What Is the Strait of Hormuz and Why Is Iran Blocking It?
With attacks and threats, Tehran is using the world’s most important transit point for oil and gas as leverage against its enemies.
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Why Trump doesn’t get a ‘patriotic bounce’ in polls following Iran strikes
President Trump’s lack of a “patriotic bounce” in the polls from the successful strikes against Iran can be attributed to a mix of factors, including lopsided anti-Trump news coverage.
EXCLUSIVE: Freeman out as head of Amazon Leo Government
Ricky Freeman joined the company in 2023 as part of an increased focus in the defense market.
Israel says struck checkpoints of Iran paramilitary force Basij in Tehran
Israel said it struck checkpoints in Tehran, targeting forces it accused of using “severe violence” to suppress protests.
1 Killed, 2 Injured After Shooting At US’ Old Dominion University
The suspect who killed one person and injured two others at Old Dominion University on Thursday has been identified by authorities as Mohamed Bailor Jalloh.
U.S. military vexed by elusive enemy in the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. victory in Iran hinges on the battle for the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane for the world’s oil supply that Iran has blocked with mines, drones and small attack sea vessels that experts say American and Israeli military will have diffi…
Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of Gaza detainee abuse – The Guardian
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Eyewitness footage shows emergency response to shooting in Virginia
One person has been killed and two others injured in a shooting at a university campus in Virginia.
Six French soldiers wounded in Iraqi Kurdistan ‘drone attack’, follow our live coverage
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Under pressure from Trump, Republicans plan long talkathon on voting bill
Senate Republicans plan to launch a full debate next week on legislation to impose strict new proof-of-citizenship requirements.