Iran
State Department urges caution for all US travelers in light of Middle East tensions
"Due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation," the State Department wrote on its website.
Strait of Hormuz seeing less traffic as threat from Iran increases to commercial sailors - report
CENTCOM launches new wave of strikes on Iran after death of US soldiers
Israel urges rabbis to help stop Iranian spy recruitment after dozens of indictments - report
US Senate Democrats block $1.15 trillion defense bill over Iran war objections
Democrats are concerned that authorizing a huge Pentagon budget would be seen as approval of the war on Iran that began with strikes by the US and Israel on February 28.
Iranian strikes cause 'massive' explosions in Kuwait, drones strike US military in Jordan - report
The report noted that six teams, backed by the army and National Guard, responded to the strike, with no injuries reported and damage limited to material losses.
Trump says US will strike Iranian power plants, bridges next week if no deal reached
Trump added that he "doesn't like the idea" of charging a fee in the Strait of Hormuz, noting that Iran prefers to "spend a lot of money in the United States."
US issues general license for wind-down activities in Hormuz as new Iran sanctions imposed
According to the license, wind-down operations are permitted until September 12, and any payments made under the license must be made via specific protocols within the US.
Ex-Trump campaign chief linked to Israel-backed campaign seeking MAGA support in Iran war -report
Brad Parscale’s Clock Tower X allegedly coordinated MAGA influencers to shape US opinion on Israel and the Iran ceasefire.
Israel Katz's populist push to pardon Elor Azaria puts Israel at serious risk - comment
Azaria was not convicted of mere "negligent homicide", but of manslaughter for his actions in 2016.
US CENTCOM strikes Iranian targets, reimposes blockade in Strait of Hormuz
A diplomatic source told the Post that the Trump administration has continued to send messages to Tehran indicating that negotiations are still an option.
Strait of Hormuz escalation pushing Iran to 'run faster toward a nuclear bomb,' expert warns
According to INSS Iran expert Ben Sabti, the regime's very survival gives the leadership a sense of victory. The central power mechanisms continue to function.
After Strait of Hormuz, Iran turns to Bab el-Mandeb as new pressure point - analysis
Having choked off shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is now using the Houthis to extend its threat to global trade and energy supplies beyond the Persian Gulf.
Trump wants to impose fees for Strait of Hormuz transit just like Iran: Is that legal? - explainer
US President Donald Trump claimed that the US would impose a 20% tariff on cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz amid a dispute over Tehran's efforts to maintain control of the waterway.
