Efforts to broker a ceasefire in the ongoing US-Israel–Iran war appear stalled, as sources indicate that President Donald Trump has rejected attempts by Middle Eastern allies to open diplomatic negotiations. Oman and Egypt, which had previously mediated between the parties, sought to facilitate talks to end the conflict that began two weeks ago with a […]
Operation Epic Fury
US refueling aircraft crashes in Iraq amid heightened Middle East tensions
BAGHDAD — A US military KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, US Central Command confirmed, in an incident that involved another aircraft but was not caused by hostile or friendly fire. Rescue operations were immediately launched, while the second KC-135 landed safely. The crash occurred during Operation Epic Fury, the US-led campaign […]
Iran-backed group claims downing of US refueling aircraft in Iraq
BAGHDAD – The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a coalition of Iran-backed factions, claimed responsibility on Thursday for shooting down a US military KC-135 refueling aircraft in western Iraq. The group said the action was taken “in defense of our country’s sovereignty and airspace,” marking the latest escalation in the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Read More: Iran […]
Majority of Americans link Trump’s Iran war to Epstein scandal
WASHINGTON: A majority of Americans believe President Trump used the Iran war to divert attention from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. According to a recent survey, 52 percent of respondents think Trump initiated military action in Iran to reduce political fallout from the Epstein case. The survey reflects growing skepticism about the timing and motives behind […]
White House keeps options open on Iran military deployment
WASHINGTON: The White House has confirmed that the administration of Donald Trump is deliberately avoiding firm public commitments about potential military action against Iran, arguing that such restraint preserves strategic flexibility during a rapidly evolving conflict. Read More: US Defense chiefs meet contractors as Iran strikes deplete stockpiles Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, White House Press […]
Three US jets downed by Kuwaiti defenses
Three US F-15E fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses during active combat operations, US Central Command said Monday. The incident occurred amid Iranian attacks involving aircraft, ballistic missiles, and drones. All six American crew members ejected safely, preventing fatalities in a tense regional escalation. According to US Central Command, the F-15E […]
Pentagon outlines objectives as US-Iran conflict intensifies
The United States has pledged to press ahead with its military campaign against Iran as the conflict widens, with senior defense officials insisting the operation has clear objectives and is not open-ended. Read More: Pentagon withholds $300 million of Pakistan’s coalition support fund During a press conference at the United States Department of Defense headquarters, Defense […]