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 →GovernmentSecurityDonald Trumpus iran tensions meeting
Iran says U.S. military not allowed in Gulf "under any circumstance"The 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 News5h agoWhole story →Security
Trump prepares for Iran escalation after U.S., Israeli elections - Sat, 24 Oct 2026 PSTA Middle East war that President Donald Trump said would be over in a matter of weeks now looks set to escalate as it enters its eighth month. Trump has repeatedly hinted that his forces in the Mideast would resume strikes on Iran after the U.S. midterm elections on Nov. 3. The president has already sent a third aircraft carrier strike group and 10,000…Spokane Spokesman-Review9h agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurity
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 Dreams18d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityiran 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 News2d 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.Bloomberg12d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentblack sea shipping incident
Trump Eyes Iran Escalation After US, Israeli ElectionsA Middle East war that President Donald Trump said would be over in a matter of weeks now looks set to escalate as it enters its ninth month.Bloomberg15h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment