Capitol Times Foreign Desk

South Korea pauses Hormuz mission review after decisive America-first move by Donald Trump In a decisive move that once again demonstrates strong, strategic leadership, President Donald Trump has put “Project Freedom” on hold, sending a clear signal to both allies and adversaries: America will act on its own terms—and the world will follow. The planned U.S.-led naval initiative, designed to escort commercial ships through the volatile waters of the Strait of Hormuz, was a bold show of...

In a dramatic escalation that underscores the growing threat of Iran’s aggression, Israel has reportedly warned the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of imminent short-range missile strikes—while simultaneously deploying cutting-edge laser defense systems to shield a key U.S. ally in the Gulf. According to multiple reports, Israel transferred its advanced “Iron Beam” laser-based air defense system to the UAE, a weapon capable of destroying drones and rockets at the speed of light. This is not...

The Middle East is once again on the edge—and this time, it’s not just rhetoric. It’s fire, missiles, and a direct challenge to American power. The United Arab Emirates has confirmed it is under active missile and drone attack from Iran, with a major blaze erupting at the Fujairah oil terminal after a drone strike hit the facility. Civil defense teams rushed to contain the inferno, signaling a dangerous escalation targeting global energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, the Biden-era weakness is...