Some countries threaten action against Iran’s blockade of waterway. When the US and Israel launched their joint offensive on Iran more than a month ago, Tehran moved quickly to block the Strait of Hormuz. Since then, the Revolutionary Guard has allowed some vessels to transit. But the majority, about 3,000, are stranded. Recommended Stories list … Read more
The head of the U.S. military’s Central Command says Iran is “operating in a sign of desperation” by targeting civilian sites in the war. In an interview with the Farsi-language Iranian opposition satellite network Iran International that aired early Monday, U.S. Navy Adm. Brad Cooper said: “They’re operating in a sign of desperation. … In … Read more
MADISON, Wis. — Popular restaurant Marie’s Soul Food on Monroe Street is set to open back up on Wednesday. The restaurant had been closed due to the owners being stuck in another country. Marissa Holmes was expected to leave Saint Thomas on Saturday, January 3rd, but her flight home to Madison couldn’t depart after President … Read more
Israel: Gaza crossings will reopen when Hamas bombing stops | The Jerusalem Post Jerusalem Post/Israel News/Defense News The entry of humanitarian aid trucks will resume when the “bombings conclude,” Netanyahu’s office stated after initially saying it would cease until further notice. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen in a cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, October 19, 2025 … Read more
Gaza is often referred to as the world’s largest open-air prison, trapped between Israel’s blockade, Egypt and the Mediterranean Sea. The Rafah border post is the only crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip: a strategic gateway to the outside world. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list In 2007, Israel imposed an air, … Read more