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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President Donald Trump warns Iran will take decades to recover as Tehran expands strikes on Gulf states and its Houthi allies threaten Saudi port blockades.
France 24 English | Jul 22, 2026, 3:10 AM
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Amid rising military tensions in the Middle East, the United Nations calls for restraint and dialogue to prevent full-scale war and protect vital civilian infrastructure.
UN News | Jul 22, 2026, 12:38 AM
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UN News | Jul 21, 2026, 11:20 PM
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Iranian missile strikes on Jordanian territory highlight growing risks for Jordan, a key US ally, as tensions escalate in the Middle East.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 21, 2026, 7:23 PM
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As US-Iran hostilities escalate, Democrats call on President Trump to reverse course following increased American deaths and injuries.
Guardian US | Jul 21, 2026, 11:35 AM
world
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims attacks on US military assets in Bahrain and Kuwait as tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz.
Euronews | Jul 21, 2026, 6:48 AM
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President Donald Trump vows retaliation against Iran following US soldier deaths; Saudi-led coalition warns Houthis after naval blockade declaration.
France 24 English | Jul 21, 2026, 5:30 AM
world
Iran targeted US military installations in the Gulf, warning of intensified attacks as the conflict escalates with Houthi rebels threatening a blockade of Saudi ports.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 21, 2026, 5:19 AM
world
President Donald Trump vows retaliation against Iran following US soldier deaths; Saudi-led coalition warns Houthis after naval blockade declaration; Netanyahu assured no arrest during US visit.
France 24 English | Jul 21, 2026, 3:34 AM
world
Renewed US attacks on Iran have closed the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil prices higher. With US reserves depleted, China declines to deploy its strategic petroleum reserves to stabilize the market.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 21, 2026, 12:43 AM
politics
A panel of Reason editors discusses the intensifying conflict in Iran, new U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods, and President Trump's recent election security address.
Reason | Jul 20, 2026, 11:53 PM
world
The US targets Iran to degrade its ability to attack ships in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, following threats of retaliation for recent US soldier deaths.
BBC World | Jul 20, 2026, 11:33 PM
politics
The recent deaths of three U.S. servicemembers in a 24-hour span have raised fears of further escalation in the ongoing Iran conflict, as diplomatic efforts continue amid growing casualties.
The Hill | Jul 20, 2026, 11:10 PM
us
Following the deaths of three US troops in Iranian strikes, Democrats call on President Trump to halt the escalating conflict with Iran.
Guardian US | Jul 20, 2026, 10:28 PM
world
More than 400 drones targeted Moscow in Ukraine's latest assault, while Russia intensified ballistic missile attacks on Ukrainian cities.
ABC Australia News | Jul 20, 2026, 5:30 PMgeneral
Gas prices in the United States have climbed back to an average of $4 per gallon as tensions escalate with new attacks between the U.S. and Iran.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 20, 2026, 2:50 PMworld
The United States launched new strikes in Iran on Monday, July 20th, as attacks on ships in the strategic Strait of Hormuz intensified and US military casualties rose to three.
France 24 English | Jul 20, 2026, 11:12 AMgeneral
Amid escalating tensions, three U.S. service members have been killed since Friday, prompting continued military strikes between the U.S. and Iran.
NPR News | Jul 20, 2026, 11:00 AMworld
Following the death of a US soldier in Iraq, the US military launched a ninth night of attacks targeting Iranian military sites, while Iran's IRGC reported missile strikes on US forces in Jordan.
Al Jazeera | Jul 20, 2026, 5:51 AMworld
The latest wave of violence follows the US announcement of three new American military fatalities, with Gulf nations responding to drone attacks and air raid alerts.
CNA Latest News | Jul 20, 2026, 4:32 AMglobal-institutions
A large-scale overnight assault on Kyiv by Russian forces left at least one dead, a dozen injured, and significant damage to homes, shops, and infrastructure, prompting condemnation from United Nations agencies.
UN News | Jul 20, 2026, 3:40 AMworld
The United States has launched airstrikes on multiple Iranian cities for the ninth consecutive night as a ceasefire unravels and military casualties rise.
Al Jazeera | Jul 20, 2026, 2:10 AMpolitics
Following the deaths of two U.S. service members in Jordan, Sen. Mark Warner criticized the ongoing conflict with Iran and highlighted the current toll on U.S. forces.
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