The United States launched military strikes on Iranian targets in response to an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The United States conducted military strikes against Iranian targets on Friday, following an Iranian attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes targeted Iranian missile and drone storage locations, as well as coastal radar sites. DETAIL: The U.S. strikes were reported by Iranian media, which noted a projectile striking near a pier in Sirik, southern Iran, and confirmed by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). “The unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping by Iranian forces clearly violated the ceasefire. Furthermore, Iran’s dangerous behavior undermined freedom of navigation as commerce increasingly flows through the vital international trade corridor,” CENTCOM said of the reason for…Open
The former transportation secretary recounted being kept away from his 4-year-old twins overnight after an anonymous report falsely accused him of posing a threat to them.
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In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled today that the federal government may legally limit the number of asylum seekers processed at ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border. The Court held that migrants standing on the Mexican side have not yet “arrived in the United States” under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), […] The post Supreme Court Revives Metering Tool, Clearing Path for Stricter Border Control appeared first on StoneZone .
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled today that the federal government may legally limit the number of asylum seekers processed at ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border. The Court held that migrants standing on the Mexican side have not yet “arrived in the United States” under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), so they are not entitled to immediate inspection or to apply for asylum until they physically cross the border. The policy originated under the Obama administration in 2016 in response to a surge of Haitian migrants overwhelming the San Ysidro port of entry. It was later expanded and used by the first Trump administration to manage capacity at border crossings. Lower courts had previously blocked it,…Open
History reminds us that civilization often hinges on narrow passages; the Bosporus, the Panama Canal, the Suez Canal. At the top of that list sits the Strait of Hormuz, a 21-mile-wide chokepoint through which roughly one fifth of the world’s seaborne oil and vast quantities of liquefied natural gas flow. This is not just another […] The post The Strait of Hormuz Is the World’s Economic Jugular Vein, and Iran Just Put a Knife to It appeared first on StoneZone .
History reminds us that civilization often hinges on narrow passages; the Bosporus, the Panama Canal, the Suez Canal. At the top of that list sits the Strait of Hormuz, a 21-mile-wide chokepoint through which roughly one fifth of the world’s seaborne oil and vast quantities of liquefied natural gas flow. This is not just another shipping lane; it is the global economy’s jugular. That is precisely why Iran’s latest drone strike against a Singapore-flagged cargo vessel should concern every American, whether they follow foreign policy or not. According to U.S. officials, the attack was carried out by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as the vessel exited the Strait of Hormuz near Oman. The drone damaged the ship’s…Open
State of the Union: Talks have aimed to end fighting between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah. The post Israel, Lebanon, and U.S. Sign Framework Deal appeared first on The American Conservative .
The governments of Israel, the United States, and Lebanon signed a framework agreement on Friday over the ongoing conflict in southern Lebanon. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the agreement, saying that it “begins to put in place a framework for lasting peace and security.” Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington, Nada Hamadeh Moawad, described the agreement as “a first step on the road to restoring Lebanese sovereignty and territorial integrity, securing a permanent and final cessation of hostilities, enabling our people to go back to their land, and allowing all Lebanese to live in peace, security and prosperity.” Under the reported agreement, Israeli forces will continue to occupy what they call a…Open
