Hazel Oliva

Democratic Representative Seth Moulton and Defense Secretary Pete Hegesth – both veterans and opponents of the Iraq War – clashed over whether the US blockade of Iranian ports is worthy of celebrating as a victory. “What’s the progress of this…

On April 23, President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC. Mark Schiefelbein/AP/Archive US President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that he has turned down Iran’s suggestion to lift the US…

Recent Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have resulted in the deaths of at least five individuals, including a family of three, as reported by the Lebanese National News Agency (NNA). An assault claimed the lives of a mother, father, and…

Since the conflict with Iran started in late February, the US military has expended around $25 billion, according to the Pentagon’s chief financial officer, who addressed lawmakers on Wednesday. According to Jules “Jay” Hurst, the majority of that expenditure is…

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth provides testimony during a US House Armed Services Committee hearing named “Department of Defense FY2027 Budget Request” on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized dissent against the…

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, observed from Musandam, Oman, on Wednesday. Reuters Oil prices have continued to rise as traders prepare for what seems to be a lengthy closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude, the worldwide oil…

Individuals within a ruined structure in Tyre, southern Lebanon, on Tuesday. Marko Djurica/Reuters A UN-backed report released on Wednesday revealed that 1.24 million people in Lebanon—almost a quarter of the nation’s population—are anticipated to experience severe hunger as a result…

An Israeli source knowledgeable about the situation reveals that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering a potential visit to Washington, DC to meet with President Donald Trump soon. The visit might take place as early as next week or the…

Attention is focused on Tehran as people anticipate the next action from the Iranian leadership. Pakistani intermediaries anticipate an updated peace proposal from Iran following the rejection of an earlier version by US President Donald Trump. Sources knowledgeable about the…

With the conflict in Iran now in its ninth week and no definitive resolution in view, shipping activity in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz has completely transformed, significantly disrupting international markets and supply chains for oil, natural…