Iran ceasefire begins as Hegseth calls war ‘a historic and overwhelming victory’
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire is holding Wednesday morning, putting immediate focus on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and what comes next. Iran says its military will coordinate vessel movement through the waterway during the two-week pause. At a news conference from the Pentagon Wednesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called the operation in Iran “a historic […]
Why Iranian Kurdish groups are drawing new attention in Iran
Five major Iranian Kurdish groups have united, raising new questions about whether they could open another front against Tehran from bases in northern Iraq. For now, the White House denies U.S. involvement in any insurgency plan, and Kurdish leaders say they are not launching a ground offensive. Still, Stefano Ritondale, chief intelligence officer at Artorias, […]
Iran deal pauses fighting, Hormuz control looms; GOP wins Georgia seat
A two-week ceasefire is now in place between the U.S. and Iran. The focus shifts to whether it holds — and whether shipping through the Strait of Hormuz resumes. Plus, Republicans hold a key House seat in Georgia with a double-digit win. But the race now heads to another primary and likely a November rematch. […]
Republican Clay Fuller wins Georgia runoff to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat
Republicans secured a victory in Georgia on Tuesday, when Clay Fuller won the runoff election to fill the remainder of former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat. Greene previously resigned from her seat due to a falling out with President Donald Trump and frustration with GOP leadership. Fuller, who Trump endorsed, took on Democrat Shawn Harris, […]
Inside the release of journalist Shelly Kittleson
American journalist Shelly Kittleson was released in Iraq on Tuesday, one week after she was kidnapped in Baghdad, according to Iraqi officials and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. A senior Iraqi government official told CNN that authorities had received Kittleson and were arranging her travel. Rubio later confirmed her release, saying the U.S. was […]
Ford hit by tariff squeeze, asks White House for help: Report
Ford Motor Company is seeking financial relief from the White House, according to The Wall Street Journal, as it grapples with tariffs and fire damage at a key aluminum supplier. So far, the automaker has not received any assistance. Effect of fire at domestic aluminum producer A major fire last September at the Novelis plant […]
Iran-linked hackers targeting critical US energy and water infrastructure
Hackers linked to the Iranian government have been targeting critical U.S. infrastructure, resulting in operational disruption and financial loss, according to a joint U.S. government advisory. The hacking campaign started last month after the U.S. and Israel began carrying out air strikes against Iran. The advisory — issued by agencies including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure […]
Big questions remain even as Pentagon declares ‘decisive’ victory in Iran
Thirty-eight days of combat, 13,000 targets hit and a “decisive military victory” — at least according to the Pentagon. The Trump administration is presenting the war with Iran as a U.S. victory. Still, the ceasefire that took effect Tuesday leaves several major questions unsettled. Will Iran truly allow shipping through the Strait of Hormuz? What […]
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after Israel launches attacks inside Lebanon
The Iranian government announced Wednesday morning the Strait of Hormuz was again closed, not even a day after the nation accepted a ceasefire with the U.S. and Israel. Iran said Israel’s continued attacks in Lebanon violated the agreement. Iranian media agency Fars reported that the government allowed two tankers to leave the Strait “after obtaining […]
