The U.S. military has launched a series of strikes against Iran in response to attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the region.
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Tuesday that it has launched a series of strikes on Iran in retaliation for Iranian missile attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes were described by CENTCOM as a move to impose “heavy costs” on the Islamic Republic for targeting “innocent civilians in an international waterway.” DETAIL: The Iranian attacks on the tankers occurred as they attempted to transit the Strait of Hormuz near Oman, which lies opposite Iran across the waterway. Iran’s state TV claimed that at least one vessel ignored warnings from Iranian forces. The U.S. retaliatory strikes were preceded by the U.S. Treasury Department revoking sanctions waivers …Open
For Tehran, retaliating for strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon shows that it will stand by its regional allies and block attempts to shift the regional balance of power.
Matthew “Whiz” Buckley, a former F/A‑18 fighter pilot, says the airman whose plane was shot down by Iranian forces may have evaded capture and could be relying on their military training to stay safe. “I’m hoping no news is good news,” Buckley told NewsNation. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live." Weekends starting at 10a/9C Saturdays and 11a/10C Sundays. #NewsNationLive NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Leland Vittert opens “On Balance” by detailing the U.S. military’s commitment to rescuing a service member whose fighter jet was shot down Friday by Iranian forces.
Iran launched a coordinated missile and drone strike on Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base, wounding 12 American service members and destroying at least one key aircraft. The post Iranian Strike on Saudi Base Injures 12 U.S. Troops, Damages Key Aircraft. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: An Iranian strike injured 12 U.S. troops at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia and destroyed a U.S. aircraft. WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. troops and Iranian forces. WHEN & WHERE: Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, amid the ongoing Iran war . IMPACT: The strike represents a significant breach of American air defenses in the region. IN FULL Iran launched a coordinated missile and drone strike on Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base, wounding 12 American service members, according to a U.S. official—including two with serious injuries. The assault ranks among the most significant breaches of U.S. air defenses since the current conflict with Iran began. The attack reportedly inflicted heavy…Open
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: An American F-35 stealth fighter made an emergency landing after reportedly being struck by Iranian fire during a combat mission.WHO WAS INVOLVED: The U.S. military, Iranian forces, and U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) spokesman Capt. Tim Hawkins.WHEN & WHERE: During a combat mission over Iran in March 2026, the emergency landing occurred at […] The post U.S. Stealth Jet Struck by Iranian Fire for First Time. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: An American F-35 stealth fighter made an emergency landing after reportedly being struck by Iranian fire during a combat mission. WHO WAS INVOLVED: The U.S. military, Iranian forces, and U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) spokesman Capt. Tim Hawkins. WHEN & WHERE: During a combat mission over Iran in March 2026 , the emergency landing occurred at a base in the Middle East. KEY QUOTE: “The aircraft landed safely, and the pilot is in stable condition. This incident is under investigation .” – Capt. Tim Hawkins IMPACT: Marks the first time Iran has reportedly struck a U.S. aircraft in the ongoing conflict, and is the first time an enemy combatant has been able to target a F-35 stealth fighter successfully. IN…Open
The U.S. and Israel crippled Iranian forces in two weeks of war, but Tehran’s ability to disrupt oil flows and its uranium stockpile complicate the push to end it.
