Starmer Vows UK Won't Be Drawn Into Wider War In Middle East, Hormuz Crisis 'Not A Simple Task'

Iranian media reported on Thursday that Tehran has approved the transit of a “number” of Chinese vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, as President Trump is in Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. “Following requests by the Chinese foreign minister and the country’s ambassador to Iran, facilitation of the passage of Chinese ships […]

'Defend Israel Or The Homeland': Top US General Issues Stark Warning To Pentagon Brass Via The Cradle The highest-ranking US general in Europe informed the Pentagon this week that he does not have enough naval units to protect Israel against potential Iranian missile strikes, according to a report by the Washington Post on Saturday. General Alexus Grynkewich, the head of US European Command (EUCOM), notified senior Pentagon officials in writing that without another navy destroyer, he will be forced to choose between defending the US "homeland" and defending Israel. Grynkewich's warning comes as US...