Gulf leaders meet Trump with two fears: more war and less US protectionDonald Trump’s Gulf Arab allies will meet him in New York as he weighs whether to “annihilate” Iran’s regime. They talked him out of a major escalation once before. Can they do it again?Cable News Network1mo agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentDonald Trumpus iran tensions meeting
Senator Says Hegseth Barred Him From Gulf Base to 'Cover Up the True Cost' of Iran WarA US senator visiting the Persian Gulf said Tuesday that the Pentagon blocked him from inspecting a heavily damaged American military installation and refused to arrange a briefing on the Iran War, accusing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of mounting an "unprecedented" effort to conceal the conflict's costs and consequences from lawmakers and the public.…Common Dreams17d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentiran war secrecy allegations
Trump says Iran is making up strikes on ships to drive up oil pricesPresident Trump said Iran was trying to drive up oil prices before the midterms by lying about ships hitting mines or being struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz.CBS News21h agoWhole story →Securitymiddle east troop reduction
Trump Is 'Going to Have to' Follow Through on Threat to Hit Infrastructure if Iran Fires on ShipsOn Tuesday's broadcast of NewsNation's "The Hill," Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) said that President Donald Trump will have to make good on his threat to bomb a | ClipsBreitbart News Network2mo agoWhole story →SecurityRick Scottus iran tensions
Bulgaria Summons Russian Ambassador as Drones Hit More ShipsBulgaria will summon Russia’s ambassador to Sofia after ships were hit off the country’s coast, as concerns mount over the security of Black Sea shipping.Bloomberg11d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentblack sea shipping incident
Trump's U.N. envoy says Iran war could drag on for another yearThe U.S. ambassador to the U.N. says the war with Iran could last another year, but he hopes Tehran will "come to the table" sooner.CBS News1h agoWhole story →Security
Trump Flips Out at Reporter Before Realizing They’re on His SidePresident Donald Trump nearly berated a reporter—until he realized they were with a right-wing blog. While speaking to the press outside of the White House Monday, a reporter asked Trump to respond to French President Emmanuel Macron, who’d blamed his country’s growing protests on elevated fuel prices caused by military activity in the Persian Gulf.…The New Republic4d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmenttrump press conference
SEN TODD YOUNG: The hidden danger China’s ships could bring to our shoresChinese cargo ships retrofitted with missiles pose a threat to the Port of Houston and other U.S. ports. The SHIPS Act aims to revive American shipbuilding and maritime security.Fox News4mo agoWhole story →SecurityTechnologyTodd Youngchina maritime security threat