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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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.
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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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President Donald Trump warns the United States is far from finished with Iran, indicating potential strikes on a key underground nuclear facility amid escalating Middle East hostilities.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 21, 2026, 6:53 PM
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Two weeks after hostilities resumed, Iran and its allies escalate strikes targeting US assets and regional infrastructure, raising tensions and impacting global energy routes.
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After nearly five months of conflict, Iran faces heavy military and civilian casualties, while the United States and regional allies also suffer losses amid ongoing combat operations.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 9:05 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
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The United Nations urges all parties to respect international humanitarian law amid renewed hostilities between the US and Iran, highlighting civilian casualties and threats to critical infrastructure.
UN News | Jul 20, 2026, 10:06 PM
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The deaths raise the US military toll in the war with Iran to 17, with officials investigating remains of a missing service member.
ABC Australia News | Jul 20, 2026, 3:16 PM
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attributes the explosions to unsafe navigation and U.S. interference amid escalating regional tensions.
The Hill | Jul 20, 2026, 2:43 PM
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The U.S. State Department issued a global caution to Americans abroad amid escalating tensions in the Middle East after an Iranian missile and drone strike killed two U.S. service members in Jordan.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 4:58 PM
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South China Morning Post World | Jul 19, 2026, 6:51 AM
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Iran reportedly requested Yemen’s Houthis to disrupt Red Sea shipping routes in response to potential U.S. attacks on its energy infrastructure, escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The Hill | Jul 16, 2026, 3:55 PM
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Despite scoring only once in the 2026 World Cup, Spanish star Lamine Yamal emphasizes team success over individual scoring as Spain advances.
Al Jazeera | Jul 11, 2026, 5:23 AM
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Hong Kong hosts Saudi-founded LEAP conference to promote AI and tech collaborations, signaling renewed regional engagement despite disruptions from the Iran war.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 10, 2026, 12:05 PM
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More than 500 ships have transited the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Iran truce, but renewed conflict has left many vessels stuck and thousands of seafarers stranded.
Al Jazeera | Jul 9, 2026, 6:17 PM
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Following fresh attacks and retaliatory strikes between the U.S. and Iran, President Donald Trump announced the breakdown of last month's interim agreement with Tehran.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 8, 2026, 8:39 PM
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's criticism of Israel's treatment of religious minorities, defending Israel as the Middle East's only democracy.
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