Photos show heavily damaged US radar jet at Saudi base

US Central Command has not yet publicly commented on the incident.

Trump Says Iran Agreed to Allow 20 More Ships of Oil Through Strait of Hormuz

The president, speaking to reporters on Air Force One, cast the permission as a “sign of respect.” He also asserted that the United States had already achieved “regime change” in Iran.

By David E. Sanger

Iran Warns U.S. Against Ground Invasion - WSJ

Iran Warns U.S. Against Ground Invasion  WSJ

Ineos flagship project risks delay from Strait of Hormuz crisis

Disruption comes as investors see Jim Ratcliffe’s chemicals group boosted by energy market ructions from Iran conflict

Trump is impotently railing against the US’s allies. Albanese is right to avoid the president’s global catastrophe | Allan Behm

The Australian government has little option but to live with Iranian control of the strait of Hormuz and counsel its once great friend to employ what’s left of its diplomatic brain We have all come to expect demeaning and graceless behaviour from Donald Trump. Once again, our expectations have not been disappointed. In another tirade against his Nato allies for their refusal to involve themselves in the dangerous standoff in the strait of Hormuz, the US president has threatened to “never forg...

By Allan Behm

Iran threatens to ‘rain fire’ on US troops as possible ground war looms - cnn.com

Iran threatens to ‘rain fire’ on US troops as possible ground war looms  cnn.com

Live: Trump says he could seize Iran's Kharg Island as US ramps up troop buildup

US ⁠President ​Donald ​Trump said he wants ​to "take ‌the ⁠oil ‌in Iran" ⁠and could seize ​the ‌export hubof ‌Kharg ​Island, in an interview with ​Financial ​Times ​published on ​Sunday as about 2,500 US Marines arrived in the region. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

By FRANCE 24

Iran warns against US troops on the ground as CENTCOM reports more than 11K targets struck

Where are US troops in Middle East headed next? Iran’s uranium in focus as Trump weighs endgame

The US is expanding its military presence in the Middle East with hundreds of additional troops, including special forces, to bolster options amid escalating tensions with Iran. These forces are being positioned to potentially secure the Strait of Hormuz, seize Kharg Island, or target nuclear sites, reflecting a broader posture shift as the conflict evolves.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Pakistan prepares to host peace talks as Iran threatens to respond to US ground operations

Pakistan prepares to host peace talks as Iran accuses US of ground assault plans - The Straits Times

Pakistan prepares to host peace talks as Iran accuses US of ground assault plans  The Straits Times

'US soldiers will become good food for sharks': Iran's latest warning amid ground invasion threats

Iran's daily Tehran Times had earlier warned the US with a front-page cover showing American troops boarding a carrier, captioned: ‘Welcome to Hell.'

War in Iran and fertiliser security

The ongoing war in Iran has disrupted global oil and gas supplies, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz. Consequently, global oil and gas prices have risen sharply. These shocks have cascaded into the fertiliser sector, where natural gas is used as feedstock and as an energy source for producing nitrogen-based fertilisers. A significant share of global nitrogen-based fertiliser production, particularly urea — the world’s most widely used fertiliser — is concentrated in the Middle East, w...

By none@none.com (Khalid Saeed WattooDr Waqar Ahmad)

James C Reynolds: ‘US has no military way out of conflict and Iran has better cards to play’

US president Donald Trump insists talks with Iran to end the ongoing war are progressing “very well”, after sending a “15-point action list” of demands via mediators.

Trump claims Iran 'agreeing' with US on 15-point piece plan

When asked about Iran’s response to the plan, which was sent to Iran via Pakistan, US President Donald Trump said, "They gave us most of the points," and asked, "Why wouldn't they?”

Egypt’s early closing order jolts Cairo’s night life

The Egyptian government is seeking ways to conserve oil-powered electricity during the US-Israel war with Iran, enacting at least one policy that threatens Cairo's identity as a city that never sleeps. The government imposed new nationwide closing times Saturday for stores, restaurants and cafes, ordering them to shut early and interfering with their ability to operate during critical hours. “It’s ruinous,” said Youssef Salah, a cafe owner in Cairo. “It deprives us from our peak time.” The decis

By The Korea Herald

Trump calls Iran's current leaders 'very reasonable'

President Donald Trump said the US and Iran have been meeting "directly and indirectly" and that Iran's new leaders have been "very reasonable".

Japan boosts efforts for multination coalition to ensure safety in Strait of Hormuz

By increasing international pressure on Iran, Japan is looking to demonstrate its commitment to U.S. President Donald Trump, who has urged Japan and others to make "contributions."

Pakistan offers to host peace talks as war in the Middle East enters second month

The diplomatic push comes despite sharply opposing positions from the US, Israel and Iran on how the conflict should end.

How AI-Powered Propaganda Is Shaping The U.S.-Iran Information War

The video spread at a velocity only social media can generate. Missiles rained down on the USS Abraham Lincoln, blasting fighter jets into the sea, the vessel breaking apart in a dramatic fireball — shared millions of times before anyone thought to ask whether the carrier was still sailing. It was. Analysis using the AI […]

By Patrick Hipes

Pakistan prepares to host peace talks as Iran accuses US of ground assault plans

Earlier talks between regional foreign ministers had covered potential US-Iran talks in Islamabad, although it was not immediately clear whether the US and Iran had agreed to attend.

Pakistan prepares to host peace talks as Iran accuses US of ground assault plans

Initial discussions between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt focus on proposals to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping

By Reuters

Concerns voiced over Japan's Hormuz plan - chinadaily.com.cn

Concerns voiced over Japan's Hormuz plan  chinadaily.com.cn

Our forces waiting for US troops to set them on fire — Iranian Speaker 

As reports of thousands of US marines heading to the Middle East for likely ground invasion continues to swirl, Iranian parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf,... The post Our forces waiting for US troops to set them on fire — Iranian Speaker  appeared first on Vanguard News.

By olufemiajasa

Iran says its forces 'waiting' as more US troops arrive in region - the-star.co.ke

Iran says its forces 'waiting' as more US troops arrive in region  the-star.co.ke

Shops and restaurants in Egypt told to close early as energy crisis deepens

Shops, restaurants and cafes in Egypt have been told to close early as part of a raft of temporary measures to combat soaring energy prices caused by the Iran war.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

Iran, US have expressed confidence in Pakistan to facilitate talks; will be honoured to host dialogue ‘in coming days’: FM Dar - phnompenhpost.com

Iran, US have expressed confidence in Pakistan to facilitate talks; will be honoured to host dialogue ‘in coming days’: FM Dar  phnompenhpost.com

Prime minister, Panama's foreign minister discuss military escalation in the region - Qatar Tribune

Prime minister, Panama's foreign minister discuss military escalation in the region  Qatar Tribune

US vs Iran conflict: "Africa must be clear-headed and avoid aligning itself with this conflict" (Dr. Cheikh Tidiane Gadio) - Seneweb

US vs Iran conflict: "Africa must be clear-headed and avoid aligning itself with this conflict" (Dr. Cheikh Tidiane Gadio)  Seneweb