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Iranian Kurds in Iraq Signal Readiness to Fight as Regional Tensions Rise
Commander at Kurdish regional camp tells NPR his armed opposition group is waiting to enter Iran as the country faces mounting international pressure.
Iran-Linked Hackers Target U.S. Medical Company Stryker in Cyberattack
The attack disrupted operations for thousands of employees globally, with the Iranian-linked group Handala claiming responsibility and citing retaliation for regional conflicts.
Petraeus: Iranian Mines in Strait of Hormuz Creates 'Real Challenge' for US
Former CIA director says U.S. has eliminated over 50 Iranian vessels but mines remain a significant threat to shipping in the strategic waterway.
Signs U.S. and Israel Have Different Ideas on Wrapping Up in Iran
Three weeks into joint operations, reports emerge suggesting diverging views between the allies on how to conclude the campaign against Iranian military capabilities.
Trump Demands 'Unconditional Surrender' Amid Iran-Russia Talks
The demand comes as diplomatic efforts continue between Washington, Tehran and Moscow over Iran's nuclear program.
Trump-Epstein 'Titanic' Statue Appears on National Mall
The sculpture depicts the president and convicted sex offender in a scene from the 1997 film, part of an ongoing series of controversial installations.
Ukraine and Russia Both Claim Progress on Front Lines While U.S.-Brokered Talks Are On Hold
Kyiv reports retaking 400 square kilometers in Dnipropetrovsk as Moscow says it controls more of the Donbas, and U.S.-mediated negotiations are postponed indefinitely.
US Strikes Iranian Minelaying Ships Near Strait of Hormuz After Warning of Intense Bombing Day
The Pentagon said it struck 16 minelaying vessels as part of the most intensive day of strikes yet, with around 140 US service members wounded since the conflict began.
Blumenthal Says US Seems on Path to Deploying Ground Troops in Iran After Classified Briefing
Connecticut Democrat expressed dissatisfaction and concern about lack of transparency regarding potential military costs and risks to U.S. forces.
How America's Oil and Gas Dominance Weakens Iran
U.S. energy production has surged to record levels, reshaping global oil markets and limiting Iran's ability to leverage petroleum exports for geopolitical influence.