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Russia-origin fuel cargo diverted from Cuba is now unloading in Venezuela, ship data show
A Russia-origin fuel tanker once bound for Cuba is now unloading in Venezuela. Read what the reroute reveals about sanctions, supply, and regional energy stress.
Trump proposes largest military budget in US history at $1.5tn for fiscal 2027
The White House has proposed $1.5 trillion in defense spending for fiscal 2027, the largest military budget request in US history, as the country remains at war with Iran.
Iran downed US jets days after Trump said their radar was 100% annihilated
Iran shot down a US F-15E and struck an A-10 Thunderbolt II on 4 April 2026, contradicting Trump and Hegseth claims of total US air dominance over Iran.
Iran shoots down US jet, offers bounty for pilots, mocks Trump’s war claims
Iran's parliament speaker Ghalibaf mocked the US after an F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran. One crew member rescued; search for second ongoing.
USS Abraham Lincoln continues Operation Epic Fury sorties as Iran repeats unverified strike claims
Iran's IRGC claims striking USS Abraham Lincoln with missiles and drones. US Central Command rejects all claims, confirming the carrier remains fully operational in West Asia.
Iran follows through on US tech threat with strike on Amazon Web Services in Bahrain
Iran's IRGC struck Amazon Web Services in Bahrain on April 1 after threatening 18 US tech firms, marking a new escalation in the Gulf conflict. Dubai denied an Oracle strike.
General Randy George asked to step down as Army chief in latest Pentagon leadership shift
Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief General Randy George to retire immediately. Read what the Pentagon shake-up means for Army leadership and policy.
Trump’s Iran speech sends crude to six-year high, gas tops $4 nationwide
U.S. crude oil surged nearly $12 per barrel on April 3, 2026, its largest one-day gain since 2020, after Trump pledged more Iran strikes with no Strait of Hormuz reopening plan.
Trump doubles down on trade with new pharma tariffs and a metals duty reset
Donald Trump has announced new pharmaceutical tariffs and revised U.S. metal duties. Read what changed, who is affected, and why it matters.
Iran is decimated but the war is not over: Trump signals fresh strikes in prime-time address
Trump's first prime-time address on Operation Epic Fury declares Iran decimated but signals two to three more weeks of US strikes and leaves the Strait of Hormuz unresolved.