Tag: Middle-east

Two naval groups left San Diego last week. Both of which, are reportedly bound for CENTCOM, the US military's operational command for the Middle East. Whether the move is a simple carrier swap or something far bigger may come down to what happens after the US midterms and the political reality it leaves behind.

Twenty-five years after 9/11, America is safer from one kind of attack, but still shaped by the wars, laws, fears and choices that followed.

Iran launched missiles Sunday after U.S. forces struck two IRGC launchers on Larak Island, sharply escalating tensions around the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz waterway.

U.S. allies privately believe mines may still remain in the Strait of Hormuz despite President Donald Trump's claim that the U.S. Navy has completely cleared the strategic waterway.

Iran’s leadership has spent the past two months restructuring military command, accelerating missile production and preparing for prolonged conflict despite continuing negotiations with Washington.

Iran says three pilots remain detained in Qatar, while Doha denies holding them and says search teams recovered only one pilot’s remains after the March incident.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington will announce new measures next week combining intensified financial pressure with an open-ended naval blockade aimed at further isolating Iran.

Jared Kushner is expected to return to Israel next week for high-level Gaza talks as Washington pushes forward with the next phase of its ceasefire framework.

The remaining U.S. military presence in Iraq is expected to end by Sept. 30, putting the withdrawal on a collision course with rising threats from Iran-aligned groups.