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Hundreds of people gathered in southern Iran for a funeral service honoring four people killed in a strike on a wedding ceremony, according to Iranian state media reports.

South Korea's Blue House announced Friday it is reviewing potential military contributions to security in the Strait of Hormuz, including possible troop deployment, though no final decision has been made. A Blue House official said Seoul could have some room to maneuver on the issue,...

Breaking Points hosts Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti discuss Iran's recent escalatory actions in the Middle East alongside the Trump administration's reported proposal to rename the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint through which roughly 20% of the world's oil passes. According to Breaking Points,...

Iran has issued a direct warning to the American public to prepare for economic disruption, according to reporting on the escalating conflict following strikes on U.S. military bases in the Middle East. The warning references potential energy market disruption and 'dark months ahead.' The report...

In a Late Night with Seth Meyers summer-hiatus segment, host Seth Meyers and supervising writer/producer Sal Gentile discuss, from a comedic perspective, Trump's proposal to rename Lake Ontario, the Supreme Court's ruling on the White House ballroom, and the ongoing stalemate with Iran.

Economist and policy advisor Jeffrey Sachs discusses how he believes Washington's overestimation of American power is driving both military interventions abroad and asset bubbles at home. Drawing on his experience advising Russia during the Soviet collapse and studying Asian economic development, Sachs argues that U.S....

Retired Major John Spencer, executive director of the Urban Warfare Institute, appeared on Fox News' 'Jesse Watters Primetime' on September 4, 2026, to evaluate the state of U.S. military operations against Iran and assess strategy in the Middle East, according to Fox News.

Vice President JD Vance stated during a White House press briefing Thursday that he would not characterize the U.S.-Iran conflict as a war, citing the absence of active shooting. When asked whether the conflict would conclude by the midterm elections, Vance declined to provide a...

Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Kuwait on Thursday, September 3, 2026, according to Kuwait's Ministry of Defense, which reported that air defenses successfully intercepted the strikes. The attacks S. forces targeted Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday.

Search-and-rescue operations are continuing in Nepal for an eighth consecutive day following catastrophic flooding near the Nepal-China border, according to Arirang News. South Korea's disaster relief team is coordinating with the Nepali military to locate nine South Korean nationals still unaccounted for in the disaster...

Iran conducted retaliatory drone and missile attacks on U.S. military bases in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates for a second consecutive day on September 2–3, 2026. The strikes occurred as U.S. President Donald Trump stated his military was prepared to attack Iran at any...

PBS NewsHour reported on September 2, 2026, that Iran launched additional strikes in retaliation for U.S. attacks, with the U.S. and Iran exchanging strikes amid Iranian targeting of Gulf allies. The broadcast also featured an attorney representing a whistleblower who alleges the U.S. Postal Service...

Vice President JD Vance engaged in a sharp exchange with CNN's Kaitlan Collins during a Thursday press conference over whether ongoing military operations against Iran constitute a war. According to Forbes Breaking News, the two clashed over the administration's characterization of the scope and nature...

According to Al Jazeera, an Iranian drone damaged a residential building in Kuwait City, with Kuwaiti authorities reporting no casualties. Per the source, Iran has conducted targeted strikes on US military assets across Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, and the UAE in retaliation for US strikes on...

Iran said a U.S. bombardment killed 18 people and injured more than 100, according to BBC News reporting on statements from Iranian authorities. Iran accused the U.S. of committing a war crime by striking a wedding in the city of Kuhestak, killing four people including...

Economist Richard Wolff argues that the U.S. national debt, which recently exceeded $40 trillion, represents 'one of the many signs of an economy and of an empire that is now in decline,' according to an interview with Democracy Now!. Wolff characterizes the ongoing six-month conflict...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing bipartisan criticism from senators over his management of the war in Iran and recent Pentagon leadership changes. According to ABC News, more Republicans have joined Democrats in voicing concerns about Hegseth's performance, marking a shift in party-line support for...

Iran struck two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on September 3, 2026, according to Drop Site News. Drop Site News reports the attack represents an escalation in Middle East maritime tensions and raises concerns about oil supply disruption through one of the world's...

The United States launched military strikes against Iranian targets around the Strait of Hormuz after Iran attempted to target commercial shipping and US forces in the region, Channel 4 News reports. According to Channel 4 News, senior American military commanders have warned Defense Secretary Pete...

The US military carried out additional strikes on Iran on Tuesday, prompting Iran to launch attacks on Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait. The exchange marks the first tit-for-tat strikes between the two countries in over a month and follows weeks of relative military calm. President Donald...