Month April 2026

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth expressed his view that the Trump administration is not required to obtain congressional approval for military action against Iran, as a possible legal timeframe “pauses” because of the current ceasefire. Some context: According to the…

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that an Israeli soldier lost his life in a Hezbollah drone attack in southern Lebanon today. The soldier was identified by the military as 19-year-old Sergeant Liem Ben Hamo, a combat soldier in the…

The Trump administration is urging foreign nations to unite in a new alliance aimed at promoting freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz as the conflict with Iran continues to disrupt this crucial passage. The alliance, referred to as…

By Xenix News Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand strongly condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in a Senate hearing today regarding his handling of the war against Iran and its increasing unpopularity. “Why do you persist in waging a war that lacks…

Ongoing peace negotiations between Iran and the US are diverting attention from other dangers posed by Tehran, including its ballistic missile initiatives and backing of regional proxies that endanger the Gulf, a Middle East expert stated. “We’re not discussing limits…

In his recent address, Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei reaffirmed his steadfast vision for the region, asserting that Iran’s recent achievements are permanent realities, accompanied by provocative remarks directed at his neighboring countries. His statement was released on Persian Gulf…

Current Iran-US peace negotiations are overshadowing additional dangers posed by Tehran, such as its ballistic missile initiative and backing for regional proxies that endanger the Gulf, according to a Middle East expert. “We’re not discussing limiting ballistic missiles… (or) Iran…

On Thursday, President Trump is anticipated to receive briefings on new military strategies concerning Iran from Pentagon officials, as he pushes Tehran to accept a deal, according to a knowledgeable source. Trump is regularly briefed on military strategies, and there…

US gas prices reached an average of $4.30 per gallon — an increase of 27 cents, or 7%, in only the past week. Worries about the inability of peace negotiations to achieve an agreement to conclude the conflict and reopen…

On March 19, an individual rides a bicycle by the Bank of England in central London. Henry Nicholls/AFP/Getty Images The European Central Bank has maintained its primary interest rate at 2%, but cautioned that inflation may increase and economic growth…