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U.S. Destroys IRGC Surveillance Tower at Strategic Iranian Port, Escalating Fight for Control of the Strait of Hormuz
The United States has expanded its military campaign against Iran by destroying what U.S. officials identified as a key Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) maritime surveillance tower overlooking one of the world's most strategically important waterways. According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), American forces on Thursday struck and destroyed the surveillance tower at Shahid Kalantari Port in Chabahar, located on Iran's Gulf of Oman coastline. CENTCOM stated the faci

Capitol Times
6 days ago


Iran Escalates War, Strikes Kuwait's Drinking Water Supply as U.S. Pounds Iranian Military Targets for Sixth Straight Night
WASHINGTON DC — The war between the United States and Iran entered a dangerous new phase Friday as Iranian forces struck one of Kuwait's most critical water and power facilities, broadening the conflict beyond military targets and raising fears that vital civilian infrastructure across the Persian Gulf is becoming a battlefield. Kuwaiti authorities said Iranian missile strikes damaged a major power generation and water desalination plant, knocking out multiple electricity gen

Capitol Times Foreign Desk
6 days ago


Iran Threatens All Regional Infrastructure if U.S. Bombs Power Plants and Bridges
In a display of the same impotent bluster that has defined the Islamic Republic’s four-decade war on civilization, Iran’s military mouthpieces have once again drawn a so-called “red line” in the Strait of Hormuz—this time warning that U.S. efforts to secure vital shipping lanes amount to an intolerable provocation. According to state-run media like PressTV and IRNA, a spokesman for Iran’s top military command, Ebrahim Zolfaqari, declared that any further American action would

David Colbert
7 days ago


U.S. Pounds IRGC Missile Network as Trump Warns Iran: 'Negotiate or Face Devastating Consequences'
In a decisive show of American strength and resolve, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has launched fresh precision strikes against Iranian military assets, targeting missile sites and coastal defenses used by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to terrorize civilian shipping in the vital Strait of Hormuz. This latest round of operations comes after Iran’s renewed aggression—firing on commercial vessels, killing innocents, and attempting to choke off global energy suppl

Capitol Times
Jul 15


UK Draws a Red Line on Iran's IRGC. The Rest of the West Should Too.
The United Kingdom has officially moved to ban support for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), citing mounting evidence linking the organization and its proxies to terror plots, sabotage, and attacks on British soil. The action follows investigations into Iran-backed operations targeting Jewish communities and other security threats across the UK, carrying severe criminal penalties for those who assist the IRGC. For years, the IRGC has been accused of directing p

Anil Anwar
Jul 14


Iran Escalates Gulf Conflict as Trump Orders Massive U.S. Retaliation: “We Bombed the Hell Out of Them”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The fragile U.S.-Iran interim agreement moved closer to collapse Monday after Iran launched missile and drone attacks across multiple Gulf nations near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, prompting a sweeping American military response ordered by President Donald Trump. According to U.S. and international reports, Iran targeted Oman, Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait as Tehran once again asserted control over the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world's most important mari

Capitol Times
Jul 13


Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire 'Over,' Warns Tehran After Strait of Hormuz Attacks
ANKARA, Turkey — President Donald Trump declared the U.S.-brokered interim ceasefire with Iran "over" on Wednesday, signaling a major shift in Washington's approach after renewed violence in the Strait of Hormuz and overnight U.S. military strikes against Iranian targets. Speaking alongside NATO leaders in Ankara, Trump delivered some of his strongest remarks yet against Iran's leadership, accusing Tehran of violating the June 17 interim agreement and abandoning any meaningfu

Capitol Times
Jul 8


Netanyahu Says Some Lebanese Christian Villages Sought Israeli Annexation; Border Communities Strongly Reject Claim
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked fresh controversy after saying that some Christian villages in southern Lebanon had asked to be annexed by Israel for protection from the Iran-backed terrorist organization Hezbollah. Speaking during a Fox News interview, Netanyahu claimed that several Christian communities, along with Druze, Sunni Muslims, and some Shiite Muslims, had sought Israeli protection from Hezbollah's influence. He did not identify any specific v


Trump Lands in Turkey for High-Stakes NATO Summit as Erdoğan Delivers Personal Welcome
ANKARA, Turkey — President Donald Trump arrived in Ankara on Tuesday aboard Air Force One, where Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan personally greeted him on the tarmac ahead of one of the most consequential NATO summits in recent years. Behind-the-scenes footage of the landing quickly spread online, capturing the symbolic welcome as the two leaders prepared for critical talks on the future of the alliance. Donald Trump Recep Tayyip Erdoğan NATO The summit comes at a pivo


Hamas Announces Handover of Civilian Power in Gaza to US-Backed NCAG Administration
Cairo/Washington — Six months after its formation under the U.S.-brokered ceasefire framework, the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) remains stuck in Cairo, unable to enter the territory and assume governance responsibilities, even as Hamas announced Monday the dissolution of its de facto civilian governing body. NCAG Chair Ali Shaath stated on social media Monday that the committee is “fully prepared to assume its national responsibilities as soon as t

Capitol Times
Jul 7


US Set to Hand Iran Another Lifeline in Pakistan Talks as Nuclear Threat Looms – Al Arabiya Reports
Washington, D.C. – In a move that should send chills down the spine of every American concerned with national security, the United States is reportedly gearing up for another round of high-stakes negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran on July 11 in Pakistan, according to sources cited by Saudi outlet Al Arabiya. While the Biden-Harris era gifted Tehran billions in sanctions relief and watched as the mullahs raced toward nuclear breakout, the Trump administration now f

Capitol Times
Jul 5


Iran Pushes Hormuz Shipping Fees as Trump Administration Defends Freedom of Navigation
As the Trump administration works to secure a lasting peace agreement with Iran, Tehran is making clear it has no intention of abandoning its demand to collect fees from commercial vessels passing through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz once a 60-day grace period expires. The dispute has emerged as one of the central obstacles in negotiations taking place in Doha, Qatar. According to Iranian state media, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf declared th

Capitol Times
Jul 1


IRAN'S REGIME IS POWERED BY STRATEGIC TIES TO MOSCOW AND BEIJING
STRATEGIC FIELD MANUAL: THE ANTHROPOCENTRIC SECURITY FRAMEWORK By Scott Shields - Contributing Writer - Capitol Times Media - Previous Assessment Brought Forward to Current, Received in Conversation and Material by Original Writer. Target Audience: Top-Echelon Policymakers, National Security Directors, Intelligence Analysts and Now Citizens Of The World As This is Now Declassified: Objective: A "Ready Reckoner" for understanding how Orthodox Atheist Marxism — first in its Sov

Scott Shields
Jun 28


Lebanese President Tells Iran: “This Is Not Your Country"
A powerful message is emerging from Lebanon: “This is not your country.” As regional tensions continue to rise, more Lebanese voices are openly challenging Iran’s influence and the role of Hezbollah in dragging their nation into conflicts that serve Tehran rather than the Lebanese people. For decades, Hezbollah has presented itself as a defender of Lebanon. Yet its military structure, financing, and strategic direction have long been tied to the Iranian regime. Critics inside

Capitol Times
Jun 22


Vance Meets Iranian Officials in Switzerland as Pakistan Emerges as Key Peace Broker
Vice President JD Vance met directly with senior Iranian officials Sunday in Switzerland as the Trump administration seeks to transform last week's interim U.S.–Iran agreement into a broader framework addressing Tehran's nuclear program, regional security, and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The talks, held at the Bürgenstock resort near Lake Lucerne, mark one of the highest-level diplomatic engagements between Washington and Tehran in decades. The America

Capitol Times
Jun 21


IRAN BLINKS? Hormuz Reopens After Threats, But Tehran's Mixed Signals Put Trump Peace Deal to the Test
Just hours after celebrating a breakthrough U.S.-Iran agreement, the world received a stark reminder that peace in the Middle East remains fragile. On Friday, Iran's Foreign Ministry announced that commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was moving again under Iranian monitoring, attempting to calm fears after an alarming Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) radio broadcast warned ships to stay away from the strategic waterway. The message threatened vessels with

Capitol Times
Jun 19


Netanyahu Defies U.S.-Iran Agreement: Israel Refuses to Leave Southern Lebanon Security Zone
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear that Israel will not withdraw from its security zone in southern Lebanon, despite language contained in the newly signed U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding that calls for ending military operations across multiple regional fronts. The announcement underscores growing tensions between Jerusalem and Washington as President Donald Trump’s administration seeks to implement a controversial agreement with Tehran that su


THE 14-POINT IRAN DEAL: Historic Diplomatic Win or Obama 2.0?
14 POINTS, 60 DAYS, ONE BIG QUESTION: Can Iran Be Trusted? The White House has confirmed the text of a sweeping Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran, a 14-point framework that could reshape the Middle East, reopen critical oil shipping lanes, and potentially end months of military confrontation. The agreement, first reported by Breitbart News and subsequently confirmed in part by U.S. officials, establishes a 60-day negotiation period aimed at

Capitol Times
Jun 17


HUCKABEE'S PEACE FORMULA: DEPORT HAMAS & HEZBOLLAH TO IRAN — "NO MORE TERRORISTS, NO MORE WARS
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee ignited debate across the Middle East on Wednesday after proposing a straightforward solution to one of the region's longest-running security threats: deport every member of Hamas and Hezbollah to Iran. In a post on X, Huckabee argued that Tehran cannot demand Israeli restraint while simultaneously backing the very terrorist organizations that have fueled instability across Lebanon, Gaza, and the broader region. His message was direct:

Capitol Times
Jun 17


TRUMP'S NUCLEAR SHOWDOWN: Can the President Finally Stop Iran Once and For All?
President Donald Trump concluded meetings with world leaders at the Group of Seven (G7) summit on Wednesday while defending what could become one of the most consequential foreign policy agreements of his presidency: a tentative understanding with Iran aimed at permanently preventing the Islamic Republic from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Standing before allied leaders, Trump framed the agreement as a victory for peace through strength. After months of military pressure, econom

Capitol Times
Jun 17
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