Government
Trump to delay strikes against Iranian power plants for 5 days, citing ‘productive conversations’ to end conflictPresident Donald Trump on Monday announced he would postpone “any and all military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure” for five days, citing ongoing and “productive” talks… Read More
World
Iran launched missiles at a joint US-UK military base 2,500 miles away, raising questions about its actual long-range capabilities(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Iran launched a pair of missiles at a joint U.S.-U.K. military base about 2,500 miles from the Middle Eastern country’s borders, raising questions that… Read More
World
Iran executes 19-year-old national wrestler it accused of helping Israel(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Islamic Republic of Iran hanged three men it accused of murder and “waging war against God,” including a 19-year-old member of the country’s… Read More
Government
Trump praises Japan for ‘stepping up’ on Iran in bilateral meeting, says he won’t be sending ground troopsPresident Donald Trump hosted Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House Thursday, where he praised Japan for “stepping up to the plate” on the Iran conflict and clarified he… Read More
World
Trump claims US ‘knew nothing’ about Israeli strike on Qatari gas field(Daily Caller News Foundation) – President Donald Trump claimed Wednesday night that the U.S. was completely unaware of Israeli strikes on a large gas field jointly owned by Iran… Read More
Iran
Top counterterrorism official resigns, cites Iran conflict(The Center Square) – A top counterterrorism official in the Trump administration resigned on Tuesday, citing the conflict in Iran. Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, … Read More
World
Trump: ‘Numerous’ nations to help with Strait of Hormuz closure despite lack of support from UK, NATOPresident Trump has said multiple nations have committed to helping the U.S. reopen the Strait of Hormuz, even as allies in Europe and Asia publicly declined. Trump made the statement at a White House meeting Tuesday with… Read More
Government
Trump pushes allies to assist with Strait of Hormuz, says Iranian regime is ‘obliterated’President Donald Trump said Monday that Operation Epic Fury, now in its third week, has “obliterated” Iran, as U.S. and Israeli forces have struck more than 7,000 targets across… Read More
World
Trade dominates as US upends China’s strategic network in IranOutside of the effects the U.S. war with Iran will have in the Middle East, several analysts say the conflict may carry significant geopolitical consequences for China – eventually. For now, however, China has adopted a… Read More
World
Kneecapping ‘evil empire’ more important than keeping oil costs down, Trump saysPresident Donald Trump said Thursday that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is a higher priority than keeping oil prices down, warning that the American adversary could end… Read More
World
BREAKING: Iran’s New Supreme Leader Issues First Statement(The Daily Signal) – Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued his first public statement, warning Iran will seek “revenge” following the joint U.S. and Israeli attacks on the… Read More
Culture
Truckers headed for a freight depression after historic diesel spike(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Truckers have overwhelmingly supported President Trump since his first campaign, but his latest move could put them out of business. On February 28,… Read More
Politics
Polls show ‘MAGA split’ on Iran may be inflated(The Daily Signal) – Polls show that the divide within the Make America Great Again movement over President Donald Trump’s operation in Iran may be exaggerated. An… Read More
World
Iran threatens $200 oil as attacks mount near Strait of HormuzThe U.S. military is moving to counter Iran’s threat to shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint that handles roughly 20% of the world’s crude oil shipments. Read More
World
Hegseth, Caine describe most ‘intense day of strikes’ on Iran; WH calls operation ‘resounding success’Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine said Tuesday that U.S. forces are dismantling Iran’s missile, drone and naval capabilities as Operation Epic Fury enters… Read More
World
Gulf states are not firing back at Iran. Why?(The Daily Signal) – Iran has targeted its neighbors in the Persian Gulf by firing missiles and conducting drone attacks, but despite the attacks, the Middle Eastern countries have not… Read More
World
China slashes fuel exports as war in Iran magnifies key vulnerability(Daily Caller News Foundation) – China is demanding domestic oil refiners stop exporting fuel and renegotiate or cancel existing contracts as the conflict in Iran threatens the communist nation’s… Read More
Government
Trump says Iran conflict is ‘going to be ended soon,’ threatens further military action if oil supply is squeezedPresident Donald Trump said he expects the conflict in Iran will be “ended soon” at a press conference Monday but warned of further military action if oil supplies are… Read More
Government
Chuck Schumer wants Trump to drain oil reserves now – after reportedly blocking it at opportune timeSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is urging President Donald Trump to release oil from U.S. reserves, though Schumer has reportedly blocked previous efforts to refill them at more opportune… Read More
World
War in Iran shocks markets, costs U.S. taxpayers $1 billion a day(The Center Square) – The escalating war in Iran has already rattled global markets and driven oil prices to their highest levels since April 2024. If the conflict persists,… Read More