Oil retreats after hitting four-year high on concern of US-Iran war escalation - Reuters

Oil retreats after hitting four-year high on concern of US-Iran war escalation  Reuters

US eyes first-ever hypersonic Dark Eagle deployment as Iran pushes beyond strike range

U.S. Central Command reportedly has requested deployment of the Army's Dark Eagle hypersonic weapon to the Middle East amid Iran missile concerns.

US military equipment worth billions of dollars destroyed in Iran war

The United States lost aerial equipment worth up to $2.8bn, according to a US-based think tank.

Iran threatens 'long and painful strikes' on U.S. targets if Trump resumes bombing

Iran said on Thursday it would respond with "long and painful strikes" on U.S. positions if Washington renewed attacks, and reasserted its control over the Strait of Hormuz, complicating U.S. plans for a coalition to reopen the waterway.

Viral pro-Iran AI memes blur lines between propaganda and entertainment

Iranian-American creator Mahdi Hemmat is gaining millions of views with AI-generated, Lego-style rap videos that blend satire, pop culture and political messaging about the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. While presented as entertainment, the content promotes pro-Iran narratives and criticism of Donald Trump, illustrating how digital creators are shaping opinion and reaching younger Western audiences online.

By FRANCE24

Israel says may ‘act again’ against Iran to ensure it doesn't become a threat

Tensions remain high in the region, with the US maintaining a blockade of Iranian ports in and around the Strait of Hormuz and preparing to extend it.

China, US trade chiefs had 'candid' call weeks ahead of expected Trump-Xi summit - The Straits Times

China, US trade chiefs had 'candid' call weeks ahead of expected Trump-Xi summit  The Straits Times

Oil retreats after hitting four-year high on concern of US-Iran war escalation

US seeks ‘maritime freedom’ coalition to restart Hormuz traffic - Arab News

US seeks ‘maritime freedom’ coalition to restart Hormuz traffic  Arab News

Iran threatens painful response if US resumes attacks, oil prices seesaw

Two months into the US-Israeli war with Iran, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

Growing Division In Iran's 'Hardline Camp' Emerges Over Halting All Talks With US

Growing Division In Iran's 'Hardline Camp' Emerges Over Halting All Talks With US It remains difficult to know what's really going on inside Iran, and to accurately assess the state of the country's internal politics, but Financial Times describes a situation of hardliners vs. moderates duking it out to see whether negotiations with the United States should continue. The report comes well after President Trump and the White House have at various times alleged Tehran governance i...

By Tyler Durden

US war in Iran cost $25bn so far, says Pentagon official

The United States’ war in Iran has ​cost 25 billion dollars so far, a senior Pentagon official said, providing the first official estimate of the military’s ‌price tag for the conflict. The post US war in Iran cost $25bn so far, says Pentagon official appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

Aoun in contact with Lebanon's ambassador to US over Israeli attacks - Naharnet

Aoun in contact with Lebanon's ambassador to US over Israeli attacks  Naharnet