U.S. Central Command launched strikes against Iranian targets early Wednesday, saying the action was meant to impose “heavy costs” on Iran after a series of attacks on commercial shipping in the Strai
Sheba Intelligence reports that Yemen’s Houthi group, through an external intelligence unit and a station in Muscat, allegedly sought Chinese satellite imagery, coordinates, and geospatial capabilitie
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President Donald Trump said the United States must respond after accusing Iran of shooting down an Apache helicopter patrolling near the Strait of Hormuz. He said the two U.S. pilots were safe and uni
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A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed near the coast of Oman, close to the Strait of Hormuz, and both crew members were rescued, U.S. Central Command said Tuesday. A Task Force 59 unmanned surfa
The Arms Control Association argues that U.S. negotiators were unprepared for serious nuclear talks with Iran and that this weakness may have contributed to President Trump’s decision to support strik
Three U.S. Navy destroyers — USS Truxton, USS Mason and USS Rafael Peralta — came under attack Thursday while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting U.S. “self-defense strikes” on Iranian targets,
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President Donald Trump abruptly paused “Project Freedom,” a U.S. operation meant to help ships safely transit the Strait of Hormuz, after backlash from key Gulf allies, according to U.S. officials. Th
Donald Trump canceled plans for US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to travel to Pakistan for further talks with Iran, saying Tehran could contact Washington directly “anytime.” The trip had bee
The breakdown of the Iran nuclear talks was marked by misunderstandings, ignorance, and unorthodox American negotiation strategies, particularly under the Trump administration. Despite progress on key
Shanghai-based MizarVision, a Chinese geospatial intelligence company, has been actively tracking and publicly posting satellite imagery of U.S. military assets during Operation Epic Fury, which comme
Shanghai-based MizarVision, a Chinese geospatial intelligence company, has been actively tracking and publicly posting satellite imagery of U.S. military assets during Operation Epic Fury, which comme
Shanghai-based MizarVision, a Chinese geospatial intelligence company, has been actively tracking and publicly posting satellite imagery of U.S. military assets during Operation Epic Fury, which comme
Iran has intensified its crackdown on Starlink devices, seizing hundreds amid a severe internet blackout affecting nearly the entire country, which has lasted over 18 days. This blackout was implement
A Blank Check for Israel and the War with Iran
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In a commentary titled "A Blank Check for Israel and the War with Iran," author Farah Jan discusses the U.S. involvement in the recent conflict with Iran, which he argues stems not from a direct attac
Iran has initiated the laying of mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime passage for global oil transport, which carries about 20% of the world's crude oil supply. U.S. intelligence sources
On February 28, 2026, Israel launched the most significant cyberattack in history against Iran, coinciding with military strikes as part of Operation “Roar of the Lion.” This cyber assault plunged Ira
On February 28, 2026, Israel launched the most significant cyberattack in history against Iran, coinciding with military strikes as part of Operation “Roar of the Lion.” This cyber assault plunged Ira
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The article argues that the collapse of the Iranian regime is driven by logistical issues rather than geopolitical factors, challenging the prevailing assumption among investors that military deterren