Amid stalled ceasefire talks and a U.S. troop surge, Israel warns of escalating military action against Iran following overnight strikes, while Tehran closes a vital global oil shipping route.
Amidst rising tensions and conflicting statements from the White House, a senior Republican senator has privately condemned the administration's handling of the Iran conflict as a 'disaster,' warning that reopening the critical Strait of Hormuz may require a ground troop deployment.
In a stark warning from his Italian residence, Pope Leo decried the intensifying violence in the Iran war, calling for immediate dialogue over military escalation as the U.S. reportedly prepares a significant troop deployment to the region.
Despite President Trump's claims of productive negotiations, Tehran's denials and ongoing violence in the Strait of Hormuz complicate efforts to de-escalate the regional conflict, as the Pentagon prepares potential military reinforcements.
In a Face the Nation interview, Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) backed the deployment of additional Marines to the Middle East as a "serious" commitment. The former Navy SEAL also defended administration officials' aggressive language toward Iran and downplayed recent Islamophobic comments from some GOP colleagues as "fringe."
A major oil facility in Fujairah, UAE, was set on fire following an intercepted Iranian drone strike, escalating regional tensions as the U.S. deploys additional forces in response to recent hostilities.
A Republican lawmaker's attempt to distinguish U.S. troop movements on Iranian territory from traditional combat deployments sparked a tense exchange during a cable news interview, as tensions with Iran escalate.
Crude oil futures fell sharply as reports of a renewed U.S. push for a ceasefire and a diplomatic roadmap with Iran outweighed concerns over ongoing military deployments and the continued partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking in Paris, asserted that American goals in the ongoing conflict with Iran can be met without committing ground forces, projecting operations to conclude within weeks despite recent regional troop buildups.
As oil prices surge, the Trump administration signals readiness to escalate military involvement in Iran, with former officials debating the strategic and economic implications.
A new poll reveals overwhelming public support in Pakistan for contributing troops to a proposed Gaza stabilization force, provided it operates under a Muslim alliance and UN mandate. However, significant questions remain about the mission's framework and objectives.
President Trump frames the passage of Iranian oil tankers as a diplomatic 'gift,' even as the Pentagon weighs a major troop deployment. Meanwhile, a temporary halt to threatened strikes on power plants and a contentious move to fund TSA workers highlight domestic political turmoil.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, following G7 talks in Paris, stated the ongoing Gulf war is likely to end in 'weeks, not months,' asserting U.S. objectives can be met without a large-scale ground invasion. The comments come as diplomatic efforts with Iran remain fraught and regional tensions continue to disrupt global energy markets.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have launched their first direct attacks on Israel, marking a significant escalation as the U.S. reinforces its military presence in the Middle East. The moves heighten fears of a broader regional war with global economic and security implications.
Democratic senators expressed deep unease after a classified briefing on U.S. strategy toward Iran, warning of a slide toward a broader conflict as the White House declines to rule out ground operations.
A sharp exchange erupts between the White House and Senator Richard Blumenthal after the lawmaker voiced grave concerns about potential U.S. ground troop deployment in Iran, prompting a personal attack from a top presidential aide.
The Trump administration is actively considering a significant deployment of thousands of additional U.S. troops to the Middle East, as military planners prepare for potential escalation in the three-week-old campaign against Iran, according to multiple U.S. officials familiar with the discussions.
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced immediate backlash on social media following a halting response to a question about U.S. troop commitment to defend Taiwan, during a Munich Security Conference town hall.
Danish forces, under the guise of a NATO exercise, were secretly equipped with explosives and medical supplies in Greenland earlier this year as part of a contingency plan against a potential U.S. incursion, according to a high-level investigation.
As Washington delivers a 15-point peace plan, it simultaneously deploys 2,000 paratroopers to the Middle East. Tehran scoffs at diplomatic efforts, vowing to fight on while regional attacks continue.
