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US Central Command on Thursday announced it was bombing Iran for the sixth consecutive night as the US continues to escalate its attacks on the country.
“At 2 pm ET today, US forces began conducting a new wave of strikes against Iran for the sixth consecutive night to further degrade Iranian military capabilities,” CENTCOM wrote on X. Continue reading “US Launches Attacks on Iran for Sixth Consecutive Night”
Over 100 House Democrats on Wednesday voted in favor of an amendment put forward by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) to cut $3.3 billion in military aid to Israel, marking a major shift as congressional Democrats grapple with growing skepticism of the US-Israel relationship among their voter base. Continue reading “Over 100 Democrats Join Thomas Massie in Voting To Cut $3.3 Billion in Military Aid to Israel”
US Central Command said on Tuesday that its forces have reimposed the blockade of Iranian ports after it announced another round of strikes against Iran, marking the fourth consecutive day that the US has bombed Iran.
CENTCOM said that at 3 pm EST, it began “launching an additional round of strikes against Iran to continue degrading Iranian capabilities used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz,” and Iranian media has reported strikes and blasts across southern Iran.
Continue reading “CENTCOM Reimposes Blockade of Iranian Ports, Bombs Iran for Fourth Straight Day”
After the U.S. and Iran agreed to a ceasefire deal on June 17, a senior U.S. official was monitoring the online reaction when they noticed something surprising. Continue reading “Trump’s Ex-Campaign Manager Is Running An Israeli Influence Operation Targeting the MAGA Base”
Truck drivers are now taking down Flock cameras in an Ohio town by ramming directly into the poles, and more people are starting to do the same.
The destruction has reportedly triggered a chain reaction, with other drivers following suit and leaving law enforcement scrambling.… pic.twitter.com/aWFckvZlvH
— Shadow of Ezra (@ShadowofEzra) July 15, 2026
By Matthew Petti – Drop Site News
On June 2, politicians from around America, including Trump administration official Leo Terrell, met at the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C. for a glitzy reception. The next day, they met Sen. John Fetterman (D–Pa.) in his office. The event celebrated the launch of a little-known nonprofit—the State Legislator Israel Caucus. Continue reading “The New Israel-Backed Nonprofit Feeding Lawmakers Model Legislation”
President Trump on Monday said that the US was “reinstating” the blockade of Iranian ports and would also charge a 20% fee for all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, a declaration that came after US officials had repeatedly said it would be illegal for Iran to charge fees for ships passing through the waterway. Continue reading “Trump Says US ‘Reinstating’ Blockade of Iranian Ports, Will Charge 20% Fee for Hormuz Strait Transit”
Israeli forces launched attacks across Gaza on Sunday, killing at least six people, including a nine-year-old girl, as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. Continue reading “Israeli Attacks Across Gaza Kill Six, Including a Nine-Year-Old Girl”
By Chris Menahan – Information Liberation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday confirmed his plan to “merge” the US and Israeli militaries through opaque Pentagon contracts immune to political shifts. Continue reading “Netanyahu Confirms Plan to ‘Merge’ U.S. and Israeli Militaries”
By Kit Klarenberg – The Grayzone
Iran’s military on Thursday launched attacks on US bases across the region following a second round of major US airstrikes against Iran, as the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding to end the conflict has collapsed. Continue reading “Iran Targets US Bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan Following Major US Airstrikes”
By Chris Menahan – Information Liberation
President Trump’s decision to declare the US-Iran memorandum of understanding “over” appears to have followed Israel sharing intelligence with the US claiming Iran was “considering” killing him. Continue reading “Israel Told Trump of ‘Iranian Assassination Plot’ Before He Declared MoU ‘Over,’ Report Suggests”
President Trump heaped praise on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the NATO summit in Ankara on Wednesday, expressed support for Ukraine’s long-range attacks inside Russia, and said he would allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missile interceptors. Continue reading “Trump Says He Supports Ukraine’s Long-Range Attacks Inside Russia, Will Allow Ukraine To Produce Patriot Missiles”
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Iranian army retaliated on 9 July to Washington’s latest round of airstrikes on the Islamic Republic overnight, which consisted of hundreds of airstrikes. Continue reading “Iran strikes US bases across Persian Gulf after Washington’s newest escalation”
US Central Command announced on Tuesday that its forces began bombing Iran, strikes it’s framing as a response to Iranian attacks on commercial shipping. Continue reading “US Begins Bombing Iran After Multiple Tankers Struck in Strait of Hormuz”
Russian missiles and drones pounded Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine on Monday as Ukrainian forces fired over 600 drones into Russian regions. Continue reading “Russian Strikes Pound Kyiv as Ukraine Fires Over 600 Drones Into Russia”
US Africa Command on Sunday announced that its forces launched another airstrike in Somalia as the Trump administration continues its record-shattering bombing campaign in the country. Continue reading “US Bombs Somalia for 70th Time This Year”
The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday that President Trump has considered resuming all-out war with Iran, holding talks with US War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine about potential strike options, but has decided to hold off for now and stick with engagement under the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding. Continue reading “Report: Trump Considers Return To Full-Scale War With Iran, Chooses To Hold Off For Now”
The House is expected to vote on a War Powers Resolution on Tuesday meant to end US support for Israel’s war in Lebanon, which continues despite several announcements of a “ceasefire” and a recent agreement signed between Israel and the Lebanese government. Continue reading “House To Vote on War Powers Resolution To End US Support for Israel’s War in Lebanon”