Trump agrees to suspend 'bombing and attack' of Iran for 2 weeks

President Donald Trump has agreed to suspend “bombing and attack of Iran" for two weeks following a conversation with Pakistan's prime minister on Tuesday.

Former CIA agent 'shocked' agency details pilot rescue operation in Iran

A former CIA agent criticized the Trump administration for publicly disclosing details of a secret deception operation used to rescue a pilot after a military jet was shot down over the weekend.

Americans in Middle East: How to get assistance from the State Department

Americans in the Middle East can get safety updates, travel help and evacuation guidance from the U.S. State Department amid rising tensions with Iran.

UK government blocks rapper Ye from entering Britain to headline festival

Ye was barred Tuesday from entering the United Kingdom where he was scheduled to headline the Wireless Festival in July after a backlash over his history of antisemitic remarks.

US military assets in the Middle East: Ships, planes, and 50,000 American troops

The Pentagon’s build up of U.S. military assets in the Middle East, the largest in decades, began in late January as tensions with Iran started escalating. 

Why Kharg Island matters to Iran, and why the U.S. is targeting it

While the Strait of Hormuz has played a key role in the conflict with Iran, a small island hundreds of miles deeper into the Persian Gulf has emerged as one of the most high-profile potential targets for the United States. 

What to know about the Strait of Hormuz—and why it matters

The Strait of Hormuz—a narrow, 21-mile-wide passage connecting the Persian Gulf to global shipping lanes—has emerged as the focal point of a major geopolitical crisis.

Baby among 3 dead in holiday horror as Easter egg hunt turns deadly

Three people were killed, including a 10-month-old girl, after high winds toppled a tree in Germany during an Easter egg hunt on Sunday morning, according to authorities.

Trump details daring rescue of downed US airman in Iran

President Donald Trump said the U.S. carried out a large-scale military operation to rescue a downed airman in Iran.

Iran and US receive proposal for 45-day ceasefire, reopening of Strait of Hormuz

The war between the U.S. and Iran continued into Monday, with fighting ongoing amid President Donald Trump’s threat to hit Iran's infrastructure if it doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Australia says Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube fall short on enforcing child account ban

Australia’s online safety watchdog is considering legal action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, alleging they have failed to adequately enforce new laws banning users under 16.