Iranian Tankers Cross US Naval Blockade After Trump Deal Allows Iran To Restart Oil Sales

President Donald Trump posted an image on Truth Social showing the Strait of Hormuz as “new US territory.” The Strait of Hormuz has become a major issue for ending the Middle East war. Before the conflict, the crucial waterway was treated as international territory, allowing vessels to freely enter and exit the Persian Gulf.  After […]

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem both issued calls on Tuesday for a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, which Iran says is required for a full implementation of the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding. As a fifth round of talks between Israel and Lebanon began in Washington on Tuesday, Aoun said that he […]

American Journalist Shelly Kittleson Kidnapped In Baghdad American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson, who reports primarily on Middle Eastern and Afghan affairs, was kidnapped in Baghdad earlier today. She has written for outlets including Al-Monitor, Foreign Policy, BBC News, Politico, and others. Alex Plitsas, a CNN national security analyst and former senior Pentagon official under former President Barack Obama, confirmed on X that Kittleson was "abducted and may have been taken hostage in Baghdad by Kataib Hezbollah." 🚨🚨🚨 I can confirm that my friend Shelly Kittleson was abducted and may have taken hostage...