US advises ‘Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution’

The US State Department has renewed a security alert advising Americans “worldwide to exercise increased caution” due to “heightened tensions in the Middle East”.

Iran slams the GCC and the US for ‘interventionist’ statement - Al Jazeera

Iran has condemned a joint US-Gulf Cooperation Council statement as “interventionist, irresponsible and provocative”, accusing Washington and its Gulf allies of using diplomacy to impose pressure on Tehran after the recent United States-Israeli war on Iran.

Pentagon said to raise threat level on Israel spying to ‘critical’ - Al Jazeera

The Pentagon’s intelligence arm has raised the assessed threat level on Israeli spying from “high” to “critical” in recent weeks, according to US media.

Trump slams ‘unpatriotic’ US House vote to end Iran war

Donald Trump on Thursday slammed a vote in the US House seeking to order the withdrawal of American troops from the Iran war, suggesting the “unpatriotic” move disrupted negotiations with Tehran.

India to keep buying Russian oil, 'waiver or no waiver' from US — Indian ministry

Russian oil will continue to flow into India, notwithstanding US sanctions waivers, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, told a news conference.

Russia outraged by US cynicism in tightening blockade of Cuba

Moscow is outraged by the level of US cynicism in tightening the blockade of Cuba while claiming readiness for dialogue, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told journalists.

US Republicans break ranks, but Senate fails to curb Trump’s war powers

Three Republican senators have joined Democrats in the Senate in voting to advance a bill to limit Trump’s ability to wage war on Iran without congressional approval.

US approves $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies

The US State Department has authorised a series of major weapons sales to allies in the Middle East, totalling approximately $8.6bn in military hardware and support services.

US Would Welcome 'Serious' European Effort on Strait of Hormuz - Hegseth

The United States would welcome a "serious" European effort regarding the Strait of Hormuz instead of "silly" conferences, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on Friday.

US attorney confirms warrants issued for seized oil tankers carrying Iranian oil

Jeanine Pirro, the US Attorney for the District of Columbia, has said that two oil tankers seized by US forces were pursued due to warrants issued by her office.

US’ blockade of Hormuz illegal, escalates conflict — Russian FM

 The United States' blockade of the Strait of Hormuz contradicts the UN charter and international maritime law and only contributes to the escalation of the conflict, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

Majority of Americans View US Strikes on Iran as Excessive - Poll

Most Americans believe the US military action against Iran has been excessive, with many voicing growing concern over rising gas prices, according to an AP-NORC poll.

US bears responsibility for strike on school in Iranian city of Minab — NYT

The United States bears responsibility for the strike on an elementary school for girls in the Iranian city of Minab, The New York Times reported, citing preliminary data from an investigation into the incident by the US military.

‘If you kill Americans, we will kill you’, says Pentagon chief

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a new threat on X.

Trump says he must be involved in selecting Iran’s next leader

US President Donald Trump has said he believes he should be personally involved in selecting Iran’s next leader following the death of the country’s supreme leader.

Spain ‘will not be vassals’ to US, deputy PM says

Spain “will not be vassals” to Washington, Deputy Prime Minister Maria Jesus Montero says amid a widening row with the US over Madrid’s refusal to allow its bases to be used for operations against Iran.

US to deliver $15 bln in European-funded weapons to Ukraine in 2026

The United States will produce and deliver roughly $15 billion worth of military equipment to Ukraine in 2026 under a NATO program financed by European countries, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told PBS.

US sanctions officials from Marshall Islands and Palau, citing China fears

The administration of United States President Donald Trump has sanctioned two leaders of Pacific island nations for alleged corruption, accusing them both of creating openings for China to increase its influence in the region.

Obama, Clinton urge Americans to ‘stand up’ after second Minneapolis shooting

Former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton issued pointed calls Sunday for America to stand up and defend their values after the second killing of a citizen in Minneapolis by immigration agents that Donald Trump blamed on Democratic "chaos."

Venezuela to buy only US-made products with money from oil deal — Trump

 US President Donald Trump said Venezuela will use the money it receives under the new deal to sell its oil only to buy US-made products.