Iran’s “unacceptable” strikes on Jordan
July 15, 2026
Rubio condemns Iran’s “unacceptable” strikes on Jordan
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned Iran’s latest strikes on Jordan, calling them “unacceptable” in a Tuesday meeting with…
Trump renews threat to hit Iran’s power plants and bridges. Would such strikes be legal?
July 15, 2026
Trump renews threat to hit Iran’s power plants and bridges. Would such strikes be legal?
US President Donald Trump renewed his threat yesterday to strike bridges and power plants in Iran unless Tehran returns to…
Inside the 24-hour sprint to convince Trump to drop his plans to toll Strait of Hormuz
July 15, 2026
Inside the 24-hour sprint to convince Trump to drop his plans to toll Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump shocked Gulf allies and many of his own aides with his plan to impose a toll on…
Trump mentions a “ground campaign.” What that could mean
July 15, 2026
Trump mentions a “ground campaign.” What that could mean
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday loosely raised the possibility of a ground campaign as the war with Iran heats…
Mexico-US relations are already strained, but experts say they’re about to get worse
July 14, 2026
Mexico-US relations are already strained, but experts say they’re about to get worse
The death of a Mexican man in Houston at the hands of Immigration and Customs Enforcement is threatening to upend…
What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, as conflict escalates
July 14, 2026
What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, as conflict escalates
Over recent days, as fighting between the US and Iran has renewed, several vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have…