Iran's president says the US naval blockade is 'doomed to fail' as Brent crude surges past $126 a barrel and Trump prepares to be briefed on new military options
US proposes new coalition called the Maritime Freedom Construct to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid stalled Iran peace talks
CENTCOM chief Brad Cooper will brief Trump on Thursday on new Iran military options, including infrastructure strikes and a plan to seize part of the Strait of Hormuz
Mamdani urged King Charles to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond to India during the monarch's state visit to the US
US jury convicted Mohammad Sharifullah of conspiring to support Islamic State but deadlocked on his direct role in the Kabul airport bombing that killed 183 people
Trump faces mounting pressure to end the war, which is unpopular even among his base, raises fuel costs for Americans and unsettles US allies
Trump warned Iran to accept tight nuclear controls or face a prolonged port blockade, as oil prices surge and peace talks deadlock.
US and five regional nations have called China's actions over the Panama Canal a threat to sovereignty, drawing a sharp rebuke from Beijing
Defense secretary testifies before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday amid impeachment articles, troop deaths, and a stalled war
State Department will release limited-edition passports featuring Donald Trump's image as Democrats condemn the move
Charles III addressed a joint session of Congress, calling for US-UK unity on democracy, Ukraine and Western alliances
Pentagon has expanded its use of Google AI for classified military work after blacklisting Anthropic
Washington weighs sustained pressure on Iran while avoiding escalation, targeting its oil exports by intercepting vessels to and from its ports
Misinformation spreads online after Trump’s shooting scare, reviving unfounded claims he stages assassination attempts for political gain
Iran's defense ministry says the US must abandon its "illegal and irrational demands" as Washington weighs Tehran's latest Strait of Hormuz proposal
US insists that nuclear issues must be addressed from the outset of any talks
Trump is set to meet his national security team on Monday to discuss next steps on the Iran war, as Tehran's proposed deal falls short of US red lines
Abbas Araghchi says US approach derails latest round of talks despite progress, citing excessive demands as the cause of failure
Afghans at a former US base near Doha, evacuated for their ties to the US, fear Taliban reprisals if they return
Through mediators, Iran’s proposal prioritizes reopening Hormuz, extending a ceasefire, and delaying nuclear talks until immediate issues are resolved, report says.
