U.S. Attacks Iran’s Kharg Island, a Key Port for Oil Exporting, Trump Says
The strikes on Kharg Island targeted Iranian military forces, not economic infrastructure on the island, a U.S. military official said.
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U.S. Vows to Block Iran’s Attempt to Shut Down Strait of Hormuz
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz were “something we are dealing with.” And about 2,500 Marines were headed to the Middle East to bolster the war effort.
A New Trump Envoy Stirs Fears of U.S. Meddling In Brazil’s Elections
Darren Beattie, the U.S. policy adviser on Brazil, planned to visit former President Jair Bolsonaro in prison and meet his son, who is also seeking the presidency.
More Marines and Warships Being Sent to Middle East, U.S. Officials Say
Iran’s response to days of aerial bombardment and long-range artillery strikes has proved more resilient than Trump administration officials anticipated.
Cuba Confirms Talks With United States Amid Dire Energy Crisis
President Miguel Díaz-Canel said the Cuban government was talking with the United States as the effective oil blockade imposed by the Trump administration has continued to deepen the island’s energy crisis.
Trump’s Move to Seize Oil Tankers Costs the U.S. Tens of Millions of Dollars
Although President Trump said seizing tankers would be a financial boon, the cost of maintaining just one aging ship has already reached $47 million.
Trump Softens Call for Protesters to Take Over Iran
President Trump said protesters risk getting shot “right through the head,” a change in tone from his earlier comments that Iranians must seize the chance to take over their government.
Cuba Confirms Talks With United States Amid Dire Energy Crisis
President Miguel Díaz-Canel said the Cuban government was talking with the United States as the fuel blockade imposed by the Trump administration continues to deepen the island’s energy crisis.
Hegseth Vows Lethal Day in Iran as Air War Intensifies
At a news conference, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave no indication of how long it would take before the Navy could escort civilian cargo ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Administration Readies Plans to Dismantle NCAR Research Lab
Proposals include transferring a supercomputer to the University of Wyoming and shifting a space weather lab to a private company.