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According to reports from Axios and The Wall Street Journal, the US military has prepared target lists for potential strikes on Iranian energy and transportation infrastructure. President Trump has extended the deadline for a deal with Iran, while US and Israeli airstrikes have reportedly hit bridges in northwestern Iran.
US President Donald Trump warned Iran that 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his deadline. The threat drew condemnation from Pope Leo and raised international law concerns, as the US and Israel continued strikes on Iranian infrastructure. A two-week ceasefire was later announced.
In a closely watched race, liberal candidate Chris Taylor defeated conservative Maria Lazar to win a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, giving liberals a 5-2 majority on the bench. The outcome could shape voting rights and election challenges in the swing state for years to come.
As President Trump's Tuesday deadline for Iran approaches, international media are scrutinizing his threats to bomb Iran's energy infrastructure, his dismissal of war crimes accusations, and his broader mental fitness for office. The coverage also highlights a series of unrelated major stories, from war crimes charges against an Australian veteran to the Epstein investigation.
Experts and UN officials say President Trump's threats to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure could constitute war crimes under international law. While Trump and his UN ambassador argue such attacks are justified due to dual-use purposes, legal scholars warn of severe violations and the dilemma facing US military officers.
President Trump has threatened Iran with military action if a deal isn't reached by Tuesday's deadline, while negotiations continue through Pakistani intermediaries. Iran has rejected current proposals, and UK officials have criticized Trump's rhetoric as the conflict escalates.
US President Donald Trump announced the rescue of a US airman shot down over Iran, a mission that involved dozens of aircraft and hundreds of troops. The operation was marked by a firefight with Iranian forces, and Iran claims to have shot down several US aircraft. The rescue comes amid tensions over the US-Israeli war on Iran.
US intelligence assesses that AI-enhanced satellite images from Chinese company MizarVision could aid Iranian forces in targeting US and allied positions in the Middle East. The technology identifies and tags military assets across vast areas, a capability once reserved for national intelligence agencies. Reports highlight risks to deployed forces, including Australian personnel.
Project Maven, the Pentagon's flagship AI programme, has evolved from a drone-footage analyzer into a battlefield management system now central to US strikes on Iran. As Palantir defends its role, experts warn of the risks of AI-driven targeting and the need for human oversight. The Pentagon's decision to phase out Anthropic's Claude adds a new layer to the debate.
US special forces rescued two airmen after their F-15E was shot down over Iran, with the pilot recovered quickly and the second airman extracted after a multi-day search. The CIA ran a deception campaign to mislead Iranian search teams, while US forces destroyed two transport planes to prevent capture. The operation involved hundreds of troops and dozens of aircraft, with some reports of a strike on an IRGC headquarters.
An Afghan mother whose son was killed in a March 16 Pakistani air strike on a Kabul drug rehabilitation centre calls for an international investigation. Officials report 411 deaths, though the UN has verified at least 250, amid deepening conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
US President Donald Trump has issued a new ultimatum to Iran, threatening to destroy its power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by Tuesday evening. Iran has dismissed the threats, with officials vowing retaliation and regional tensions continuing to escalate.
President Donald Trump's Easter Sunday social media post threatening to bomb Iranian infrastructure drew sharp criticism from Democratic lawmakers, with several calling for his removal via the 25th Amendment. The post, which included profanity and invoked Allah, was described by critics as 'unhinged' and 'disgusting,' while Republicans remained largely silent. The threat comes amid an ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran that has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and rising global oil prices.
The United States is preparing to deploy almost its entire inventory of JASSM-ER stealth cruise missiles to the Iran war, drawing from Pacific and global stockpiles. Over 1,000 such missiles have already been used in the first month of strikes, raising questions about supply constraints and strategic priorities.
President Donald Trump confirmed the rescue of the second crew member of an F-15E fighter jet shot down over Iran, following a multi-day search that involved heavy firefights. Iran claims it destroyed four US aircraft during the rescue, a claim that remains unverified. The incident underscores the ongoing volatility of the conflict as Trump issues ultimatums and regional attacks continue.
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a broader cabinet shake-up following the removal of Attorney General Pam Bondi, as frustration grows over the political fallout from the war with Iran. Names such as Tulsi Gabbard and Howard Lutnick have been floated as potentially on the chopping block, though no final decisions have been confirmed.
President Trump's renewed threats to withdraw from NATO highlight long-simmering tensions with allies over burden-sharing and military support. The US provides close to two-thirds of NATO's budget, yet Congress has legislated to prevent any unilateral exit without Senate approval.
US and Iranian forces are competing to recover a missing American crew member after an F-15 fighter jet was shot down over Iran. US special forces reportedly rescued one of two crew members, while Iran claims it downed the aircraft and is offering a reward for the capture of the remaining airman. The incident adds to tensions in a war that began with US-Israeli strikes on Iran more than a month ago.
More than 100 US-based international law experts have signed an open letter warning that American and Israeli strikes on Iran may constitute war crimes and violate the UN Charter. The letter cites threats to civilian infrastructure, a deadly school strike, and officials' rhetoric as serious concerns, while the White House dismisses the experts' claims.
President Donald Trump has proposed a $1.5 trillion defense budget for fiscal year 2027, a 42% increase over the current year, marking the largest expansion in military spending since World War II. The proposal includes funding for the Golden Dome missile defense system and cuts of 10% to non-defense programs, and comes as the US war with Iran continues.