Updated on July 7, 2026, at 5:38 pm EST US Central Command announced on Tuesday that its forces began bombing Iran, strikes it's framing as a response to alleged Iranian attacks on commercial shipping. CENTCOM described the new strikes as "powerful," and Iranian media...
Trump Says He Will Lift Sanctions on Turkey and ‘Certainly Consider’ F-35 Sale
President Trump said on Tuesday that the US will lift sanctions imposed on Turkey in 2020 and that he would "certainly consider" selling F-35 fighter jets to the country, as he met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the opening of the NATO summit in...
18 Wounded as Two Bombings Mar Macron’s Visit to Syrian Capital
Twin bombings outside the Four Seasons hotel in Damascus cast a pall over the state visit of French President Emmanuel Macron and wounded at least 18 people, including four security personnel, according to Syrian state media. Reportedly one of the bombs was placed in...
Israeli Attacks Kill at Least Six Palestinians in Gaza for Second Day as IDF Continue Constant Ceasefire Violations
Israeli attacks across Gaza on Tuesday killed at least six Palestinians, medical officials told Reuters, marking the second day in a row that the daily death toll reached that number as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. One...
US Launches Airstrike in Somalia for Third Day in a Row
The US has launched airstrikes in Somalia for three straight days this month as the Trump administration continues a record-shattering bombing campaign in the country that receives virtually no US media coverage. US Africa Command said in a press release on Tuesday...
Araghchi: No Talks on Final US-Iran Deal If Threats Continue
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that there will be no talks between the US and Iran under the Memorandum of Understanding on a final deal if President Trump continues to make threats against Iran. The statement from Araghchi came a day after...
Trump Threatens To Destroy Iran’s Bridges and Energy Infrastructure If No Deal Reached
President Trump on Monday renewed his threats against Iran, saying that if a deal isn't reached, the US will "finish the job" and target Iran's bridges and energy infrastructure. "We're either going to make a deal or we're going to finish the job. OK. And it won't be...
US Launches 71st Airstrike of the Year in Somalia
The US launched an airstrike in Somalia for the second day in a row, US Africa Command said in a press release on Monday, as the Trump administration continues the bombing campaign despite plans to cut support for the African Union's mission in the country. AFRICOM...
Russian Strikes Pound Kyiv as Ukraine Fires Over 600 Drones Into Russia
Russian missiles and drones pounded Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine on Monday as Ukrainian forces fired over 600 drones into Russian regions. According to Ukrainian officials, the Russian strikes on Kyiv and its surrounding region killed at least 22 people, and 85...
Lebanese Christians Reject Netanyahu’s Claim They Requested Annexation Into Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made headlines Sunday with a claim that Lebanese Christian communities in southern Lebanon are so happy with the protection afforded them by ongoing Israeli military occupation that they’re actually requesting to be annexed...


