Secretary Hegseth Faces Senate Scrutiny Amid Rising Costs of Conflict with Iran
As Iran launched new attacks on U.S. allies, Secretary Hegseth defended requests for increased war funding during a contentious Senate hearing.
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As Iran launched new attacks on U.S. allies, Secretary Hegseth defended requests for increased war funding during a contentious Senate hearing.
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world
A year after US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, President Donald Trump signals potential new attacks on another nuclear facility as the war extends beyond initial expectations.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 22, 2026, 5:45 AM
world
Despite easing refined fuel export restrictions in July 2026, China enforces strict compliance measures to protect domestic reserves as tensions between Washington and Tehran escalate.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 21, 2026, 9:31 AMworld
US Central Command targets Iran’s Revolutionary Guard in retaliation for the killing of two US service members in Jordan, amid escalating regional tensions and accusations from Kuwait against Tehran.
France 24 English | Jul 19, 2026, 6:03 AM
world
As Khamenei’s funeral concludes in Mashhad, Iran signals a transition from theocratic rule to a more nationalistic military leadership amid renewed US-Iran strikes.
France 24 English | Jul 9, 2026, 3:45 PM
general
A recent surge in hostilities involving Iran, Saudi Arabia, and U.S. forces in Iraq raises concerns over a potential return to full-scale war amid an ongoing five-month conflict impacting the global economy.
NPR News | Jul 29, 2026, 5:32 PM
general
North Korea’s evolving nuclear strategy contrasts sharply with Iran’s vulnerability amid ongoing Middle East conflicts, highlighting strategic lessons for authoritarian regimes.
Washington Times News | Jul 28, 2026, 7:51 PM
general
Seven individuals from different countries share how the ongoing conflict in Iran has altered their daily lives and livelihoods, amid warnings of rising global poverty.
Washington Times News | Jul 27, 2026, 4:50 PMworld
Authorities in Bahrain and Kuwait intercepted Iranian missiles and drones amid rising fears of a broader conflict, while Jordan and Israel respond to threats near Aqaba.
France 24 English | Jul 19, 2026, 3:00 PMpolitics
The cease-fire with Iran has ended, prompting President Trump to reject violations of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), raising questions about the administration's next steps.
National Review | Jul 15, 2026, 10:51 AM
world
Hamas dissolves its governing body in Gaza after nearly two decades, while Iran holds major funeral rites for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Al Jazeera | Jul 7, 2026, 1:54 AM
world
A series of strikes and military actions across the Middle East raise fears of wider conflict as Iran rejects joint oversight proposals for the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 6:55 PM
world
The United States intensified military actions in Iran as Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, causing oil prices to surge and prompting political responses in Washington.
France 24 English | Jul 24, 2026, 5:57 AMpolitics
The US military targets Iranian infrastructure as Iran retaliates, while President Trump renews 2020 election fraud allegations, drawing criticism and official rebuttals.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 1:46 PMworld
Tensions escalate as Iran and the US target military sites and shipping traffic in the Gulf, raising fears of all-out conflict.
CNA Latest News | Jul 18, 2026, 5:43 AMworld
As Iran and the United States continue to exchange fire over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, multiple surveillance methods are employed to track activity in the region.
Africanews | Jul 16, 2026, 5:30 PMworld
Tensions escalate as Iran claims attacks on US military bases and warns of broader regional strikes, while the US releases footage of its own strikes on Iran.
Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 9:06 AMworld
Tensions escalate as Iran's Revolutionary Guards vow to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until US aggression ends, following fresh US strikes on Iranian military targets.
BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 12:44 PMgeneral
Tensions escalate as Iran responds to U.S. blockade by threatening to halt all regional oil export routes.
NPR News | Jul 15, 2026, 11:05 AM
politics
Tensions escalated on Saturday, July 12, 2026, as Iran’s new supreme leader and U.S. President Donald Trump traded threats following military actions and attacks near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
CBS Politics | Jul 12, 2026, 7:58 AM
world
A liquefied natural gas tanker was struck by a projectile and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over maritime security as Iran mourns its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and nuclear talks with the United States stall.
Africanews | Jul 8, 2026, 5:58 AM
politics
Brent crude prices climbed to $91 per barrel following missile attacks by Iran on a US base in Jordan, prompting a strong response from President Trump.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 11:33 PM
world
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran has stopped commercial shipping to Iraq’s only deep-water port, severely impacting the country’s economy.
Africanews | Jul 29, 2026, 5:45 PM
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Dr. Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions at a Senate hearing on the origins of Covid-19, citing fears of prosecution, as partisan disputes over the pandemic’s beginnings continue six years later.
Guardian US | Jul 29, 2026, 4:40 PMShowing 1-24 of 65 articles.