A small U.S. Patriot missile team made history Monday during Iran’s retaliatory strike on Al-Udeid Air Base, in what Gen. Dan "Raisin'" Caine called “the largest single Patriot engagement in U.S. military history.”
Shipping costs surged across the Middle East in June, with rates from Shanghai to the UAE’s Port of Khor Fakkan jumping 76% due to fears over Iran-Israel tensions. Despite President Donald Trump's announcement of a ceasefire on Monday, risks remain high for global shipping lanes, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz believes that identifying who holds "moral authority" could determine the world’s ability to negotiate peace between Israel and Iran.
The United States is evacuating some diplomatic staff from its embassy in Iraq and authorizing the voluntary return of dependents from Bahrain and other Middle Eastern locations amid deteriorating nuclear negotiations with Iran. The move signals growing concern over regional instability and the potential collapse of ongoing diplomatic efforts.