US commander warns forces too thin to defend Israel
General Alexus Grynkewich, commander of US European Command, has privately warned the Pentagon that naval assets are stretched too thin to defend Israel and protect US interests simultaneously.
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US and Saudi Arabia Strike Iran Proxies in Iraq
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia launched joint airstrikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq on July 29, resuming American military operations after a brief pause. Iran's simultaneous rejection of an Omani plan to manage the Strait of Hormuz removes a key de-escalation option and keeps energy supply risk elevated.
Iran Hits US in Jordan, Wider War Fears Grow
Iran attacked US forces in Jordan in what Washington called a surprise strike, which was intercepted. The US and Saudi Arabia then launched joint strikes on Iraq, raising fears of a multi-front regional war.
Iran Claims Strikes on US Bases, Threatens Wider Attacks
Iran has publicly claimed it carried out strikes on US military bases and warned of wider attacks across the Middle East. If confirmed, the escalation would immediately pressure oil prices and force a US military response, with broad consequences for regional security and global markets.
US Hits Iran Eighth Night, Iran Fires at Gulf Bases
The US struck Iran's Hormozgan province for an eighth straight night, targeting the Sirik and Hajiabad areas, as the military cited revenge for the killing of two American soldiers. Iran returned fire on Gulf bases, widening the geographic scope of the conflict and raising fresh risks for regional energy flows.
US Strikes Iran Again After Two Troops Killed
The US launched new airstrikes on Iran after two American troops were killed in Jordan, bringing the US death toll in the conflict to 16. Iran hit two US bases in Kuwait with kamikaze drones and warned it will shift to full-scale offensive operations if strikes continue.
US Strikes Iran for Sixth Straight Day
The US launched a sixth consecutive day of airstrikes against Iran on July 19, 2026, saying the attacks aim to further degrade Iranian military capabilities. Sustained strikes near the Strait of Hormuz raise risks for global oil supply and regional stability.
US Hits Iran Airport and Rail in Night-Six Strikes
The US military struck an airport, bridges, and a railway station in Iran on Thursday as part of a sixth consecutive night of airstrikes described as targeting Iranian military capabilities. The campaign's expansion to transport infrastructure raises oil market risk and escalation concerns across the region.
Trump Threatens More Iran Strikes at NATO Summit
President Trump said at a NATO summit the US will "probably" strike Iran again, calling any future action "over quickly," while Tehran vowed a "fearless" response. The standoff raises immediate risk for oil markets and Gulf shipping lanes.
Wright: U.S. Ends Iran's Hormuz Threat, 19M Barrels Flow
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said American action has ended Iran's ability to close the Strait of Hormuz, citing 72 ships carrying 19 million barrels of oil through the waterway in the past 24 hours. The claim, if accepted by markets, could reduce the longstanding geopolitical risk premium in global oil prices.
U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes Amid Ongoing Talks
The U.S. military struck Iranian radar and drone control sites over the weekend, calling it a self-defense action. Iran countered by claiming it hit an air base used in the U.S. attack, with both sides exchanging strikes even as talks to end the conflict continue.
US Troops Targeted Using Commercial Location Data
US Central Command confirmed it received multiple threat reports about adversaries using commercial location data to target US forces in theatre. Lawmakers say the Pentagon should have acted faster and are pressing for immediate changes to how military devices handle tracking data.
U.S. Launches New Defensive Strikes Against Iran
U.S. forces launched new defensive strikes against Iran on Wednesday as President Trump said the approaching midterm elections would not pressure him into a quick deal. The conflict raises risks for oil supply routes and energy prices, with no resolution timeline in sight.
Kuwait Air Defenses Up as U.S. Strikes Iran Again
Kuwait activated its air defenses against missile and drone threats as the United States launched a new wave of strikes on Iran. The dual developments point to a rapidly escalating military situation in the Gulf, with direct consequences for oil markets and regional security.
Trump, Netanyahu Refuse to Rule Out Iran Combat
Trump and Netanyahu both refused in Sunday interviews to rule out renewed military action against Iran, days after the administration said the war had run its course. The reversal reintroduces uncertainty for oil markets and regional diplomacy.
Saudi Dispute Pauses US Hormuz Escort Operation
The US paused Project Freedom, its Strait of Hormuz escort operation, after Saudi Arabia reportedly withdrew base and airspace access over the surprise announcement. Riyadh denied the account, but conflicting statements from US officials and a Middle Eastern diplomat point to a real coordination breakdown.
U.S. Strikes Two Iran Sites Near Hormuz Strait
The U.S. military struck two locations inside Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, according to a U.S. official. The attacks mark direct U.S. strikes on Iranian soil and raise immediate risk of retaliation and disruption to oil flows through the world's most critical energy chokepoint.
Trump Orders Hormuz Mission as Iran Confirms US Response
Trump announced a new US mission targeting the Strait of Hormuz on day 66 of the Iran conflict, as Iran confirmed receiving a US reply to its peace proposal. The move puts direct pressure on a chokepoint that carries about 20% of global oil supply, raising energy market risk.
U.S. to Escort Ships Through Strait of Hormuz
President Trump announced the U.S. will escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday, while calling Iran's latest peace offer unacceptable and leaving military action on the table. The move raises the stakes in U.S.-Iran tensions over a waterway that carries roughly 20% of global oil supply.
Trump Claims No Congress Vote Needed for Iran War
President Trump sent Congress letters arguing his April 7 ceasefire order removes the legal obligation to seek war authorization, even as the Iran conflict passed the 60-day mark this week. The move lets the administration sustain military operations without a congressional vote, a claim lawmakers may contest.
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‘US may not have enough forces to defend Israel against Iran’
General Alexus Grynkewich, commander of US European Command, has privately warned the Pentagon that naval assets are stretched too thin to defend Israel and protect US interests simultaneously.
26d ago · 4 min · Global Affairs
Major Gulf fighting restarts as US and Saudi strike Iran's allies in Iraq
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia launched joint airstrikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq on July 29, resuming American military operations after a brief pause. Iran's simultaneous rejection of an Omani plan to manage the Strait of Hormuz removes a key de-escalation option and keeps energy supply risk elevated.
29d ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Iran hits US in Jordan, US-Saudi strikes on Iraq: Is war spreading?
Iran attacked US forces in Jordan in what Washington called a surprise strike, which was intercepted. The US and Saudi Arabia then launched joint strikes on Iraq, raising fears of a multi-front regional war.
29d ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Iran claims strikes on US bases, warns of wider attacks on region
Iran has publicly claimed it carried out strikes on US military bases and warned of wider attacks across the Middle East. If confirmed, the escalation would immediately pressure oil prices and force a US military response, with broad consequences for regional security and global markets.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
US hits Iran for eighth consecutive night, Iran returns fire on Gulf bases
The US struck Iran's Hormozgan province for an eighth straight night, targeting the Sirik and Hajiabad areas, as the military cited revenge for the killing of two American soldiers. Iran returned fire on Gulf bases, widening the geographic scope of the conflict and raising fresh risks for regional energy flows.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
US renews strikes on Iran to 'punish' IRGC for troops' killing; Tehran targets American bases in Kuwait
The US launched new airstrikes on Iran after two American troops were killed in Jordan, bringing the US death toll in the conflict to 16. Iran hit two US bases in Kuwait with kamikaze drones and warned it will shift to full-scale offensive operations if strikes continue.
1mo ago · 4 min · Global Affairs
Blasts reported in Iran as US launches new wave of strikes
The US launched a sixth consecutive day of airstrikes against Iran on July 19, 2026, saying the attacks aim to further degrade Iranian military capabilities. Sustained strikes near the Strait of Hormuz raise risks for global oil supply and regional stability.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
US strikes in Iran hit airport, bridges and railway station
The US military struck an airport, bridges, and a railway station in Iran on Thursday as part of a sixth consecutive night of airstrikes described as targeting Iranian military capabilities. The campaign's expansion to transport infrastructure raises oil market risk and escalation concerns across the region.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Trump threatens more strikes on Iran as Tehran warns of 'fearless' response
President Trump said at a NATO summit the US will "probably" strike Iran again, calling any future action "over quickly," while Tehran vowed a "fearless" response. The standoff raises immediate risk for oil markets and Gulf shipping lanes.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Energy secretary says U.S. has ended Iran's ability to close Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said American action has ended Iran's ability to close the Strait of Hormuz, citing 72 ships carrying 19 million barrels of oil through the waterway in the past 24 hours. The claim, if accepted by markets, could reduce the longstanding geopolitical risk premium in global oil prices.
2mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
U.S. says it struck Iranian drone and radar sites, as Iran claims attack on air base
The U.S. military struck Iranian radar and drone control sites over the weekend, calling it a self-defense action. Iran countered by claiming it hit an air base used in the U.S. attack, with both sides exchanging strikes even as talks to end the conflict continue.
2mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Pentagon says US military personnel reportedly being targeted using location data
US Central Command confirmed it received multiple threat reports about adversaries using commercial location data to target US forces in theatre. Lawmakers say the Pentagon should have acted faster and are pressing for immediate changes to how military devices handle tracking data.
2mo ago · 4 min · Policy & Government
U.S. conducts another strike against Iran
U.S. forces launched new defensive strikes against Iran on Wednesday as President Trump said the approaching midterm elections would not pressure him into a quick deal. The conflict raises risks for oil supply routes and energy prices, with no resolution timeline in sight.
3mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Kuwait air defenses activated against 'missile and drone threats'; U.S. carries out new strikes in Iran
Kuwait activated its air defenses against missile and drone threats as the United States launched a new wave of strikes on Iran. The dual developments point to a rapidly escalating military situation in the Gulf, with direct consequences for oil markets and regional security.
3mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Trump and Netanyahu Say Iran War Is Not Over
Trump and Netanyahu both refused in Sunday interviews to rule out renewed military action against Iran, days after the administration said the war had run its course. The reversal reintroduces uncertainty for oil markets and regional diplomacy.
3mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
‘Saudi pressure’ led US to pause Hormuz project: NBC
The US paused Project Freedom, its Strait of Hormuz escort operation, after Saudi Arabia reportedly withdrew base and airspace access over the surprise announcement. Riyadh denied the account, but conflicting statements from US officials and a Middle Eastern diplomat point to a real coordination breakdown.
3mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
U.S. strikes two locations in Iran near Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military struck two locations inside Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, according to a U.S. official. The attacks mark direct U.S. strikes on Iranian soil and raise immediate risk of retaliation and disruption to oil flows through the world's most critical energy chokepoint.
3mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Iran war: What’s happening on day 66 as Trump announces Hormuz mission?
Trump announced a new US mission targeting the Strait of Hormuz on day 66 of the Iran conflict, as Iran confirmed receiving a US reply to its peace proposal. The move puts direct pressure on a chokepoint that carries about 20% of global oil supply, raising energy market risk.
3mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Trump says the U.S. will ‘free up’ ships in the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump announced the U.S. will escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday, while calling Iran's latest peace offer unacceptable and leaving military action on the table. The move raises the stakes in U.S.-Iran tensions over a waterway that carries roughly 20% of global oil supply.
3mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Trump says he doesn't need congressional authorization for Iran war, citing ceasefire
President Trump sent Congress letters arguing his April 7 ceasefire order removes the legal obligation to seek war authorization, even as the Iran conflict passed the 60-day mark this week. The move lets the administration sustain military operations without a congressional vote, a claim lawmakers may contest.
3mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government