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The United States has signaled a major escalation in its military campaign against Iran, saying it plans to expand strikes deeper inside the country as the conflict spreads across the Middle East. Senior U.S. military officials said the intensified attacks aim to further degrade Iran’s military capabilities and reduce its ability to launch missiles and drones against American and allied targets. The announcement comes as fighting between U.S., Israeli and Iranian forces enters another intense phase, with attacks reported across several countries in the region. Iran has carried out retaliatory missile and drone strikes targeting U.S. bases and allied sites…

The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is reportedly working on a plan to arm Kurdish opposition groups in an effort to spark a broader uprising against the Iranian government, according to multiple sources familiar with the discussions. The strategy is being considered as tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran intensify across the region. Sources say the plan involves providing military assistance to Iranian Kurdish militias operating near the Iran-Iraq border, particularly those based in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region. These armed groups number in the thousands and have historically opposed Tehran’s rule in Kurdish-majority areas of western Iran. The…

With just three months remaining before the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026, escalating conflict between the United States and Iran has thrown serious uncertainty over whether Iran’s national football team will be able to compete in the tournament. The 2026 World Cup, set to be hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, was expected to be one of the largest sporting events in history. However, the outbreak of direct hostilities between Washington and Tehran has complicated logistics, diplomacy and security arrangements surrounding Iran’s participation. Iran successfully qualified for the tournament, and its national team had been preparing…

The Trump administration has reversed its earlier request that a federal judge dismiss lawsuits against several law firms associated with Democratic clients or political figures, in a move that signals a shift in legal strategy amid ongoing partisan battles over accountability and political influence. Earlier this year, Justice Department attorneys asked a federal court to drop civil actions targeting firms alleged to have played roles in efforts to challenge or overturn the 2020 election or to represent former President Donald Trump’s opponents. Critics accused the government of attempting to shield political allies of Democrats from legal scrutiny. However, new filings…

Anthropic’s AI chatbot Claude has surged to the top of the Apple App Store’s free iPhone app rankings in the United States, becoming the most downloaded app amid a very public dispute with the U.S. Pentagon and federal authorities. The jump in popularity reflects growing public interest following controversies over AI ethics and government use of artificial intelligence. In late February, the Pentagon withdrew Anthropic from its AI partnership after the company refused to remove contractual restrictions that would allow its technology to be used for mass domestic surveillance or autonomous weapons. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth labeled Anthropic a “supply-chain…

Hollywood fans are buzzing after celebrity stylist Law Roach sparked fresh speculation that actors Zendaya and Tom Holland may have secretly tied the knot. Roach made the comments while speaking to reporters on the red carpet at the 2026 Actor Awards, teasing that “the wedding has already happened” and suggesting the public simply “missed it.” The claim immediately ignited social media chatter, building off earlier engagement news for the couple. Zendaya and Holland first met in 2016 while filming Spider-Man: Homecoming, and their relationship was publicly confirmed in 2021. Rumours of an engagement began in early 2025 after Zendaya was…

U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that it is “too late” for diplomatic negotiations with Iran even as military operations involving U.S. and Israeli forces continue to strike Tehran and other targets across the Islamic Republic. Trump’s statement — delivered in a social media post — came amid the fourth day of intensified conflict, with ongoing airstrikes and retaliation shaping a rapidly deteriorating regional crisis. According to Trump, Iran’s air defence systems, air force, navy and senior leadership have been so severely degraded that opportunities for meaningful talks have effectively closed. “They want to talk. I said ‘Too Late!’” he…

Six United States service members were killed after an Iranian strike hit a makeshift operations center in Kuwait, according to initial military reports, marking one of the deadliest single incidents involving US forces in the current escalation. Officials said there was no warning siren prior to the impact, leaving personnel with little time to seek shelter. The strike reportedly targeted a temporary command and coordination facility being used to support regional security operations. Emergency response teams rushed to the site, but the intensity of the blast caused severe structural damage. US defense authorities confirmed that an investigation is underway to…

U.S. President Donald Trump said it is “too late” for negotiations with Iran as Israeli forces continued striking targets in Tehran, marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict. His remarks signal a sharp rejection of renewed diplomatic efforts amid intensifying military operations across the region. Speaking as explosions were reported in and around the Iranian capital, Trump indicated that opportunities for dialogue had passed, suggesting that recent developments had fundamentally altered the path toward de-escalation. Israeli strikes have reportedly targeted military infrastructure and strategic sites, while Iran has vowed retaliation. The exchange has heightened fears of a broader regional…

Global oil markets surged dramatically as escalating military tensions involving Iran triggered the largest price jump since the 2022 energy shock. Brent crude briefly climbed above $80 per barrel while U.S. crude also jumped sharply, driven by fears that the conflict could disrupt vital Middle Eastern supply routes. Investors reacted after attacks and counter-attacks across the region raised the risk of shipping interruptions in the Strait of Hormuz — the narrow waterway responsible for transporting roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply. Tanker traffic slowed significantly, with many vessels delaying or rerouting journeys amid safety concerns and rising insurance costs.…