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International · 2026-08-30
US forces strike Iranian rocket launchers amid Pentagon concerns over prolonged military campaignAmerican military forces attacked two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island after detecting preparations to launch rockets carrying sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first acknowledged US strike in the waterway in approximately one month. Senior Pentagon commanders have privately warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that sustaining large-scale military operations against Iran could strain American military readiness and weaken the capacity to respond to threats in other regions and defend the homeland. Shipping through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz has declined significantly as the standoff between the United States and Iran continues.
International · 2026-08-30
US military strikes Iranian rocket launchers near Strait of Hormuz; Pentagon leaders express concern about prolonged operationsAmerican forces destroyed two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island on Sunday after observing Iranian Revolutionary Guard personnel preparing to fire rockets carrying sea mines toward the Strait of Hormuz. Senior US military commanders have privately warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that extending operations against Iran could strain military resources and reduce America's ability to respond to other threats. Shipping levels through the critical waterway have remained significantly below normal as tensions persist between the two nations.
International · 2026-09-08
United States destroys Iranian tankers as Iran retaliates against Jordan base strikeAmerican forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in response to Iranian missile attacks on a US Navy warship. Iran retaliated by striking a US military base in Jordan with ballistic missiles. The exchange represents the heaviest day of attacks since the conflict began in February.
International · 2026-09-11
World commemorates 25th anniversary of September 11 attacksThe United States and cities worldwide held ceremonies on 11 September to commemorate the 25th anniversary of al-Qaeda attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. Survivors, families of victims and officials participated in memorial events, though controversy arose over statements President Trump made about his actions on the day of the attacks.
International · 2026-09-13
World marks 25th anniversary of September 11 attacks amid controversy over Trump's remarksThe United States and cities worldwide held ceremonies on 11 September to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the al-Qaeda attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people. The anniversary renewed focus on the long-term health effects experienced by those exposed to toxic dust at Ground Zero, and controversy arose after President Trump made disputed claims about his personal actions on the day of the attacks.
International · 2026-09-14
Trump predicts Iran war will end this year as Strait of Hormuz tensions risePresident Donald Trump stated on Sunday that he expects the seven-month conflict centred on Iran to conclude this year, potentially after November's midterm elections, with oil prices falling sharply afterwards. Iran claimed it destroyed an advanced American drone over the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, a claim Washington has not independently verified. The ongoing fighting has created significant disruptions to global shipping and energy markets in this critical corridor.