Exclusive: US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war, sources say U.S. officials have informed some European counterparts that some previously contracted weapons deliveries are likely to be delayed ‌as the Iran war continues to draw on weapons stocks, five sources f...

US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war

Trump Bets Economic Pain Will Finally Force Iran to Reopen Strait The administration’s hope is that pressure on Iran’s oil industry will increase the longer the blockade endures.

An intensifying U.S. naval blockade of Iran is aimed at inflicting such severe economic pain that Tehran will be compelled to submit quickly to Washington’s demands

Iraq loads first oil tanker for export via Syria’s Baniyas port ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iraq has loaded its first oil tanker for export via Syria’s Mediterranean port of Baniyas, Baghdad’s oil marketing authority announced, marking a significant step toward dive...

Iraq loaded its first oil tanker for export via Syria’s Baniyas port, Baghdad’s oil marketing authority said, marking a key step toward diversifying export routes amid ongoing tensions in Strait of Hormuz, as well as in boosting trade ties with Damascus.

US farmers strained as Iran war sends fertilizer costs surging

US farmers are grappling with soaring fertilizer and fuel costs as supply disruptions coincide with the peak of the planting season, forcing many to reduce their usage and risk lower yields.

US military will target Iran-linked ships worldwide, broadening scope beyond blockade The U.S. military has widened its efforts beyond the blockade of Iran’s ports. It is allowing its forces around the world to stop any ship tied to Tehran or those suspected of carrying supplies that c...

US military will target Iran-linked ships worldwide, broadening scope beyond blockade

Iran cannot be permitted to collect tolls or violate freedom of navigation as neither existed before the conflict began and that wouldn’t be going backwards

Iran wants to protect Hezbollah because it still sees proxies as a essential element of national power projection

Caps on missiles & dismantling of proxies and enrichment technology are a necessity if any financial relief is to be provided

POTUS has stated he wants a permanent solution to the nuclear problem and a time driven enrichment delay without dismantlement falls short of that

On the potential deal —

Straits linked to Lebanon ceasefire (if true) is a strategic risk as that’s contingent upon disarming Hezbollah and Iran could hold strait at risk again if Israel goes after Hezbollah in future

U.S. must get highly enriched uranium and no enrichment

WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump told Reuters on Friday that the U.S. will work with Iran to recover its enriched uranium and bring it back to the United States.

Trump tells Axios he expects Iran deal "in a day or two" Trump is very feeling bullish.

Trump tells me he expects Iran deal "in a day or two".

Getting a lot of is the Iran deal good or bad questions — I don’t know and quite frankly neither does anyone else. It hasn’t been finalized and final terms arent public. Im waiting until then. Too much that has leaked out recently has turned out not to be true. Hoping for success

Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani Lies to President Trump About Militias The Iranian-Backed Militias Sudani Defends Are Parasites Upon the Iraqi Economy and the Country’s Sovereignty

raqi Prime Minister Sudani Lies to President Trump About Militias

If we are going to increase the defense budget by $500 billion to $1.5 trillion or 5% of GDP like we have asked of allies — we absolutely must allocate significant funding for USAFRICOM to close the gap on much needed platforms and critical systems particularly for the Sahel.

Scoop: Inside the historic U.S.-Cuba negotiations in Havana It's the first time a U.S. government plane has touched down since Obama visited a decade ago

U.S. State Dept officials met last Friday in Havana with their Cuban counterparts —including Raulito “El Cangrejo” Castro, the grandson of Raul Castro

Here’s what we know about the historic meeting👇

A State Department spokesperson says the Trump administration is aware that American journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin has been detained in Kuwait and that the admin "has no higher priority than the safety and security of Americans."

Broader comments from State here -->

From the personal archives — Cooks from 2/82nd Airborne grilling on a modified 55 gallon oil drum during the 15-18 month surge deployments in Baghdad, Iraq

Levin on Biden's Afghanistan exit, attacks on US troops in Kabul Guests: Dan Crenshaw, Brian Mast

Levin on Biden's Afghanistan exit, attacks on US troops in Kabul

Pete Hegseth quoted a fake Bible verse from the Tarantino movie Pulp Fiction yesterday during a Pentagon prayer service

US and Iran Weigh Extending Their Ceasefire by Two Weeks The US and Iran are considering extending their ceasefire that ends on Tuesday by another two weeks to allow more time to negotiate a peace agreement, according to a person familiar with the matter.

SCOOP: The US and #Iran are considering a two-week EXTENSION to their ceasefire, which currently ends next Tuesday.

White House confirms that the next round of talks of US-Iran is to be in Islamabad

Today, Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander, completed his second trip to the Middle East in the last 15 days. He engaged regional partners in six different countries and visited with U.S. troops.

It’s Not Just Iran. Trump Is Flailing on Multiple Fronts. Donald Trump’s recent string of setbacks in Iran, Hungary, and more show that his usual intimidation tactics are no longer working, Jonathan Lemire reports:

“You’ve heard the joke: The White House is going to start talking about the Epstein files to distract from how badly the Iran war is going. Except that this reverse “Wag the dog” is based on bizarre truth” www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...

Iran's new Lego viral video makes fun of the US corporate media's Epstein cover-up.

Pretty sad when Lego videos contain more truth about Trump and Epstein than US "news" outlets.

Tell Congress: Impeach Pete Hegseth Contact Congress today!

Impeachment articles filed on Hegseth today! Tell your Rep. to support it---send your letter here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

Hegseth parodying the fake Bible verse Tarantino wrote for Pulp Fiction, I hate this dweeb so much man publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/hegseth-bo...

Exclusive | Pentagon Approaches Automakers, Manufacturers to Boost Weapons Production Senior defense officials have talked with General Motors, Ford and others about shifting some capacity to make arms and military supplies.

Exclusive: The Pentagon has approached automakers and other American manufacturers about playing a larger role in weapons production

CENTCOM: More than 10,000 U.S. troops, over a dozen warships and dozens of warplanes carrying out Iran blockade

Regional concern is growing over Bab el-Mandeb, the gateway to the Red Sea. Houthi forces could target this area at Iran's direction.

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The 75th Ranger Regiment has claimed the title. Sgt. Drew Schorsch and Spc. Caleb Godbold are the winners of the 2026 David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition, proving their endurance, skill, and grit over three grueling days of competition.

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Suicide bombers strike Algeria’s Blida Province during Pope visit - VIDEO | News.az Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the blasts and any possible links to wider security threats, News.Az reports. 🇩🇿�...

Suicide bombers strike Algeria’s Blida Province during Pope visit