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U.S. urges Americans to reconsider Middle East travel as Iran tensions rise
Washington issues advisory as Hormuz closure reports, Houthi attacks raise risks to regional air and sea routes, impacting travel, shipping, and markets.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Expert: Images of damaged U.S. bases in Middle East show Iran "getting help from Russia and China"
CBS obtains images of major damage at U.S. Middle East bases; ex-DoD official says strike patterns suggest Iranian help from Russia, China.
- 7 min
- Middle East
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
Iran-backed Houthis attack four Saudi cities in expansion of Middle East war, 73 hurt
Iran-aligned Houthis hit four southern Saudi cities on Sept. 8, injuring 73 and testing air defenses amid rising regional tensions and risks to infrastr...
- 8 min
- Saudi Arabia
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil prices rise on escalation in Middle East
Crude gains as reported U.S. strikes and Israeli threats raise fears of Iran-related supply risks and transit disruptions in the Middle East.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Ex-counterterrorism chief advocates for Trump to 'walk away from' Iran war, yank troops out of Middle East
In Washington, Joe Kent urged Trump to shun war with Iran and withdraw U.S. forces, framing it as strategic recalibration amid heightened tensions.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Diesel in California rises to $7 a gallon as wars in Europe and Middle East strain supply
California diesel climbs to about $7/gal, squeezing farms and freight. Tight deliveries, higher surcharges, and possible price hikes loom into September.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran loses key economic lifeline in Middle East that Trump's sanctions couldn't reach as deadlock persists
Abu Dhabi suspends transactions with Tehran, cutting a key Gulf lifeline and straining Iran’s liquidity, logistics, and imports as security risks rise.
- 7 min
- United Arab Emirates
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
Tyler Feehan's mother and fiancée recall his excitement before fatal Middle East deployment
Family recalls 1st Lt. Tyler Feehan’s optimism before his death in an Iranian drone attack; he will receive the Bronze Star and Purple Heart posthumously.
- 7 min
- Middle East
Military / WarThe Veil
Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on Aramco oil facility in Saudi Arabia, and other Middle East news
Yemen’s Houthis say they hit a Saudi Aramco facility; Saudi confirmation and damage details are unclear as markets and shippers watch for ripple effects.
- 7 min
- Saudi Arabia
Military / WarThe Veil
Todd Blanche’s rocky road: From the Politics Desk
From Tehran, rising scrutiny meets Blanche’s AG path and a volatile Iran war, with fast swings driven by leadership signals and alliance pressures.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran Launches Surprise Missile Attack on US Forces in Middle East
US Central Command says multiple Iranian missiles were intercepted; Washington coordinates with partners as risk of follow-on attacks remains.
- 7 min
- Middle East
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran hits U.S. facilities in the Middle East as Trump is pressed on exit strategy
Iran hits U.S. bases across the Middle East, escalating a cycle of retaliation as Washington urges a clear exit strategy and raises readiness levels.
- 7 min
- Middle East
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil prices surge as Congress splits on Iran war votes: From the Politics Desk
Oil surged July 23 as Iran tensions rose and Congress advanced rival war and sanctions measures, boosting supply risk and market volatility.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Brent oil tops $90 as US, Iran expand strikes in the Middle East
Brent crude jumps above $90 after reports of expanded US–Iran strikes, fueling supply-risk fears and market hedging despite no confirmed outages.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Spain wins the World Cup, and U.S. service members killed in the Middle East: Weekend Rundown
Spain tops Argentina to claim the World Cup as U.S. mourns two troops killed amid U.S.-Iran strikes; Tate brothers’ arrests add to a volatile news cycle.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil pipelines around the Strait of Hormuz won't end the threat Iran poses to Middle East crude exports
Analysts say new Hormuz-bypass pipelines reduce risk but leave exports exposed to sabotage, cyber threats, and chokepoints amid ongoing Gulf tensions.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Middle East expert says he does not think the ceasefire with Iran is fully over
Middle East expert says ceasefire may persist despite U.S. strikes on Iran-linked assets, as Washington and Tehran test messages and limit escalation.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
How Iran attacks are forcing the Pentagon to rethink its decades-old Middle East base strategy
Washington weighs dispersing forces, upgrading defenses, and revising access deals to counter evolving Iranian missile and drone threats.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
The Middle East Has a New Saudi-Led Axis
Riyadh guides a tightening bloc on security, energy, and reconstruction, shifting oil, shipping, and defense dynamics as Iran recalibrates after war.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Washington’s Middle East Military Presence Is Uniquely Counterproductive
Analysis argues U.S. deployments and strikes in the Middle East coincide with shipping disruptions and price volatility, prompting calls to recalibrate.
- 7 min
- Middle East
Military / WarThe Veil
Israeli ambassador warns Iran's grip on Lebanon is a 'warning sign' for Middle East peace
Jerusalem warns Tehran’s influence over Hezbollah threatens regional de-escalation and Gaza ceasefire talks, urging tighter curbs on Iranian-linked netw...
- 7 min
- Lebanon