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US, Mideast seek Ukraine's drone expertise amid
The U.S. and several Mideast nations are actively seeking Ukraine's battle-tested drone expertise, particularly in countering Iranian-made drones, as Russia-Ukraine peace talks remain stalled. This re
Trump Out-Putins Putin as Russia's Influence Erodes
While the Iran conflict offers Russia immediate economic and strategic advantages, particularly in Ukraine, it simultaneously exposes the inherent fragilities and limitations of its global alliances.
Iran Turns to China and Russia Amid Isolation
Despite its long-standing ties with major powers like China and Russia, Iran finds itself largely isolated in its current conflict, receiving only rhetorical support from its supposed allies. Both The
Iran Launches Attacks as Israel Bombards Beirut
The conflict in the Middle East is rapidly escalating, with **Israel** bombarding Beirut and **Iran** launching new waves of attacks against Israel and U.S. bases, despite a reported 90% decrease in r
U.S., Israel Strike Iran; Tehran Fires Missiles at Gulf
The U.S. and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, and Tehran retaliated with hundreds of drones and missiles aimed at both Israel and Gulf neighbors it has had functional relations with,
Report: Trump Iran War Costs Top $5B, Heading to $10B
A new Center for American Progress report estimates Trump's military campaign against Iran, dubbed 'Operation Epic Fury,' has already cost U.S. taxpayers more than $5 billion — a figure multiple exper
Russia, China Condemn US‑Iran Attack, Avoid Military Aid
Russia and China publicly denounced the US‑Israeli strike on Iran but stopped short of offering military assistance, underscoring diplomatic solidarity while keeping their hands clean as they prioriti
US Sub Torpedoes Iranian Warship Iris Dena
A U.S. submarine torpedoed the Iranian warship Iris Dena in the Indian Ocean, killing most of its roughly 180 crew and prompting diplomatic condemnation from Iran while the U.S. highlighted the rarity
House Votes 219-212 Against Curbing Trump Iran War
The US House of Representatives voted 219-212 against limiting Trump's war on Iran, even as CENTCOM reported striking roughly 200 Iranian targets in 72 hours and Iran's IRGC launched attacks on Israel
Senate Blocks Iran War Powers Resolution, 47-53
The Senate voted 47-53 to block a bipartisan war powers resolution that would have halted unauthorized U.S. military hostilities against Iran, largely along party lines, as a separate House vote on co
US Submarine Sinks Iranian Frigate Off Sri Lanka
A US submarine sank an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka with a torpedo and NATO shot down an Iranian missile bound for Türkiye, dramatically widening the five-day-old US-Israel war on Iran far beyond the
Spain Rejects US Iran War; Trump Threatens Trade Cut
Spain’s socialist government, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, publicly condemned Israel’s Gaza war and refused US use of its bases for Iran strikes, prompting President Donald Trump to threaten a
US and Israel Frame Iran War in Biblical Language
US and Israeli officials are publicly framing their military campaign against Iran as a religious war, invoking biblical prophecy, Armageddon, and the Amalek story — language that Muslim civil rights
Turkey: NATO intercepts Iranian missile in airspace
Turkey, a NATO member, claims NATO forces intercepted an Iranian missile targeting Turkish airspace, signaling a dangerous escalation in regional tensions following US and Israeli strikes, as confirme
US, Israel Strike Iran for Fifth Day as Conflict Spreads
The Middle East entered its fifth day of escalating conflict on 4 March 2026, with US and Israeli strikes against Iran drawing Iranian missile and drone attacks across several countries and raising fe
Iran retaliates after U.S.-Israel strikes, affects
The Middle East is experiencing escalating conflict as **Iran** retaliates against a significant **American-Israeli military campaign**, causing ripple effects across the region in countries like **Le
Trump's Saudi Nuclear Deal Drops Key Safeguards
The Trump administration is preparing to send Congress a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that omits the Additional Protocol and the 'Gold Standard' enrichment ban, raising fears
China and Russia condemn US‑Israel attacks on Iran
China and Russia jointly denounced the United States and Israel’s military strikes on Iran, urging an immediate halt and warning that the attacks could spark nuclear proliferation and regional disaste
Trump Threatens to Cut Off All Spain Trade
Trump has threatened to halt all trade with Spain after Madrid refused to allow US military bases to be used in strikes on Iran, escalating a dispute that also tangles NATO defense spending demands.
Iran war drains US stockpiles built on China's gallium
US strikes on Iran are draining American weapons stockpiles that depend on Chinese gallium, handing Beijing strategic leverage ahead of the Trump-Xi summit while it hedges against oil-supply shocks fr
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