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Trump Launches “Project Freedom”: US to Guide Ships Through Strait of Hormuz Starting Monday, Deploys 15,000 Troops
President Trump announced the US will begin guiding ships through the blocked Strait of Hormuz on Monday, in an operation involving 15,000 troops and significant naval assets, but no direct military escorts. The move raises tensions with Iran and global concerns over energy security.
May 4, 2026
Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner: Suspect Cole Tomas Allen, 31, Identified After Saturday Night Attack in Washington
A shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25 left Washington reeling. The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from Torrance, California, was apprehended after allegedly targeting administration officials. One law enforcement officer was wounded but survived, and President Trump addressed the nation late Saturday.
Apr 27, 2026
Iran Rejects Second Round of U.S. Peace Talks in Pakistan as Ceasefire Nears End, Trump Issues New Threats
Just days before a fragile ceasefire is set to expire, Iran has rejected U.S.-led peace talks in Pakistan, while President Trump threatens new strikes and a naval blockade escalates tensions in the region.
Apr 20, 2026
US Airman Rescued in Daring Mission After F-15E Crash in Isfahan; Iran Claims Destruction of US Aircraft on April 5, 2026
A US Air Force colonel was dramatically rescued from Iran after his F-15E was shot down over Isfahan, but Iran claims the US lost multiple aircraft in the operation.
Apr 6, 2026
US Weighs Seizure of Iran’s Kharg Island, Source of 90% of Oil Exports, as Trump Signals Expanded Military Campaign
The US is preparing for a possible ground operation to seize Kharg Island, which handles 90% of Iran’s oil exports, as President Trump intensifies military action and global markets reel from surging oil prices.
Mar 30, 2026
Iran Threatens Permanent Strait of Hormuz Closure and Regional Attacks After Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum
Iran has vowed to permanently close the Strait of Hormuz and target energy infrastructure across the Middle East if the US follows through on President Trump’s threat to bomb Iranian power plants. The standoff has sent oil prices higher and rattled global markets.
Mar 23, 2026
Dubai Airport Hit by Drone Attack: 1,800 Iranian Missiles Fired, 35 Arrested for Social Media Posts Amid March 16 Chaos
Dubai International Airport temporarily suspended flights on March 16, 2026, after a drone attack sparked a fuel tank fire. The incident occurred as Iran launched over 1,800 missiles and drones at the UAE, with authorities arresting 35 people, including 19 Indians, for spreading false information online.
Mar 16, 2026
Mojtaba Khamenei Named Iran’s Supreme Leader After Father’s Death in US-Israeli Strike; First Hereditary Succession in Republic’s History
Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, was selected as Iran’s new supreme leader by the Assembly of Experts, following the death of his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israeli strike nine days ago—a move signaling defiance and continuity amid crisis.
Mar 9, 2026
Nine Killed, Hundreds Injured as Iranian Missile Hits Beit Shemesh Synagogue Bomb Shelter on March 1, 2026
An Iranian missile struck a synagogue and public bomb shelter in Beit Shemesh, Israel, killing nine and injuring nearly 500 amid escalating missile attacks following the death of Iran’s supreme leader.
Mar 2, 2026
Mexican Cartel Boss “El Mencho” Killed by Military on Feb. 22—Nationwide Violence Erupts, 9 Cartel Members Dead
The killing of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, by Mexican security forces on February 22, 2026, has triggered a wave of violence across Mexico, leaving at least nine cartel members dead and disrupting daily life nationwide.
Feb 23, 2026