U.S. Blew Through Expensive Weapons in Iran War
Commanders are concerned about the Pentagon’s shift of long-range precision weapons from the Asia-Pacific region to the Middle East, congressional officials say.
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Trump Keeps Talking About Iran’s ‘Nuclear Dust.’ What Is It?
First of all, it isn’t dust. It’s Iran’s stockpile of near-bomb-grade uranium, which is stored in large canisters about the size of scuba tanks.
How the Iran War Is Morphing Into a Volatile Standoff in the Strait of Hormuz
The conflict has morphed into a volatile standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, as the economic costs mount and President Trump faces a political backlash at home.
Trump’s Dreams for a Battleship Led to His Navy Secretary’s Ouster
The Navy secretary, John Phelan, was supposed to deliver the first of the president’s ships by 2028. The timeline was nearly impossible.
U.S. Seizes Second Tanker Carrying Iranian Oil
Navy destroyers are also shadowing several other vessels that left from an Iranian port before the U.S.-imposed blockade began, a U.S. military official said.
Trump’s Disapproval Rating Hits Highest Point of His Second Term
The president’s weakening poll numbers come as the war in Iran has driven up gas prices, and more Americans are expressing concerns about the economy.
Not a Deal-Breaker: White House Downplays Iranian Action Near the Strait
President Trump’s threats have given way (for the moment, at least) to a more conciliatory tone about Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz.
How the War Powers Act Could Pressure Trump to End the Iran War
A decades-old law allows the president to wage war without congressional approval for 60 days, then limits his options for continuing. President Trump may seek to get around it.
Bessent Backs Financial Support for Oil-Rich U.A.E.
The Treasury secretary said that currency swap line would benefit both the United Arab Emirates and the United States.
Trust Trump? Iran’s Doubts Shadow Peace Talks.
Iranian leaders fear being burned again by President Trump, who tore up a nuclear agreement reached during the Obama administration after lengthy negotiations.