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Russia's Foreign Ministry confirms the unexpected death of Ambassador Alexander Darchiev, a veteran diplomat with close ties to Moscow's leadership, without disclosing the cause of death

Iran claims three oil tankers struck naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz and warns of attacks on US military bases, as Washington maintains economic pressure while leaving the door open to diplomacy

A 41-year-old American serviceman stationed in Britain has been arrested following a joint FBI and US Army counterintelligence investigation into suspected espionage for Russia

Scott Bessent reportedly relocates to a secure military facility following threats from Iran, as Western intelligence warns that Tehran is rebuilding its ballistic missile arsenal

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defends his military decisions and loyalty to President Trump as Republican Congressman Thomas Massie leads an effort to oust him amid divisions over the war with Iran

Russian and Ukrainian officials have returned to the negotiating table after an eight-month hiatus, as US envoys push for a diplomatic breakthrough amid continued fighting and deep disagreements over a ceasefire and territorial control

The US military has moved refueling aircraft from Britain to Germany and Scotland following reported Iranian threats, marking the second relocation of American military aircraft from the UK in just over a month

Washington and Jerusalem are reportedly negotiating a new $16.5 billion security assistance agreement that would gradually end direct military funding while increasing support for Israel’s missile defense systems

Iran confirms an IAEA visit to its Bushehr nuclear facility as Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticizes Tehran’s demands, while reports suggest Washington has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for phased negotiations

In a CBS interview, Trump calls for countries to reimburse US wartime expenses, acknowledges that the Iran conflict hurt Republicans in the midterms, and defends the military campaign as necessary to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns Washington to end the war on all fronts, while Trump signals a preference for a nuclear deal amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing mediation efforts by Qatar

Washington is considering additional economic restrictions on Tehran as a Reuters investigation reveals a covert $2 billion Iranian supply network and US naval forces head toward the region

Iran reportedly executes three accused of collaborating with Israel and the US, while American strikes, a naval blockade, and attacks on commercial vessels fuel escalating tensions in the Gulf

The State Department reportedly ordered Lebanon’s consul in Detroit to leave the country within 48 hours after controversial social media posts surfaced. The diplomat denies responsibility, claiming his account was hacked

With control of both houses of Congress, Democrats are preparing to scrutinize the Trump administration, family business interests, and corporate agreements ahead of the 2028 presidential election

The US president is considering further attacks on Iran’s nuclear program amid a growing American military buildup in the Middle East, rising oil prices, and renewed diplomatic efforts mediated by Qatar

CENTCOM launches Task Force Iron Gate to restrict Iran’s military supplies and illicit revenues, building on a naval blockade that reportedly blocked over $25 billion in oil exports as nuclear negotiations continue

Secret Service agents discovered three firearms and ammunition in the suspect’s vehicle. Authorities are investigating reports that he heard voices directing him to assassinate President Donald Trump.

Iran intensifies attacks on commercial ships using underwater drones, explosives, and naval mines as U.S. forces work to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions and disruptions to oil shipments

Senior U.S. officials warn that another war with Iran is increasingly likely, as reports reveal covert American military strikes and new plans for attacks despite Republican losses in the midterm elections