Iran
During Operation Midnight Hammer in June 2025, US Air Force F-16 fighter jets cleared the way for the B-2 bombers that struck Iran’s nuclear facilities. The fighters flew hundreds of miles into Iranian territory, knocked out hostile air defenses, and flew out with very little fuel left in the tank,…
Surging jet fuel prices could mean some airlines going out of business, according to the chief financial officer of Ryanair, Europe’s biggest airline. Loading audio narration… “I think we will see some of the weaker carriers who were already struggling before the war possibly go to the wall in the…
The US military rarely discloses the locations of its deployed ballistic missile submarines, the naval arm of its nuclear might. When it does, it’s often meant to send a message. Loading audio narration… On Monday, the US Navy’s Sixth Fleet shared a photo of an Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine docked in…
A US Navy fighter jet fired on the smokestacks of two Iranian-flagged oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman on Friday, disabling both of the blockade-running vessels, the American military said. Loading audio narration… The Navy has used force multiple times to disable Iranian commercial vessels since the US began…
During a Tuesday morning press briefing, Pentagon leaders fielded an out-of-the-ordinary query from a reporter seeking clarity on reports of Iran’s military using “kamikaze dolphins.” Loading audio narration… “I haven’t heard the kamikaze dolphin thing,” Gen. Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, replied, wondering aloud if the…
Consumers are in for a rude awakening from the what one expert is calling the second wave of inflation caused by the Iran war.The impact of the war on consumers’ wallets has been relatively limited, with inflationary pressures showing up in high gas prices and pricier flights. Market watchers warn…
A US Navy destroyer opened fire on an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel’s engine room in the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, a rare use of force that shows how far the US is willing to go to enforce its blockade on Iran. Loading audio narration… US forces routinely train to…
The Iran war could be a big opportunity for Ukraine’s battle-proven counter-drone tech, but one company says it worries it will miss its window without export access. Loading audio narration… The US and its allies in the Middle East are now facing drone threats that Ukraine has fought for years,…
The Iranian military has been digging out its remaining missiles and launchers, Pentagon leadership said Thursday as the US Navy’s blockade of Iranian ports continues amid negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Loading audio narration… The US and Israel have bombarded Iran’s missile launchers and storage facilities, as well as its…
US Navy guided-missile destroyers are playing a central role in the military blockade of Iranian ports, alongside a diverse mix of American warships and combat aircraft. Loading audio narration… Speaking at the Pentagon on Thursday, the top US general said the Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class destroyers are the “backbone” of the…
