President Trump said in a Truth Social post that he directed U.S. Central Command to execute a bombing raid that “obliterated” military targets on Kharg Island.
Vance’s distance from the Iran war is getting more conspicuous
It’s been two weeks since President Donald Trump launched a war with Iran, and Vice President JD Vance has yet to offer anything like the full-throated public votes of confidence he offered about …
Why is it so easy for Iran to shut the Strait of Hormuz?
Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Israeli strikes, slashing oil and gas shipments and raising fears of a global energy shock …
Trump Calls It Iran’s ‘Crown Jewel.’ What Is Kharg Island?
Kharg Island, where President Trump said Friday the U.S. executed a major bombing raid, is small but important: Iran exports 90% of its crude oil through facilities on the island. The 5-mile stretch …
From the fall of Ali Khamenei to global energy concerns: Understanding the Iran war
Following U.S.-Israeli strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, the Middle East faces a widening war. This collection tracks the resulting leadership crisis in Tehran, mounting military …
Drone hits Dubai financial district as smoke pours from building
Dubai’s financial district hit by kamikaze drone as smoke pours from building struck by debris – Dubai has been hit by a series of drones since the US-Israeli war on Iran began …
Drone hits Dubai financial district as smoke pours from building
Dubai’s financial district hit by kamikaze drone as smoke pours from building struck by debris – Dubai has been hit by a series of drones since the US-Israeli war on Iran began …
US attacks iran’s kharg island, trump says
US President Trump confirms airstrikes on Iran’s Kharg Island, sparing oil infrastructure but warning about Strait of Hormuz interference.
Indonesia Intensifies Talks with Iran on Safe Hormuz Ship Passage
The Indonesian Foreign Ministry is intensifying its diplomatic efforts to ensure the safety of Indonesian ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Tibet Leader Fears China Gains as US Gets Caught Up in Iran War
The head of Tibet’s government-in-exile said his administration is closely monitoring whether the escalating war in Iran may give China room to deepen its interests on the Himalayan plateau and other …