Pentagon Orders Second Carrier as US Expands Strike Pressure on Iran
Carrier preparations, Patriot deployments in Qatar, and Syria repositioning mark the largest US regional shift in nearly a year
Brian Racer
12.02.26 | 09:32
Carrier preparations, Patriot deployments in Qatar, and Syria repositioning mark the largest US regional shift in nearly a year
Brian Racer
12.02.26 | 09:32
After closed-door meeting with Netanyahu, Trump insisted U.S. negotiations with Iran continue, narrowing immediate strike momentum despite Israeli push for broader constraints
Brian Racer
12.02.26 | 08:15
Israeli officials say the prime minister aims to harden deal terms before negotiations narrow to enrichment alone
Brian Racer
10.02.26 | 12:15
Israel presses Trump to expand negotiations to missiles and regional proxies as Iran rejects any discussion beyond enrichment
Brian Racer
08.02.26 | 08:44
Iranian state media confirm Friday’s indirect negotiations in Muscat will exclude missiles and proxy forces, reinforcing Israeli fears of a nuclear-only framework
Brian Racer
04.02.26 | 16:19
Israeli leaders outline red lines on Iran’s nuclear program, missiles, and regional proxies ahead of decisive U.S.–Iran talks
Brian Racer
03.02.26 | 09:04
Senior envoy to meet Netanyahu and IDF chief as Iranian media reports preparations for direct Washington–Tehran talks in coming days
Brian Racer
02.02.26 | 16:08
After senior Israeli security talks in Washington, Trump keeps a strike option open as U.S.–Iran negotiations move forward through regional mediators
Brian Racer
02.02.26 | 09:18
Speaking Sunday, Iran’s supreme leader dismisses U.S. military pressure even as Washington signals talks with Tehran are underway
Brian Racer
01.02.26 | 11:05
Trump said “it looks like” Hamas is going to disarm, hours after Hamas leaders publicly rejected any such agreement.
Brian Racer
29.01.26 | 20:21
Shamkhani warns any U.S. strike would trigger immediate retaliation as Trump deploys carrier group and demands Iranian concessions
Brian Racer
28.01.26 | 22:32
President cites June strikes on Iran’s nuclear program as US naval forces deploy and Washington signals pressure alongside continued diplomatic contacts
Brian Racer
28.01.26 | 09:48
Escalation risks and strategic leverage are driving U.S. restraint despite intelligence assessments that Iran’s regime is unusually vulnerable
Brian Racer
27.01.26 | 08:42
Jared Kushner unveils a “New Gaza” plan to rebuild cities, create hundreds of thousands of jobs, and transform Gaza’s coastline under U.S.-led oversight
Brian Racer
22.01.26 | 14:40
Ahead of the ceremony, uncertainty surrounds who will sign, Israel’s role, and how broadly the new council is meant to function
Brian Racer
22.01.26 | 10:30
The U.S. president warned Hamas of destruction, claimed Iran’s nuclear program was eliminated, and promoted expanded missile defense cooperation
Brian Racer
21.01.26 | 21:16
Israel agrees to join U.S.-led body despite skepticism, Gaza governance disputes, and reports the council could challenge the United Nations
Brian Racer
21.01.26 | 08:47
U.S. forces reposition as Trump presses aides for “decisive” military options
Brian Racer
21.01.26 | 08:10
With a Board of Peace signing ceremony planned Thursday, governments are questioning who will join, what the charter commits them to, and how far the body will go
Brian Racer
20.01.26 | 08:28
Carrier movement and fighter jet deployment signal a shift from warnings to readiness as Washington prepares for potential escalation with Iran
Brian Racer
18.01.26 | 23:21