As Iran war passes one-month mark, mission creep clouds Trump’s strategy – Roll Call
Mission creep has stymied U.S. presidents in the Middle East and beyond, and now the escalation of President…
China’s neighbor’s 9,500-ton destroyer equipped with Tomahawk missiles
Japan’s Aegis destroyer Chokai has officially gained the ability to launch long-range Tomahawk missiles after completing a series…
Iran strikes US base in Saudi Arabia; Yemen’s Houthis join the war – POLITICO
The attacks mark one of the most direct escalations against American forces since hostilities erupted late last month,…
Thought Iraq was a blunder? Iran is far worse. – POLITICO
That, too, will have a lasting impact well beyond anything the war in Iraq did. Finally, the fact…
Trump and Iran hurl war threats with Hormuz crisis building
TEL AVIV/JERUSALEM/WASHINGTON – Iran said on Sunday it would strike the energy and water systems of its Gulf…
UK can defend London from Iran missile attack, minister says – London Evening Standard
UK can defend London from Iran missile attack, minister says London Evening StandardNo assessment Iran capable of striking London,…
Tehran strikes near Israeli nuclear center as Trump threatens attacks on Iranian power plants – POLITICO
Iranian state TV said Saturday’s strikes by Tehran were a response to an attack on Iran’s Natanz nuclear…
UK confirms Iran unsuccessfully targeted Diego Garcia base – POLITICO
U.K. Royal Air Force jets and other British military assets are “continuing to defend our people and personnel”…
Israel, Iran launch fresh attacks as Trump floats ‘winding down’ Mideast operations – POLITICO
Tehran also fired two ballistic missiles at Diego Garcia, a joint U.S.-U.K. military base in the middle of…
UK allows US to use bases to bomb Iranian sites targeting ships in Strait of Hormuz – POLITICO
The spokesperson said the U.K. is still working with partners to develop “a viable plan” to safeguard shipping…
The Iran War Is Another Reason to Quit Oil
And consumers have responded. In the first two weeks of the war, there has been a surge in…
Iran rejects de-escalation as Israel kills Iranian security chief
DUBAI/JERUSALEM – Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani was killed by Israel, the government confirmed on Tuesday, the most…