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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Masoud Pezeshkian: Iran’s defiant president clashing with the US
Iran’s president projects firmer stance toward the U.S., slowing backchannels and raising headline risk as both sides harden messaging.
- 6 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
What Else Is the Pentagon Hiding From Us?
Report claims four additional service member deaths not publicly tallied, intensifying pressure on Pentagon transparency and casualty reporting
- 6 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
UN probe finds US likely committed Iran war crimes
UN report cites strikes on a school and sports center, urging transparent inquiries, accountability, and reparations as scrutiny intensifies in Washington.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump’s latest branding battle: From the Politics Desk
Kennedy Center-linked Trump branding fight and House GOP defections on an Iran-related vote reveal messaging and policy rifts in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
GOP shifts message on costs as Iran war drags on: From the Politics Desk
Republicans recalibrate inflation and spending rhetoric amid Iran war, weighing security costs against affordability ahead of 2026 races.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Escalating US-Iran attacks drive oil above $100
Oil surged past $100 amid escalating US-Iran attacks, spiking diesel to a record and pressuring transport costs as Washington weighs response options.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran threatens tankers near Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes
Washington confirms strikes on Iranian naval assets as Iran warns oil tankers near Bahrain and Kuwait, heightening Gulf shipping risk.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil extends gains after US and Iran strike ships
Crude rises in early Monday trade as reciprocal US-Iran vessel strikes heighten maritime risk, boosting supply risk premiums and volatility in Asia.
- 7 min
- Singapore
Military / WarThe Veil
US Military Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers
Pentagon says precise, limited strikes targeted Iran-linked oil vessels, framed as retaliation amid rising maritime security tensions.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Rebuilding bridges: the US lifts sanctions on Syria
Washington ends Syria sanctions, aiming to spur rebuilding, trade, and aid. Markets eye logistics, cement, power, and telecoms amid cautious oversight.
- 7 min
- Syria
Military / WarThe Veil
Is the US military losing its resiliency?
Observers in Washington scrutinize Pentagon leadership and messaging gaps, weighing impacts on readiness, morale, and alliance confidence.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
US probes Iran wedding strike that analysis shows was likely direct hit by US munition
Washington investigates a Sept. 4 Iran wedding strike as analysis points to a US-made weapon, raising questions on targeting and arms custody.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Nigeria confirms US troop withdrawal — RT Africa
Abuja says US forces will exit as kidnappings and militant attacks surge, raising concerns over intelligence support and regional security impacts.
- 8 min
- Nigeria
Military / WarThe Veil
US strikes Iran as generals warn of prolonging war
Washington confirms limited strikes in Iran, aiming deterrence amid rising tensions. Tehran vows to respond, raising risks of tit-for-tat escalation.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
US Forces Strike Iranian Missile Launchers Near Strait of Hormuz
CENTCOM hit launchers near the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to reduce immediate threats to shipping as regional tensions and market risks rise.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
US strikes Iran for first time in a month
Washington confirms strikes near Strait of Hormuz; IRGC reports military and civilian casualties and vows retaliation amid shipping risk concerns.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
US court backs Anthropic over Pentagon — RT World News
Washington court restores Anthropic’s federal contracting access, ruling DoD acted unlawfully over the firm’s military-use restrictions.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
China-linked hackers infiltrated US government networks before FBI takedown
FBI seizes QTFY domains after intrusions at U.S. agencies and DOE labs, with data stolen from 300+ orgs; action announced in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Canada threatens to cut electricity to US
Premier Doug Ford signals Ontario could limit electricity exports and critical minerals if U.S. trade actions escalate, raising cross‑border risks.
- 7 min
- Canada
Military / WarThe Veil
ICC head decries US sanctions — RT World News
ICC President Tomoko Akane says US sanctions on ICC officials risk undermining international justice cooperation and judicial independence.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
US to swap out aircraft carrier strained by Iran war
U.S. to relieve carrier after months of Iran-related operations, citing crew strain and maintenance needs; Pentagon weighs replacement and timing.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
The Iran war’s mental toll on US sailors
Crew cite fatigue, anxiety, and limited counseling access amid Iran-related operations, raising readiness and retention concerns in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
The Constitution at a standstill: From the Politics Desk
Politics Desk: Iran war fallout slows Capitol Hill action on budgets, force protection, and energy security as markets brace for prolonged risks.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Russia frees ex-US Marine Robert Gilman for ‘humanitarian reasons’
Moscow releases Robert Gilman citing humanitarian reasons, amid tense US-Russia ties. Move may open brief dialogue channels; details remain unclear.
- 7 min
- Russia