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Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers

Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers

The Iranian army has announced a $30,000 reward for killing or capturing US military personnel, with double the amount offered to women. Army chief Amir Hatami stated the plan followed citizen requests.

World ·17 Aug 2026, 02:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran rejects Trump claims of US control over Hormuz as 'lies

Iran rejects Trump claims of US control over Hormuz as 'lies

Iran's military command dismissed former US President Donald Trump's assertion of total control over the Strait of Hormuz as fabrications. Iranian officials insist that commercial vessels must obtain permission and pay transit fees to navigate the passage.

World ·14 Aug 2026, 08:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US military fires missile at Panama-flagged ship in Gulf of Oman

US military fires missile at Panama-flagged ship in Gulf of Oman

The US military fired two Hellfire missiles at the Panama-flagged cargo ship M/V Vela Nova in the Gulf of Oman after its crew ignored warnings to stop heading toward Iran.

World ·12 Aug 2026, 11:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Houthi port strike in Yemen kills seven as regional tensions escalate

Houthi port strike in Yemen kills seven as regional tensions escalate

A coordinated Houthi missile and drone strike on Yemen's government-held port of Mokha killed seven people and left 15 injured.

World ·10 Aug 2026, 01:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran issues Trump surrender document with nine conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran issues Trump surrender document with nine conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a list of nine conditions, including financial compensation and troop withdrawals, before reopening the Strait.

World ·9 Aug 2026, 20:33 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
US CENTCOM asks officers for creative ways to punish Iran

US CENTCOM asks officers for creative ways to punish Iran

As tensions persist, a senior US Central Command intelligence officer has asked analysts to brainstorm unconventional ways to pressure Iran.

World ·4 Aug 2026, 06:37 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump pauses Iran strike after Gulf allies plea, talks set for Monday

Trump pauses Iran strike after Gulf allies plea, talks set for Monday

President Donald Trump put a planned massive military attack on Iran on hold after Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Iran asked for diplomacy, paving the way for indirect talks.

World ·3 Aug 2026, 12:35 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
IRGC Strikes US Bases in Kuwait and Jordan Amid Escalating Regional Conflict

IRGC Strikes US Bases in Kuwait and Jordan Amid Escalating Regional Conflict

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched attacks on US military bases in Kuwait and Jordan in response to recent American military operations inside Iran.

World ·31 Jul 2026, 03:04 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Oman and Iran advance talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Oman and Iran advance talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Oman and Iran are making positive progress in negotiations to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz amid severe regional maritime disruptions and volatile oil markets.

World ·26 Jul 2026, 01:07 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US-Iran War Live Updates: Chinese supertankers pass Bab el-Mandeb despite Houthi blockade

US-Iran War Live Updates: Chinese supertankers pass Bab el-Mandeb despite Houthi blockade

Two Chinese-crewed supertankers successfully transited the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, marking the first successful passage since the Houthi-declared blockade began. Concurrently, rising tensions have led Tehran to label RAF Fairford a legitimate target for military action.

Politics ·24 Jul 2026, 10:08 ·Clara West 5 min read
Houthis Say They Attacked 2 Saudi Oil Tankers In Red Sea As US Strikes Iran

Houthis Say They Attacked 2 Saudi Oil Tankers In Red Sea As US Strikes Iran

Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for striking two oil tankers in the Red Sea as the U.S. military conducts strikes on Iranian infrastructure.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 16:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump expands US force deployment as Iran war kills fourth service member

Trump expands US force deployment as Iran war kills fourth service member

The Pentagon is expanding its war-fighting footprint in the Middle East following the death of a fourth U.S. service member amid nightly strikes against Iran.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 04:39 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US military completes 11th consecutive night of strikes against Iran targets

US military completes 11th consecutive night of strikes against Iran targets

US military operations against Iran continue with strikes on logistics and drone facilities, triggering air defenses in Tehran and intensifying regional energy trade concerns.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 06:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US military identifies 3rd service member believed to have been killed in Iranian attack

US military identifies 3rd service member believed to have been killed in Iranian attack

The Pentagon has confirmed that Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad is believed to be deceased following an Iranian attack in Jordan that also killed two other soldiers.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 05:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iranian forces target Bahrain and Kuwait after US hits Iran's south

Iranian forces target Bahrain and Kuwait after US hits Iran's south

Iranian forces have conducted a multi-theatre retaliation against U.S. installations across the Gulf, escalating tensions and threatening global oil transit. These strikes followed U.S. airstrikes in southern Iran and included attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

Business ·21 Jul 2026, 15:42 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Trump vows retaliation as US launches 10th consecutive strike on Iran

Trump vows retaliation as US launches 10th consecutive strike on Iran

The US has intensified its campaign against Iranian military assets following deadly attacks on service members. The conflict has expanded to include regional infrastructure damage and maritime disruptions.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 05:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump vows retaliation as Iran tensions rise following US troop deaths

Trump vows retaliation as Iran tensions rise following US troop deaths

Following the deaths of U.S. troops in Jordan and Iraq, President Trump has directed military leadership to ensure Iran faces consequences for the loss of life.

World ·20 Jul 2026, 21:13 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US strikes Iranian Revolutionary Guard following deadly attack in Jordan

US strikes Iranian Revolutionary Guard following deadly attack in Jordan

U.S. forces have intensified strikes against Iranian military targets after a fatal attack in Jordan, as the collapse of a peace agreement triggers regional instability.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 11:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US military launches seventh night of strikes on Iranian infrastructure

US military launches seventh night of strikes on Iranian infrastructure

US forces have expanded aerial operations targeting Iranian military assets near the Strait of Hormuz amid a widening regional conflict. Neighboring nations report retaliatory strikes, prompting regional infrastructure damage and a rise in global oil prices.

Transport ·18 Jul 2026, 12:35 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
US strikes Iranian bridges and infrastructure as conflict over strait grows

US strikes Iranian bridges and infrastructure as conflict over strait grows

Following a collapsed ceasefire, the US military is targeting Iranian bridges and energy hubs, disrupting regional infrastructure and global shipping lanes.

Transport ·17 Jul 2026, 22:34 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read