Iran Signals No Direct Talks With U.S. as Diplomacy Shifts to Indirect Channel
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir on Saturday, as uncertainty grew over the prospects for a second round of direct U.S.-Iran negotiations. Tehran indicated it does not plan to engage directly with U.S. officials during the latest diplomatic push. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Iran would instead communicate […]
Iran Enters Peace Talks With Strategic Leverage From Control of Strait of Hormuz
Iran heads into high-stakes peace negotiations this weekend in Pakistan with what analysts describe as its strongest bargaining position in weeks: control over the Strait of Hormuz. The narrow, roughly 100-mile-long waterway is a critical global chokepoint, carrying about 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas supply. By regulating which vessels can pass through […]
U.S., Iran Exchange Escalating Threats as Regional Strikes Intensify
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that “all hell will rain down” on Iran if Tehran refuses to reach a deal—an ultimatum Iranian officials have firmly rejected, raising fears of further escalation across the region. A senior Iranian military figure, Gen. Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi, responded with equally stark language, cautioning that “the gates of hell […]
Millions Join ‘No Kings’ Protests Nationwide, Targeting Trump Policies and Immigration Crackdown
Millions of demonstrators took to the streets in more than 3,000 cities and towns across the United States on Saturday as part of the latest wave of “No Kings” protests opposing President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies. Organizers said the nationwide turnout could reach as high as 8 million people, potentially making it one […]
Iran Tightens Grip on Strait of Hormuz, Slashes Shipping and Disrupts Global Oil Flows
Iran appears to be consolidating control over the Strait of Hormuz, effectively positioning itself as the gatekeeper of one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Evidence from communications with international maritime authorities and reports from passing vessels suggests Iran has implemented a system resembling a “toll checkpoint,” requiring ships to enter Iranian-controlled waters and […]
Trump Ties DHS Funding to Election Bill, Deepening Shutdown Standoff
President Donald Trump has rejected a potential compromise to end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, instead urging Republicans to hold out for passage of his sweeping election overhaul, the SAVE America Act. Trump first outlined the strategy on social media before reiterating it during remarks in Memphis, calling on lawmakers to delay […]
Trump Threatens to Deploy ICE at Airports Amid DHS Funding Standoff
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he plans to deploy federal immigration officers to assist with airport security starting Monday if Congress fails to pass a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security. In a series of social media posts, Trump said agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement would be sent to airports […]
U.S. and Israel Conduct Months-in-the-Making Strikes on Iran in ‘Operation Epic Fury’
Large-scale strikes carried out Saturday by U.S. and Israeli forces — referred to by American officials as “Operation Epic Fury” — had been under development for several months, according to Israeli officials. In its first public statement following the operation, the Israel Defense Forces said the assault targeted “dozens of military objectives” inside Iran. The […]
Former Prince Andrew Arrested on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office
Former Prince Andrew and the younger brother of King Charles III, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, according to law enforcement officials. In a statement, Thames Valley Police said officers had “arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office” and were conducting searches at […]
Trump Administration Dramatically Expands Effort to Revoke U.S. Citizenship from Naturalized Americans
The Trump administration is significantly expanding efforts to revoke U.S. citizenship from certain naturalized Americans as part of its broader immigration crackdown, according to two people familiar with the plans. In recent months, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Department of Homeland Security agency that oversees legal immigration, has reassigned staff and dispatched specialists […]
