Iran
Airline pilots fear retribution over refusing to fly in Middle East, aviators' group says
Airline pilots express widespread safety concerns flying in the Middle East during the Iran conflict, fearing retribution from airlines for refusing high-risk assignments.
Iran-linked ships drive traffic through Strait of Hormuz, ship tracking data shows
US consumer inflation expected to have surged in March amid Iran war
Meloni warns Iran's plan to charge for passage through Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global trade
Trump initially feared radio message from downed US airman was Iranian trap - Axios
After ejecting from the jet, the officer sent a message over his radio saying “Power be to God,” according to Trump who added that it "sounded like something a Muslim would say."
Plan in place to strike strategic Iran sites if deal not reached, sources tell 'Post'
Agreement on the target list follows a series of intensive high-level discussions aimed at synchronizing the American and Israeli responses to Tehran’s continued defiance.
Behind the US Air Force unit that spearheaded the mission to rescue downed airman
The concept of a dedicated pararescue force traces its roots back to the end of World War II. Becoming a PJ is widely considered one of the most grueling undertakings in the military.
Sources: IDF does not actually know how many ballistic missiles Iran has left
Part of the question for Israel is how many of the missiles, many of which have been covered in rubble, can be salvaged and are only temporarily inaccessible to Iran?
IDF intelligence, strikes helped US rescue downed pilot, sources tell 'Post'
Throughout the tense 48-hour window, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and US Central Command Commander Admiral Brad Cooper remained in direct contact.
Trump’s Hormuz ultimatum: the familiar dilemma between bluster or prelude to action - analysis
The question of whether or not US President Donald Trump will act on his threats is now front and center as his latest deadline regarding the Strait of Hormuz is set to expire Monday night.
RAF shoots down Iranian drones over Middle Eastern countries to protect British allies, interests
Additionally, Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry said it intercepted an Iranian cruise missile launched towards the Gulf state on Sunday morning.
Sovereignty under siege: The multidimensional war against Iran - opinion
The Iran war was not just military; it targeted sovereignty itself across political, economic, and cognitive fronts, pushing the state to the brink.
Sources say Israel's defense establishment at odds, note force can't solve all war aims - analysis
While government policy and a majority of top serving defense establishment figures are in favor of the Iran war, a growing number of current and former top defense officials vehemently dissent.
Iran’s aggression forces Gulf states to rethink regional security - opinion
The UAE is redefining Gulf security, prioritizing capability and committed partners over rhetoric and ideology.