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Trump signs Russia-Iran sanctions law ahead of UN General Assembly address
US President Donald Trump signed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law while preparing to address the UN General Assembly on international conflicts.
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.
Images show extensive damage to US facilities in Iranian attacks
Images from CBS suggest significant damage to US military facilities in the Middle East caused by Iranian attacks.
Trump Prepares Big Decision on Iran War Before Gulf Meeting
US President Donald Trump is preparing to make a critical decision on the next phase of the seven-month-long Iran conflict after consulting with six Gulf leaders.
US President Donald Trump expresses hope for imminent end to Iran war
US President Donald Trump expressed optimism regarding the potential near-term end of the conflict between the US and Iran, planning discussions with Gulf nation leaders at the UN General Assembly.
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.
Pentagon report details financial and military costs of Operation Epic Fury
A Pentagon Inspector General report details the financial cost and military impacts of Operation Epic Fury against Iran through June 2026.
Three Iranian pilots killed in US attack, Strait of Hormuz will not open without Iran's consent
Iran reports casualties from US military strikes, while asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz and claiming retaliatory actions in Kuwait and the UAE.
Authorities initiate process to repatriate Kallakurichi woman from Kuwait
Authorities are working to repatriate a woman from Kallakurichi who was allegedly harassed while working as a domestic helper in Kuwait.
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.
Iran and Oman discuss temporary shipping corridor through Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman are discussing the creation of a temporary, single-route shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz.
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.
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.
Pakistan approves security cooperation agreement with Kuwait
Pakistan has secured legislative approval for a security cooperation agreement with Kuwait, following a recent pact with Saudi Arabia, which raises strategic considerations for India regarding regional defense dynamics.
India records highest monthly crude oil imports from Russia in July
India raised crude oil imports from Russia to record levels in July while sourcing most LPG from the United States amidst falling global oil prices.
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.
Sixteen Indians killed and seventy five injured in West Asia conflict
The Indian government reported 16 Indian nationals killed and 75 injured in the West Asia conflict since February, with 12 additional deaths in a Qatar gas facility accident.
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.
Kuwait seeks expanded defense cooperation agreement with Pakistan
Kuwait is seeking to expand its defense cooperation agreement with Pakistan, adopting a model similar to the arrangement with Saudi Arabia, amidst regional tensions linked to the United States and Iran.
Donald Trump describes Iran conflict as skirmish during memorial event
US President Donald Trump characterized the conflict with Iran as a skirmish while honoring fallen soldiers and criticizing the Biden administration.
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.
IRGC claims attack on US air base in Kuwait
Iran's IRGC claims to have bombed a U.S. air base in Kuwait, specifically targeting an MQ-9 drone hangar, amid ongoing military exchanges between the United States and Iran.
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.
US conducts fresh airstrikes on Iranian targets as tensions rise in region
The US-Iran conflict has escalated as the US conducted airstrikes on Iranian military targets for the 11th consecutive day, while Yemen's Houthis announced a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia at the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, raising concerns over global oil supplies.
Iran claims destruction of three United States military bases in Kuwait
Iran claims to have destroyed three major US military bases in Kuwait using missiles and drones, targeting administrative buildings and radar antennas.
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.
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.