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Tehran Struck: Mehrabad Airport Hit in Major Israeli Raid

Israeli warplanes struck Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport and other leadership sites as part of Operation Epic Fury, targeting Iran’s assembly choosing a new supreme leader and escalating a widening regional war that reverberates globally.

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6 - U.S. service members killed so far in Iran conflict

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"Were going to cut off all trade with Spain"  President Donald Trump

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Tehran Airport Pounded - Mehrabad Hit in Israeli Raid

Israeli airstrikes hit Tehran targets including Mehrabad Airport and sites tied to Iran’s leadership as Operation Epic Fury continues. The strikes aim to disrupt Iran’s ability to select a new supreme leader and target clerical bodies.

U.S. Cites Israeli Intel - Strikes Carried Out on That Basis

U.S. officials say American strikes on Iran relied on intelligence about Israeli plans and coordinated targeting. Reports suggest the campaign was long planned and aimed at degrading Iran’s leadership and nuclear infrastructure.

Iran Strikes Neighbors - Regional Missile and Drone Campaign Underway

Iran’s retaliation has spread across the Gulf with missile and drone salvos against regional neighbors and Western assets. Attacks have struck embassies and military positions, widening the conflict beyond Iran’s borders.

AWS Centers Damaged - Drone Blasts Cripple Middle East Data Hubs

Commercial cloud infrastructure in the Middle East was damaged in strikes, exposing vulnerabilities in global data systems. Disruptions affected banking and services and raised urgency around protecting tech assets in conflict zones.

US Embassies Close - Diplomatic Posts Shut Across the Middle East

The U.S. has shuttered diplomatic posts and moved to evacuate personnel across the Middle East as attacks escalate. Embassy closures and reduced staffing reflect heightened risk to American diplomats and citizens.

Flights Grounded - Thousands Canceled as Iran Conflict Disrupts Airspace

Air travel has been plunged into chaos with thousands of cancellations and grounded flights across the Gulf and beyond. Passengers face delays, stranded travelers, and surging charter costs as airspace and routes close.

Stocks Plunge as Oil Surges - Global Selloff Hits Markets

Global markets plunged and oil surged as investors reacted to the widening war. Major indexes fell sharply while safe havens and energy prices spiked on supply risk and Strait of Hormuz disruptions.

DOJ Reverses Course - Government Resumes Fight Against Law Firms

The Justice Department abruptly reversed an earlier decision and moved to continue defending executive orders targeting law firms tied to political opponents. The reversal revives a high-profile legal and political fight.

Trump Threatens Spain - 'Cut Off All Trade' Over Basing Dispute

President Trump publicly threatened trade retaliation against Spain and criticized European leaders. The comments signaled a diplomatic rift with allies over basing and support for the campaign against Iran.

War Powers on the Table - Congress Readies Votes on Iran Strikes

Congress is moving to assert its authority as lawmakers prepare votes and debates over the president’s military actions. War powers resolutions and formal notifications have pushed a rare showdown over executive military authority.

Commanders Invoke Faith - Troops Told War Is 'Divine Plan'

Reports surfaced of U.S. military commanders framing the campaign in apocalyptic or religious terms, alarming critics. Firsthand accounts and commentary describe an unusual motivational rhetoric among some commanders.

NATO Backs Effort - Secretary General Praises US Intelligence

NATO and key allies expressed support while drawing lines on involvement. The UK moved assets into the region and NATO clarified backing but not direct participation, underscoring strained alliance politics.

Iran Strikes Threaten US Economy - Energy Costs Rise Rapidly

Energy markets and trade flows face major disruption as shipping lanes and regional infrastructure come under attack. Analysts warn of sustained price jumps and wider economic shock if the conflict endures.

No Warning for Troops - Kuwait Drone Strike Killed US Service Members

U.S. casualties mounted amid the expanding campaign with multiple service members killed and controversial details about warning systems and base protections. Officials and families face growing scrutiny.

Engine Fire Forces Emergency LAX Landing - Jet Evacuated Safely

Air travel and emergency landings added to the chaos as flights diverted and passengers evacuated. Several in-flight incidents highlighted the operational strain on airlines and airports during the crisis.

Noem Grilled in Senate - Lawmakers Lash Out Over DHS Failures

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced intense scrutiny in Senate hearings over immigration operations, agency ad spending, and leadership decisions. Republicans and Democrats pressed her on multiple lapses.

ICE Training Slashed - Records Show Cuts During Hiring Blitz

Oversight and accountability concerns grew around immigration enforcement as records show training cuts and investigations into operations. State prosecutors and watchdogs opened probes into agent conduct.

Supreme Court Blocks California Secret Gender Policy - Parents Win

The Supreme Court issued high-impact rulings on school policies and parental rights, including limits on transgender student secrecy policies, prompting nationwide attention and legal fallout.

Epstein Depositions Released - Clinton Testimony Draws Scrutiny

The release of previously secret deposition footage in the Epstein inquiry drew fresh headlines as Bill and Hillary Clinton’s testimonies and related material circulated, prompting political fallout and debate.

Father Found Guilty - Georgia Dad Convicted Over Son's School Shooting

A Georgia jury convicted a father in a landmark case holding a parent criminally responsible for a school shooting linked to his son. The verdict signals legal risk for guardians in similar tragedies.

Legal Cover Secured - Scholars Say Article II Rationale Spans Presidencies

The White House has offered shifting legal and political rationales for the strikes, provoking intense criticism and debate over objectives, strategy, and possible long-term consequences for U.S. policy.

Blackstone Faces Redemptions - Private Credit Fund Hit Hard

Financial markets and institutions showed stress with record redemptions and transaction delays as investors sought liquidity amid the Iran war shock. Private credit and large funds faced notable outflows.

OpenAI Rewrites Pentagon Deal - Company Backtracks After Backlash

AI firms and Pentagon ties drew scrutiny after rushed contracts and backtracking. Industry leaders revised deals and faced public backlash over surveillance and military applications of AI.

Natanz Damaged - IAEA Confirms Enrichment Site Hit

International inspectors confirm strikes damaged Iran’s nuclear facilities, complicating nonproliferation concerns and raising questions about the program’s future and verification.

School Turned Shelter - Families Seek Refuge From Israeli Strikes

The conflict displaced civilians and disrupted governance in Lebanon and other neighbors. Schools and community centers became shelters while elections and services faced postponement amid escalating fighting.

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