Strategic Distance
The renewed war between the United States and Iran has again placed American and Israeli military interests on apparently common ground.
The renewed war between the United States and Iran has again placed American and Israeli military interests on apparently common ground.
Fresh statements from Tehran and Washington point to deepening confrontation, with both sides hardening their public positions even as the US says it remains open to diplomacy.
The Pentagon told lawmakers the conflict has already cost $37.5 billion and warned of readiness shortfalls without additional funding, while also alleging Russia and China are enabling Iran's military operations.
Explosions were reported across southern and central Iran after the US announced a new military offensive, while Kuwait activated air defences and regional tensions continued to spread.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed it received intelligence from individuals in Jordan to strike US military targets, as Washington continued air strikes and regional tensions spread across the Gulf.
Tehran disputes US claims of fresh negotiations and questions Washington’s intent, while American officials insist progress is underway ahead of a critical ceasefire deadline.
CENTCOM footage captures a high-risk boarding operation at sea, offering a rare look at how US forces respond to non-compliant vessels in tense regional waters.
Iran’s use of capital punishment rises amid conflict, with authorities citing espionage and unrest cases, even as international rights groups question trial fairness and due process.
A six-hour maritime standoff ended with US forces firing on and boarding an Iranian cargo ship, marking a sharp escalation as ceasefire tensions between Washington and Tehran intensify.
Iran’s hardline IRGC is tightening control over military and diplomacy, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and casting fresh doubt on already fragile US negotiations.
