Iran

A comedy news segment examines three current events: escalating violence related to the Iran war, public health messaging around a Cyclospora outbreak, and ICE's newly granted authority to investigate itself. Hosts Katy, Cody, and Jonathan of Even More News provide satirical takes on each topic.

The U.S. and Iran entered their tenth straight day of military engagement Tuesday with no negotiated path to de-escalation. Iran released footage of new missile launches while U.S. airstrikes continued, and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has largely halted, raising concerns about global oil...

The continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global energy markets, raising average US gasoline prices above $4 per gallon. Bill O'Reilly, author and podcaster, joined NewsNation's "On Balance" to discuss the geopolitical standoff, characterizing the president's position as one with "shrinking options"...

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated on July 21, 2026, that Israel has 'no interest' in joining a renewed US military campaign against Iran, arguing that sustained US-Iran conflict and economic pressure on Tehran already benefit Israeli interests. According to Al Jazeera English, Smotrich's position...

Saudi Arabia conducted military strikes against militia targets in Yemen, according to GeoHussar. The strikes targeted groups the Saudi government characterizes as Iranian-backed proxy forces, GeoHussar reports.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington on July 21, 2026, as Lebanon's military deploys into southern regions under a ceasefire agreement with Israel that requires disarming Hezbollah. According to France 24, the deployment establishes pilot 'safe zones' in...

According to Arirang News, the United States is expected to announce Section 301 tariffs as a temporary 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 expires on July 24, 2026, putting a Korea-U.S. bilateral agreement that caps Korean tariffs at 15%...

South Korea is hosting the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for the first time, according to an exclusive Arirang News interview with Korean National Commission for UNESCO Secretary-General Hong Hyun-ik. Hong said the meeting reflects Korea's growing leadership within UNESCO. South Korea has been a member...

South Korea's National Assembly passed an amendment on July 21, 2026, extending the special counsel investigation mandate through August 23, according to Arirang News. The ruling party-led vote followed a 24-hour opposition filibuster during Monday's plenary session. The move reflects ongoing political tensions between South...

Air defense systems in Kuwait and Bahrain intercepted Iranian missiles and drones targeting US-linked military infrastructure on July 20, 2026, with air raid sirens sounding across both countries. Kuwait's military confirmed explosions heard nationwide were from successful interceptions rather than direct impacts, while Bahrain's Interior...

President Trump delivered a nationally televised address while military conflict between the U.S. and Iran continues, according to Arirang News coverage. The speech prioritized Trump's renewed claims about Chinese interference in the 2020 election, with relatively little said about the ongoing war, prompting fresh political...

President Trump issued a warning to Iran following U.S. troop casualties, according to WION reporting on July 20, 2026. WION also reports that Houthi forces have imposed a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia and that pilot zone military operations have begun in Lebanon.

Iran launched strikes targeting Kuwait's power generation and water desalination infrastructure, according to Al Jazeera reporting. Al Jazeera's Victoria Gatenby explains what the attacks mean for Kuwait and other Gulf Cooperation Council states, which rely on Kuwait for essential energy and water supplies.

According to Reuters, Trump said on July 19 that strikes on Iran — then in their ninth consecutive day — were carried out 'in honor' of American military personnel killed in Jordan and Iraq.

The United States has carried out a ninth consecutive night of strikes on Iran following the deaths of three American service members, Arirang News reports. According to Arirang News, the breakdown of last month's ceasefire has triggered a fresh wave of attacks across the Middle...

South Korea's KOSPI index fell more than 4 percent on Monday to close at 6,516.27, triggering sell-side circuit breakers on both the KOSPI and KOSDAQ exchanges, according to Arirang News. The tech-heavy KOSDAQ also fell sharply, dropping 5.33 percent to close at 749.64. Arirang News...

According to Fox News senior correspondent Mike Tobin, Iran carried out military strikes in Jordan that resulted in American casualties. Fox News reports that Trump issued a statement on the incident and has proposed adding Iran to the Lindsey Graham-backed Russia sanctions legislation.

Two American service members were killed during an Iranian attack on a US military installation in Jordan, with one service member reported missing. President Trump responded to the incident on Saturday, describing the loss as "very sad" while reaffirming that preventing Iranian nuclear weapons development...

Two American service members were killed and a third went missing after Iranian forces attacked a US military base in Jordan on July 19, 2026 — the first US combat deaths from hostile fire since a ceasefire agreement in early April. The attack followed a...

According to the Associated Press, the United States intensified strikes on Iran early Thursday, hitting targets further north and firing on a ship the U.S. accused of attempting to break its naval blockade of Iran. Iran retaliated before dawn with missile and drone attacks on...