In The Spotlight
President Donald Trump departs the White House on March 20, 2026. (Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times)
Mockups of Iranian missiles displayed outside a museum in Tehran, Iran, on March 31, 2026. (AFP via Getty Images)
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., on April 24, 2026. (Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times)
U.S. Launches Mission to Escort Stranded Ships Out of Strait of Hormuz
The Ateela 2 Oil Tanker boat navigates the sea on Qeshm Island, Iran, in the Strait of Hormuz, on April 28, 2026. (Asghar Besharati/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump departs the White House on March 20, 2026. (Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times)
U.S. President dismisses Tehran’s response as “totally unacceptable” while fragile ceasefire tensions persist across the Gulf and Middle East
Mockups of Iranian missiles displayed outside a museum in Tehran, Iran, on March 31, 2026. (AFP via Getty Images)
Iran warns of attacks on American targets following U.S. actions against commercial vessels, while Washington maintains pressure through an expanding naval blockade
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., on April 24, 2026. (Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times)
Pentagon unveils defensive military initiative to protect global commerce as tensions with Iran persist despite ongoing ceasefire
U.S. Launches Mission to Escort Stranded Ships Out of Strait of Hormuz
Trump frames operation as humanitarian effort to guide neutral vessels to safety while CENTCOM deploys major military assets under “Project Freedom”
The Ateela 2 Oil Tanker boat navigates the sea on Qeshm Island, Iran, in the Strait of Hormuz, on April 28, 2026. (Asghar Besharati/Getty Images)
President announces humanitarian effort to guide neutral vessels out of restricted waters following global appeals and rising security concerns in key shipping corridor
Trump Orders Lethal Force Against Iranian Mine-Laying Boats in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President escalates maritime stance during fragile ceasefire, asserting total naval control as tensions rise over blockades and renewed threats of conflict
U.S. Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship Amid Rising Tensions and Ongoing Ceasefire Talks
Trump says Navy intercepted sanctioned vessel attempting to breach blockade as Washington pushes for Iran deal before truce deadline
A cargo ship sits at anchor in the Gulf of Oman, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam Governorate, in United Arab Emirates, on March 11, 2026. (Stringer/Reuters)
Iran’s elite force threatens military vessels with “firm response” as tensions escalate following failed negotiations with the United States and renewed blockade threats
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem attends a commemoration ceremony at the memorial grave of slain Hezbollah commander Imad Mughniyeh on April 5, 2024. (Anwar Amro/ AFP/Getty Images)
Leader Naim Qassem rejects return to status quo as regional tensions escalate and debate intensifies over whether truce applies to Israel–Hezbollah conflict
President Donald Trump, alongside Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (R), speaks about the conflict in Iran in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on April 6, 2026. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images)
U.S. President Highlights “Historic” Military Operation While Warning of Escalation as Iran Rejects Ceasefire Proposal and Seeks Permanent End to Conflict
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft takes off for a mission supporting Operation Epic Fury during the Iran war at an undisclosed location, on March 9, 2026. (U.S. Air Force/Handout via Reuters)
Trump hails high-risk military operation as second downed F-15 crew member is safely rescued following days of evasion behind enemy lines
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron lands at a base in the Middle East, Jan. 18, 2026. (U.S. Central Command via DVIDS)
Trump announces unprecedented back-to-back rescue operations deep in enemy territory as U.S. forces successfully extract two pilots in separate missions
Fragments of a downed U.S. jet in this picture said to be taken in central Iran and released on April 3, 2026. IRIB/Handout via Reuters
One crew member recovered while search continues for another amid rising tensions and looming deadline for a U.S.–Iran agreement
Trump Threatens Strikes on Iran’s Critical Infrastructure
U.S. president escalates rhetoric with warnings of attacks on bridges and power plants as regional tensions intensify and global concerns mount
An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress takes off in support of Operation Epic Fury, on March 22, 2026. (U.S. Air Force)
Top general confirms expanded air operations and naval dominance efforts while Trump warns of broader strikes and tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz
USS Tripoli Arrives in Middle East as U.S. Expands Military Buildup
Deployment of amphibious forces and advanced air assets underscores Washington’s escalating presence near Iran, as officials report progress in operations and ongoing cease-fire discussions
Israel Says IRGC Navy Chief Killed in Targeted Strike
U.S. commander confirms death of Alireza Tangsiri, warns Iranian naval personnel to abandon posts as joint military campaign intensifies
Investigators walk the site where an Air Canada jet came to rest after colliding with a Port Authority fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in New York City the previous night, on March 23, 2026. (Seth Wenig/AP Photo)
Investigators recover black boxes after Air Canada regional jet collided with airport fire truck while landing at LaGuardia, killing both pilots and injuring dozens.
