Strait of hormuz

'Flip the circuit breaker': Obama attacks Trump administration to boost Democrats in Michigan

We have never seen a president excel in straight-up grifting, on your dime, like this," Obama said. "Never seen a president so intent on selling favors like this..." said the former president.

Former President Barack Obama speaks at a “Get Out the Vote" rally in support of Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on October 24, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.
Two US Air Force A-10 Warthog aircraft patrol the skies over the Middle East, October 24, 2026; Illustrative.

Iran army claims it shot down US drone, as officials claim US diplomats are 'fair game'

Women prepare a makeshift memorial in tribute to Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on a street after he was killed in an Israeli and US strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 4, 2026.

Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles, IDF demolishes buildings after Hebron terror attack

A person wades in the water as ships are seen anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on August 10, 2026 off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran.

Iran threatens to sever Gulf internet cables in retaliation if US, Israel renew attacks


Turkey warns against strikes on Iran, security officials pledge response to West Bank terror attack

Trump accuses Iran of faking strikes • Huckabee questions BoP's ability to execute Gaza peace plan • 'Post' sees letter requesting West Bank coordination despite IDF denial

IDF troops operate on the scene of a terror attack near Hebron on October 23, 2026.

Trump claims Iran is 'making up fake hits' on tankers to drive up oil costs ahead of elections

Trump accused Iran of fabricating reports of tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz to drive up oil prices ahead of the US midterm elections.

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media as he departs the White House en route to Iowa, in Washington, DC, US, October 22, 2026.

Iran preparing to reveal 'Father of All Bombs,' IRGC spox. warns in wake of Trump's MOAB threat

The announcement comes amid rising security tensions between Tehran and Washington and the possibility of renewed US strikes on Iranian territory.

 An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.

CENTCOM marks 100 days since Iran blockade, Israel frees suspects connected to settler attacks

Huckabee questions Board of Peace’s ability to implement Trump's Gaza plan • Hezbollah recruits convicts in Latin America • 'Post' sees letter requesting West Bank coordination despite IDF denial

US Navy warships transit the Arabian Sea in close formation as CENTCOM forces continue to promote regional security and stability, June 30, 2026.

Covert CIA and Mossad operations inside Iran ahead of a possible new war - opinion

Tehran is betting that economic pressure and US elections will force concessions, but its intelligence vulnerabilities could reshape the strategic balance.

Illustrative image of a Mossad agent standing in front of Mossad vs Iran concept flags on a wall with a crack.

One dead in attack on Saudi airport, reports of explosions in southern Iran

US military strike reportedly caused explosions heard in Iran's Sirik port • Dozens of IAF jets, refueling aircraft flew "as far as the Iranian border" in practice exercise

A symbolic mockup of an Iranian missile is displayed, amid a ceasefire between US and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 27, 2026.

Iran's Pezeshkian discusses mediation efforts in meeting with Pakistan's army chief

Munir's first meeting on Tuesday was with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Iran's official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks with Fox News Channel's Martha MacCallum during an interview on September 25, 2025 in New York City.

Are newsrooms burying Iranian efforts to influence midterms? - opinion

The newsrooms that have scrutinized the war’s costs have overlooked a consequential account of Iran’s intentions: Iran has been targeting ships to keep oil prices high to influence the US midterms.

Iranian, American flags against backdrop of Iranian nuclear site. (illustration)

Pakistani military chief, key mediator in US-Iran war, arrives in Tehran to meet senior officials

The scheduled visit follows earlier summer talks between Munir and Iranian leaders that focused on preventing further escalation, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and expediting the end of the war.

Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir looks on prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar Sunday, 21st June 2026

Trump 'very close' to renewing strikes on Iran as Israeli, Lebanese delegations meet in Florida

Hegseth, Netanyahu hold covert airbase meeting • IDF strikes reportedly kill four Gazans • Syria fears Israel-backed Druze offensive

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he departs the White House on October 19, 2026 in Washington, DC.