The United States has announced a major reward for information on an Iraqi militia leader. The United States has placed a $10 million bounty on the leader of Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada, according to a notice from the State Department’s Rewards for Justice program. US officials identified the wanted figure as Hashim Finyan Rahim al-Saraji. The…
The U.S. says the ceasefire with Iran will remain in place while negotiations move forward. Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he is extending the current ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, while maintaining a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The ceasefire, originally announced earlier this month, had been set to expire on April 22….
Donald Trump says the United States has strengthened its military position in recent weeks. Donald Trump claimed in a CNBC interview that the United States is now “much more powerful than five weeks ago” as tensions with Iran continue. Trump said the U.S. has used recent weeks to rebuild ammunition supplies and strengthen military readiness….
Tensions remain high as Iran signals readiness for both diplomacy and military response. Iran says its defense forces are on full alert and that any negotiations with the United States are being conducted “with finger on trigger,” highlighting the fragile state of current diplomacy. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani made the remarks in interviews with state…
Mexico is seeking full details after four officials, including two U.S. Embassy staffers, died during an anti-drug mission. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has demanded answers following a deadly crash in Chihuahua that killed two United States Embassy staffers and two Mexican officials. The victims were returning from an operation targeting suspected clandestine drug laboratories when…
Iran says it will not negotiate under pressure as new U.S-Iran peace talks are expected in Pakistan. Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam said Tehran will “not negotiate under threat and force,” raising fresh uncertainty over a planned new round of U.S-Iran talks in Islamabad. His statement came as American officials prepared for another…
Russia provided information about U.S. assets during ongoing joint U.S. and Israeli military operations in Iran. Multiple sources including a senior U.S. official with direct knowledge told CBS News on Friday that Russia provided intelligence to Iran regarding U.S. positions in the Middle East. This assistance marked the first known indication that Russia indirectly aided…
Saudi Ministry of Defense officials confirmed that two drones attacked the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh on Tuesday. Additionally, the assault caused what the ministry described as “a small fire and limited damage.” Attack Targets Diplomatic Compound Two drones hit the U.S. Embassy complex in the Saudi capital early Tuesday morning. Subsequently, Saudi air defenses intercepted…
The United States called on its citizens to leave the Middle East region immediately. The joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran continued for a fourth day on Tuesday. Iranian forces faced ongoing strikes on their missile systems while the regime released a video to project strength. State Department Issues Urgent Evacuation Alert The U.S. State…
The United States Mission to Nigeria expanded its military support. It reinforced a long-standing partnership to enhance Nigeria’s counterterrorism capabilities. The mission shared details in a statement on its X handle. It noted that US troops trained about 200 soldiers from the Nigerian Army’s 26th Infantry Battalion in 2018. They focused on responding to improvised…
