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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Foreign leader on Putin’s doorstep sounds alarm over Iran fueling Moscow’s war machine
Edgars Rinkēvičs says Iranian drones bolster Russia in Ukraine, urging tighter allied sanctions, maritime interdiction, and intel sharing.
- 7 min
- United States
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
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
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
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump’s ‘Tanker‑for‑Tanker’ Policy Escalates: U.S. Strikes 3 IRGC Oil Tankers After Iran Targets 2 Warships
Washington expands ‘tanker-for-tanker’ policy, hitting three IRGC-linked oil vessels after Iran targeted two U.S. warships, raising Gulf maritime risks.
- 7 min
- Iran
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 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
After criticism, Canada's CBC changes policy that said not to label 9/11 attacks 'terrorism'
Canada’s CBC now permits calling the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks terrorism, carving out an exception while keeping its broader terminology policy intact.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
CBC adjusts its 9/11 language guidance after terrorism policy leaked
Canada’s CBC updates style on using “terrorist” for 9/11 after a leaked memo, granting editors more latitude while keeping attribution options.
- 6 min
- United States
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
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
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
Israel can afford to lose US aid
Policy circles weigh whether to cut aid as Israel signals it can cope, testing US leverage, regional perceptions, and defense supply chains.
- 8 min
- Israel
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran’s new demands for US complicate Hormuz deal
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz stays shut until the US ends the war and pays compensation, heightening energy and shipping risks as talks stall.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran’s president blames foreign pressure as expert warns regime's economy nears breaking point
Reports from Tehran show rising shoplifting of staples as an expert warns the regime’s finances near collapse, amid inflation, shortages, and unrest risk.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Is the US running out of missiles?
U.S. missile inventories face pressure during Iran ops, with resupply timelines, industry capacity, and funding debates shaping near-term options.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Carville says one democratic socialist's 'lunacy of the highest level' policy could haunt swing state Dems
From Washington, James Carville says far-left primary victories in MI and WI—and a “lunacy-level” policy—could alienate moderates ahead of November.
- 7 min
- United States