President Donald Trump has signaled that “time is running out” for Tehran.

Iran's foreign minister on Saturday criticized the US military presence in the Persian Gulf, saying Washington is attempting ...

Tehran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson says lasting stability in the Persian Gulf depends on dialogue and trust among littoral states.

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Alexandria on the Tigris reemerges as archaeologists map a forgotten port city that once powered ancient global trade.

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China has applied a dual-use approach by deploying civilian research ships that provide critical maritime data to its ...

The confrontation that reshaped the intelligence and military balance in the Middle East unfolded between June 3 and June 15, 2025, when Israel and the United States launched a coordinated campaign ...

Trump now has the firepower in place, but using it might not end well ...

Distinguished Flying Cross recipient RF-4C pilot and his weapon systems officer recollect flying some of the most important ...