Three ships collided near the Strait of Hormuz, and the United States destroyed an Iranian mine spreader. Trump says there are no targets left in Iran, America is not done yet An Iranian official said the operation, which left Mojtaba Khamenei lightly wounded, would continue without a time limit. Israel says Iran has warned of […]
Iran-linked cyber group Handala claimed responsibility for the social media attacks. Source: https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5779368-stryker-iran-hack-schoo-strike/
LONDON (AP) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer still appointed Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States despite warnings that his government was exposed to “reputational risk” because of his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, documents released Wednesday showed. Starmer sacked Mandelson after nine months on the job. Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-international/uk-files-jeffrey-epstein-peter-mandelson/
The European Parliament has approved the creation of the EU Talent Pool, a digital platform designed to help companies recruit skilled workers from outside the European Union. Lawmakers supported the proposal with 414 votes in favor, 182 against, and 21 abstentions. The platform allows employers in participating EU countries to connect job vacancies with job
Conservative commentator Meghan McCain on Tuesday criticized Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., for asking parents to send their children to war with Iran. McCain, the daughter of the late Senator John McCain, said, “There is nothing better than a childless single mother in her 70s telling American mothers to send their children to die in war.”
Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky warned Tuesday that the midterm elections could be “disastrous” for his party if the war with Iran continues. “Already in the election process, we are behind the 8th District,” Paul told host Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business’ “Mornings with Maria.” “I think when you add in the high gas
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) on Monday criticized President Trump for referring to the war with Iran as a “tour.” “You can’t look at it and feel like the way to characterize it is: [not] Kaine told host Kaitlan Collins after watching Sergeant Benjamin N. Pennington’s dignified transition on CNN’s “The Source.” Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5776187-kaine-slams-trump-iran-war/
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday congratulated Iran’s new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei and expressed unwavering support. “Your work in this high position will certainly require tremendous courage and dedication, as today Iran stands against armed aggression,” the Russian president said in a statement. In a widely anticipated move, the body… Source: https://thehill.com/policy/international/5775095-putin-congratulates-iran-leader/
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said “there will be more casualties” in the ongoing U.S. campaign against Iran, adding, “So far, seven U.S. troops have been killed in combat.” “The president was right to say there would be casualties. These things don’t happen without casualties,” Hegseth said in an interview aired on the 19th. Source:
Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen said he was concerned about the possibility of a continuation of the U.S. conflict in Iran, where seven U.S. service members have been killed as of Sunday. “We have friends and allies. We have a great global economy. Source: https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5774160-iran-us-escalation-concerns/