Iran war update: 14 nights of American attacks on Iran, and Iranian retaliation against US bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait. Two sea straits are blocked, oil touched 100 dollars, and China cut its Iranian crude purchases by 40 percent. Discover why the Saudis finally attacked the Houthis and why Tehran is begging for a deal.
The Strait of Hormuz is virtually closed and the West can't agree on how to respond. France and the US are pushing competing UN resolutions — one demands Iran stop, the other won't even name Tehran. Meanwhile China and Russia hold their vetoes ready. Oil is at $105 and climbing.
Democrat Iran obstruction hit the Senate floor Tuesday. A 50-47 vote advanced a War Powers Resolution to limit Trump's authority on Iran. Four Republicans broke ranks: Paul, Collins, Murkowski, and Cassidy. Seven previous attempts all failed. This one faces the same fate. The Dems know it. It is pure political theater.
Hegseth Fires Back at Congress: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made his first congressional appearance since the Iran war began, testifying nearly six hours before the House Armed Services Committee. His message was clear and unapologetic — Iran cannot have a nuclear bomb. Period.
