
CENTCOM: 138 Vessels Redirected in Hormuz Blockade as Iran War Passes Eight Months
A container ship sank, 50,000-plus U.S. troops are in the region, and Tehran says the strait reopens when America leaves.

Lavrov in Tehran as Russia and Iran Tighten Ties; Trump Says Moscow Does "Very Little"
Iran's foreign minister calls the partnership the closest in history; Washington disputes how much help Russia is giving.

DHS: Southwest Border Apprehensions Down 95% in Fiscal 2026, Lowest on Record
Preliminary, government-reported numbers also claim zero Border Patrol releases and 250 miles of new barrier.

Deadly Strike on Riyadh Airport Widens Gulf War; Egypt Pledges to Defend Saudi Arabia
At least 12 people were killed at King Khalid airport; casualty counts from Yemen differ by source.