IRAN

Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Iran War Plans Leave Allies in the Dark

In the first month of fighting with Iran, President Trump has sent mixed messages that have left Republican lawmakers and allies confused about the country’s next steps. He has spoken of peace talks while also ordering more troops to the region, a contradiction that worries officials who fear an

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Saudi Base Hit by Missile, 12 U. S. Injured

A missile strike on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia left 12 Americans hurt, with two suffering serious injuries and the rest experiencing lighter wounds. The attack also set a KC‑135 refueling plane ablaze, according to a senior U. S. official who spoke to Fox News. Analysts say the strik

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Women’s Vote May Decide Maine Senate Showdown

The race for a U. S. Senate seat in Maine has turned into a tug‑of‑war over female voters, with Governor Janet Mills and candidate Graham Platner both focusing heavily on this group. Mills launched a new TV spot accusing Platner of past online remarks that downplayed sexual assault. Platner, a v

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Mar 28 2026OPINION

Iran Deal Revisited: What Went Wrong

The 2015 deal stopped Iran from building nuclear weapons. It let the U. S. , EU, and UN lift sanctions. Iran got its money back and agreed to cut its nuclear stockpile. The plan worked for a year. Secretary Kerry said the agreement had stopped Iran’s threat without war. The deal include

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Russian Drone Upgrade Transfer Sparks Middle East Tension

Russia has moved advanced drones, originally from Iran, to Tehran. The new models include better navigation and anti‑jam features. These drones were first used by Russia in Ukraine. The transfer started after the U. S. and Israel hit Iran, sparking a month of drone attacks on Israeli and Gulf targe

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

U. S. Plans Limited Iran Action Without Ground Forces

Officials in Washington believe they can handle Iran’s military threats without sending soldiers into combat. Speaking after meetings with global allies, a top diplomat said the U. S. expects to wrap up its campaign in weeks, not months. The focus is on weakening Iran’s ability to launch missiles an

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Mar 27 2026POLITICS

Gulf States Push for More Than a Ceasefire with Iran

The Gulf countries have told the United States that stopping fighting is not enough. They want a deal that keeps Iran from using missiles, drones and other weapons against their energy sites and shipping lanes. The Gulf leaders also want guarantees that the Strait of Hormuz, which carries a fifth of

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Mar 27 2026POLITICS

Chinese Vessels Turn Back From Hormuz, Raising Safety Concerns

The Gulf’s narrow Strait of Hormuz has once again become a flashpoint as two Chinese container ships halted their departure after attempting to exit the region. Their abrupt reversal, captured by ship‑tracking systems, signals that even assurances from Tehran about safe passage may be unreliable.

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

China Calls for Calm in Middle East Conflict

China has asked all parties involved in the current fighting between Iran and other forces to open the door for honest and meaningful talks that could bring peace. The statement came from a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry, who said it is urgent to push for dialogue and use any chanc

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Mar 25 2026CRIME

Fire on Four Ambulances Sparks Arrests and Heightened Security

Police in London have detained two men, aged 45 and 47, over a blaze that set four volunteer ambulances on fire in Golders Green. The attack is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime, and investigators suspect the arson was intentional and dangerous. The suspects are being held at a city police

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