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Iranian Military Claims US Actions Increase Regional Instability
Iran's military command has warned regional neighbors against supporting US efforts, accusing Washington of heightening tensions amid ongoing cross-border strikes.
August 1, 2026
Understanding Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain and Donald Trump’s threats
Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, a suspected underground nuclear site currently under construction. Experts analyze the facility's defenses and the strategic implications of a potential US strike.
August 1, 2026
Hamas Accepts Trump-Backed Disarmament Plan Amid Israeli Silence
Hamas has committed to a U.S.-brokered plan to disarm in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, though Israel has yet to formally accept the terms.
July 31, 2026
US military launches major offensive against Iran following missile strikes
The U.S. military has launched extensive strikes against Iranian targets in retaliation for missile attacks against American forces, as tensions spike across the Middle East.
July 30, 2026
Why Iran finds limited conflict with the United States strategically preferable to peace
Iran's recent tactical aggression against US positions may not be a mistake, but a calculated effort to maintain regional leverage and domestic stability while avoiding the catastrophic costs of a full-scale war.
July 30, 2026
US Forces Execute Major Retaliatory Campaign Against Iranian Targets
Following Iranian missile strikes in Jordan, the US military launched a major wave of retaliation against Islamic Revolutionary Guard targets, while simultaneous operations occurred in Iraq and escalating tensions were reported in the Strait of Hormuz.
July 30, 2026
US military initiates strikes on Iran following thwarted assault on American service members
The US military has begun retaliatory strikes against Iran after an attempted attack on American troops in the Middle East, ending a brief lull in hostilities.
July 30, 2026
President Trump Vows Strong Retaliation Against Iran
President Trump has threatened a severe response against Iran following missile attacks on U.S. bases in Jordan, leading to a dangerous escalation of conflict across the Middle East.
July 29, 2026
Saudi Arabia Faces Strategic Crossroads Amid Expanding Conflict
Saudi Arabia is caught between maintaining its ambitious Vision 2030 development plans and responding to intensifying regional military threats from Iran-backed proxies.
July 29, 2026
Global oil costs jump more than 6% following recent slide
Global oil prices rallied over 6 percent on Wednesday, driven by Middle East tensions, while Nigerian petrol prices hit record highs.
July 29, 2026