Donald Trump
Lockheed Martin awarded $4.7 billion contract to boost Patriot missile production
PAC-3 MSE is used in the US Army's primary high-to-medium range interceptor system and forms the backbone of US and allied air defenses.
Hungarians vote in landmark election closely watched by EU, Russia, US
'Out-blockade Iran': Trump floats Hormuz naval blockade in post after Islamabad talks fail
Trump floats Hormuz naval blockade as Netanyahu says Israel's war with Iran 'not over yet'
Netanyahu presented Iran attack plan to former US presidents, former secretary of state claims
According to Kerry, Netanyahu had presented presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden with plans to attack Iran, all of whom refused, before Trump agreed.
The moral barometer: Iran uses its people as live targets, as America values every life - opinion
Let’s not forget for one moment that one nation here believes in civilized democracy, while the other tortures its own people.
US clearing out Strait of Hormuz, Trump claims as Iran threatens to attack unauthorized ships
Three US officials confirmed that two US Navy guided-missile destroyers passed through the strait without issue in what was described as a "freedom-of-navigation mission."
Iraq’s militia state: Shelly Kittleson’s kidnapping exposes who runs Baghdad
BEHIND THE LINES: Since October 2023, forces associated with the PMF – that is, affiliated with the government of Iraq – engaged in ongoing attacks against US personnel and positions.
UK suspends Chagos Islands sovereignty deal following Trump’s objections
The UK government has paused its deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, following US President Trump’s criticism and concerns over US approval.
China plans to deliver air defense systems to Iran in coming weeks, US intelligence reveals - CNN
US intelligence reports that China is preparing to deliver air defense systems to Iran within weeks, using third countries to conceal the shipments, as tensions rise in the region.
Vance: No deal reached after talks with Iran, Netanyahu says Iran campaign 'not over yet'
John Kerry: Netanyahu presented Iran attack plan to former presidents • Iran warns military vessels against transiting Strait of Hormuz • CENTCOM clears underwater mines in Hormuz
The Iran war ceasefire: A guide for the informationally perplexed - opinion
Have the US and Israel achieved their objectives? These are not trivial questions. But the deeper issue is this: In today’s information environment, they may no longer have clean, binary answers.
Trump: Iranians only alive to negotiate, have no cards but 'short-term extortion' with Hormuz
"The Iranians don’t seem to realize they have no cards, other than a short-term extortion of the world by using international waterways," Trump posted on Truth Social.
Trump's peace board faces cash crunch, stalling Gaza plan, sources say
One source said that funding so far was under $1 billion, but did not provide further details. The Iran war "has affected everything," exacerbating previous funding difficulties, the source said.
