Oil Prices Spike to $120 as Energy Infrastructure is Targeted in Iran Conflict
Oil Prices Surge Amid Middle Eastern Conflicts Brent crude oil jumped to nearly $120 a barrel on Thursday morning before retreating, largely due to escalating tensions in the Iranian area that threaten key energy sites in the Middle East. A drone strike targeted a Saudi oil refinery, prompting President Trump to issue a stark warning […]
Bongino Disagrees with Claim That Iran Was Not an Immediate Threat
Bongino Discusses Iran on “Hannity” During a Wednesday appearance on FNC’s “Hannity,” former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino expressed his view that Iran does not pose an imminent threat, contesting opinions voiced by former Trump counterterrorism official Joe Kent. Bongino stated, “I have a broader perspective. If you’re part of the audience and you’re not […]
Experts warn that the chance of a recession increases if oil prices reach a critical level amid the ongoing conflict in Iran.
Oil Prices and U.S. Economic Risks A recent survey by The Economist indicates that oil prices would need to reach approximately $138 a barrel and stay at that level for a few weeks for the U.S. to face a significant recession risk. This assessment comes in the context of heightened tensions due to Iran’s blockade […]
Hegseth asks for $200 billion for the Iran conflict — ‘It requires funding to defeat bad people’
Update on Military Operations in Iran During a press conference at the Pentagon on March 19, 2026, Army Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that the Pentagon has requested $200 billion from the White House for ongoing military actions in Iran, known as “Operation Epic Fury,” which commenced on February 28. “As far as $200 billion, I […]
Who is Joe Kent? An overview of his past role, resignation from the Iran war, and FBI investigation
Joe Kent’s unexpected resignation as director of the National Counterterrorism Center has been overshadowed by news that he is under FBI investigation for allegedly leaking classified information. This situation raises eyebrows, particularly given the high-profile nature of his position. Kent’s provocative letter and subsequent remarks have highlighted existing divisions within President Donald Trump’s national security […]
Iran Executes 19-Year-Old Wrestler Accused of Assisting Israel
Iran Executes Three for Protest-Related Charges The Iranian government announced on Thursday that it executed three men, one of whom was just 19 and part of the national wrestling team, on charges including murder and “war against God.” Protests had ignited in December 2025, escalating to millions voicing dissent until the regime called for an […]
Pentagon asks Congress for over $200 billion for Iran conflict
Army Seeks Additional Funding Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict Army Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Thursday that the Pentagon plans to request more funding from Congress as Operation Epic Fury moves into its third week. During a Pentagon news briefing, Hegseth indicated that this additional funding request aims to cover operational expenses and replenish U.S. weapon […]
Trump cautions that the U.S. will significantly destroy an Iranian gas field if Iran targets Qatar following the Israeli strike.
Trump Issues Warning to Iran Over Potential Retaliation Against Qatar President Donald Trump has delivered a strong message to Iran, emphasizing that any further attacks on Qatar in response to Israeli airstrikes could lead to severe consequences for Iran’s gas facilities. In a post on Truth Social, Trump discussed an Israeli strike on the South […]
Pete Hegseth Questioned About Pentagon’s $200 Billion Request for Iran Conflict
Pentagon Seeks Additional Funding for Iran Operations On Thursday, Army Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed inquiries regarding the Pentagon’s request for $200 billion focused on the conflict with Iran. Reports indicate that the Pentagon has approached the White House for congressional approval of this significant funding for what they are calling Operation Epic Fury. Daily Caller […]
Iran executes 19-year-old wrestler Saleh Mohammadi for opposing the government
Iran’s Judiciary Ignores Pleas to Halt Execution of Young Wrestler The judiciary of Iran dismissed appeals from prominent Iranian-American wrestlers as well as a warning from the U.S. State Department concerning the potential execution of 19-year-old wrestling champion Saleh Mohammadi, who protested against the regime of Khamenei. Human rights activists and dissidents claim that Mohammadi […]