Trump Demands Hormuz Be Reopened. Allies Shrug.
President Trump called on five nations to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Allies offered cautious words, not commitments. The plan now looks more talk than team effort.
Did Bahrain Launch Missiles at Iran? Video Shows
A geolocated video, verified by experts, appears to show ballistic missiles fired from northern Bahrain toward Iran. The launcher looks like a U.S. M142 HIMARS. Gulf states deny responsibility and officials offer few clear answers.
UK Pushes Russia-Iran Spin Again
A recent media push claimed Russia is openly aligned with Iran against the U.S. The timing and sourcing are thin. Here is what to watch, what is missing, and who gains when narratives move faster than facts.
US Strike Hits Narco-Terror Cell in Ecuador
SOUTHCOM says U.S. forces supported Ecuadorian troops in a targeted strike against a narco-terrorist supply complex. The Pentagon released a statement and unclassified video. Here are the facts and the questions the press release did not answer.
U.S. and Ecuador Strike Drug Cartels
U.S. Southern Command said American and Ecuadorian forces launched coordinated operations against groups it calls narco-terrorists in Ecuador. The move follows recent U.S. strikes on drug vessels and fits a broader push to choke cartel operations in the hemisphere.
US Strike Sinks Drug Vessel; Three Dead
U.S. Southern Command says a Joint Task Force strike in the Eastern Pacific destroyed a smuggling boat, killing three alleged traffickers and prompting fresh questions about oversight and effectiveness.
You’ve Been Told Wrong About Iran Options
The real leverage the U.S. has over Iran is not bombs. It is the ability to disrupt the tools Tehran uses to track, block, and crush protests. That quieter pressure can raise the cost of repression while limiting risks of wider war.