Iran war scenario
Afghans flee collapsing Iranian economy amid US conflict, returning to strict Taliban rule
Only 29% of Afghans who recently returned from Iran said they had any savings left after their average income fell by nearly one-third compared to pre-crisis levels.
Even an attack on Mecca isn't enough to unite the Middle East against Iran, analyst tells 'Post'
US VP Vance says Iran war 'will end immediately after the election'
'A modern-day miracle': US airman shot down over Iran recounts survival, rescue on 60 Minutes
Iranian regime insider threatens Gulf states, Israel if Tehran's energy infrastructure is attacked
Mohammad Marandi warned on Saturday that critical infrastructure across the Gulf and in Israel could be destroyed, as US officials reportedly raised concerns over missile-defense resources.
US CENTCOM completes fresh round of strikes on Iran after explosions sound in country's south
Explosions in Bandar Abbas, Sirik Island, and Qeshm were reported as US Central Command announced its tenth day of strikes against Iran.
House rejects bill to strip Israel aid despite over 100 Democrats voting to cut funding
The House voted 314 to 104 to defeat the measure, offered as an amendment to a State Department spending bill by Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky.
Trump warns US will 'probably' strike Iran tonight after saying MoU is 'over'
"I'll give a little warning: We're going to hit them hard tonight," Trump told reporters at the NATO summit in Turkey before his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
A 'stab in the back': Israel's refusal to extend Jordanian water agreement may spark crisis
The 1994 peace treaty signed by Amman and Jerusalem required Israel to supply Jordan with 50 million cubic meters of water annually, an amount doubled in a 2021 commitment that expired in 2025.
NATO set to restate 'ironclad' Article 5 pledge as Trump joins Ankara summit
Trump has frequently railed against NATO and its members, accusing them of not spending enough on defense and relying on the United States to protect Europe.
Iran seeks multibillion-dollar role in Strait of Hormuz reopening as US forbids tolls - report
During US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to the Gulf states this week, he made it clear that Iran would not be allowed to impose tolls on ships wishing to pass through the strait.
I helped sell Obama’s Iran deal, and its critics owe us all an explanation - opinion
Each promised but failed breakthrough gave way to another promised breakthrough. And now comes the final indignity: the so-called memorandum of understanding.
Israel Katz's promises face tough reality when Trump limits the IDF - analysis
There is an interesting debate going on in Israel about when and where the country must listen to Trump imposing limits to maintain his support on other critical military and other issues.
Why military brass kept Trump sidelined during high-stakes Iranian extraction operation - report
Military aides kept Trump out of the Situation Room during the high-stakes Iran rescue mission of a US airman, fearing his temper would derail the mission.
