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April 15, 2026

Israeli strike on Hezbollah more devastating than 2024 pager attack, IDF says

Israel says roughly 50 aircraft struck more than 100 Hezbollah targets across Lebanon in a devastating 60-second operation that killed 250 operatives.

April 15, 2026

WATCH: Ex-NATO chief draws red line as Trump fumes alliance abandoned US during Iran war

Former NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says the alliance should not be drawn into supporting U.S. military operations against Iran, calling NATO defensive.

April 15, 2026

Iran threatens to halt Red Sea traffic in response to US military blockade of ports

Iran's military warns it could block exports and imports in the Red Sea, Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman if the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports is not lifted.

April 14, 2026

Satellite images may have tipped off Iran before US base attack, top Republican warns

House China Committee chairman says commercial satellite imagery may have been used as targeting data ahead of an Iranian strike on a U.S. air base.

April 14, 2026

China slams US military blockade of Strait of Hormuz as a 'dangerous and irresponsible move'

China slammed the U.S. military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as a "dangerous and irresponsible" move, urging all parties to honor a ceasefire agreement.

April 14, 2026

Macron under fire over Iran, Hezbollah policy as Trump admin hosts Israel-Lebanon talks

Macron faces intense criticism for demanding Lebanon's inclusion in the ceasefire while Israel accuses France of undermining its efforts against Iran and Hezbollah.

April 14, 2026

Operation Epic Fury shattered Iran’s power, but exposed risks America can’t ignore

Lessons from the Iran conflict highlight the urgent need for integrated battle command systems and allied defense investments in the Gulf states.

April 13, 2026

JD Vance says the ball is 'in Iran’s court' after Pakistan peace talks stall

VP JD Vance rejects reports Pakistan talks failed, says Iran negotiations made progress but Iranian team was unable to finalize a deal in talks.

April 12, 2026

Iran does not have a 'sovereign claim' to the Strait of Hormuz: GOP lawmaker

Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., discusses Iran's imminent threat to America and its demands regarding the Strait of Hormuz on 'Sunday Night in America.'

April 12, 2026

‘Gate of Tears’ at risk: Iran threatens major new global chokepoint if US moves on Hormuz

Senior Middle East advisor warns Iran could use Houthi proxies to blockade the Bab al-Mandeb strait if the U.S. blocks the Strait of Hormuz.