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Armed security personnel stand guard near the Serena Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 19, 2026.
What We're Watching

Hormuz feud escalates ahead of ceasefire deadline, Saudi halts weapons shipment for Sudanese army, Venezuela’s Machado reiterates election call while in Spain

It’s unclear if the second round of US-Iran talks will go ahead in Pakistan after the US Navy intercepted and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship outside the Strait of Hormuz this weekend.

Trump likely to attack Iran soon–and may even target Khamenei
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Trump likely to attack Iran soon–and may even target Khamenei

An imminent US airstrike on iran is not only possible, it's probable.

​Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) stands in formation in a show of force and response after ICE agents tear gassed, shot less lethal weapons and chased a mostly peaceful group of about 150 protestors who were upset with the recent killings of protestors in Minneapolis and the increased activity in their LA neighborhoods.
Hard Numbers

Hard Numbers: ICE to reduce Minneapolis deployment, Another deadly attack in Nigeria, US-Iran confrontation at sea, German airliner acknowledges Nazi past

700: The number of ICE and border agents that will leave the Minneapolis area, White House border czar Tom Homan announced Wednesday morning.

Donald Trump,  Benjamin Netanyahu, and  Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
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Trump’s coming decision to hit Iran, explained

Donald Trump may be about to cross a line he drew less than a week ago. Barring an Iranian capitulation on nuclear enrichment that no one anticipates, the president is likely to order US bombers to strike Iran’s most hardened underground facility at Fordow any moment now, thus joining Israel’s war against the Islamic Republic.

CISA chief warns of rise of disinformation, election meddling after Nov 5
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CISA chief warns of rise of disinformation, election meddling after Nov 5

Once a mere formality, the certification of presidential votes has become a high-stakes period. Cybersecurity chief Jen Easterly warns that the greatest threats to American democracy may emerge between Election Day and certification on January 6, as foreign adversaries exploit partisan divides to undermine confidence and stability.

 The U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.
What We're Watching

US interrupts another Houthi drone attack

In the latest example of rising tensions between Iran-backed militias and US forces in the Middle East, a US Navy destroyer on Sunday shot down several Houthi-launched drones that were attacking Israeli commercial ships in the Red Sea.

Biden team struggles to define clear Iran strategy
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Biden team struggles to define clear Iran strategy

Joe Biden may be one of the most experienced foreign policy presidents in recent history, but even he might admit that, at the moment, his administration is lacking a coherent Iran strategy.

Israel's war in Gaza has emboldened Iran, says Karim Sadjadpour
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Israel's war in Gaza has emboldened Iran, says Karim Sadjadpour

Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iran's stance towards Israel and its Western allies has been nothing if not consistent, says Iran expert Karim Sadjadpour.

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The US and Iran make a deal

On Thursday, Iran said it released five detained US-Iranian dual-nationals into house arrest, and the US has promised to release about $6 billion in Iranian assets currently frozen in South Korea.