Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi reiterated Iran's determination to control maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that Iran will proceed with its own plans if Oman doe…
An Iranian hardliner, Hussein Shariatmadari, demanded that revenge for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death must occur on American soil and that President Trump be extradited to Tehran for trial. Shariatmad…
US Senators Tim Scott and Bill Hagerty introduced legislation to block AI technology transfers to Cuba and Iran, citing national security concerns. The bill aims to prevent potential military applicat…
US President Donald Trump announced that peace talks with Iran will resume Tuesday in Doha, after both sides agreed to halt a series of tit-for-tat attacks over the Strait of Hormuz. The negotiations …
The United States and Iran have paused hostilities after a weekend of escalating attacks in the Middle East, following Vice President JD Vance's announcement of a foundation for a lasting peace deal. …
Iran was eliminated from the World Cup after Austria scored a last-second goal to tie Algeria, denying Iran advancement on tiebreakers. The team played amid tight U.S. travel restrictions and geopolit…
Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait on Sunday in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes, threatening to halt negotiations if Washington continues its attacks. The strikes targeted G…
New Zealand winger Elijah Just scored twice against Iran in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first Motherwell player and first New Zealander to score at a World Cup. His performance has sparked t…
US forces launched a retaliatory strike against Iran, targeting air defenses, drone depots, and surveillance infrastructure after an Iranian attack on a cargo ship. Iran's Revolutionary Guards respond…
Iran retaliated against U.S. strikes by hitting American-linked targets, casting doubt on President Trump's Memorandum of Understanding with Iran. Iran's foreign minister accused the U.S. of treaty br…
Santa Clara County's child welfare agency faces renewed criticism after failing to act on abuse warnings that preceded the death of 2-year-old Jaxon Juarez, with letter writers demanding accountabilit…
Minneapolis Federal Reserve president Neel Kashkari said Friday he has penciled in one interest rate hike by the end of the year, citing AI infrastructure build-out and inflation risks from the Iran c…
A Small Wars Journal post on June 26, 2026, covers national security and Korean news, including Ukraine's drone armada overwhelming Russian air defenses, Iran's attack on a U.S. naval base, and the im…
Seattle's World Cup 'Pride Match' between Iran and Egypt highlights the city's LGBTQ+ inclusivity amid opposition from both countries, where same-sex relations are illegal. FIFA will allow rainbow fla…
U.S. Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials in Switzerland to advance a nuclear deal, but the agreement hinges on Israel ending its war in Lebanon against Hezbollah, a condition Iran insists up…
Pope Leo XIV will convene an extraordinary consistory of cardinals on June 26-27 at the Vatican to reconsider Catholic just war theory in light of modern warfare, including drones, nuclear weapons, an…
The US and Israel launched massive strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, claiming an imminent nuclear threat, after decades of sabotage and brinkmanship over Iran's nuclear program. The film traces th…
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to a 4.1% annual rate in May, a three-year high, driven by surging gas prices and semiconductor costs. The increase poses political challenges for …
Oil prices fell to pre-war levels on Thursday, with Brent crude dropping to $72.68 a barrel, as rising Middle East supply outweighed demand concerns. The decline followed a framework agreement to end …
President Donald Trump's characterization of Iran's regime as 'crazy' and 'evil' undermines diplomatic efforts to resolve the nuclear crisis, argues a columnist. Iran has rational reasons for seeking …