Trump faces split among retired US commanders over whether to resume Iran strikes
President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is on "massive life support," as retired U.S. commanders and national security...
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Islamabad denies sheltering Iran jets, Trump praises Pakistan’s mediation as ‘absolutely great’
Pakistan rejected reports Tuesday that it allowed Iranian aircraft to use its airfields amid tensions with the United States—claims suggesting...
Hegseth Asks for More Money as Iran War Costs Skyrocket
Despite a ceasefire that has been in effect for more than a month, the cost of the U.S. war with...
Clavicular and the Right-Wing Project to Radicalize Young Men
Photo illustration: The Intercept / Screenshots: Clavicular Braden Peters, better known online as Clavicular, did not become famous by offering...
DTCC Targets October Launch for Tokenized Securities with Wall Street Backing
DTCC plans October rollout for tokenized securities, involving 50+ firms. Will enable blockchain-based trading of traditional assets like ETFs, Treasuries....
Trump’s ‘Economic Fury’ squeezes Iran — but can Tehran outlast the pressure?
As the Trump administration escalates its campaign against Iran through sanctions, naval pressure and financial enforcement, a central question is...
US targets Chinese refinery in sweeping Iran oil crackdown, sanctions ‘shadow fleet’ tankers
The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Friday sanctioned a major Chinese oil refinery and dozens of...
Trump envoy to Turkey doubles down after backlash, pushes ‘peace through strength’ policy
EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Ambassador Tom Barrack is pushing back after backlash over remarks seen as equating Israel with Hezbollah, insisting his...
UK Unveils New Payment Rules for Stablecoins, Tokenized Assets
UK Treasury introduces reforms to integrate stablecoins, tokenized deposits into payments system, appoints Chris Woolard to lead digital strategy. (Read...
Anthropic Launches Claude Design to Challenge Figma and Canva
Anthropic debuts Claude Design, an AI-powered visual creation tool that turns prompts into prototypes, slides, and marketing assets for Pro...
When Anti-War Candidates Become War-Monger Presidents
Sen. Bernie Sanders forced a vote on Wednesday to block the sales of bombs and bulldozers to Israel. The resolutions...
Iran to execute first female protester tied to anti-regime unrest
Iran is set to execute its first female protester tied to the January 2026 uprising in Tehran, according to multiple...
US destroyer interdicts two oil tankers trying to leave Iran during Trump’s blockade
A U.S. destroyer interdicted two oil tankers that were trying to leave Iran on Tuesday, a U.S. official said, as...
Pakistani general says Iran diplomacy still alive, despite US blockade, failed talks
The United States began enforcing a naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime traffic Monday, sharply escalating tensions in the Gulf just...
‘Gate of Tears’ at risk: Iran threatens major new global chokepoint if US moves on Hormuz
Iran could retaliate against a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by directing its Houthi allies to disrupt...
