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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged President Donald Trump to keep diplomatic channels with Iran open while criticizing Israel over intensified military operations in Gaza. The two leaders also discussed Gaza and a proposed trilateral defense arrangement involving Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
President Donald Trump issued a direct warning to Tehran after recent American military deaths, saying Iran will face overwhelming retaliation whenever it kills a U.S. service member. The warning comes as U.S. and Iranian forces exchange new strikes across the Middle East and tensions rise around the Strait of Hormuz.
President Donald Trump attended the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final in New Jersey, watched Spain defeat Argentina, and presented the championship trophy to the Spanish national team. He also held brief conversations with several world leaders attending the match.
Fighting between the United States and Iran is expanding across the Middle East, raising fears of a wider war and prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude has climbed back above $90 per barrel as Iran threatens regional shipping and U.S. allies.
At least three U.S. service members have died following Iranian attacks and drone-related operations in Jordan and northern Iraq.
Wikipedia co-founder Larry Sanger says the online encyclopedia has abandoned its original commitment to neutrality and intellectual diversity. Sanger argues that anonymous administrators, ideological enforcement, and selective sourcing have transformed Wikipedia into a platform that increasingly reflects institutional viewpoints rather than balanced knowledge. After launching a project promoting greater intellectual diversity, Sanger was permanently banned from editing Wikipedia.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says his administration is reviewing what legal action could be taken against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he attends the UN General Assembly in September. Mamdani acknowledged that he cannot rewrite the law, while critics say the proposed arrest has no legal basis.
Two American service members were killed and another remains missing after Iranian ballistic missiles and drones targeted forces in Jordan. The deaths mark the first U.S. military fatalities caused by a direct Iranian attack since the conflict began in February.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani compared the criticism he faces over his anti-Israel positions to the scrutiny Nelson Mandela encountered for supporting the Palestinian cause. The remarks have renewed debate over Mamdani's history of anti-Israel statements, his refusal to reject the phrase "globalize the intifada," and his actions affecting New York City's policies on Israel and antisemitism.
U.S. Central Command announced the completion of its seventh consecutive night of military operations against Iran, targeting surveillance systems, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage facilities, and maritime capabilities. The campaign was carried out under the direction of President Donald Trump as U.S. forces continue enforcing a naval blockade against Iranian ports.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has rejected two claims circulated by Iran, stating that no American troops have recently been killed or captured in the region and dismissing reports of oil tanker explosions in the Strait of Hormuz as false.
President Donald Trump is expected to use a prime-time national address at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday to reveal new findings from reexamined government files concerning China, the 2020 election, and alleged failures within the U.S. intelligence community.
President Donald Trump has reportedly reinstated the US naval blockade on Iranian ports and warned that power plants and bridges could be targeted unless Tehran returns to negotiations. The move follows renewed Iranian attacks on commercial shipping and Gulf countries as the temporary ceasefire continues to collapse.
As tensions with Iran continue, the biggest factor may no longer be the battlefield itself. The United States faces mounting political pressure from rising gasoline prices and the approaching midterm elections, while Iran is grappling with soaring inflation, skyrocketing food costs, and persistent energy shortages. The question is no longer just who has the stronger military—but which side's domestic pressures become unbearable first.
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh told Congress that persistent inflation remains unacceptable, even after June consumer-price data came in below expectations. Meanwhile, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said recent economic figures do not justify another interest-rate increase.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) carried out a coordinated wave of precision strikes against Iranian military targets on the morning of July 15, beginning at approximately 6:00 a.m.
President Donald Trump announced that the United States will resume its maritime blockade targeting Iranian shipping and will seek compensation for protecting commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with strong warnings, insisting it will never allow U.S. involvement in managing the strategic waterway and accusing Washington of threatening regional security and global trade.
U.S. Central Command reaffirmed that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to lawful maritime traffic despite Iranian threats, while President Donald Trump said the United States could take responsibility for securing the strategic waterway and should be compensated for doing so.
Israel is mourning the loss of Senator Lindsey Graham, a longtime friend of the Jewish state and one of Israel's strongest allies in the U.S. Senate.
The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes for a third consecutive night after President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire over following Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration has given Tehran until Saturday to publicly guarantee safe passage through the vital waterway and halt attacks on commercial vessels or face further consequences.
According to a Kan 11 News report, Israel's political leadership has instructed the IDF to temporarily suspend sensitive military operations in southern Lebanon at the request of the United States. The move is intended to avoid widening the current confrontation involving Iran while diplomatic negotiations between Israel and Lebanon continue.
Fresh satellite imagery suggests Iran has begun repairing a nuclear facility damaged during recent U.S. strikes, raising new concerns over Tehran's nuclear program. The development comes as President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran is over, warned that any attempt on his life would trigger overwhelming U.S. military retaliation, and Iran responded by rejecting surrender while refusing to resume negotiations under Washington's current terms.
President Donald Trump said the United States informed Iran that the ceasefire is over despite agreeing to continue diplomatic talks. He also warned that any Iranian attempt to assassinate him would trigger an unprecedented military response, while the Trump administration announced new sanctions targeting financial networks linked to Iran's leadership.
The U.S. Treasury Department announced new sanctions on Thursday targeting individuals and entities accused of financing Iran's ruling regime and helping senior officials maintain access to global assets.
U.S. Central Command says American forces carried out another round of strikes against Iran on July 8, targeting roughly 90 Iranian military sites along the coastline. CENTCOM said the operation was meant to degrade Iran’s ability to attack commercial ships and civilian mariners in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran violated the ceasefire by targeting commercial vessels.
Reports say U.S. military refueling aircraft are returning to Israel after previously relocating during the U.S.-Iran ceasefire period, as Washington and Tehran appear to be sliding back toward direct confrontation.
President Donald Trump warned that U.S. forces may strike Iran again after a major American operation hit more than 80 Iranian targets in response to attacks on civilian tankers near the Strait of Hormuz.
The Trump administration has officially launched the new Trump Accounts program, providing eligible newborn American citizens with a federally funded $1,000 investment account to help build long-term wealth. The initiative focuses on investing in the U.S. stock market and has already attracted support from major financial institutions and private companies.
President Donald Trump criticized NATO during the alliance's summit in Ankara, saying he was disappointed that European allies did not support the United States during the recent strikes on Iran. He also suggested the U.S. could reduce or even withdraw troops from Europe and renewed his argument that Greenland should be under American control for strategic security reasons.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has canceled a planned visit to Israel, where discussions were expected to include the possibility of selling F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye. The issue has raised concerns in Jerusalem, as Israel views its exclusive regional access to the fifth-generation aircraft as a key component of its military edge.
President Donald Trump said the ceasefire understanding with Iran appears to be over after renewed attacks near the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian strikes on U.S. facilities in the Gulf. Oil prices jumped, markets fell, and Trump also blasted NATO allies for failing to stand firmly with America during the Iran conflict.
