Operation Epic Fury
Trump claims Gulf leaders requested he hold off on striking Iran, originally 'planned' for Tuesday
The heads of the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia called Trump, asking him not to strike Iran, the president said.
US refueling aircraft to stay at Ben-Gurion Airport until the end of 2027 - report
Islamic regime launches Persian Gulf Strait Authority, ships reportedly start paying tolls
Naval forces detain flotilla activists again, Trump gives sharp Iran warning
Israel, Lebanon conclude third round of peace talks, two seriously wounded by Hezbollah drone
UAE denies Netanyahu's secret visit during Iran war • Activists clash in Jerusalem ahead of flag march • IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, kills Hamas terrorist in Gaza
Pentagon considering renaming Iran war 'Operation Sledgehammer' if ceasefire fails - report
A new operation name could allow the Trump administration to distinguish renewed strikes from Operation Epic Fury, NBC reported.
Turkey’s Kurdish peace process falters as Iran war complicates negotiations - analysis
Turkey’s peace process with Kurdish militants stalls as the Iran war deepens instability in the region, with both sides hesitant to take bold steps toward a resolution.
Chinese supertanker breaks through US-Iran war blockade in Hormuz
The Chinese supertanker Yuan Hua Hu crosses the Strait of Hormuz after months of delay, carrying nearly 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude, as US-Iran tensions continue to shape the Gulf.
Israel concerned potential Trump-Iran deal may come with unwanted concessions - CNN
“The primary concern is that Trump will grow tired of talks and cut a deal – any deal – with last-minute concessions,” one source told CNN.
Netanyahu, Mossad met with UAE's President Mohammed bin Zayed during Iran war
UAE Foreign Ministry denies Netanyahu visit took place • South Korea weighs phased role in Hormuz mission • Hezbollah reportedly planning to occupy Beirut
Trump says stopping Iran's nuclear program outweighs Americans' economic pain
"The only thing that matters, when I’m talking about Iran, they can’t have a nuclear weapon," US President Donald Trump said before departing the White House for a trip to China.
South Korea weighs phased role in Hormuz mission after US talks, defense minister says
South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back told a press conference that he had conveyed Seoul’s position at a meeting with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Monday.
‘You cannot have it both ways’: Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi urges US to back regime change in Iran
Speaking at the POLITICO Security Summit in Washington DC, Pahlavi said Western governments had spent years pursuing a failed strategy of appeasement that ultimately emboldened Tehran.
Iran threatens to enrich uranium to weapons-grade, as Israel sends Iron Dome to UAE
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