Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran’s parliament, mocked U.S. claims that American warships escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes. “An oil tanker crossed the Strait of Hormuz escorted by U.S. Navy ships? Maybe on PlayStation!” Ghalibaf said sarcastically, dismissing the reports. The remark comes amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States as fears grow over the security of global oil shipments through the narrow waterway, where roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply passes each day.

The human cost of Operation Epic Fury is becoming clearer as updated casualty reports reveal a significant rise in wounded U.S. personnel since the conflict began on February 28. While early Pentagon briefings reported lower numbers, new figures indicate that around 150 U.S. service members have been injured, with cases ranging from minor blast effects to severe combat trauma. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said roughly 140 of the injuries occurred during the first ten days of Iranian retaliatory strikes. Of those wounded, 108 have already returned to duty, while eight remain in critical condition receiving specialized medical care. Officials say some of the injuries include traumatic brain injuries (TBI) caused by repeated exposure to explosions, which can take time to diagnose and report. Many of the incidents were linked to drone and missile attacks targeting U.S. bases in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has acknowledged that additional casualties are possible as operations continue, even as the Pentagon reports major progress in degrading Iran’s missile launch capabilities. The rising injury toll has also sparked debate on Capitol Hill, with lawmakers calling for clearer public briefings on the long-term military, human, and economic costs of the conflict. #BreakingNews #USMilitary #IranWar #OperationEpicFury

President Donald Trump has reportedly expressed growing frustration over the length of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, telling senior military advisers that he is “getting tired” of the prolonged war with Iran. Despite recent Pentagon statements that U.S. forces have been “unleashed” to carry out operations against Iranian targets, the President is said to be questioning why a decisive outcome has not yet been achieved. The situation has become increasingly complex as the conflict spreads across the region. Reports indicate that U.S. and allied strikes have targeted key Iranian infrastructure, while Iran has responded with missile attacks against regional targets and energy facilities, raising fears of wider escalation. At the same time, global markets are reacting sharply. Concerns over disruptions to energy supplies — particularly around the Strait of Hormuz — have triggered major volatility in oil prices and heightened fears of a broader economic crisis. International leaders are now calling for restraint as diplomatic pressure grows to prevent further escalation. Analysts warn that the gap between expectations of a quick resolution and the reality of a prolonged regional conflict could shape global politics and energy markets in the months ahead. #WorldNews #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #GlobalEconomy #USPolitics

More than 12 years after it vanished, a new search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 has ended without finding the missing plane. Malaysia’s transport ministry confirmed that the latest operation, carried out by marine exploration company Ocean Infinity, concluded in January 2026 without locating the wreckage. The search began in December and covered about 15,000 square kilometres of ocean using advanced autonomous underwater vehicles capable of diving thousands of metres below the surface. Flight MH370, a Boeing 777 carrying 239 people, disappeared on 8 March 2014 while traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. Despite multiple investigations and the largest aviation search effort ever conducted, the aircraft’s main wreckage and flight recorders have still not been found. On the 12th anniversary of the disappearance, families of the passengers criticised authorities, saying they had received limited updates about the most recent search. In an open letter, relatives said they had not been given any search briefings since mid-January and called for clearer communication from officials. More than a decade later, the disappearance of MH370 remains one of aviation’s greatest unsolved mysteries, with no confirmed explanation for what happened to the aircraft.

Simmons’ comments come amid a growing clash after actor Ben Stiller criticised the White House after a political video used a clip from his 2008 comedy Tropic Thunder, saying he never gave permission for it to be used and didn’t want to be part of what he called a “propaganda machine.” The KISS rocker delivered a blunt message during a recent interview, saying actors, comedians and entertainers should “shut the f-ck up” about politics and stick to their craft instead of lecturing the public. “People in America work hard for their living,” Simmons said, arguing that many voters are tired of being told what to think by wealthy celebrities who live in mansions and drive luxury cars. He even singled out several other Hollywood figures while making his point, including Mark Ruffalo and Kylie Jenner, sarcastically asking why the public should care about their political opinions.