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Iran war will enter ‘much different phase in a couple of months,’ says Vance. Missile shortages, damage to US facilities: Pentagon watchdog issues first review of Iran war—AND MORE
New York Post: “We can’t predict the future, but I think the president is right to say that…
September 15, 2026
Germany’s far-right AfD wins historic landslide victory in Saxony-Anhalt elections but unclear if it will be able to govern
Reuters: The Alternative for Germany party surged into first place in state elections in Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday,exit polls…
September 6, 2026
Iran eyes military targets in Europe if Trump escalates war, insiders say. U.S. Navy helping get oil through Hormuz—AND MORE
Financial Times: Two regime insiders told the FT that Iranian forces have assessed striking US assets in south-eastern…
August 19, 2026
Trump dismantling US guardrails, warn former security officials
Financial Times: “There’s a lot of good reasons not to say anything,” said Julia Curlee, former CIA analyst…
August 9, 2026
Trump warns Iran of ‘last chance’ to sign a deal but says he’s under no time constraint. Iran widening pressure campaign to force US concessions—AND MORE
CNN: President Donald Trump said it’s Iran’s “last chance” to sign a deal with the US, after again…
August 3, 2026
How China keeps tabs on foreigners
New York Times: Mr. Hofer, 46, was doing his usual scan earlier this year when he came across…
August 2, 2026
Trump says Iran wants Hormuz open amid efforts to end war. Iran stuck with so much unsold oil—AND MORE
Bloomberg: Tehran wants the critical waterway for oil and gas shipments open “as soon as possible, as they…
April 28, 2026
US military developing plans to target Iran’s Strait of Hormuz defenses if ceasefire fails—AND MORE
CNN: The options, among several sets of target types under consideration, include strikes with a particular focus on…
April 24, 2026
Trump eyes to clinch deal with new round of talks. Says extension of ceasefire with Iran ‘highly unlikely’—AND MORE
CNN: Looming deadline: US PresidentDonald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran ends “Wednesday evening Washington time,” adding it’s…
April 21, 2026
Iran’s military says it has reimposed ‘strict control’ of Strait of Hormuz—AND MORE
New York Times: Iran said Saturday that it had reasserted control over the Strait of Hormuz because the…
April 18, 2026
Trump begins Hormuz blockade. US, Iran to hold more talks
Wall Street Journal: American military forces began blockading maritime traffic attempting to enter and leave Iranian ports on…
April 14, 2026
U.S. to blockade ships from Iranian ports as Trump weighs limited strikes
New York Times: The U.S. military said on Sunday that it would blockade any ships “entering or departing…
April 12, 2026
U.S. scrambles to save fragile cease-fire as Israel continues striking Hezbollah in Lebanon. Trump wants to punish NATO.
Wall Street Journal: Until now, the Trump administration hadn’t asked Israel to tone down any of its campaigns…
April 9, 2026
‘Open the Fuckin’ Strait’: Trump escalates threats to Iran after US rescues downed airman. Could strike ‘every power plant.’ Tehran defiant.
CNN: US President Donald Trump appeared to set a new deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of…
April 5, 2026
Trump, Iran trade threats to hit key infrastructure. Battle of Hormuz coming?
Bloomberg: US President Donald Trump gave Iran a two-day deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or have…
March 22, 2026
Trump threatens to hit Iran’s power plants if Hormuz isn’t reopened in 48 hours
NBC: President Donald Trump threatened Iran in a Truth Social post Saturday evening, warning that the U.S. would target the…
March 21, 2026
Trump calls for allies to help secure Strait of Hormuz. US oil groups in line for $63bn windfall from Gulf disruption
Reuters: U.S. President Donald Trump threatened further strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub and urged allies to…
March 14, 2026
Oil shock: Iran’s new supreme leader vows to block Strait of Hormuz. ‘We make a lot of money’: Trump downplays rise in gas prices during Iran war
BBC: Iran will continue blocking the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s busiest oil shipping channel, according to a…
March 12, 2026
Trump sends conflicting messages on war. Downplays oil price rise.
CNN: President Donald Trump gave conflicting answers today about his Iran war strategy. At a news conference, he said…
March 9, 2026
Iran names Khamenei’s son new supreme leader
New York Times: Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of the country’s slain supreme leader, as his father’s…
March 8, 2026