Middle East
Trump mentions a “ground campaign.” What that could mean
July 15, 2026
Trump mentions a “ground campaign.” What that could mean
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday loosely raised the possibility of a ground campaign as the war with Iran heats…
Mexico-US relations are already strained, but experts say they’re about to get worse
July 14, 2026
Mexico-US relations are already strained, but experts say they’re about to get worse
The death of a Mexican man in Houston at the hands of Immigration and Customs Enforcement is threatening to upend…
What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, as conflict escalates
July 14, 2026
What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, as conflict escalates
Over recent days, as fighting between the US and Iran has renewed, several vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have…
Iran condemns UK for designating Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as security threat
July 14, 2026
Iran condemns UK for designating Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as security threat
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has condemned the British government for designating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a national security…
Israeli soldier who assaulted CNN cameraman reprimanded but avoids criminal charges
July 14, 2026
Israeli soldier who assaulted CNN cameraman reprimanded but avoids criminal charges
The Israeli soldier who physically assaulted a CNN photojournalist in March was formally reprimanded by his commanders for his use…
UKMTO says oil tanker targeted near Strait of Hormuz
July 14, 2026
UKMTO says oil tanker targeted near Strait of Hormuz
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced on Tuesday that the captain of a tanker near the Strait of…
US strikes increasing in number and hitting farther inside Iran
July 13, 2026
US strikes increasing in number and hitting farther inside Iran
US strikes are increasing in number and now reaching beyond the coastal areas bordering the Strait of Hormuz, according to…
Vague language and bad faith: why the US-Iran deal hangs by a thread
July 13, 2026
Vague language and bad faith: why the US-Iran deal hangs by a thread
It’s nearly a month since the United States and Iran agreed a Memorandum of Understanding designed to stop the fighting…
Iran war heats up while US weapon stocks remain depleted, risking military’s ability to fight future wars
July 13, 2026
Iran war heats up while US weapon stocks remain depleted, risking military’s ability to fight future wars
Key US weapons stockpiles remain significantly depleted and will come under even more intense pressure if strikes against Iran continue…
US uses one-way attack sea drones for first time in Iran strikes, CENTCOM says
July 13, 2026
US uses one-way attack sea drones for first time in Iran strikes, CENTCOM says
US Central Command says it used “one-way attack aerial drones, and one-way attack sea drones for the first time” in…