Strait of Hormuz clear of Iran navy ships, US commander says US strikes have been finishing of Iran's naval fleet, senior officials said, but its threats to the Strait of Hormuz have not yet been eliminated. Iran
Iran’s missile barrage tests US interceptor limits in escalating war US B-2 bombers and F/A-18s have been pummeling Iran's southern missile belt, but the IRGC is believed to have far more attack drones in store than ballistic missiles. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Authorities put down limited fire in vicinity of US consulate in Dubai after drone strike, media office says Reuters
Analysis Kurds see opening yet remain wary as Trump seeks help to oust Iran regime As the US and Israel escalate strikes on Iran, Trump has opened talks with Iraqi Kurdish leaders about their potential involvement in the conflict. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Analysis Could Kurds be Trump's lever in Iran regime-change scenarios? As US-Israeli strikes rattle the Islamic Republic's command structure, quiet outreach to Iraqi Kurdish leaders is fueling speculation: Can Iran's most organized minority become the decisive ground factor in a war fought from the air? By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
After launching Iran war, White House scrambles to evacuate stranded Americans The State Department has announced charter flights in just three of the 14 countries where it advised US citizens to evacuate. Iran
