Trump was facing a midnight deadline Thursday to secure congressional authorisation for the war against Iran, though the looming cutoff is not expected to rein in his military plans

Rising US-Iran tensions see Trump push a prolonged blockade, stall nuclear talks, and warn Tehran to “get smart soon.” Oil prices surge amid supply fears, while Iran’s economy weakens. Pentagon reveals $25B war cost as global powers step in,

On one hand, the US is refining military options and reinforcing Israel. On the other, it continues to rely on economic pressure as leverage.

Follow real-time developments as the US-Israel conflict with Iran unfolds amid escalating political rhetoric, stalled diplomacy and continued military exchanges across the Middle East. Track the latest strategic decisions,

Threats from Tehran and regional uncertainty are reshaping regional security, but not all Gulf states are moving in the same direction

Oil prices hit a 4-year high as Axios reports Trump will hear new options to try to break the Strait of Hormuz standoff with Iran with a new wave of attacks.

Tehran's air defences were activated to counter small aircraft and drones late Thursday, as the White House signalled that it will not be reined in by a congressional deadline on the Iran war.

Israel is preparing to spend nearly three-quarters of a billion dollars on its propaganda arm as it seeks to counter a worsening global image shaped by the genocide in Gaza and regional wars, according to its national budget passed in March.

US carriers are positioned in the Middle East amid the Israel-Iran conflict. Crude oil all-time high by April 30 at 1.4% YES.