US, Iran appear to halt strikes after 13 days of mutual attacks

Iran reported no strikes overnight into Saturday, an apparent break from nearly two consecutive weeks of US nighttime attacks, but tensions remain high following a recent escalation over control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and an exchange of fire …

A Marxist revolutionary fought Iran's shah, now his son backs the crown prince

Mazyar Maximilien Jazani was six months old when his father was arrested by the SAVAK, the shah’s security services, seven when his father was killed in custody, and 13 when the Islamic Republic’s pursuit of his mother forced the family to flee Iran.Now …

Iran blames US for Hormuz dispute as both sides confirm ongoing talks

Published On 25 Jul 202625 Jul 2026 Iran has accused the United States of trying to force open a new route through the Strait of Hormuz, bypassing Iranian authorities, a move it says violates the two countries’ interim peace deal and caused tensions there …

Iran said constantly honing ballistic missiles to better avoid air defenses

Iran is increasingly relying on its Kheibar Shekan ballistic missile in its regional attacks, all the while adapting and enhancing its capabilities to better evade air defenses, The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday. The Kheibar Shekan, or Kheibar- …

‘Shameful’: Pentagon accused of cover-up over US military casualties in Iran war

The Pentagon is taking a “shameful approach” to releasing information about US casualties in the Iran war, Leon Panetta, a former defence secretary and CIA director, has told the Guardian. The defence department has not held a press briefing for two-and-a- …

Ukraine Claims Strike On Russia-Iran Military Route As Kyiv Mourns Dead

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on July 25 that Ukrainian forces had achieved “very good results” in strikes on Russian targets in the Caspian Sea, including vessels involved in transporting military cargo to Iran and a Russian warship. The announcement …

Iran war death toll excludes those killed after broken ceasefire

The Pentagon’s official death toll for the Iran war has reportedly been lowered from 18 to 14, excluding the service members killed this month. The Defense Casualty Analysis System previously listed the four soldiers who died during revived fighting, …

Zelensky: Ukrainian long-range strikes hit Russian warship, vessels transporting Iran-linked cargo

Ukraine's forces struck a Russian warship and vessels used for transporting Iran-linked military cargo in the Caspian Sea, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday."We also achieved very strong results with long‑range strikes in the Caspian …

Greek defense system in Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles from Yemen, no Iran strikes reported

An air defense system operated by Greek military personnel in Saudi Arabia intercepted two ballistic missiles launched from Yemen on Saturday targeting oil refineries in Yanbu, Greek security sources told Reuters.Saudi Civil Defense had issued an emergency …

U.S. and Iran locked in multi-week escalation after sustained aerial assault