French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz
A French-owned ship has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first time a major European firm's vessel has done so since the conflict began, amidst global concerns about Iran's inc
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Air strike hits building close to Iran's Bushehr nuclear facility
An Israeli airstrike hit near Iran's Bushehr nuclear facility, killing a security guard, marking the fourth such attack as the conflict escalates. Simultaneously, the U.S. is actively searching for a
"We're fighting wars": Trump bets his presidency on the Pentagon
President Trump's latest budget proposes a significant increase in military spending alongside deep cuts to domestic programs, signaling a shift in his presidency towards prioritizing defense. This st
No, this is not a New Normal
Despite a spokesperson for the Centre for Monitoring the Situation in the Middle East, Nuttaa Mahattana, characterizing Thailand's current struggle with soaring fuel and commodity prices as the "New N
Niall Ferguson: How Great Powers Lose Wars They’re Winning - thefp.com
Niall Ferguson argues that great powers often lose wars they appear to be winning, a concept particularly relevant as various sources analyze the ongoing situation with Iran. While The New York Times
Downed planes spell new peril for Trump as Tehran hunts missing U.S. pilot
The potential capture of a U.S. pilot in Iran significantly escalates the already unpopular conflict for the Trump administration, introducing a new and dangerous dimension to the ongoing tensions. Th
Defenses not ‘annihilated,’ Iran reportedly downs two US planes
Despite President Trump's declaration that Iran's air defenses were 'annihilated' and it was 'no longer a threat,' Iranian forces reportedly shot down two US jets on Friday. This incident, reported by
Iran Is the Dumb, Disastrous Remake of Desert Storm
Trump is trying to rerun the first Gulf War, badly, in an international system that won’t allow it.
Why Trump’s Speech Was So Worrying
Certain outcomes to the U.S. war in Iran now seem more likely than ever.
Planes and pilots down: Is US prepared for real conventional war?
Hours after President Trump declared Iran "decimated," a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iranian territory in Khuzestan province, marking a significant direct confrontation in the
Northrop Grumman to deliver first SEWIP Block 3 system for CVN under contract modification
The U.S. Navy has significantly expanded its commitment to electronic warfare capabilities by awarding Northrop Grumman a $334.4 million contract modification. This deal will deliver up to nine additi
Trump’s War: The Real, the Imagined and the Consequences
While the initial article discusses the multifaceted nature of Trump's 'war' — encompassing real and imagined conflicts and their repercussions — other sources highlight distinct global developments,
Second US jet A-10 crashed in Gulf after F-15E crash, pilot rescued
A second U.S. Air Force jet, an A-10, has crashed in the Persian Gulf, following an earlier F-15E crash, with the pilot successfully rescued. This marks the second reported U.S. military aircraft inci
Survivors of Iran bridge attack recall terror of US-Israeli strike
Survivors recounted the terror of a US-Israeli missile strike on Iran's largest road bridge, an attack that also killed an official's wife. Iran is now challenging the US to justify its involvement, u
Iranian missile attack hits residential areas in central Israel
An Iranian missile attack has struck residential areas in central Israel, causing damage and setting vehicles ablaze from projectile debris, according to Israeli media and Al Jazeera. This incident ma
Epstein Presented Himself to Indian Tycoon as a Trump White House Insider
Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein presented himself to Indian tycoon Anil Ambani as a Trump White House insider, providing seemingly prescient information on appointments and foreign policy, desp
Middle East markets hit hardest by Iran conflict
Middle Eastern markets, especially Israeli tourism, have been severely impacted by the Gulf war, losing over 120,000 airline seats, with the US being the sole robust long-haul market expected to remai
Pakistan rejects media reports of collapse of initiative to facilitate U.S., Iran talks
Pakistan has vehemently denied media reports suggesting its initiative to facilitate U.S.-Iran peace talks has stalled, despite an unnamed official reportedly indicating a lack of clear Iranian commit
AeroSentinel production facility severely damaged after Iranian ballistic missile strike - The Jerusalem Post
An Iranian ballistic missile strike severely damaged the **AeroSentinel production facility** in central Israel, as reported by The Jerusalem Post and The Times of Israel. This comes amidst Iranian me
China cranks South China Sea buildup while Iran consumes US
China is accelerating land reclamation at Antelope Reef in the South China Sea, a move observed through satellite imagery by the Wall Street Journal, while the US redeploys significant naval assets to