US-ISRAEL WAR ON IRAN

4/26/2026, 3:08:14 PM

A major fire broke out at RAF Fairford in the UK, a critical US Air Force base used for long-range bomber operations in the ongoing war against Iran, raising questions about the incident's impact on military operations.

حرب لا تُحسم.. أمريكا تملك القوة وإيران تمسك بالكلفة

4/26/2026, 1:48:25 PM

Western analysts agree on one key insight about the US-Iran war: Iran does not need a decisive military victory to maintain leverage — it only needs to keep the Strait of Hormuz hostage to danger and raise the cost of controlling it beyond what Washington can sustain. The conflict remains strategically inconclusive.

ترمب: ربما تقدم الصين مساعدة لإيران لكنها محدودة

4/26/2026, 1:31:10 PM

Donald Trump downplayed the extent of Chinese military support for Iran, saying it is probably limited. He also claimed that US military and financial pressure has degraded Iran's drone production capacity by more than 80%, citing this as evidence of the effectiveness of the campaign against Tehran.

لماذا تتساقط مسيرات "إم كيو 9 ريبر" الأمريكية في سماء إيران؟

4/26/2026, 1:12:50 PM

The United States lost 24 MQ-9 Reaper drones during its confrontation with Iran, due to their slow speed and large radar signature. The losses highlight the limitations of these aircraft against Iran's evolved air defenses and electronic warfare capabilities, which have been significantly upgraded.

לראשונה אי פעם: "כיפת ברזל הועברה במלחמה לאמירויות - כולל כוחות"

4/26/2026, 12:26:47 PM

Axios reported that Israel secretly transferred an Iron Dome air defense battery — including operating personnel — to the UAE at the start of the war against Iran, marking the first time Israel has deployed the system to a foreign country under active wartime conditions.

4/25/2026, 8:35:01 PM

Hundreds of Spaniards gathered in Madrid to protest against the US-led war on Iran and demand the removal of NATO military bases from Spanish territory, reflecting growing public opposition in Europe to the conflict.

4/25/2026, 5:36:14 PM

Analyst Christopher Helali told RT that a US special operations mission near Isfahan was a failed attempt to seize Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, representing a significant covert escalation that ended in operational failure.

4/25/2026, 3:10:34 PM

US economist Jeffrey Sachs called Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu a disaster, criticizing his leadership in the context of the ongoing Gaza war and the broader US-Israeli military actions in the region.

La UE asegura que será “parte de la solución” en Oriente Próximo pero bajo la bandera del derecho internacional

4/24/2026, 5:53:03 PM

European leaders declared the EU will be part of the solution to the Middle East crisis under international law, rejecting lifting sanctions on Iran and demanding the Strait of Hormuz be reopened to free navigation without tolls.

No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'

4/24/2026, 5:37:28 PM

Downing Street affirmed that Falklands sovereignty belongs to the United Kingdom, responding to reports that an internal Pentagon document raised the prospect of a US position change on the islands as potential retaliation for Britain's refusal to join the Iran war. The episode reflects Washington's pattern of leveraging alliance commitments against wavering partners.

וויטקוף וקושנר ייצאו לפקיסטן; דיווח: שר החוץ האיראני ימסור תגובה להצעת ארה"ב

4/24/2026, 5:08:11 PM

Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner traveled to Islamabad where Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had arrived, as the New York Times reported that Iran's FM would deliver a written response to the US diplomatic proposal on the nuclear file.

4/24/2026, 5:02:19 PM

Donald Trump threatened lethal force against Iranian mine-laying boats in the Strait of Hormuz and claimed total control of the waterway, escalating tensions as Iran continues to contest US naval dominance in the region.

حرب بلا نار.. كيف "تدير" الصين صراع أمريكا وإيران من خلف الكواليس؟

4/24/2026, 3:47:04 PM

While the US military focuses on strikes and naval operations, China is waging a parallel war through economic leverage, diplomacy and information — quietly positioning itself to benefit from the US-Iran conflict.

מתה מפצעיה נסיה כראדי בת ה-11 שנפגעה מטיל איראני בבני ברק בערב פסח

4/24/2026, 3:10:28 PM

An 11-year-old Israeli girl, Nesia Karadi, died at Sheba Medical Center after weeks of fighting for her life following an Iranian missile strike on Bnei Brak on Passover eve, in one of the deadliest civilian casualties of Iran's rocket attacks on Israel.

4/24/2026, 3:04:51 PM

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed Israel is waiting for a green light from the US to bomb Iran back to the Stone Age, signaling continued Israeli appetite for further military action against Tehran despite ongoing ceasefire discussions.

4/24/2026, 3:03:37 PM

The Pentagon is reportedly weighing options to punish NATO members that did not support the US war on Iran, including potentially suspending Spain from the alliance, a move that would mark a severe rupture in transatlantic relations.

États-Unis : risque de pénurie de missiles Tomahawk après leur usage massif au Moyen-Orient

4/24/2026, 2:47:59 PM

The US faces a potential Tomahawk missile shortage after firing over 1,000 of the precision weapons against Iran in a month, including 850 in the first thirty days alone. The depletion raises serious questions about American military readiness for any further escalation or simultaneous conflicts.

עלייתה ונפילתה (בינתיים) של התוכנית להפלת המשטר באיראן

4/24/2026, 2:11:58 PM

Israel had planned a sweeping operation to topple Iran's regime, including targeted killings of top leadership, mass protests, a Kurdish invasion from Iraq, and installing alternative leadership in Tehran — but after 40 days of fighting, the plan appears to have been shelved.

4/24/2026, 1:27:46 PM

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko told RT India that many BRICS nations support Russia's position that the Middle East crisis stems from US and Israeli aggression, reflecting Moscow's framing of the conflict for a Global South audience.

Sommet européen à Chypre : après l'Ukraine, le Moyen-Orient au menu des discussions

4/24/2026, 1:09:06 PM

European leaders have gathered in Cyprus for an informal summit joined by the heads of government of Lebanon, Egypt, Syria and Jordan. Middle Eastern tensions, the Strait of Hormuz crisis and European collective defence are at the heart of discussions.

4/24/2026, 11:47:01 AM

India's central bank warned of rising inflation risks linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict, which is driving up energy prices and disrupting global supply chains with knock-on effects on the Indian economy.

España se suma a Italia y pide a Bruselas suspender las reglas fiscales por la crisis energética

4/24/2026, 11:36:59 AM

Spain joined Italy in asking Brussels to suspend EU fiscal rules, with Prime Minister Sánchez also demanding the extension of recovery funds and joining other European leaders calling for greater ambition in the European Commission's response to soaring fuel prices linked to the Iran conflict.

La guerra de Irán amenaza con una subida global del precio de los condones

4/24/2026, 10:26:32 AM

The Iran war is threatening a global rise in condom prices; the director of Karex, the Malaysian company that produces one in every five condoms worldwide, warns the situation is "very delicate" due to disruptions in supply chains and raw materials.

התוכניות החדשות של ארה"ב להכרעת איראן

4/24/2026, 7:55:48 AM

According to CNN, the US military is presenting President Trump with new options to decisively defeat Iran, with everything still on the table, even as stalled negotiations continue and the Strait of Hormuz situation obsesses the administration.

Estados Unidos y los países del Golfo, anatomía de una crisis silenciosa

4/24/2026, 3:45:01 AM

A strategic analysis of the relationship between the United States and Gulf countries, examining how US military bases were supposed to function as deterrence and regional balance tools amid the Iran-Israel conflict.

El cerco marítimo estadounidense agrava la frágil situación económica de Irán

4/24/2026, 3:45:01 AM

Iranian society faces a potentially more critical scenario than during previous US sanctions cycles, as the American maritime blockade combined with existing sanctions places severe pressure on the economy, threatening to create humanitarian consequences.

4/24/2026, 2:03:07 AM

Iranian Ambassador Kazem Jalali told RT that Iran is prepared for both negotiations and further conflict, accusing Washington of repeatedly sabotaging diplomatic efforts and signaling Tehran's continued resolve.

4/23/2026, 10:28:31 PM

Donald Trump dismissed as stupid a question about using nuclear weapons against Iran, even though he had previously threatened to destroy Iranian civilization, in an exchange that highlighted the dangerous rhetorical trajectory of the US-Iran conflict.

4/23/2026, 8:04:49 PM

Consumers worldwide face rising prices and supply shortages as the Middle East war disrupts global trade routes and supply chains, with energy costs, food prices, and shipping delays all escalating.

4/23/2026, 7:58:52 PM

As Israel marks another Independence Day, an analysis questions whether its war-on-terror doctrine, which prioritizes overwhelming force over political solutions, can prevent the next major attack or only perpetuate the cycle of violence.

4/23/2026, 2:42:58 PM

The Seychelles has seen tourist arrivals drop due to flight disruptions caused by the Iran war, and is now stepping up efforts to attract Russian visitors as an alternative market.

4/22/2026, 11:35:06 AM

RT examines how Iran has deployed creative online messaging — including Lego-animated clips and AI-generated content — to shape global perception following the US-Israeli military attack.

4/22/2026, 10:59:28 AM

A report warns that the US has dangerously depleted its missile stockpiles during the Iran war, leaving it vulnerable in future conflicts and raising questions about America's military readiness.

4/22/2026, 10:35:04 AM

An expert told RT that Trump's war against Iran has been a strategic disaster, leaving the US in a weakened geopolitical position and damaging American credibility in the region and beyond.

4/22/2026, 8:30:22 AM

Iranian professor Elham Kadkhodaee told RT that Iran expects the US to follow through on commitments made during ceasefire negotiations, signaling that Tehran's strategic red lines have shifted in the aftermath of the conflict.

4/21/2026, 3:30:32 PM

Consumers in the UK, US and Australia are experiencing a wave of petrol theft as oil prices spike following the war on Iran, highlighting the conflict's ripple effects on everyday life in Western countries.

Israel afirma haber matado a Ali Lariyaní, figura clave del régimen iraní

3/17/2026, 7:08:42 PM

Israel has claimed responsibility for killing Ali Larijani, one of the most influential figures in the Iranian regime, in what would mark the most significant assassination since the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Tehran has so far maintained silence over his fate, neither confirming nor denying the claim. The reported killing represents a dramatic escalation in Israel's campaign to decapitate Iranian leadership during the ongoing war.

Última hora del ataque de Estados Unidos e Israel contra Irán, en directo | Trump, sobre la negativa de sus aliados a sumarse a su ofensiva en Ormuz: “¡No necesitamos la ayuda de nadie!”

3/17/2026, 6:31:41 PM

The US-Israel military offensive against Iran continues to escalate, with Trump dismissing allied reluctance to join operations in the Strait of Hormuz by declaring "We don't need anyone's help!" Meanwhile, Israel claims to have killed Ali Larijani, Iran's security chief, as well as the head of the Basij paramilitary force — a killing confirmed by Iranian state media. Adding to the turmoil, the director of the US National Counterterrorism Center has resigned, stating that "Iran did not pose an imminent threat."

US counterterrorism chief resigns in protest over Iran war

3/17/2026, 5:03:14 PM

The director of the US National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, has resigned in protest over Washington's military campaign against Iran, declaring that the war "serves no benefit to the American people." His departure marks a rare and senior act of public dissent within the US national security establishment. The resignation adds to growing internal pressure over the strategic rationale and direction of the conflict.

Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course'

3/17/2026, 4:43:34 PM

The director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, has resigned in protest over the Trump administration's war against Iran, calling on the president to "reverse course." In his resignation statement, Kent alleged that Trump was drawn into the conflict due to pressure from Israel and its influential lobby in Washington. The resignation marks one of the most senior and public acts of dissent within the administration over the Iran war.

3/17/2026, 4:41:04 PM

US President Donald Trump welcomed the resignation of Joseph Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Centre, saying it was "a good thing" that he was out. Trump criticised Kent for claiming Iran did not pose a security threat, calling him "weak on security." The departure underscores the administration's hardline stance toward Iran amid the ongoing military conflict.

ترمب يشكو رفض الناتو المشاركة في الحرب

3/17/2026, 3:46:40 PM

President Trump has escalated his criticism of NATO, revealing that most alliance members told the United States they do not want to be involved in the military operation against Iran's government. Trump called the refusal a grave mistake, deepening tensions between Washington and its European allies over the Iran conflict.

טראמפ נגד חברות נאט"ו: "הודיעו לנו שלא ישתתפו במבצע נגד איראן. לא צריך אותן!"

3/17/2026, 3:43:22 PM

President Trump publicly attacked NATO allies who informed the US they would not participate in military operations against Iran, including efforts to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. He accused them of always expecting American protection while offering nothing in return. Trump added that given US military success, Washington no longer needs or wants allied assistance.

عاجل | الحرس الثوري الإيراني: استشهاد قائد قوات الباسيج العميد غلام رضا سليماني

3/17/2026, 3:37:14 PM

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the death of Basij Forces Commander Brigadier General Gholam Reza Soleimani. The announcement marks a significant blow to Iran's internal paramilitary command structure amid the ongoing military conflict. The Basij is a powerful domestic paramilitary force subordinate to the IRGC.

Dimite el director de la lucha antiterrorista de Estados Unidos por la guerra en Irán

3/17/2026, 3:33:00 PM

Joseph Kent, the United States' top counterterrorism official, has resigned in protest over the war against Iran, writing directly to President Trump to argue that Tehran did not represent an "imminent threat" to justify the offensive. In his resignation letter, Kent also denounced what he described as sustained Israeli pressure on Washington to launch the military campaign. The move marks one of the most significant internal dissents within the US national security apparatus since the conflict began.

REPLAY - Guerre au Moyen-Orient : Emmanuel Macron détaille la position de la France

3/17/2026, 3:25:27 PM

French President Emmanuel Macron has firmly ruled out any French military operations to secure the Strait of Hormuz "in the current context" of ongoing strikes, but left the door open to participating in naval escorts once the situation calms down. Macron outlined France's cautious position as pressure mounts on Western allies to help protect the critical maritime chokepoint. His remarks underline Paris's desire to stay clear of active combat engagement while preserving a role in any future stabilisation effort.

واشنطن بوست: هذا هو الحل الوحيد لأزمة مضيق هرمز

3/17/2026, 3:15:31 PM

Growing voices within the United States are pushing back against the continuation of the war on Iran, with politicians and analysts urging the Trump administration to declare victory and withdraw in order to resolve the Strait of Hormuz crisis. According to the Washington Post, an exit strategy built around a triumphalist declaration is emerging as the only viable off-ramp. The debate reflects deepening anxiety in Washington over the strategic and economic costs of the ongoing conflict.

Who Is Joe Kent, Trump's Pick To Fight Terrorism Who Quit Over Iran War

3/17/2026, 3:05:14 PM

Joe Kent, director of the US National Counterterrorism Centre, has resigned in protest against the Trump administration's military campaign against Iran, stating the war was not launched out of genuine national security necessity. Kent, a former Green Beret and Trump loyalist, is among the first senior officials to publicly break with the administration over the conflict. His resignation highlights growing internal dissent within US government ranks over the justification and conduct of the Iran war.

3/17/2026, 2:41:17 PM

Joseph Kent, the director of the US National Counterterrorism Center, has resigned from his post citing moral objections to the ongoing US-Israel military campaign against Iran. Kent stated he could not in good conscience continue to serve while supporting a war he opposes. His resignation marks a rare and significant act of dissent from within the Trump administration over the Iran conflict.

ראש המרכז ללוחמה בטרור של טראמפ התפטר: "ישראל שיקרה לך ולחצה להילחם באיראן"

3/17/2026, 1:59:39 PM

Joe Kent, head of Trump's Counter-Terrorism Center, has resigned amid widespread US public opposition to the war with Iran, publicly stating that "Iran does not pose an immediate threat to us" and that the war was launched due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby. Kent, who lost his wife in an ISIS attack in Syria, wrote today that she was killed "in a war Israel created." Trump responded coolly, saying he "always thought he was a fairly nice person" but was glad he was now out of the role.