Tag: Middle East

This image provided by U.S. Central Command shows a F/A-18E Super Hornet taxiing on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury on Monday, March 2, 2026.

US and Iran launch dueling ‘self-defense strikes’ in latest military action during ceasefire

Washington Examiner Staff · June 1, 2026 4:35 am

President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

What to know about Trump’s ‘final determination’ on possible Iran deal

Mike Brest · May 29, 2026 4:50 pm

Strait Of Hormuz Iran Conflict Marine Traffic

Trump boasts his Iran deal will be the best: His critics fear the worst

Jamie McIntyre · May 29, 2026 5:00 am

President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Washington, as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, looks on. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Iran supports Oman after Trump threat to ‘blow ’em up’

Mike Brest · May 28, 2026 11:05 am

A police officer in Tehran, Iran.

Iran arrested at least 6,000 people since war began: Rights group

Brady Knox · May 28, 2026 9:57 am

Domestically built Iranian missiles

Iran launches ballistic missile at US military base after self-defense strikes

Brady Knox · May 28, 2026 8:21 am

Iran internet

Iran begins lifting internet blockade after historic blackout

Brady Knox · May 27, 2026 10:33 am

Missiles launched from Israel intercept rockets lauunched from Lebanon on on April 9, 2026 in Northern Lebanon, Israel. President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran on his Truth Social platform, conditional on shipping being allowed to resume through the Strait of Hormuz. The IDF has said it will observe the ceasefire with Iran but will continue military targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Courage, Strength, and Optimism

The Abraham architecture: The endgame to forever wars

Jacqueline Cartier · May 27, 2026 9:00 am

A yellow block stands demarcating the "Yellow Line," which has separated the Gaza Strip's Israeli-held and Palestinian zones since the October ceasefire, is visible in central Gaza Strip, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Israel kills top Hamas military chief in airstrike

Washington Examiner Staff · May 27, 2026 5:11 am

Palestinians inspect the rubble of a building destroyed in an Israeli airstrike in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Israel attacks Hamas leader in Gaza airstrike after one week on the job

David Zimmermann · May 26, 2026 3:55 pm

President Donald Trump speaks during the swearing in of Kevin Warsh as Chairman of the Federal Reserve.

What we know about the US-Iran peace deal being negotiated

Molly Parks · May 26, 2026 10:38 am

President Donald Trump speaks about prescription drug prices in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Monday, May 18, 2026, on the White House campus in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Trump says Gulf States should recognize Israel as part of deal to end Iran war

Mike Brest · May 25, 2026 9:48 am