Washington– The US war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday, as he faced questions and protests at a Senate hearing ahead of a $95 billion GOP budget package to fund the military, along with aid to farmers and voting law changes that are top White House priorities. … Read more
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States is “re-imposing” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and, in an apparent policy shift, will impose fees on other ships for safe passage. Iran insists on its control of the vital waterway, as another exchange of … Read more
Explosions were reported in the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island – which includes an underground “missile city” – on Monday – as US Central Command announced that forces had completed another wave of strikes against the theocracy. Iranian and American forces exchanged retaliatory strikes in recent days after President Trump announced … Read more
World news On Truth Social on Friday, Trump declared the ceasefire over but said the United States would continue negotiations. In this photo released by the Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader, mourners carry the coffin of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei above the crowd for the final prayer before his burial … Read more
Egypt secured a historic place in the round of 32 for the 2026 World Cup after a tense 1-1 draw with Iran in their final Group G match, setting up a knockout showdown with Australia. The Pharaohs finished second in the group with five points, equal to Belgium but behind the Red Devils on goal … Read more
New Administrative Capital Development Company Announce On Wednesday, June 24, the company decided to temporarily suspend operations in the Egypt Fan Zone (EFZ) and will not allow visitors for Egypt’s upcoming match against Iran. I’ll pause last For 48 hours only, including Friday and Saturday, June 26 and 27, 2026. The decision, according to the … Read more
The Egyptian national football team will return to its training base in Spokane, Washington, USA, after local security authorities rejected a request to remain in Seattle before the final group stage match in the FIFA World Cup against Iran. According to Egyptian Football Association (EFA). The team had hoped to stay in Seattle to reduce … Read more
policy Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who helped broker the agreement, said in a post on X that the initial agreement to end the war takes “immediate effect” after the leaders of both countries signed it. President Donald Trump waves as he leaves a dinner at the Chateau de Versailles on June 17, 2026 in … Read more
Evian-les-Bains, France — Leaders at the G7 summit on Wednesday threw their support behind US President Donald Trump’s tentative deal with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and extend a fragile ceasefire — although the White House and Iran have not publicly released the text of the agreement. At the conclusion of the three-day … Read more
policy “Congratulations everyone!” Trump wrote on social media without providing details. He added: “Ships of the world, start your engines. Let the oil flow!” Policemen walk in front of a huge banner showing the Iranian flag in Islamic Revolution Square in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AFP Photos/Wahid Salmi By Julia Frankel, Abby Sewell, … Read more