China Is the Iran War’s Unexpected Winner
The Iran war was supposed to expose China’s weakness on oil, but it didn’t quite work out that way.
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Israeli settler attacks in West Bank surge to 63 percent: Report
Israeli settler attacks in West Bank surge to 63 percent: Report Attacks by Israeli settlers across the occupied West Bank have surged to 63 percent during the first seven months of this year as compared to the same period in 2025, according to the Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission. The commission recorded 4,113 attacks between January till July. During the same period in 2025, 2,524 attacks were recorded, showing an increase of 1,589 incidents.
US Not Ruling Out Military Force Amid Economic Pressure On Iran
New posts 06:35 US Not Ruling Out Military Force Against Iran, Hegseth Says (file photo) US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during a cabinet meeting on July 31.
Oil Tanker Struck In Hormuz Strait, Shipping Monitor Says
New posts 10:07 Oil Tanker Disabled By Projectile Off Coast Of Oman, Says Shipping Monitor An oil tanker was struck and disabled by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman early on August 25, a British shipping security monitor said, in the latest incident to hit shipping in the strategic waterway.
US senators demand hearing over toll on troops amid war on Iran
US senators demand hearing over toll on troops amid war on Iran A group of 12 US senators have called for a congressional hearing into the toll the war on Iran is taking on troops, amid "poor planning and mismanagement of extended deployments". In the letter, led by Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth, the lawmakers wrote to committee chairman Roger Wicker requesting a public hearing with Defense Department leadership regarding the poor management across naval ships and regional bases. The senators underlined "dwindling supplies and deteriorating conditions onboard numerous ships and across bases in the region" and accused military leadership of a "systemic failure of planning and adaptation".
China threatens Taiwan from every angle
Hong Kong, August 25 (ANI): China continues to tighten the thumbscrews on Taiwan - or perhaps it should be more aptly called the rack. Beijing is prosecuting a simultaneous, multi-pronged campaign against Taipei, using diplomatic, military, grey-zone, psychological warfare and espionage pressures.
UN calls for protection of civilians in Gaza amid Israeli attacks
UN calls for protection of civilians in Gaza amid Israeli attacks A UN spokesperson said that three UN warehouses were damaged in an Israeli air strike on Sunday, with one significantly affected. In a press conference on Monday he called for greater protection for civilians in Gaza, saying: "Civilians and civilian infrastructure, including humanitarian facilities, must never be a target, and must be protected". He added that greater aid should be allowed in to prevent further malnutrition of children after Israel has failed to provide the agreed upon amount following a ceasefire with Hamas in October.
"If we need to use kinetic strikes, we'll use them": US War Secretary Hegseth warns Iran
Wisconsin [US], August 25 (ANI): US War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday (local time) said the United States is prepared to use military force against Iran, including in the Strait of Hormuz, saying Washington is 'by no means' ruling out kinetic strikes as it continues to exert economic pressure on Tehran. Asked whether kinetic strikes are currently on pause, Hegseth said, 'No.
UKMTO says it received report of tanker struck by 'unknown projectile' in Gulf of Oman
UKMTO says it received report of tanker struck by 'unknown projectile' in Gulf of Oman The UK Maritime Trade Operation said on Monday that it received a report from an oil tanker that it had been "struck by an unknown projectile" nine nautical miles northeast of Oman's Ash Shishah. The projectile reportedly caused damage to the engine room and disabled the vessel, with the environmental impact unknown, but all the crew are reported safe. UKMTO WARNING 120-26 Click here to view the full product.
US military says it allowed 40 vessels carrying humanitarian aid to pass through Hormuz blockade
US military says it allowed 40 vessels carrying humanitarian aid to pass through Hormuz blockade US Central Command (Centcom) said on Monday that the military has redirected 71 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to "ensure compliance" with its naval blockade of Iranian ports. In a post to X, Centcom added that more than 40 vessels supporting humanitarian aid were allowed to pass through the blockade by the US navy. American forces aboard USS George H.
Syria court sentences Assad-era grand mufti to life in prison
Ahmed Hassoun was convicted of crimes including inciting civil war and complicity in intentional killing.
US public approval of Iran war falls to lowest level since early days of conflict
US public approval of Iran war falls to lowest level since early days of conflict US public approval for the Iran war has fallen to 31 percent, its lowest level since the early days of the conflict, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. Trump's approval rating has held at 33 percent, remaining at the lowest level of his presidency, the poll found.
Hegseth says US not ruling out military force against Iran
Hegseth says US not ruling out military force against Iran US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Monday that President Donald Trump's administration was not ruling out using further military force against Iran, even as Washington unveiled an "economic D-Day" of new sanctions against Tehran. "By no means are we foreclosing using kinetic strikes anywhere in the Strait of Hormuz or around Iran," Hegseth told reporters, adding that Iran could not handle the economic pressure it was under. Meanwhile, Iran's economy minister has claimed that the country has a "two-year plan" to deal with the sanctions and that the US will suffer "another defeat" as a result.
No American Vessel Is Safe Anymore: Will Cannons Give Way to Codes?
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Referring to a new type of battle in seas, a Saudi captain spoke about cyber warfare in the Strait of Gibraltar and wondered if cannons are giving way to codes.
Israeli forces raid village in Syria’s Quneitra governorate
Israeli forces raid village in Syria’s Quneitra governorate Israeli military vehicles raided the village of Saida al-Golan in Syria’s Quneitra governorate on Monday, according to Syrian news channel Al Akbhariya. Israeli forces searched a farm in the vicinity of the village, according to the report.
Gaza death toll rises to 8
Gaza death toll rises to 8 Israeli air strikes have killed at least eight Palestinians, including two children, since dawn on Monday, Al Jazeera Arabic reported, citing medical sources. Israeli forces have targeted areas in central and southern Gaza, destroying houses, mosques and at least one water desalination facility.
Israel launches strikes across southern Lebanon
Israel launches strikes across southern Lebanon The Israeli army launched a new wave of attacks on Monday, targeting the outskirts of the villages of Ainatha and Haddatha in the Bint Jbeil district of southern Lebanon, Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reported. The agency added that an Israeli drone additionally “exploded while flying over an excavator that was working to remove the rubble of a destroyed building”. No reports on casualties have been released yet.
IRGC says Iran will target ‘US energy chokepoints’ if attacked
IRGC says Iran will target ‘US energy chokepoints’ if attacked Hossein Mohebbi, spokesman of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), warned on Monday of “heavy attacks on US energy chokepoints and vital interests” if Iran’s infrastructure is attacked. “Any attack on Iran’s infrastructure will bring heavy strikes on US energy chokepoints and vital interests,” Mohebbi was quoted as saying by Iran’s IRIB state broadcaster, adding that, “contrary to the enemy’s perception that Iran’s military had limited reserves, the production of our smart and guided missiles continues”.
Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard wants Iran ‘off the map’, says wars on Turkey and Egypt are next
Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard wants Iran ‘off the map’, says wars on Turkey and Egypt are next Jonathan Pollard, the Israeli spy who betrayed the United States, has called on Israel to prepare for war against Egypt and Turkey as he launches his campaign for a Knesset seat in October’s election. The American-born former US Navy intelligence analyst spent 30 years in prison after passing a vast collection of classified documents to Israel. In an interview with Israeli news channel ILTV on Sunday, Pollard called on Israel to wipe Iran “off the map” and identified Egypt and Turkey as its next major enemies.
Four Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, including young girl
Four Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, including young girl Four Palestinians have been killed in Israeli forces' fire in various parts of the Gaza Strip on Monday, including a young girl, Wafa news reported, citing local sources. A young girl, Amal Nash'at Abu Khater, succumbed to serious wounds sustained after being shot by Israeli forces in the western Al-Satar area, in central Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip, according to Wafa. Wafa also reported that a man died of wounds he had sustained due to Israeli bombardment of the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younes in the southern Strip, while two more were killed in an Israeli bombing of a tent sheltering displaced people near Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip.
