 Bloomberg has reported that the US Air force is moving ahead with a defence purchase involving a company partly owned by the sons of US President Donald Trump.

US To Buy Interceptor Drones From Trump-Linked Firm 

Before the Iran war in late February, global oil markets feared a supply glut, with brent trading under 70 dollars a barrel as American production outpaced demand. This expected surplus was driven by increased production and OPEC quota adjustments. However, immediate threats to the strait of Hormuz have caused prices to spike over 70 percent to above 125 dollars a barrel now.

UAE OPEC Exit: Crude Projected To Remain Above $100 This Year

Donald Trump has once again raised the possibility of fresh military action against Iran, even as fragile ceasefire conditions and backchannel negotiations continue.

Recent statements suggest that “all options remain on the table,” including renewed strikes, as Washington expresses dissatisfaction with Tehran’s latest proposal. At the same time, Trump has publicly weighed the choice between escalation and diplomacy, asking whether to “blast” Iran or pursue a deal.

While the administration has claimed that hostilities have been “terminated” for now, it has also made clear that future strikes could still be launched if talks fail. Legal and political debates are also intensifying in Washington over war powers and the scope of presidential authority.

Trump Hints At 'Renewed Strikes' On Iran: Unhappy With EU Nations

US President Donald Trump has intensified his rhetoric against Iran, saying Washington “might need” to restart military operations if Tehran refuses to surrender its enriched uranium stockpile. Trump reportedly reviewed plans involving special forces missions aimed at securing Iran’s nuclear material, a move experts describe as one of the riskiest military options under discussion. The comments have further escalated tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear programme and the Strait of Hormuz crisis.


US-Iran War: Trump Mulls Deploying 'Dark Eagle' Hypersonic Missile

Trump Warns Iran: 'We May Have To Restart Iran War'

The United States is reportedly considering deploying its long-range hypersonic “Dark Eagle” missile system to West Asia as tensions with Iran continue to rise. CENTCOM commanders say a longer-range strike option is urgently needed after Iran reportedly moved missile launchers beyond the reach of current US systems. Designed to travel at speeds above Mach 5 and evade interception, Dark Eagle could become America’s first operational hypersonic deployment in an active conflict zone.


US Plans to Deploy Dark Eagle Missile as Trump Weighs Options for Iran 'Final Blow'

The economic cost of the US-Israeli war on Iran is emerging as a major political issue in Washington after the Pentagon revealed that operations and maintenance expenses have already crossed $25 billion. The war’s financial burden triggered sharp exchanges between Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Democratic lawmakers, including Representative Ro Khanna, during congressional hearings. Analysts warn the conflict could further strain the US budget amid rising oil prices and global instability.


Iran War: How Much Has The US-Israeli War On Iran Cost the Americans? 

Iran’s economy is facing mounting pressure as war fallout, sanctions, and disruptions to oil exports strain government finances and household incomes. While domestic stability has largely held so far, analysts warn that shrinking export revenues, rising inflation, and currency weakness are pushing the economy closer to a critical threshold. The Strait of Hormuz crisis and damage to key industries are also increasing pressure on Tehran’s ability to sustain growth and public spending.


Iran War: What Is Iran's Economic Breaking Point?

US-Iran war: Trump Hints at Restarting Iran War, Vows to Seize Uranium “One Way or Another” 

The financial cost of the US-Iran conflict is becoming a major political flashpoint in Washington as estimates of the war’s price tag sharply diverge. The Pentagon says military operations have cost around $25 billion so far, mostly on munitions and deployments, while Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claims the real figure has already crossed $100 billion when broader economic impacts are included. The debate is intensifying ahead of crucial US midterm elections.


Iran War Cost Mounts For US: Iran FM Claims America Has Paid $100 Billion So Far

US-Iran War: Dark Eagle Can Target Iran's Missile Launchers

The Iran conflict is inflicting a severe economic blow as a US-led blockade chokes off vital oil exports.
With tankers stuck and storage filling fast, Tehran may soon be forced to cut production.

US-Iran War: Blockade Bites, But Tehran Holds Its Ground 

Donald Trump has claimed the Iran blockade is “working,” saying Tehran’s economy is under severe strain. He insists the pressure will continue until Iran agrees to a nuclear deal.


US-Iran War: Ghalibaf Mocks Donald Trump's blockade, Says 'Good Luck' Blockading Iran 

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged stronger policing and enhanced protection for communities following a shocking anti-Semitic attack that led to multiple arrests. The government is also preparing new measures aimed at tackling organised proxy violence and extremist threats. Tensions remained high as Starmer’s motorcade was reportedly heckled during a visit to the incident site, highlighting growing public anxiety over security and hate-driven violence.


London Stabbings: PM Starmer Accuses Iran of Wanting To Harm British Jews

A fresh controversy has erupted ahead of a major FIFA event after members of Iran’s football delegation returned home from Canada following entry issues at Toronto airport. Iranian Football Federation chief Mehdi Taj was reportedly denied entry due to alleged links with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which Canada considers inadmissible. The incident has added a geopolitical twist to football diplomacy just weeks before the 2026 World Cup.


Iran Football Chief Denied Entry to Canada Ahead of FIFA Event

The war of words between Iran and the United States is intensifying as Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mocked Donald Trump’s claims that Iran’s oil infrastructure was close to “exploding” under US blockade pressure. Ghalibaf said no oil wells had been affected and warned that Washington’s strategy could instead send global oil prices soaring toward $140 per barrel. The escalating standoff around the Strait of Hormuz continues to fuel fears of a deeper global energy crisis.


Iran Mocks Trump Oil Warning as Blockade Tensions Push Crude Toward $140

The narrative war between Iran and the United States is intensifying as Tehran openly mocks Washington’s naval blockade strategy. Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf claimed that three days into the blockade, “no oil well exploded,” dismissing US predictions of severe infrastructure pressure. He warned that prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could push global oil prices from $120 toward $140 per barrel, raising fears of a deeper global energy crisis.


Iran Mocks US Blockade as Oil Fears Grow Over Possible $140 Shock 

Iran’s uranium enrichment program has evolved over decades and is now at the center of global tensions amid the US-Iran conflict. Watch the full video to know more on this!


US-Iran War: Iran's Uranium Enrichment Journey Explained

 A senior Pentagon official said the cost of the Iran war so far for the US Is 25 billion dollars. That is the first official estimate of the military tag for the US In its war with Iran.

US-Iran War Cost Shocks The World, Conflict Hits $25 Billion

Donald Trump has urged Benjamin Netanyahu to limit military strikes in Lebanon amid rising tensions.
The call comes as clashes between Israel and Lebanon-based forces intensify along the border.

Israel-Lebanon War: Trump Urges Netanyahu To Limit Lebanon Strikes 

Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, posting a dramatic image alongside the message: “No more nice guy.”
The rhetoric comes as nuclear negotiations stall, with Washington insisting on strict curbs while Tehran refuses to back down under pressure. With deadlines approaching and geopolitical tensions rising, the standoff is entering a critical phase.
As the U.S. faces mounting pressure: from allies, voters, and legal constraints—the question remains: can diplomacy survive, or is escalation inevitable?

Trump Warns Iran: Nuclear Talks Hit Breaking Point

How are Americans feeling about President Donald Trump's performance today? Do Pennsylvanians concur with the national Trump job approval rating?

Trump's overall presidential approval rating has been sliding since the first historic government shutdown in October. Now, since the start of the Iran war, it has dropped to its lowest this term.

According to the latest polls heading into campaign season for the 2026 midterm elections, Trump's approval rating continues sinking.

Trump's Approval Ratings: Polls Show Steady Decrease

Tensions are escalating once again in the Middle East.

New reports indicate the United States is weighing potential military strikes to break the deadlock in stalled negotiations with Iran, as diplomatic channels fail to produce a breakthrough over the nuclear and regional conflict.

At the same time, a high-stakes 90-minute phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin added another layer to the geopolitical crisis. According to reports, the leaders discussed the Iran situation alongside Ukraine and broader global instability.

With diplomacy stuck and military options back on the table, the question now is: are the U.S. and its allies moving closer to escalation—or forcing a reset through pressure?

US Plans Strikes To Break Deadlock In Talks With Iran

Iran: Submarine Cables In Hormuz Vulnerable For Digital Economy

A luxury superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch Alexey Mordashov has been spotted transiting the volatile Strait of Hormuz—even as tensions and blockades grip the region.

The sighting raises serious questions: How are sanctioned elites still moving assets through high-risk zones? What does this reveal about enforcement gaps in global sanctions? And is there a deeper geopolitical signal tied to evolving Russia–Iran ties?

Sanctioned Russian Oligarch Alexey Mordashov's Yacht Passes Strait of Hormuz 

US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran, accusing Tehran of failing to agree to a non-nuclear framework and warning that patience is running out. Trump’s remarks, including the phrase “No More Mr Nice Guy,” come amid continuing tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme and stalled diplomatic efforts. An AI-generated image shared online showing Trump holding an assault rifle has further amplified reactions on social media, adding to the already charged atmosphere surrounding the ongoing US-Iran standoff.


Trump Says Iran Doesn't Know How to Sign a Non Nuclear Deal

The Iran war has caused a massive global "Supply disruption." That is primarily due to the closure of the strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for 20 percent of the world's oil and LNG flows. The Hormuz blockage has triggered significant price surges across energy, food, and manufacturing sectors. We dive into the surge in prices in this next report. Take a look.

Iran War Triggers Massive Global Supply Disruption,  Energy & Trade Hit Hard

 India's borrowing is massively driven by asset creation, particularly homes. Mortgages drive a massive portion of borrowing in India.
Data indicates that home loans constitute nearly 49 percent of the total retail loans, making housing the dominant factor in Indian household debt. We decode that and more in this next report. Take a look.

Why Indians Take Loans: The Real Reasons Behind Rising Debt 

A diplomatic clash marked the 11th Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference. The dispute centred on Iran's nomination as one of 34 vice presidents of the month-long conference. The conference chair, Vietnam's UN ambassador Do Hung Viet, said that Iran was nominated "the group of non-aligned and other states" as the Vice President of the conference. The Non-Aligned Movement is the largest grouping of states outside the UN, and was formed during the US and the USSR Cold War era. They decided to stay outside the binary of the Capitalist and Communist war.<h2>How did the members react to Iran's nomination?</h2>The US representative to the NPT objected to Iran's nomination, calling it an “affront to the NPT itself.” “We are deeply shocked that this body has chosen to allow Iran to assume any position of leadership at this review conference,” said the US representative. Iran called it a double standard, arguing that Iran has consistently adhered to the NPT, whereas the US's huge nuclear arsenal and its actions “undermine disarmament efforts” and violate the treaty. Iran's representative pointed out the US-Israeli Operation Midnight Hammer, Operation Epic Fury and Operation Roaring Lion, on “peaceful nuclear facilities, facilities that are under the safeguard of the International Atomic Energy Agency,” as “a direct assault on the integrity of the global non-proliferation.”Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-iran-war-proposal-nuclear-delay-blockade-hormuz-1777352583017">Trump unhappy with Iran's proposal over nuclear postponement clause</a>The E3 states (the United Kingdom, France and Germany), backed by Australia and the UAE, expressed concern about the elevation of Iran to a leadership position, which sends a dangerous message. Highlighting its actions since February 28, against its neighbours were destabilising, &nbsp;"brutal" and "unlawful."&nbsp;“If a state party can disregard its obligations, undermine verification, destabilise its region, threaten international waterways, and still be elevated to a leadership position in this process, then we must ask what message this conference is sending," said the UAE representative. Russia backed Iran, and accused the E3, Australia and the UAE of “political attacks.”&nbsp;

A major diplomatic rift erupts at the nuclear NPT Review Conference as Iran’s nomination to a leadership role draws sharp opposition from the US and its allies.

A diplomatic clash marked the 11th Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference. The dispute centred on Iran's nomination as one of 34 vice presidents of the month-long conference. The conference chair, Vietnam's UN ambassador Do Hung Viet, said that Iran was nominated "the group of non-aligned and other states" as the Vice President of the conference. The Non-Aligned Movement is the largest grouping of states outside the UN, and was formed during the US and the USSR Cold War era. They decided to stay outside the binary of the Capitalist and Communist war. How did the members react to Iran's nomination? The US representative to the NPT objected to Iran's nomination, calling it an “affront to the NPT itself.” “We are deeply shocked that this body has chosen to allow Iran to assume any position of leadership at this review conference,” said the US representative. Iran called it a double standard, arguing that Iran has consistently adhered to the NPT, whereas the US's huge nuclear arsenal and its actions “undermine disarmament efforts” and violate the treaty. Iran's representative pointed out the US-Israeli Operation Midnight Hammer, Operation Epic Fury and Operation Roaring Lion, on “peaceful nuclear facilities, facilities that are under the safeguard of the International Atomic Energy Agency,” as “a direct assault on the integrity of the global non-proliferation.” Also Read: Trump unhappy with Iran's proposal over nuclear postponement clause The E3 states (the United Kingdom, France and Germany), backed by Australia and the UAE, expressed concern about the elevation of Iran to a leadership position, which sends a dangerous message. Highlighting its actions since February 28, against its neighbours were destabilising, "brutal" and "unlawful." “If a state party can disregard its obligations, undermine verification, destabilise its region, threaten international waterways, and still be elevated to a leadership position in this process, then we must ask what message this conference is sending," said the UAE representative. Russia backed Iran, and accused the E3, Australia and the UAE of “political attacks.”

A major diplomatic rift erupts at the nuclear NPT Review Conference as Iran’s nomination to a leadership role draws sharp opposition from the US and its allies.

Iran's nomination as Vice President of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty conference sparks row

Iran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, registered for the "Janfada" (self-sacrifice) campaign in April 2026, joining millions of Iranians registering to defend the country, according to reports. The campaign is aimed at showing national unity amid heightened regional tensions and fears of a possible ground assault. 

Iran's Parliament Speaker Registers Himself For 'Janfada'

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