The U. S. government has recently moved to remove certain relatives of the late Iranian general from the country, citing their ties to a regime that has openly threatened American interests. One case involves Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, who was a green‑card holder and lived comfortably in the United S
A U. S. fighter pilot was rescued after his F‑15 aircraft crashed in Iran, officials confirmed late Saturday. The mission took place following reports that the jet was shot down by Iranian air defenses. Earlier this week, a second pilot from the same two‑person crew was recovered after the cra
India just bought oil from Iran for the first time in years, and it didn't even have to jump through payment hoops. Normally, that wouldn't be news—countries trade oil all the time. But this deal stands out because it happened during a messy time in the Middle East, when key shipping routes got tang
Politics and public health don’t mix well these days. A recent example? A neighbor in Ohio decided his morning meditation mattered more than an elderly woman’s life. He pulled the plug on her medical oxygen machine, claiming the hum disrupted his chakra alignment. The result? A felony charge for rec
A young woman from a prominent Iranian military family recently enjoyed a high-end American lifestyle before her residency was abruptly revoked. Sarinasadat Hosseiny, 25, posted photos on social media showing her jet-setting between popular U. S. destinations like Miami, Alaska, and Las Vegas. Her I
Five European countries want energy giants to share extra profits from high fuel costs. Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria signed a letter asking the EU to tax sudden gains made by energy firms. The push comes as rising oil prices from Middle East tensions squeeze household budgets. The mi
Five European finance chiefs have fired off a letter demanding EU-wide curbs on energy profits. The move comes as Middle East tensions make oil tankers rare, pushing petrol and heating bills higher. Spain’s economy minister joined colleagues from Germany, Italy, Portugal and Austria to argue that wh
A US warplane vanished over Iran this week, sparking a high-stakes hunt. The aircraft, identified as an F-15E Strike Eagle, was shot down near a remote border region. One crew member escaped, but the other remains missing. This marks the first US aircraft loss in Iranian airspace during the current
Two American aircraft were hit by Iranian fire over the last week, creating fresh danger for U. S. personnel in the region. One incident involved a twin‑seat fighter that crashed near Tehran, while another A‑10 “Warthog” was struck after landing in Kuwait. In both cases, the pilots survived th
Last week, the White House released its 2027 budget proposal—a plan that asks for $1. 5 trillion aimed at military spending, the biggest request of its kind in decades. But the money isn’t just for tanks and jets. It also includes a controversial missile system worth $185 billion, new fighter planes
