Iran war
FM calls for further efforts to prevent regional conflict from widening
Egypt
October 14, 2026
FM calls for further efforts to prevent regional conflict from widening
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty emphasized the importance of intensifying efforts to achieve de-escalation,…
US has lost or sustained damage to 81 military aircraft worth up to $3.3 billion in Iran war, congressional report says
Middle East
October 11, 2026
US has lost or sustained damage to 81 military aircraft worth up to $3.3 billion in Iran war, congressional report says
The United States military has had 81 aircraft destroyed or damaged in the war with Iran, a Congressional Research Service…
Trump’s comment about Iran nuking Los Angeles and San Diego was incoherent, not malicious
World
October 7, 2026
Trump’s comment about Iran nuking Los Angeles and San Diego was incoherent, not malicious
President Donald Trump says many bizarre and even hateful things. But signaling he would allow Iran to nuke Los Angeles…
Trump draws backlash after he suggests Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego
Middle East
October 6, 2026
Trump draws backlash after he suggests Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego
Officials in California denounced comments made by President Donald Trump as “dangerous” on Monday after he appeared to suggest Iran…
Saudi-backed Yemeni forces attack Houthis near key global trade route
Middle East
October 6, 2026
Saudi-backed Yemeni forces attack Houthis near key global trade route
Yemeni government forces claimed Monday to have retaken key positions near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a vital chokepoint for global…
US Embassy in Riyadh warns citizens against potential attacks
Middle East
October 6, 2026
US Embassy in Riyadh warns citizens against potential attacks
The US Embassy in Riyadh issued a security alert regarding the current security situation in Saudi Arabia, warning of the…
Iran has lost considerable leverage in the Strait of Hormuz. It can’t go on like this forever
Middle East
September 30, 2026
Iran has lost considerable leverage in the Strait of Hormuz. It can’t go on like this forever
Gulf oil producers, with considerable support from the US Navy, are jamming crude through the Strait of Hormuz, right under…
Trump open to Iran sanctions relief for ‘concrete progress’ on nuclear issues, US official says
Middle East
September 29, 2026
Trump open to Iran sanctions relief for ‘concrete progress’ on nuclear issues, US official says
President Donald Trump is willing to give Iran sanctions relief and release frozen funds as part of a final deal,…
Trump rejects proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran says it is awaiting definitive US position
Middle East
September 27, 2026
Trump rejects proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran says it is awaiting definitive US position
US President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, calling it “unacceptable.” Iran’s…
A good week for Iran at the UN – but latest offer to the US appears a non-starter
Middle East
September 26, 2026
A good week for Iran at the UN – but latest offer to the US appears a non-starter
Seven months after escaping with his life from a US-coordinated Israeli airstrike that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s…