Hegseth: U.S., Israel Will Soon Have ‘Complete Control’ Over Iran’s Airspace
American and Israeli forces have begun taking control of Iranian airspace, and in a few days, it will be uncontested airspace, according to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
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Stocks Rise, Dollar Slides After Report Iran Contacted US To End War
Stocks rebounded after a report that Iran made indirect contact with the United States to negotiate an end to the war in the Middle East, boosting hopes that the conflict could be short-lived.
US Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship Near Sri Lanka As Iran Conflict Widens
An American submarine has destroyed an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka in the “first sinking of an enemy ship by a torpedo since World War II,” killing scores of people, the U.S. defense secretary confirmed Wednesday.
Israel Targets Iran’s Internal Security Forces in Bid to Weaken Regime
Israel and the United States are increasingly targeting Iran’s internal security apparatus as part of their ongoing military campaign, striking organizations responsible for suppressing protests and maintaining the Islamic Republic’s grip on power.
US Says ‘Operation Epic Fury’ Has Hit Nearly 2,000 Targets In Iran, Destroyed 17 Warships
The United States says it has struck nearly 2,000 targets across Iran and destroyed at least 17 Iranian naval vessels, including a submarine, as part of the widening military campaign known as Operation Epic Fury, launched together with Israel against the Islamic Republic.
Iran’s Assembly Of Experts Reportedly Selects Mojtaba Khamenei As Supreme Leader Amid War Turmoil
Iran’s powerful Assembly of Experts has reportedly chosen Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country’s next supreme leader amid the escalating war involving Iran, Israel and the United States.
Indonesia Freezes Trump’s ‘Board Of Peace’ Talks As Iran War Shifts Diplomatic Focus
Indonesia has paused discussions on U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s “Board of Peace” initiative for Gaza as diplomatic attention shifts to the rapidly escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States, dashing hopes among some Christians that the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation might move closer to normalizing relations with Israel.
Israel Expands Ground Presence in Southern Lebanon as Hezbollah Attacks Continue
Israel’s military said Tuesday it had expanded its troop deployment deeper into southern Lebanon as fighting with the Hezbollah terror group intensified along the northern border.
Trump: U.S. Navy To Provide Escorts For Tankers Through Strait Of Hormuz
Over concerns that Iran is blocking vital tankers from transiting the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Navy will begin escorting tankers through the area.
Trump Floats ‘Friendly Takeover’ of Cuba as Communist Regime Faces Mounting Pressure
President Donald Trump is raising the possibility of dramatic change in Cuba, suggesting that talks with Havana could lead to what he described as a potential “friendly takeover” as the island’s communist government struggles with deepening economic collapse.
Christian Girl Maryam, 11, ‘Brutally Killed’ in Pakistan Prompting Outrage
An 11-year-old Christian girl was abducted and killed by her Muslim neighbor in the Pakistani city of Gujranwala, the latest in a series of attacks targeting members of the country’s Christian minority, investigators told Worthy News on Tuesday.
Energy Markets Under Strain As Strait Of Hormuz Disruption Cripples Global Supply
Oil and natural gas prices jumped sharply Tuesday as global energy markets came under mounting strain after shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz stalled amid the ongoing U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran.
Trump Says Iran’s Military ‘Knocked Out’ After Israel Kills Quds Force Commander
U.S. President Donald J. Trump said Tuesday that Iran’s military capabilities have been largely neutralized, after Israel confirmed it had killed a senior commander in Iran’s elite Quds Force during ongoing strikes on Tehran.
At Least 22 Dead After Bolivian Military Plane Carrying Banknotes Crashes In El Alto
A tense calm has returned to Bolivia’s western city of El Alto after riot police pushed back crowds trying to reach an airplane carrying banknotes that crashed late Friday, killing at least 22 people.
U.S. Intensifies Campaign Across Iran With Rapid Increase in Targets Hit
The U.S. military has struck 1,700 Iranian targets within the first 72 hours of the expanding conflict, according to a Tuesday update from U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), signaling a sharp acceleration in the pace of operations.
Powerful Earthquake Strikes Off Sumatra, Residents Flee Homes
A powerful earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Sumatra island on Tuesday, Christians told Worthy News, forcing residents to flee their homes in several areas.
Prayers In Tel Aviv Shelters Amid Attacks (VIDEO)
Footage has emerged appearing to show people in Tel Aviv bomb shelters praying and singing as sirens sounded amid Iranian missile attacks in recent days.
EU Struggles To Stay United Over Iran War As Energy Shock Rattles Central And Eastern Europe (Worthy News Analysis)
The European Union struggled to remain united Tuesday as leaders of the 27-nation bloc debated how to respond to ongoing U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran.
IAEA Confirms Damage to Iran’s Natanz Nuclear Site After U.S.–Israeli Strikes
The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed March 3 that one of Iran’s key uranium enrichment sites sustained new damage during the ongoing joint U.S.–Israeli military campaign against the Islamic Republic.
U.S. Closes Embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait as Iran Conflict Intensifies
The United States has closed its embassy and consulates in Saudi Arabia and suspended operations at its embassy in Kuwait as Iranian retaliatory strikes continued across the Gulf region.