Latest US Strikes Iran News and Updates

US economy misses expectations in Q2 as tariffs, Iran war weigh on growth

US GDP growth slowed to 1.5% in Q2 as tariffs and the Iran war weighed on the economy, despite resilient consumer spending and AI investment
By Arun Jayan . Jul 30, 2026

Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz closed after fresh US airstrikes target IRGC 

The US launched a new wave of strikes on Iranian military sites after Tehran's attempted attack on American positions, while Iran kept Hormuz closed
By Arun Jayan . Jul 30, 2026

Fact Check: Did Iran's IRGC claim authority over shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz?

The post reported, "Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) continues to claim that international mariners should only use routes the IRGC prefers"
By Shanmugapriya Murugesan . Jul 30, 2026

CENTCOM warns Iran is mining troops' phone and Meta glasses footage as US mulls confiscating devices

Admiral Brad Cooper, head of CENTCOM, wrote in a letter that Iran is benefiting from being able to track the outcome of its attacks using the footage
By Ishan Jain . Jul 30, 2026

Fact Check: Did a journalist uncover links between Thomas Massie and the Deep State?

The claim surfaced as Massie is joining Democrats to challenge Trump's handling of the Iran war
By Saurav Suresh . Jul 30, 2026

John Fetterman tells Benjamin Netanyahu he's Democrats' 'conscience,' blasts party over Israel

John Fetterman said he was the only Democrat to publicly reject criticism of Israel during his meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu
By Ishan Jain . Jul 30, 2026

Why Iran chose to strike first after Trump paused US attacks, risking a fresh Middle East escalation

Analysts suggest Iran's decision reflected a major shift in how it plans to fight the war, particularly when it comes to initiating strikes
By Gopika Subramanian . Jul 30, 2026

Schumer steps in after Republicans disclose talks with John Fetterman

John Fetterman said he would leave the Democratic Party if it officially became anti-Israel, calling support for Israel a matter of moral clarity
By Eren Waris . Jul 29, 2026

Netanyahu discreetly lays out plan to Trump for an Israel that no longer needs US military aid

The Israeli prime minister told President Donald Trump he wants Israel to phase out US military aid over the next decade, signaling a major shift
By Swati Sakshi Mishra . Jul 29, 2026

Oil prices surge as Trump vows to give Iran 'a beating' after attempted attack on US forces

Trump said the US had coordinated with Iraqi authorities before launching joint US-Saudi strikes against Iran-backed Shiite groups in Iraq
By Arun Jayan . Jul 29, 2026

Sean Hannity defends Lindsey Graham against 'warmonger' label as Trump calls him 'extremely hawkish'

Sean Hannity praised Lindsey Graham's unwavering support for Israel, calling him a loyal friend of both the country and its people
By Deepanjali Sharma . Jul 29, 2026

Netanyahu denies reports of split with Trump: 'Hate to disappoint our would-be critics'

Benjamin Netanyahu said he and Donald Trump shared the goal of stopping Iran from getting nuclear weapons despite reports of tensions
By Ishan Jain . Jul 29, 2026

'Would not exist': Trump claims Israel would not exist today if he wasn't president

Trump said Iran had 'essentially' agreed it could not obtain a nuclear weapon
By Eren Waris . Jul 28, 2026

'I don't need Bibi to tell me': Trump says Israel should have kept Iran intel private

Ahead of their White House meeting, Trump said he privately chastised Netanyahu for disclosing Iran intelligence
By Shibra Arshad . Jul 28, 2026

'Less than an hour': Trump reveals how quickly US could cripple Iran if talks fail

The president said the US could quickly cripple Iran's infrastructure if negotiations fail, while insisting he hopes military action won't be necessary
By Eren Waris . Jul 28, 2026

Trump ridicules Obama over Iran cash payment at Michigan rally: 'He thought he could bribe them'

Donald Trump accused Barack Obama of trying to bribe Iran with cash, saying military pressure, not payouts, is the only way to deal with Tehran
By Ishan Jain . Jul 28, 2026

Iran targets Melania and Barron Trump in disturbing 'how-to' video encouraging their assassination

The video suggests Melania Trump's shopping trips could be 'suitable for operations by global freedom fighters'
By Ishan Jain . Jul 28, 2026

Massie breaks with GOP, teams up with Democrats to take Trump to court over Iran war

The Kentucky Republican backed legislation directing Speaker Mike Johnson to sue the White House, alleging Trump violated the War Powers Resolution
By Shibra Arshad . Jul 27, 2026

'Not much time': Trump warns Iran talks face deadline before 'very strong military action'

President Trump said the US was in deep talks with Iran, warning military action would resume if they failed, and added he had not much time to spare
By Eren Waris . Jul 27, 2026

'He's lost my confidence': GOP senators turn on Hegseth as Iran war drags on

The prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Houthi attacks in the Red Sea are two developments some Republicans say caught the Pentagon off guard
By Shibra Arshad . Jul 27, 2026
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