Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has sharply criticised the Trump administration’s handling of the conflict with Iran, arguing that the war has weakened the United States militarily, economically and strategically while claiming the costs were incurred in support of Israel. Read More: Republican congressman pledges to vote for Clinton In a post on X, the Kentucky lawmaker […]
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Iran warns Ukraine of retaliation after alleged Caspian Sea attack
Tensions between Iran and Ukraine have escalated after Tehran accused Kyiv of carrying out an attack on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea, warning that it would respond at a time of its choosing. Read More: US pauses Iran strikes as conflict spreads beyond Gulf According to Iranian authorities, the alleged attack killed one person and […]
Zelensky says Iran is already involved in Ukraine war by arming Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Iran of already being involved in the war against Ukraine by supplying weapons to Russia, warning that Kyiv must remain prepared for the possibility of further escalation. Read More: Zelensky criticises Israeli neutrality in Russian-Iran ‘alliance’ In an interview, Zelensky was asked whether Iran could launch direct attacks on Ukraine following […]
Pentagon says 18 US troops killed, 624 wounded in Iran conflict
The US Department of Defense has released updated casualty figures for the ongoing conflict with Iran, reporting that 18 American service members have been killed and 624 wounded since the military campaign began. Read More: Pentagon: Nearly 100 US troops injured in Iran war According to the Pentagon, its Defense Casualty Analysis System (DCAS) was updated over the […]
Iran says it will halt attacks if US maintains bombing pause
Iran has said it will suspend its military strikes as long as the United States (US) continues its pause in air attacks, raising cautious hopes that the latest lull in hostilities could create space for renewed diplomatic efforts. Read More: US, Iran hold fire sparking hopes for return to negotiating table A senior Iranian official told Reuters […]
US, Iran hold fire sparking hopes for return to negotiating table
Iran will halt its own attacks as long as the United States maintains its latest pause on air strikes, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Sunday, after President Donald Trump abruptly called off his two-week-old bombing campaign. After 13 nights of intensifying US air strikes on Iran, the Pentagon abruptly suspended the campaign late […]
Houthis hit Saudi oil facilities but US pauses strikes in Iran
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi militants fired on Saudi oil installations in two ports on the Red Sea coast on Saturday, but the United States held back from launching air strikes on Iran itself for the first night in two weeks. There was no immediate explanation from Washington of why it had abruptly halted a streak of […]
Houthi claim missile strike on Saudi Arabia
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a missile strike on Saudi Arabia, marking a further escalation in the widening Middle East conflict as regional tensions continue to intensify. Read More: Trump warns Houthis after Red Sea strikes The group announced the alleged attack early Saturday, saying a missile struck the southern Saudi city of Jizan […]
Abbas Araqchi warns Trump against further military escalation
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has warned that any further military escalation by the United States would come at a heavy cost, responding to renewed threats by US President Donald Trump over the ongoing conflict between Washington and Tehran. Read More: US-Iran peace hopes dim after Trump cancels Islamabad talks In a statement posted on X, […]
Houthi hit Saudi oil tankers as US-Iran conflict intensifies
Tensions in the Middle East escalated further on Thursday after Yemen’s Houthi movement claimed responsibility for attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, while the United States carried out a 12th consecutive night of military strikes against Iran. Read More: Yemen’s Houthis declare naval blockade against Saudi Arabia The Houthis said they targeted the […]