Briefing: In Iran, social media posts noted explosions, aircraft in area US jet was downed
Strategic angle: Reports from Tehran indicate explosions and aircraft sightings near the location of the downed US F-15 jet.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
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Briefing: Trump Confirms Both Military Officers Missing in Iran Have Been Rescued
Strategic angle: Trump says the officers were rescued "deep in Enemy Territory" in mountainous terrain.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
Briefing: Middle East War live: Rescued crew member from downed US fighter jet 'safe and sound,' says Trump
Strategic angle: US President Donald Trump announced the successful recovery of an airman downed in Iran during a daring rescue operation.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
Briefing: Military briefing: How Iran keeps firing missiles under bombardment
Strategic angle: Tehran is still launching retaliatory strikes on Israel and Gulf states
Editorial Staff Apr 5
Briefing: Countries must not hoard fuel during Iran war, warns IEA
Strategic angle: Fatih Birol makes veiled reference to China as he urges nations to avoid export bans despite worsening supply shock.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
Briefing: Top 50 mining companies power through Iran war – up $250 billion in 2026
Strategic angle: Mining companies show resilience amid geopolitical tensions, projecting significant growth.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: US and Iran trade threats to unleash 'hell' as search for missing US airman continues
Strategic angle: Tensions escalate between the US and Iran amid ongoing search efforts.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: Search for missing airman presents serious test for US
Strategic angle: The stakes could rise further if the weapons system officer of the downed F15 Eagle plane is captured by Iran.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: Polymarket removes wagers on U.S. service member rescue mission in Iran
Strategic angle: Rep. Seth Moulton criticizes the betting market as 'DISGUSTING' amid concerns for American troops.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: US pilot missing as Iran says it never ruled out talks
Strategic angle: Iran maintains open channels for dialogue amid the search for a missing US pilot.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Iran Strikes Leave Amazon Availability Zones "Hard Down" in Bahrain and Dubai
Significant disruptions reported in Amazon's cloud services following recent strikes.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: US deploying nearly all stealthy long-range JASSM-ER cruise missiles to Iran war
Strategic angle: The United States is set to deploy a significant number of advanced JASSM-ER cruise missiles amid escalating tensions in the region.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: Israel preparing for attacks on Iranian energy sites, awaits US green light, official says
Strategic angle: Israel is poised to target Iranian energy infrastructure, pending approval from the United States.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: UN watchdog voices 'deep concern' as Iran reports new attacks on nuclear plant
Strategic angle: The International Atomic Energy Agency urges restraint to avoid a nuclear accident at Iran's Bushehr plant.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: Displaced in Lebanon: 'Lives turned upside down'
Strategic angle: Over 1.1 million Lebanese have fled their homes due to fighting and bombings.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: Impact of Iran war in Pakistan: Fuel prices rise by over 50%
Strategic angle: Shahzaib Wahlah, correspondent in Islamabad Pakistan, has more.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: U.S.-Iran war 'tax' begins to hit American businesses and consumers
Strategic angle: A U.S.-Iran war 'tax' is beginning to hit consumers as diesel and jet fuel prices rise and stress business profitability, and there is no relief in sight.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: War in the Middle East: Israel expands operations in Lebanon
Strategic angle: Simon Mabon, Professor of International Politics and Middle East Studies at Lancaster University, is our guest.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: Videos show US missiles being launched from Kuwait into Iran
Strategic angle: Evidence mounts of missile attacks on Iran amid US–Israel conflict, despite regional denials.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: Debris from aerial interception strikes Oracle building in Dubai, UAE says
Strategic angle: The damage to Oracle's building comes after Iran warned it would target U.S. tech companies operating in the Middle East.
Editorial Staff Apr 4