Chinese-Americans Indicted for Placing a Potentially Deadly Explosive Device Outside MacDill Air Force Base Are Children of Illegal Aliens; ICE...
Two U.S.-born children of Chinese illegal immigrants were indicted for attempting to place an explosive device outside MacDill Air Force Base in Florida. Federal authorities arrested the suspects' parents, Qiu Qin Zhou and Jia Zhang Zheng, on immigration violations. The Department of Homeland Security used the case to argue that automatic birthright citizenship creates national‑security risks. The incident has been framed as evidence in the ongoing debate over immigration policy and constitutional interpretation of the Citizenship Clause.
US Secretary of State Rubio Belatedly Revokes Green Cards of Daughter and Niece of High Ranking Iranian Officials Larijani and...
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked the lawful permanent resident status of Fatemeh Ardeshir‑Larijani, daughter of former Iranian security chief Ali Larijani, and Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, a niece of the late IRGC commander Qasem Soleimani, along with their immediate family members. The...
UK PM Condemns Drone Attack on Kuwaiti Oil Refinery, Discusses Deployment of Rapid Sentry Counter-Drone System with Crown Prince of...
The UK Prime Minister condemned a reckless overnight drone strike on a Kuwaiti oil refinery and reaffirmed Britain’s support for Kuwait and Gulf allies. He and Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah discussed the rapid deployment of the RAF Regiment’s Rapid Sentry...
North-South Corridor Functioning Helped by Russian-Azerbaijani Thaw: Suspicion Mounts that Russia Is Using the Route to Ship Arms to Iran
Relations between Russia and Azerbaijan warmed dramatically after a March 2 meeting in Baku, smoothing the western branch of the International North‑South Transport Corridor. The thaw has allowed the route to remain operational despite the U.S.–Israeli aerial campaign against Iran,...
Drones Have Attacked Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Russian Regions
On the night of April 3, drones attacked Moscow and at least six Russian regions, including Leningrad, Voronezh, and Veliky Novgorod. Russian air‑defence forces shot down several drones, but debris caused fires in an industrial zone and injured two civilians. Emergency services...
The Iran-Al Qaeda Axis
U.S. officials, citing the 9/11 Commission and declassified statements, assert that Iran has maintained a covert partnership with al‑Qaida for nearly thirty years, providing travel facilitation, training venues, and logistical support. Evidence includes eight 9/11 hijackers passing through Iran, a...
Russia Providing Satellite Images of US Military Facilities in the Middle East to Iran Says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Russian satellites photographed several U.S. and allied military installations in the Middle East and Gulf region and shared the imagery with Iran. The facilities imaged between March 24‑26 included the U.S.–UK joint base on...
Ukrainian Strikes Cause “Most Serious Threat” To Russian Oil Exports Since War Began
Ukrainian drone strikes on the Baltic ports of Primorsk and Ust‑Luga and the Kirishi refinery have knocked out roughly half of Russia's oil export capacity, the most severe disruption since the 2022 invasion began. The attacks, combined with recent seizures...
Houthis Strike Israel Again; Iran to Allow “Nonhostile” Ships Through Strait of Hormuz; Houthis Endanger Bab El Mandab Chokepoint
The Houthi rebels fired a second wave of cruise missiles and drones at Israel within 24 hours, signaling deeper participation in the Israel‑Iran conflict. Iran announced that vessels from "non‑hostile" nations, including additional Pakistani‑flagged ships, would be allowed to transit...
America-Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS Tripoli, Arrived in US Central Command Area
The America‑class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA‑7) arrived in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility on March 27, 2026. Acting as the flagship for the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, the vessel supports roughly 3,500 sailors...
Israeli General Discusses Operation Roaring Lion/Epic Fury with Voice of America
In a VOA‑Farsi briefing, a senior Israeli Air Force general detailed Operation Roaring Lion/Epic Fury, describing a systematic campaign to cripple Iran’s ballistic missiles, UAV production, proxy networks, and command‑and‑control structures. He framed the effort as “deep destruction” aimed at...
At Least 10 US Soldiers Injured in Attack by Iran on Saudi Base
On March 27, Iranian missiles and drones struck Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base, injuring at least ten U.S. soldiers, two of whom are in critical condition. The attack also damaged two Air Force KC‑135 refueling aircraft, though the extent...
China Deploys Fighter Drones Near Taiwan Strait
China has positioned roughly 200 aging J‑6 fighter jets, retrofitted as strike drones, at six airbases in Fujian and Guangdong, directly overlooking the Taiwan Strait. Satellite imagery confirmed the deployments, which Reuters and the Mitchell Institute reported. The unmanned aircraft...
Israel Eliminated Commander of Iran’s Naval Forces Overseeing Closure of Strait of Hormuz
Israel reportedly carried out a strike near Bandar Abbas that killed Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ naval forces who oversaw plans to close the Strait of Hormuz. Israeli officials neither confirmed nor denied involvement. The...
US Congressmen Bacon, Meeks Demand Treasury Sec. Bessent & Sec. Of State Rubio Explain Easing of Russian Oil Sanctions
Representatives Don Bacon and Gregory Meeks sent a bipartisan letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding an explanation for the Trump administration’s recent easing of Russian oil sanctions through General Licenses 133 and 134....
Lightning Landing; The Function of the “82nd Airborne Division,” America’s Elite Force in the Middle East
The 82nd Airborne Division, known as the “All‑American,” is the U.S. Army’s elite rapid‑reaction force capable of deploying worldwide within 18‑24 hours. Based at Fort Liberty, it specializes in parachute assaults, bridgehead creation, and humanitarian missions, drawing on a century...
Iran Attempted Missile Strikes on UK-US Base More Than 2,000 Miles Away Revealing Danger to Europe
Iran launched two missiles toward the joint UK‑US base on Diego Garcia, more than 2,000 miles from its shores, marking the first confirmed strike beyond the 1,200‑mile range Iran previously claimed. One projectile missed the installation while the other was...
US Joint Special Operations in Support of Earnest Will (1987-88): US Military Protection of Oil Tankers From Iranian Attacks
Operation Earnest Will (July 1987‑Sept 1988) saw the U.S. protect re‑flagged Kuwaiti tankers from Iranian attacks. To counter mines and fast‑boat raids, the Navy and Army converted two oil‑platform barges into mobile sea bases, deploying SEALs, Marines, helicopters and riverine...
US Drops Bunker Busters on Coastal Iran Missile Sites Near Hormuz; Russia Expands Support for Iran in Targeting US Forces
U.S. Central Command confirmed that U.S. forces used multiple 5,000‑pound deep‑penetrator bombs to destroy hardened Iranian missile sites along the coast near the Strait of Hormuz. The sites housed anti‑ship cruise missiles that could threaten the vital shipping lane. Simultaneously,...
Brother of Michigan Synagogue Attacker Was Hezbollah Commander
A Michigan synagogue attacker, Ayman Ghazali, entered the United States on a spousal visa in 2011 and later carried out a truck‑ram and shooting that injured several first responders before killing himself. Israeli intelligence disclosed that his brother, Ibrahim Ghazali,...
UKMTO Reports Tanker Being Struck Near the UAE: Minor Damage, No Injuries; 17th Attack Affecting Vessels in Area of Persian...
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) logged 17 projectile‑related attacks on vessels in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman between Feb. 28 and Mar. 17, 2026. Most incidents caused only minor structural damage, small fires or brief suspensions,...
Precision Strike by the Israeli Air Force Destroyed the Ayatollah’s Airplane at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport
On March 16, 2026 the Israeli Air Force carried out a precision strike that destroyed an aircraft used by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport. The plane, employed for senior officials’ travel, military procurement missions and coordination with...
USS Tripoli Amphibious Assault Ship Sprinting To Middle East
The U.S. Navy dispatched the America‑class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA‑7) from Sasebo, Japan, carrying the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and roughly 2,500 Marines. The deployment, slated to reach the Middle East within one to two weeks, underscores the rapid...
Polish and Allied Aircraft Scrambled Due to Massive Russian Strikes on Ukraine
Poland’s Armed Forces Operational Command announced that fighter pairs, an early‑warning aircraft, and ground‑based air‑defence systems were scrambled on 14 March 2026 in response to Russian long‑range aviation strikes targeting Ukraine. The deployment, part of the #WschodniaZorza operation, also involved...
Trump on Iran: “Watch What Happens…Today”
Former President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social just before midnight EDT on March 12, claiming the United States is "totally destroying" Iran's military, economy and leadership. The message coincided with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement of "Operation Roaring...
US Forces Urge Civilians in Iran to Avoid Port Facilities Where Iranian Forces Are Operating
On March 11, 2026 U.S. Central Command warned civilians in Iran to stay away from any port facilities where Iranian naval forces are operating. Tehran is reportedly using civilian ports along the Strait of Hormuz for military activities, which strips...
Media: Iran Was Preparing To Strike California With Shahed Drones
The FBI circulated a late‑February bulletin warning that Iran may attempt a surprise Shahed drone strike on California, potentially launched from an unknown vessel offshore. Shahed “suicide” drones, already deployed by Russia in Ukraine, represent a low‑cost, high‑impact weapon that...
India Provides “Safe Harbour” To Iranian Warship; Crew Staying in India’s Naval Facilities
India granted safe harbour to Iran’s IRIS Lavan, allowing the frigate to dock in Kochi on March 4 and housing its 183‑person crew at naval facilities. The move follows the US‑launched MK‑48 torpedo that sank the sister ship IRIS Dena on March 4, heightening...
Iranian Ships Carry Chemical Precursor Needed for Ballistic Missiles From Chinese Port to Iran
Two IRISL‑owned vessels left a Chinese chemical‑storage port carrying sodium perchlorate, a key precursor for ammonium perchlorate used in solid‑propellant ballistic missiles. The shipments were identified through ship‑tracking data, satellite imagery and Treasury records, confirming ongoing sanctions evasion by Iran’s...