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March 11, 2026

WATCH: US forces DESTROY minelayers near Strait of Hormuz

U.S. forces took out multiple Iranian naval craft, including 16 minelaying boats operating near the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM video shows.

March 11, 2026

US diplomatic facility in Iraq struck by drone

U.S. diplomatic facility in Baghdad hit by suspected retaliatory drone strike amid State Department warnings for Americans to leave Middle East countries due to Iran conflict escalation.

March 11, 2026

BRUCE PEARL: When a team keeps losing, you make changes — look beyond the Palestinian Authority for peace

Bruce Pearl contends lasting peace requires confronting Palestinian Authority corruption and systemic antisemitism, while empowering accountable local leadership.

March 10, 2026

US strike on key Iran oil hub would fit Trump's 'energy dominance doctrine,' expert says

Reports indicate President Donald Trump's administration is considering a direct attack on Iran's Kharg Island, which handles 90% of Iranian oil exports near the Strait of Hormuz.

March 10, 2026

Putin caught executing enormous ‘semi-dark’ ship-to-ship oil transfer in Gulf of Oman

Russia's shadow fleet conducted a $29.3 million oil transfer amid an escalating Middle East conflict, according to maritime intelligence firm Windward.

March 10, 2026

Stranded American in Bahrain recounts surviving reported Iranian strike on high-rise building, pleads for help

An American tourist in Bahrain described a terrifying drone strike on his building as the Iran conflict escalates, leaving thousands of citizens stranded abroad.

March 10, 2026

Ex-Navy SEAL warns withdrawing from Iran now would hand 'victory' to regime

Vice admiral warns halting Iran military action would empower regime amid rising oil prices, arguing Operation Epic Fury must continue to prevent a nuclear threat.

March 10, 2026

Major airline suspends Abu Dhabi flights until end of year amid airspace 'uncertainty'

UAE flights are suspended after British Airways, Lufthansa cancel service to Dubai and Abu Dhabi amid the latest Middle East tensions. Airports are restricting access.

March 10, 2026

Stranded American recounts Iranian drone striking Bahrain high-rise while he was inside

In a blurred video interview shared at his request for partial anonymity, a Los Angeles man describes the building shaking “like an earthquake” and his struggle to secure a flight home.

March 10, 2026

Gas prices surge, pinching Americans and handing the GOP a new midterm headache

Trump vowed to keep oil flowing as the Iran conflict drove gas prices up 59 cents nationwide, creating new political pressure ahead of the midterm elections.