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January 17, 2026

US strike eliminates al Qaeda operative connected to ISIS ambush that killed 3 Americans in Syria

U.S. forces killed an al Qaeda-affiliated leader allegedly linked to an ISIS attack that killed three Americans in Syria, as CENTCOM launched counterterrorism operations Jan. 16.

January 17, 2026

US troops pull out of major Iraq airbase amid ongoing regional consolidation effort, progress against ISIS

The U.S. withdrawal of troops from Ain al-Asad Airbase was completed by Friday as part of regional consolidation following progress on ISIS as CENTCOM calls for "teamwork."

January 17, 2026

Former Iranian prisoners reveal torture horrors as regime kills protesters on sight during crackdown

Three former political prisoners in Iran share harrowing accounts of detention abuse, warning the world about escalating violence during the current uprising.

January 17, 2026

Khamenei calls Trump a ‘criminal,’ blames him for deadly protests sweeping Iran

Iran's supreme leader accused President Donald Trump of orchestrating protests as tensions escalate. State radio broadcasts threats as thousands reported dead.

January 16, 2026

Mark Levin says Iran today is a concentration camp

Fox News host Mark Levin calls for more attention to the treatment of the Iranian people on 'Hannity.'

January 16, 2026

Legendary basketball coach Bruce Pearl slams anti-Israel college protesters going silent on Iran

On the "Ruthless" podcast, former Auburn Tigers basketball coach Bruce Pearl slammed college protesters for going silent on the unrest in Iran after expressing outrage towards Israel.

January 16, 2026

Trump weighs military options amid Iran unrest as US moves assets to Middle East

Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. John Teichert discusses what the U.S. deployment of additional military assets to the Middle East could mean for Iranian protesters on 'America Reports.'

January 16, 2026

Exiled Iranian crown prince reveals 6-step plan to exert pressure on Tehran's regime

Exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi outlined his 6-step plan to exert international pressure on the regime, describing it as being "close to collapse"

January 16, 2026

UNRWA officials lobby congressional staffers against Trump terrorist designation threat

UNRWA officials briefed congressional staffers on potential Trump administration plans to designate the U.N. agency as a terrorist organization.

January 16, 2026

Trump launches phase 2 of Gaza peace plan — but Hamas disarmament remains the real test

Trump launches phase two of Gaza plan focusing on demilitarization Hamas and reconstruction, but experts warn disarming Hamas remains decisive challenge.