US strikes Iran after helicopter downing as Israeli attacks in Lebanon deepen regional crisisJune 10, 2026
Trump postpones Hormuz strike deadline amid US–Iran talks United States March 23, 2026 United States President Donald Trump has postponed an ultimatum for the Islamic Republic of Iran to reopen the Strait of…
Top Trump counterterrorism official quits over Iran War Iran March 17, 2026 The top official on counterterrorism within the Trump administration has resigned from his position after criticising the US war with…
US Navy to escort oil tankers through the Gulf to prevent attack from Iran Iran March 4, 2026 US President Donald Trump has said the country’s navy will protect ships in the Middle East “if necessary” in a…
US and Israel launch airstrikes against Iranian targets as part of a massive military operation called “Epic Fury”. United States February 28, 2026 The United States and Israel have launched a pre-emptive air campaign against Iran striking targets across the country in what…
The death of El Mencho: what the fall of the CJNG’s kingpin means for US and allied national security United States February 24, 2026 By Andre Pienaar Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the shadowy former police officer who built the Jalisco New Generation Cartel into one…
President Trump is right: The G20 cannot reward governments that harbour wildlife crime South Africa February 20, 2026 The Miami summit presents an historic opportunity to turn the fight against illicit wildlife trafficking into a pillar of economic…
US Treasury sanctions eight Nigerians over terror financing and cybercrime links United States February 18, 2026 By Andre Pienaar The designation of individuals tied to Boko Haram, ISIL, and cyber-enabled fraud reveals the expanding reach of…
President Trump declares national emergency on Cuba, creates novel tariff weapon to choke oil supply United States January 30, 2026 By Andre Pienaar Executive order establishes secondary-sanctions-style mechanism targeting any country that sells petroleum to Cuba WASHINGTON — President Donald…
Trump threatens Iran with violence as ‘armada” arrives Iran January 28, 2026 By Sean Rayment US President Donald Trump has warned that a “massive armada” of US warships is “moving quickly” towards…
Trump says Iran wants to make a deal Iran January 27, 2026 By Sean Rayment The US President has said Iran wanted to make a deal as an American “armada”, including the…
US Treasury sanctions Hamas-linked nonprofit network with ties to South Africa Iran January 27, 2026 By Andre Pienaar The US Treasury Department has sanctioned a Hamas-linked non-profit network, including a key international front organisation and…
Greenland: Trump rules out using force but calls for ‘immediate negotiations’ National Security January 21, 2026 By Sean Rayment Donald Trump ruled out using force to acquire Greenland as he called for immediate negotiations over his…
