China and Iran are increasingly using global supply chains and strategic chokepoints to counter the United States, reshaping economic warfare and exposing Washington’s vulnerabilities, according to a report by The Washington Post that examines how, when, where, why and how these tactics are playing out in today’s shifting geopolitical landscape.The United States is no longer […]
An American media figure has gone viral after making bold claims about US military strength during a briefing on tensions with Iran.Riley Podleski, an American journalist and conservative media personality, said this week that the US used “less than 10%” of its combat power in operations against Iran. Her remarks came in an official video […]
Donald Trump early Sunday doubled down on his victory rhetoric against Iran, claiming the US had dismantled Tehran’s military capabilities and warning China of serious consequences if it is found to have supplied weapons to the Mojtaba Khamenei-led Islamic Republic.US President Donald Trump said, “… They have no navy, radar or air force. Their leaders […]
US intelligence assessments indicate that China is preparing to deliver new air defence systems to Iran within the next few weeks, according to CNN.The development comes as China has publicly said that it helped support efforts to broker a fragile ceasefire that paused the recent US–Iran conflict.It also comes ahead of expected high-level talks, with […]
Image shared by Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf (posted on X) A symbolic gesture, images of children killed in the Minab incident were placed on seats aboard an Iranian government flight to Islamabad on Friday, turning the journey of a high-level delegation into a stark visual statement ahead of key peace talks.In a social […]
The Strait of Hormuz has remained a critical chokepoint throughout the conflict involving the United States, Iran and Israel. US President Donald Trump has warned several times that if Tehran does not open the strategic waterway to full and safe traffic, it could face severe consequences.The Strait, a narrow passage lying between the Persian Gulf […]
President Donald Trump waves as he walks to board Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, April 10, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) asserted the Strait of Hormuz “will open with or without Iran,” ahead of ceasefire talks with Tehran scheduled in […]
new video loaded: What the Cease-Fire Means for Iran Emerging from weeks of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, an emboldened Iran has 10 demands for talks during the tenuous cease-fire, according to Iranian state media. Our reporter Erika Solomon assesses Iran’s position. By Erika Solomon, Christina Thornell, David Seekamp and Joey Sendaydiego April 10, 2026 Source […]
US vice president JD Vance on Friday warned Iran saying, “don’t play us”, as he departed for Islamabad in Pakistan to lead high-stakes negotiations aimed at ending weeks of Middle East conflict.“We’re looking forward to the negotiation. I think it’s gonna be positive. We’ll of course see,” the US VP said while boarding Air Force […]
AI image used for representative purposes For weeks, the US–Israel war with Iran was measured in strikes, targets, and retaliation across multiple fronts. Now, under a fragile two‑week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan and announced on April 7, the metric has shifted. The immediate focus is no longer just on battlefield damage, but on whether the […]
