Vance Says Iran Must Cut Nuclear Enrichment to End the War—But Washington Isn’t Sure Who Can Agree
JD Vance says Iran must make meaningful cuts to its nuclear-enrichment capacity before the war can end. Iran says reopening the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. concessions must come first.
The Last U.S. Troops Left Iraq—But the Anti-ISIS Mission Didn’t End
America’s final Iraq-based troops are departing 23 years after the 2003 invasion, while the anti-ISIS mission shifts to Jordan and Iraq faces new questions about militias, air defenses and security.
Iran War Has Cost $38 Billion—CBO Says Another Month Could Add $3 Billion
A new nonpartisan estimate says replacing munitions is the largest expense, continued fighting could cost $2–$3 billion monthly, and depleted interceptor stocks may take at least five years to rebuild.
A Republican Filed 8 Impeachment Articles Against Hegseth—The House Must Respond Within 2 Legislative Days
Rep. Thomas Massie’s privileged resolution accuses Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of unauthorized warfare and other constitutional violations. The long-shot effort now forces rapid House action.
Trump Posted an AI Video Saying Iran’s Key Oil Hub Was Being Destroyed—No Attack Was Confirmed
President Trump shared a synthetic destruction video of Kharg Island as real U.S.–Iran fighting resumed, but no new attack on the crucial oil hub was confirmed.
U.S. Promises ‘Economic D-Day’—Iran Threatens to Halt All Gulf Oil Exports
Washington is preparing sweeping new sanctions aimed at Iran’s trading partners. Tehran says continued economic warfare could stop every Gulf oil export.
UAE Just Cut Off All Trade With Iran—After Blaming Tehran for a Missile Scare
The United Arab Emirates halted all trade and financial transactions with Iran after alleging that two Iranian missiles targeted maritime traffic and fell into the Gulf.
Iran Says Hormuz Is Shut. Trump Says It’s Open—Now Peace Talks Are Off
Trump says no U.S.–Iran talks are underway and Hormuz is open. Tehran says the vital oil route remains shut as prices and global tensions climb.