The Pentagon reportedly withheld information about dozens of US service members injured in strikes in Jordan, as the New York Times cited officials. This comes amid escalating conflict with Iran, which saw two soldiers killed and four wounded in a recent strike, and a total of 427 US service members injured in the war.
Former Republican U.S. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's social media tribute to two American service members killed in Iranian strikes on Jordan, disputing his use of "sacrifice." Greene asserted the deaths were due to a war waged for Israel and oil control, echoing other conservatives' claims against the Trump administration.
Three US service members were killed and others injured after Iranian forces launched ballistic missile and drone attacks on American military facilities in Jordan. This marks the first US fatalities since the renewed conflict between Washington and Tehran, prompting warnings of further Iranian retaliation.
UAE condemns Iranian missile and drone attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, describing them as a threat to regional security and stability.
US President Trump vows to seize Iranian oil facilities as the conflict escalates. Iran claims US strikes render a ceasefire meaningless, while regional tensions rise with attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. EU and UN call for diplomatic solutions.
US President Trump vowed to seize Iranian oil facilities and conduct "more bombing" as strikes escalated. Iran called the US attacks a "flagrant violation" rendering a ceasefire "meaningless." Three Indian sailors died in a US strike off Oman.
Iran launched a drone strike on Kuwait's international airport, killing one and wounding 63. This follows US and Iran exchanging missile and drone strikes, jeopardizing ceasefire efforts. Israeli PM Netanyahu criticized European leaders and warned Iran is "playing with fire."
Iran launched a drone strike on Kuwait's international airport, killing one and injuring 63, amid escalating US-Iran tensions. The attack follows exchanges of missile and drone strikes between the two nations, jeopardizing ceasefire efforts.
Iran launched drone strikes on Kuwait's international airport, causing significant damage and casualties, amid escalating US-Iran military exchanges over the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing conflict in Lebanon.
Kuwait's international airport terminal sustained significant damage and several injuries from Iranian strikes, escalating regional tensions. This attack occurred amidst reciprocal missile and drone exchanges between the US and Iran, jeopardizing ceasefire efforts.
Saudi Arabia conducted unpublicized airstrikes on Iran in late March, marking the first direct military action on Iranian soil in retaliation for attacks within the kingdom. This shift in approach followed Iranian strikes on Gulf Cooperation Council states, leading to an informal de-escalation understanding between Riyadh and Tehran.
US President Donald Trump accuses media of 'virtual TREASON' for reporting on Iranian military successes, claiming it gives Iran false hope.
The UAE's announcement of its departure from OPEC after 60 years represents a significant geopolitical fracture within the Gulf, driven by longstanding tensions with Saudi Arabia over oil quotas and regional strategy, as well as frustration with the response to Iranian attacks. The move weakens an already declining cartel that once controlled half the world's oil output but now accounts for only about a quarter.
Bahrain has revoked the citizenship of 69 individuals for allegedly expressing sympathy toward Iranian retaliatory strikes. The government claims the move is a response to acts that contradict the duty of loyalty to the Kingdom.
The Iran war has delivered a systemic shock to the Gulf’s security architecture and economic miracle. Two taboos were rapidly broken. The Strait of Hormuz, which carries roughly one-fifth of global oil consumption and close to a quarter of seaborne crude, was paralysed for sustained periods. Iranian strikes reached deep into Gulf territory, hitting ports, energy terminals and airports with a frequency that exceeded attacks on Israel. War-risk insurance premiums and tanker charter rates surged...
The surge in oil and gas prices caused by the Iran conflict has significantly narrowed the cost disparity between green and grey hydrogen, potentially accelerating the adoption of clean fuel across Asia.
The US Department of Defense cannot yet provide an assessment of damage to American military bases in the Middle East from Iran's retaliatory strikes, acting Under Secretary of Defense Jules Hurst said. He stated there is no final number for damage to overseas installations and no estimate for reconstruction costs, depending on whether partners contribute to construction. The US and Israel launched an operation against Iran on February 28, with Trump announcing a two-week ceasefire on April 7. Collapsed talks were held in Islamabad on April 11, with negotiations potentially resuming April 22.
