US Defense Secretary Reveals $37.5bn Cost of Iran War Amid Calls for Further Funding
Pete Hegseth informs Senate of war expenses as regional tensions persist and US-Lebanon flights resume after four decades.
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Pete Hegseth informs Senate of war expenses as regional tensions persist and US-Lebanon flights resume after four decades.
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Adm. James Stavridis cautions the U.S. to monitor Iran’s activities in the Suez Canal amid escalating regional tensions and recent U.S. strikes.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 3:52 PMworld
The United States launched airstrikes on Iran on Sunday, July 19th, aiming to punish Tehran after the first US military deaths since renewed hostilities in the Middle East. Iran responded with drone attacks on US bases in Kuwait and missile strikes in Jordan.
France 24 English | Jul 19, 2026, 3:08 PMpolitics
The U.S. military conducted airstrikes on Iran on July 19, 2026, in response to Iranian missile and drone attacks on U.S. forces in Jordan that killed two American service members.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 1:10 AMworld
The US has resumed airstrikes against Iran after two American service members were killed in Jordan, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
ABC Australia News | Jul 18, 2026, 11:00 PMus
The US has launched its third consecutive night of strikes on Iran following Donald Trump's announcement to reinstate a maritime blockade and impose tariffs on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 11:05 AMworld
Amid escalating US-Iran tensions, Mojtaba Khamenei vows inevitable vengeance after the death and burial of his father, Ali Khamenei.
BBC World | Jul 11, 2026, 8:52 PMpolitics
Following reports of an assassination attempt plotted by Iran, President Trump issued a stern warning and declared U.S. missiles are prepared to respond if threatened.
The Hill | Jul 11, 2026, 6:08 PMworld
Following intelligence reports of an Iranian plan to assassinate him, President Donald Trump warned of severe military retaliation against Iran.
France 24 English | Jul 11, 2026, 5:59 AMpolitics
Israeli intelligence reportedly alerted the U.S. to a fresh assassination threat from Iran against former President Trump amid escalating Middle East tensions.
The Hill | Jul 10, 2026, 6:51 AMworld
Supreme leader Ali Khamenei was buried in Mashhad following an Israeli strike that ended his decades-long rule, as mourners reject compromise with the West amid ongoing conflict.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 10, 2026, 12:39 AMpolitics
President Trump signals skepticism toward a comprehensive peace deal with Iran following attacks on oil tankers and renewed U.S. military action.
The Hill | Jul 9, 2026, 12:10 AMworld
US President Donald Trump announced the end of the ceasefire with Iran amid renewed attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while leaving open the possibility of further negotiations.
France 24 English | Jul 8, 2026, 1:15 PMpolitics
President Trump announced the end of the ceasefire with Iran following overnight strikes and revoked a sanctions waiver, while Democrats face a critical Senate race in Maine.
The Hill | Jul 8, 2026, 12:14 PMworld
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 AMworld
The coffin of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has reached Najaf, a key city in Shia Islam, as US military strikes continue to impact Iran.
Al Jazeera | Jul 8, 2026, 5:38 AMworld
Renewed US-Iran hostilities have pushed Brent crude prices above $76 a barrel, reversing recent declines and threatening a fragile ceasefire in global energy markets.
Al Jazeera | Jul 8, 2026, 5:02 AMworld
The United States escalated tensions in the Middle East by striking Iran after three merchant vessels were attacked in a critical shipping route, while Israeli and US leaders affirm a united stance on Iran policy.
France 24 English | Jul 7, 2026, 11:06 PMworld
The coffin of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has arrived in the holy city of Qom, where a large funeral service is underway.
Al Jazeera | Jul 7, 2026, 6:11 AMus
Mass funeral processions in Tehran for Ali Khamenei include public calls for the killing of Donald Trump, while the new supreme leader remains absent from public view.
Guardian US | Jul 6, 2026, 1:37 PMworld
Mourners gather in Tehran as the body of Ali Khamenei embarks on a procession leading to his burial in Mashhad, with ceremonies planned across Iran and Iraq.
Al Jazeera | Jul 6, 2026, 7:25 AMworld
As Tehran prepares for the funeral procession of Ali Khamenei, Israeli air strikes continue in Lebanon despite a recent ceasefire agreement.
Al Jazeera | Jul 6, 2026, 1:19 AMworld
During the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, a speaker urged the killing of US President Donald Trump amid ongoing Iran-US negotiations.
Euronews | Jul 5, 2026, 5:15 PMworld
Funeral ceremonies are held in Tehran for Ali Khamenei, killed in a US-Israeli air strike earlier this year, as US President Donald Trump pledges calm during the proceedings.
Al Jazeera | Jul 5, 2026, 3:40 AMShowing 49-72 of 237 articles.