China Urges Iran to Allow Access to the Strait of Hormuz During Foreign Minister’s Visit to Beijing
Chinese Minister’s Call for Action in Strait of Hormuz During a meeting in Beijing on Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi encouraged Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and adhere to the June memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United States, as discussed with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. “We urge all parties to […]
Military shares video of operation to save F-15E crew in Iran
U.S. Military Conducts Major Rescue Operation in Iran On Tuesday, the U.S. military shared new video footage highlighting one of the largest combat search-and-rescue missions in its history. The clip captures the moment elite Air Force pararescue operators reached an American airman who was severely injured and stranded deep inside Iran. This operation took place […]
Costco Increases Motor Oil Prices and Limits Customer Purchases as the War in Iran Continues
Costco has started rationing motor oil and nearly doubled the price of its Kirkland Signature brand, responding to upheaval in global oil markets due to ongoing conflict in Iran. The cost of a two-pack of five-quart Kirkland Signature full-synthetic motor oil has surged to about $58, from approximately $30 last year, as reported by the […]
Congress investigates claims of foreign influence activities by China, Iran, and Cuba in the US.
Discussion on Cuba’s Threat to U.S. Security Interrupted by Protest Last Tuesday, at the intersection of Church Street and 16th Street NW—just a few blocks from the White House—Christine Balling, who previously advised U.S. Special Operations Command South, moderated a panel discussing the national security risks posed by communist-governed Cuba. Amidst the proceedings, Olivia DiNucci, […]
U.S. Airman Shares 50-Hour Rescue Mission in Iran Amid Hostile Territory
Air Force Officer Survives Harrowing Ordeal After F-15E Shot Down Over Iran A U.S. Air Force officer, whose F-15E was downed in Iran, has shared his harrowing experience of surviving a fall and enduring injuries, including a broken back, during a 50-hour period while evading Iranian forces. He described the entire experience as a “modern-day […]
Houthis Supported by Iran Take Control of Important Island in the Red Sea
Houthi Insurgents Claim Control of Strategic Island in Yemen The Iran-backed Houthi insurgents in Yemen announced on Friday that they have captured Perim, a small volcanic island situated in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key passageway for shipping that links the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. This takeover occurred just a day after […]
Who Is in Control of Iran? Report Reveals Power Conflict Among Leaders
Power Struggle in Iran’s Leadership A significant power struggle is unfolding at the core of Iran’s leadership, as hardline security figures push for heightened conflict with the United States. This turmoil has raised questions about who is truly in charge, especially with the absence of the Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. A recent report from New […]
Trump claims China is spying on the US following a report on a fatal attack in Iran
Trump Comments on Chinese Espionage On Sunday, President Donald Trump remarked that China “spies on us” in a manner similar to how “we spy on them.” This comment was made in response to a report indicating that Chinese entities had provided Iran with satellite imagery prior to a missile strike that resulted in the deaths […]
Air Force colonel shot down in Iran credits prayer for his survival
American Airman Rescue: Inside the Daring Mission in Iran Former Navy SEAL Andy Stumpf recounts the intense mission to rescue an American airman known as ‘Dude 44 Bravo’ after a 48-hour evasion in Iran. The operation, which involved a staggering 155 aircraft, showcases how military strategies have advanced since the unsuccessful 1980 Operation Eagle Claw, […]
100 cargo ships rerouted during a two-month ‘steel wall’ blockade against Iran, according to CENTCOM
U.S. Redirects Commercial Vessels Amid Iranian Blockade According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), at least 100 commercial ships have been redirected in the past couple of months as part of the United States’ blockade on Iranian ports. In a statement released on Saturday, CENTCOM highlighted that “ZERO” vessels have been able to pass through the […]