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Iran war increases US burden with costs reaching $43.6 billion
The US military intervention in Iran has resulted in an expenditure of $43.6 billion since the conflict began in February 2026.
United States shifts military equipment from Iraq to Jordan
The United States is relocating military equipment from Iraq to Jordan following attacks on its regional bases.
CBS News releases photos of damage to US bases from Iranian attacks
CBS News released photos showing damage to multiple US military bases in the Middle East caused by Iranian missile and drone strikes.
Inflation hits rice, experts explain the reason for the price hike
Basmati rice prices have increased by 15-20% in the first quarter of the 2027 fiscal year compared to the previous year.
Iran cancels planned strikes on Ukraine following apology from Kyiv
Iranian military adviser Major General Mohsen Rezaei claimed Iran prepared attacks on three Ukrainian locations following a reported ship attack in the Caspian Sea, but the plan was cancelled after Ukraine apologized.
Donald Trump rules out immediate negotiations with Iran
President Donald Trump ruled out immediate negotiations with Iran, stating the US will not engage until Tehran is ready for meaningful discussions, as military conflict escalates across the Middle East.
United States and Iran continue diplomatic efforts through intermediaries
Diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran continue through intermediaries following a three-day military pause, though Tehran denies direct negotiations and reports of a ceasefire.
President Trump halts planned military strikes against Iran
US President Donald Trump halted planned military strikes against Iran at the urging of Gulf allies Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE amidst ongoing negotiations.
US airstrikes on Iran halt ceasefire talks amid escalating regional tensions
The U.S. military conducted a new wave of airstrikes on Iran, halting ceasefire negotiations and escalating hostilities around the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran retaliated against regional allies and Houthi forces disrupted Red Sea shipping.
Iran threatens energy infrastructure in Middle East amid rising regional tensions
Iran has threatened to target energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Israel, Kuwait, and Bahrain if the United States or Israel launches new strikes on Iranian facilities.
United States and Iran pause military attacks for second day
The United States and Iran have paused military attacks for a second day as ceasefire negotiations continue amid concerns over shipping chokepoints and rising gasoline prices.
United States military launches retaliatory strikes against Iranian targets
The United States military announced retaliatory attacks on Iran following alleged drone and maritime strikes against US bases in Jordan and oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
United States military conducts strikes on Iranian targets following Jordan attack
The US military has conducted heavy strikes on Iranian targets in response to an attack on US forces in Jordan, escalating regional tensions and causing oil prices to surge.
Ukrainian drones strike Rostov residential areas as Zelensky visits United Kingdom
Ukrainian drones attacked residential areas in Rostov, Russia, causing heavy destruction, while Volodymyr Zelensky visited the United Kingdom and plans to meet Donald Trump in the United States.
Tensions persist as United States warns Iran following regional drone attacks
Despite a US halt to its air campaign against Iran and reported drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iraq, tensions remain high as Trump warns Iran he will beat them.
Smoke rises from Saudi oil facility following reported Houthi drone attack
Smoke rose from Saudi Arabia's Abqaiq oil facility amid Houthi drone attack claims, satellite imagery, and Saudi interception of drones targeting energy infrastructure.
Heavy rains cause casualties across several Indian states
Top news reports heavy monsoons causing casualties in Indian states, U.S. Congress approval of a defense budget funding Iran war expenses, a U.S. soldier killed in a Jordan missile attack attributed to Iran, Delhi Police debunking viral hoax content, and Bollywood actor Salman Khan backing student protests regarding paper leaks.
Donald Trump honors four US service members at Dover Air Force Base
US President Donald Trump honored four American service members killed in the Middle East during a ceremony at Dover Air Force Base.
US strikes Iran sites as regional flight cancellations increase
US military launched a 12th night of strikes on Iran while President Trump stated Tehran is not ready for a deal, causing flight cancellations across Middle Eastern nations including UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Donald Trump threatens Iran with strikes over Strait of Hormuz conflict
US President Donald Trump threatened military strikes on Iranian infrastructure if Iran attacks shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, amidst ongoing conflict and rising oil prices.
Trump attends ceremony for fallen US service members at Dover base
President Donald Trump will attend the dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base for the remains of four US service members killed in Iranian attacks in Jordan and Iraq.
Donald Trump downplays prospects for negotiations with Iran
US President Donald Trump downplayed immediate prospects of negotiations with Iran amid ongoing US-Iran strikes and Houthi threats to Red Sea shipping.
Global oil prices rise amid escalating tensions in Middle East
Brent crude topped $92 and WTI rose above $85 as escalating Middle East tensions, including Houthi naval blockade threats and US-Iran military strikes, threatened global energy supplies and shipping routes.
Saudi oil tankers reroute due to Houthi threats in Red Sea
Saudi oil tankers bound for India and China rerouted via the Suez Canal after Iran-aligned Houthi threats in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab, while oil prices rose over 2% amid escalating US-Iran military conflict.
US military confirms death of third soldier in Jordan base attack
The US military confirmed the death of Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, a third service member killed in an attack on a base in Jordan attributed to Iran.
Iran claims cruise missile attack on Amazon data center in Bahrain
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran claims to have launched a cruise missile attack on a large Amazon data center infrastructure in Bahrain in retaliation for a recent U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear-related sites.
Tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz during tenth night of US strikes
A tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as the United States conducted its 10th consecutive night of airstrikes on Iran in an effort to reopen the strategic waterway.
US identifies soldier killed while disarming Iranian drone in Iraq
The US military identified Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton as the American soldier killed while attempting to disarm an Iranian drone at an air base in Irbil, Iraq.