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Amid growing signs that another US-Israeli attack on Iran is coming, Iranian officials are warning that their retaliatory attacks will hit new targets and expand “geographically,” as they stress that Tehran is ready to face another heavy bombing campaign. Mohsen Rezaei, the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said that in the event of […]

Iran Threatens "Decisive Response" After US Begins 'Self-Defense' Strikes Following Downing Of Apache Helicopter Summary: US begins 'self defense' strikes against Iran Iran threatens retaliation after US retaliatory strikes Trump says 'US must respond' after Iran downed Apache over Strait  Trump says Washington and Tehran are in the "final throes" of cementing a deal, "two or three days" Iran shoots down US Apache helicopter over Strait, crew safe Despite Trump calls for Israeli ceasefire, casualties are rising in southern Lebanon So much for the early hopes of an imminent deal... US Begins "Self Defense" Strikes Against Iran, Iran Threatens...

Energy Department Issues Emergency Order As Hot Weather Conditions Threaten Blackouts The Department of Energy (DOE) issued an emergency order authorizing Southwest Power Pool Inc. to use certain energy resources to reduce the risk of potential blackouts, according to a July 21 statement from the department. Electrical transmission poles and lines in Commerce, Calif., on Aug. 7, 2025. Mike Blake/Reuters The order, issued on July 20 and signed by Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, stated that Southwest Power Pool (SPP) had asked the DOE to temporarily permit certain resources to operate beyond...