Chart of the Day: Mapping U.S. Military Bases Across the Middle East
Explore the U.S. military footprint in the Middle East amid a fragile Iran-Israel ceasefire, mapped bases, and what’s at stake.
Geopolitics
Oil Powers Endurance as Israel–Iran Tensions Mount
As Israel–Iran tensions escalate, global oil markets brace for impact on supply, prices, and energy security.
After U.S. Bunker-Buster Strikes, Iran’s Nuclear Sites Face Uncertain Damage
U.S. bunker-buster strikes on three buried Iranian nuclear sites yield mixed satellite photos. Deep-hardened shafts may have blunted impact, and protests erupt across U.S. cities.
Iran Fires New Missiles at Israel Following U.S. Strike on Nuclear Sites
Iran launched fresh missile attacks on Israel after U.S. strikes on its nuclear sites, with explosions reported in Tel Aviv and the Shephelah region.
Israel-Iran Conflict Intensifies: Iran’s 40-Missile Retaliation
Read how Iran’s June 22 retaliatory strike of 40 missiles on Israel, following U.S. hits on nuclear sites, has injured over 80 and raised global concerns.
Iranian FM Araghchi Heads to Moscow for Talks with Putin
Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi will travel to Moscow for talks with President Vladimir Putin on Monday, highlighting Tehran-Moscow ties.
Israel-Iran Escalation Sparks UN Call for Peace
Overnight exchanges of strikes between Israel and Iran triggered UN warnings of uncontrollable conflict. Global leaders from the U.S., EU and the Chinese mainland urge restraint and dialogue.
Tensions Escalate: Israel and Iran Exchange Strikes Amid Uncertainty Over U.S. Role
Israel and Iran traded air attacks overnight, with Israel deploying over 50 fighter jets in three waves against 40 targets and Iran striking a command center near a hospital.
Escalation in Iran-Israel Conflict: Airstrikes Over Tehran Spark Global Concern
Tensions between Iran and Israel erupted into airstrikes over Tehran, drawing global calls for de-escalation from Beijing to the G7 amid uncertainty over the conflict’s next phase.
DPRK to Send 6,000 Military Builders, Sappers to Russia’s Kursk Region
The DPRK will dispatch 5,000 builders, two brigades and 1,000 deminers to help restore Russia’s western Kursk region in an agreement with Russia’s Security Council head.