Middle East
USS George Washington Shifts From Pacific to Middle East
The USS George Washington is moving from the Pacific to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, whose deployment has been extended by ongoing operations in the Middle East.
Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman Over Iran Hormuz Deal—Col. Maginnis Unpacks Latest Developments
Retired Lt. Col. Robert Maginnis, senior fellow at the Family Research Council, joins Tiffany Meier to discuss President Donald Trump’s stark warning to Oman, the expired U.S.–Iran talks window, secret IRGC back-channels, the military strain on the Indo-Pacific, and what Hamas’s stance reveals about Iran’s fading leverage.
Iran Inflation ‘Alarming’ With Basic Food Items a Luxury for Many, Iranian Media Claims
Annual inflation in the country stands at 66 percent.
Kushner, Netanyahu Agree on Path Forward for Gaza, Board of Peace Official Says
Washington is seeking Israel’s support for a 15-point roadmap advancing the Trump administration’s peace plan for Gaza.
Trump Says Iran Should Surrender, Threatens to Bomb Oman
Oman and Iran have been in talks to try to reach an agreement to restore commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Offers $30,000 Bounty to Kill US Soldiers
Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief Major General Amir Hatami said the regime would pay double if a woman killed or captured a US soldier.
CENTCOM Chief Visits USS Lincoln During Middle East Trip, Praises Crew
CENTCOM said multiple media outlets had published false reports about the Lincoln.
Kushner Meets Egypt’s President El-Sisi as US Pushes to Advance Gaza Peace Plan
Trump’s Board of Peace envoy for Gaza and Kushner are scheduled to meet Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Monday.
UAE Accuses Iran of Attacking Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Vessel in Strait of Hormuz
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has experienced a series of vessel attacks in the Strait of Hormuz this month.
Vance: Low Oil Prices Now Trump Admin’s No. 1 Goal
And Vice President JD Vance discussing the end game in Iran, speaking on Fox News.
Kushner to Visit Israel for Talks With Netanyahu
President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, U.S. special envoy for peace Jared Kushner, is planning to visit Israel.
Trump Says He May Declare Strait of Hormuz as US Territory 'Pretty Soon'
About one-fifth of global oil supplies passed through the Strait of Hormuz before the U.S.-Israel and Iran war erupted on Feb. 28.
US Steps Up Iran Pressure With Naval Blockade, Economic Isolation, Multinational Drone Task Force
U.S. Central Command has launched a first-of-its-kind multinational drone task force with Middle Eastern partners, adding aerial, maritime, and underwater capabilities to the pressure campaign on Iran.
US Says It Can Keep Naval Blockade on Iran 'Indefinitely,' Vows More Economic Pressure
The United States on Thursday said that it could maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely and would ratchet up economic pressure on Tehran.
Hegseth Pushes Back on Reports of Deteriorating Conditions Aboard Aircraft Carrier Lincoln
The secretary of war responded to allegations of rising suicide risks and faltering hygiene on the USS Lincoln as its deployment nears the nine-month mark.
US Creates Multinational Attack Drone Task Force for the Middle East
The U.S. Central Command said it had begun consulting with and inviting regional partners into the drone warfare task force.
Iran Cites Environmental Damage in Push for Hormuz Shipping Fees
Tehran is broadening its justification for shipping fees as Iranian and U.S. officials trade competing claims over control of the strait.
Over 30 Countries Condemn Iran’s Execution of Protesters
Over 30 countries are condemning the Iranian regime’s execution of protesters.
Trump Says US Has 'Total Control' Over Strait of Hormuz
Central Command said it has redirected 55 commercial vessels attempting to run the blockade, disabled three noncompliant vessels and boarded two.
US Forces Fire on Panama-Flagged Vessel in Gulf of Oman
U.S. forces fired on a Panama-flagged vessel on Tuesday in the Gulf of Oman.
USS George Washington Shifts From Pacific to Middle East
The USS George Washington is moving from the Pacific to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, whose deployment has been extended by ongoing operations in the Middle East.
Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman Over Iran Hormuz Deal—Col. Maginnis Unpacks Latest Developments
Retired Lt. Col. Robert Maginnis, senior fellow at the Family Research Council, joins Tiffany Meier to discuss President Donald Trump’s stark warning to Oman, the expired U.S.–Iran talks window, secret IRGC back-channels, the military strain on the Indo-Pacific, and what Hamas’s stance reveals about Iran’s fading leverage.
Iran Inflation ‘Alarming’ With Basic Food Items a Luxury for Many, Iranian Media Claims
Annual inflation in the country stands at 66 percent.
Kushner, Netanyahu Agree on Path Forward for Gaza, Board of Peace Official Says
Washington is seeking Israel’s support for a 15-point roadmap advancing the Trump administration’s peace plan for Gaza.
Trump Says Iran Should Surrender, Threatens to Bomb Oman
Oman and Iran have been in talks to try to reach an agreement to restore commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Offers $30,000 Bounty to Kill US Soldiers
Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief Major General Amir Hatami said the regime would pay double if a woman killed or captured a US soldier.
CENTCOM Chief Visits USS Lincoln During Middle East Trip, Praises Crew
CENTCOM said multiple media outlets had published false reports about the Lincoln.
Kushner Meets Egypt’s President El-Sisi as US Pushes to Advance Gaza Peace Plan
Trump’s Board of Peace envoy for Gaza and Kushner are scheduled to meet Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Monday.
UAE Accuses Iran of Attacking Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Vessel in Strait of Hormuz
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has experienced a series of vessel attacks in the Strait of Hormuz this month.
Vance: Low Oil Prices Now Trump Admin’s No. 1 Goal
And Vice President JD Vance discussing the end game in Iran, speaking on Fox News.
Kushner to Visit Israel for Talks With Netanyahu
President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, U.S. special envoy for peace Jared Kushner, is planning to visit Israel.
Trump Says He May Declare Strait of Hormuz as US Territory 'Pretty Soon'
About one-fifth of global oil supplies passed through the Strait of Hormuz before the U.S.-Israel and Iran war erupted on Feb. 28.
US Steps Up Iran Pressure With Naval Blockade, Economic Isolation, Multinational Drone Task Force
U.S. Central Command has launched a first-of-its-kind multinational drone task force with Middle Eastern partners, adding aerial, maritime, and underwater capabilities to the pressure campaign on Iran.
US Says It Can Keep Naval Blockade on Iran 'Indefinitely,' Vows More Economic Pressure
The United States on Thursday said that it could maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely and would ratchet up economic pressure on Tehran.
Hegseth Pushes Back on Reports of Deteriorating Conditions Aboard Aircraft Carrier Lincoln
The secretary of war responded to allegations of rising suicide risks and faltering hygiene on the USS Lincoln as its deployment nears the nine-month mark.
US Creates Multinational Attack Drone Task Force for the Middle East
The U.S. Central Command said it had begun consulting with and inviting regional partners into the drone warfare task force.
Iran Cites Environmental Damage in Push for Hormuz Shipping Fees
Tehran is broadening its justification for shipping fees as Iranian and U.S. officials trade competing claims over control of the strait.
Over 30 Countries Condemn Iran’s Execution of Protesters
Over 30 countries are condemning the Iranian regime’s execution of protesters.
Trump Says US Has 'Total Control' Over Strait of Hormuz
Central Command said it has redirected 55 commercial vessels attempting to run the blockade, disabled three noncompliant vessels and boarded two.
US Forces Fire on Panama-Flagged Vessel in Gulf of Oman
U.S. forces fired on a Panama-flagged vessel on Tuesday in the Gulf of Oman.