Iraq Announces End Of U.S.-Led International Coalition Mission 

Iraq Announces End Of U.S.-Led International Coalition Mission 

Baghdad Begins New Phase of Bilateral Security Relations Iraq has announced the end of the U.S.-led international coalition’s mission in the country, marking a new phase in Baghdad’s security and diplomatic relationship with coalition member states. Iraqi Prime Minister’s Security Adviser Qasim al-Araji described the development as an “important milestone”, saying it followed negotiations and […]

Qatari Premier Says Gulf States Must Act Together On Iran

Qatari Premier Says Gulf States Must Act Together On Iran 

SHEIKH MOHAMMED CALLS FOR A REGIONAL SECURITY FRAMEWORK AS QATAR LAUNCHES NEW DOMESTIC INVESTMENT PLATFORM Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, has called for a stronger regional security framework involving Gulf states and Iran, saying the region cannot return to its previous security arrangements following […]

Trump Says Iran Deal Could Come Soon

U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran is interested in reaching an agreement with Washington and suggested that a deal could be reached at a time of the United States’ choosing, while maintaining that Tehran is not yet ready for formal negotiations. Speaking at a campaign rally in Gastonia, North Carolina, on September 16, Trump said […]

Trump Says Iran War Could End After U.S. Midterm Elections

Trump Says Iran War Could End After U.S. Midterm Elections

President Warns of Possible Strike on Heavily Fortified Pickaxe Mountain Site Near Natanz U.S. President Donald Trump says the war with Iran could continue until after the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, while warning that American forces could target a heavily fortified underground site near Iran’s damaged Natanz nuclear facility. Trump made the comments as the […]

U.S. Military Turns Off Ad Trackers Amid Reports of Middle East Targeting

The U.S. military has disabled advertising trackers on a range of smartphones and computers following reports that commercially collected location data may have been used to track and target American personnel in the Middle East. The move was disclosed in letters to U.S. Senator Ron Wyden and statements provided to Reuters. The Air Force said […]

U.S. President Says Military Action Prevented Iran From Obtaining a Nuclear Weapon as He Renews Push for Russia-Ukraine Peace

U.S. President Says Military Action Prevented Iran From Obtaining a Nuclear Weapon as He Renews Push for Russia-Ukraine Peace

U.S. President Donald Trump has defended U.S. military action against Iran, saying the operation was necessary to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and insisting that he has no regrets over the decision. Trump said the United States took action to address what he described as a serious nuclear threat from Iran, while acknowledging […]

Officials Say U.S. Forces on Track to Complete Iraq Pullout by September 30

U.S. and Iraqi officials say the withdrawal of remaining American forces from Iraq remains on schedule for completion by September 30, marking the planned end of a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein. High-Level Talks Reaffirm Timeline The timeline was reaffirmed after a meeting in Baghdad between Iraqi Prime […]

Trump Says Planned Talks Are Iran’s ‘Last Chance’ to Avoid Attacks

Washington signals diplomacy remains possible, but warns military options remain on the table U.S. President Donald Trump has described upcoming talks with Iran as the country’s “last chance” to avoid attacks, sharply escalating pressure on Tehran ahead of a new round of negotiations aimed at defusing tensions over its nuclear program and regional activities. Speaking […]

UK Temporarily Withdraws Embassy Staff From Iran Over Security Situation

The United Kingdom has temporarily withdrawn its embassy staff from Iran, citing the deteriorating security situation in the country as tensions in the Middle East continue to raise concerns about the safety of diplomatic personnel. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) announced that embassy operations in Tehran have been temporarily suspended, emphasizing that […]

War in Iran Has Cost the United States $37.5 Billion So Far, Pentagon Says

The United States has spent approximately $37.5 billion on its military campaign against Iran, according to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who warned lawmakers that additional funding will be needed to sustain operations as fighting continues across the region. Speaking before Congress, Hegseth said the figure includes both current expenditures and projected costs through the […]